Name: The Finchs Arms
Address: Oakham Road Hambleton, Oakham, LE15 8TL, GB

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2024

sarah

Such a delightful location and Finch’s is a lovely property and serves delicious food!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2024

Victoria

Very nice indeed

Very comfortable stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Extremely clean. Will definitely return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2024

Ruth

A gem of a place

Wonderful one night stay as part of exploring Rutland Water and area over a weekend. Worth staying here for the fabulous food alone (amazing menu and incredibe service). Room was large, clean and comfortable. Lovely peninsula walk (5.5 or 7 mile options) right on the doorstep and a short drive to two nature / bird reserves. Would recommend and we will hopefully be back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Martin

Very nice stay, great breakfast!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2024

Karen

Excellent Service, Delicious Breakfast

We stayed on after attending a friend’s birthday celebration lunch at The Finch’s Arms. We really enjoyed our stay, the food was delicious, the service was excellent and we had a very comfortable room. Thank