Uppingham Hotels: Where to Stay in Rutland

Uppingham is a small market town in Rutland with a short list of places to sleep. Most hotels in Uppingham sit on or near the High Street, so you can park once and walk to the shops, galleries and pubs. We checked each property against at least two independent listings. This guide shows which stays we could confirm, which details remain unconfirmed, and how to pick between them. We state no prices because rates change daily. Use the live search below to compare current rates.

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Where to Stay in Uppingham, Rutland

Hotels in Uppingham at a Glance

Uppingham has one traditional coaching inn hotel, one restaurant with rooms, and at least one small bed and breakfast. A second coaching inn pub may also offer rooms. A country house hotel sits a short drive away near Oakham. The old version of this guide listed five places. We kept four of them and corrected several errors. We explain each change below.

Uppingham has a population of about 4,800 people, according to Wikipedia. The town is small. You will not find a large chain hotel here. Travelers who want a big resort should look at Oakham or Stamford instead. Travelers who want character, a pub meal and a quiet street will find Uppingham a good fit.

The Falcon Hotel in Uppingham Market Place

The Falcon Hotel is a 16th-century coaching inn at 7 High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PY. Discover Rutland and the Best Loved hotel guide both describe the same building and the same address. Best Loved lists 22 rooms, including 2 suites, across 2 floors. The rooms are described as renovated with traditional styling and modern facilities.

The hotel has a restaurant, a brasserie-style lounge and an oak-panelled bar with traditional ales. Both sources mention oak-beamed private dining rooms and afternoon tea. Discover Rutland adds a beer garden and live music. Free Wi-Fi and on-site parking are listed. Some rooms are described as family friendly, accessible or pet friendly. Pets may carry an extra charge, so ask first.

Neither source gave check-in and check-out times or a phone number. Look up the hotel on its own website or ask at booking. Discover Rutland says Rutland Water is about four miles away, while Best Loved says four to five miles. Plan on a short drive.

The Falcon is the best match for most visitors who want a full hotel with a bar, a restaurant and a central spot.

The Lake Isle Restaurant with Rooms

The Lake Isle is a restaurant with rooms at 16 High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PZ. Hardens describes a townhouse about 450 years old in the old part of town. The kitchen serves modern British cooking. Hardens lists the phone number as 01572 822951.

The old guide placed this hotel beside Rutland Water. This is wrong. The Lake Isle stands in the middle of Uppingham, a short walk from the Falcon. Two listing sites confirm the High Street East address.

Hardens says the restaurant is closed on Mondays and serves lunch only on Sundays. Neither source gave the number of bedrooms or the check-in times. Call the restaurant before you book a room. Ask about late arrival if you plan to travel after the kitchen closes.

The Hollies Bed and Breakfast on High Street East

The Hollies Bed and Breakfast is at 58 High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PZ. Two listing sites agree on the address and the rules. Check-in runs from 15:00 to 21:00 and check-out is by 11:00. Guests must be at least 18. Pets are not allowed.

One listing shows two double rooms. A Deluxe King Room has a quiet street view. A Double Room looks over the garden. Each room has a private bathroom, a flat-screen television and a tea and coffee maker. The property offers free parking, free Wi-Fi, a garden and a sun terrace.

Both room types appear as no breakfast on the listing we read. The old guide promised breakfast cooked by the owner. We could not confirm this. Ask the host what the booking includes before you arrive.

The Crown, a Coaching Inn Pub with Rooms to Confirm

The Crown stands at 19 High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PY. Discover Rutland describes a 16th-century coaching inn serving food, real ales and gins. The listing mentions boutique accommodation, but gives no room count. The page was last changed in October 2025.

A bed and breakfast listing site shows three rooms. These are a double, a twin and a family room, each with a private bathroom. Check-in is listed from 15:00 to 19:00 and check-out by 11:00. The same site says you can no longer book The Crown through its pages. This notice conflicts with the claim of instant confirmation.

We treat the rooms as unconfirmed. The pub appears to operate, but you should phone before you plan a stay here. Ask whether rooms are open, what the check-in window is, and whether a late arrival is possible.

Hambleton Hall Near Oakham, Not in Uppingham

Hambleton Hall is a country house hotel on Ketton Road in Hambleton, Oakham, LE15 8TH. The Good Hotel Guide lists the phone number as 01572 756991. Michelin Guide, the Good Hotel Guide and The Hotel Guru all describe 17 bedrooms in a Victorian house. Michelin says the grounds reach the edge of Rutland Water on a peninsula.

The old guide called Hambleton Hall a spa hotel just outside Uppingham. Two sources contradict the spa claim. The Hotel Guru says there is no spa. The Good Hotel Guide lists an outdoor pool, tennis, croquet and a vegetable garden. Michelin lists a swimming pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, tennis, croquet and bikes for hire.

Hambleton Hall holds a Michelin star for its dining room. The Hotel Guru says young children are not allowed in the restaurant. We did not find a source for the drive time from Uppingham, so check a map. Expect a drive, not a walk. Check-in times were not stated, so ask when you book.

Old Listings We Dropped or Corrected

The old guide described The Lake Isle as a modern hotel on Rutland Water with lake views. We found no support for this. The Lake Isle is a townhouse restaurant with rooms in the town center.

The old guide called The Crown a renowned restaurant. Our sources describe a pub with real ales and events. We kept the Crown with a warning to confirm rooms.

The old guide said Hambleton Hall had a world-class spa. We found no spa. We kept the hotel because two sources confirm the rooms and the pool.

Best Place to Stay in Uppingham by Traveler Type

Choose the Falcon Hotel if you want a bar, a restaurant and a larger hotel in the town center. Choose The Lake Isle if the meal matters most and you want to sleep upstairs. Choose The Hollies if you want a small guest house with a garden and free parking.

Choose Hambleton Hall if you want a country house stay beside the water and a Michelin starred dinner. Plan for a drive into Uppingham.

If you travel with a dog, the Falcon lists pet friendly rooms with a possible fee. The Hollies bans pets. Always confirm by phone.

Motels and Chain Hotels Near Uppingham

We found no motel in Uppingham and no chain hotel in our sources. Visitors who want a motel style stay should search around Oakham, Corby or Stamford. We did not verify specific properties there, so we name none. Use the Expedia search above to see current options in the wider area.

Things to See Near Hotels in Uppingham

Uppingham School was founded in 1584. Its Victorian buildings shape the town center. The school offers a notable music program and a theatre with public shows, according to Discover Rutland.

The Church of St Peter and St Paul is largely 14th-century, says Wikipedia. Castle Hill lies about one mile northwest of town and holds the earthworks of a medieval castle. Eyebrook Reservoir nearby was used in Dambusters training.

Self Catering guide lists several galleries. These include Goldmark Gallery on Orange Street, The Rutland Gallery on High Street East and Peter Barker Fine Art in Hope’s Yard. Baines Bakery on High Street West is a five-generation family bakery.

A weekly market runs on Fridays, says Wikipedia. A fatstock show takes place each November in the Market Place, first recorded in 1889.

Rutland Water offers walking, cycling, fishing, golf and water sports, plus two nature reserves with hides. Normanton Church sits on the water’s edge. Oakham has Oakham Castle, known for its collection of gilded horseshoes, and the Rutland County Museum.

Getting to Uppingham, Rutland

Uppingham sits off the A47 between Leicester and Peterborough. The town lost its own railway station in 1964. The nearest station is Oakham, 6 miles north. Corby lies 9 miles south and has frequent trains to London.

Centrebus runs most local services. Buses link Uppingham with Oakham, Corby, Leicester, Peterborough and Stamford. Check the timetable before you plan a late arrival, because services may be thin in the evening.

Every hotel listed here offers or mentions parking, but spaces may be limited at the Crown. Ask when you book.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked address, rooms, amenities and house rules against at least two sources for each property. The Falcon, The Lake Isle, The Hollies and Hambleton Hall passed. The Crown has two sources, but they disagree on whether rooms can be booked.

We could not confirm check-in times for the Falcon, The Lake Isle or Hambleton Hall. We could not find a phone number for the Falcon. We could not confirm the room count at The Lake Isle. We did not find sourced drive times between Uppingham and Hambleton Hall.

We list no prices. Rates change with the season and with school events. Uppingham School may fill rooms around term dates and open days, so book early if your trip lines up with one.

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Conclusion

The best hotels in Uppingham are small and sit close together on High Street East and Market Place. The Falcon Hotel is the main full-service choice. The Lake Isle and The Hollies suit travelers who want a smaller stay. Confirm the Crown by phone before you count on a room. Hambleton Hall offers a country house stay near Oakham. Check current rooms and rates on the Expedia search above and phone the property for details we could not confirm.

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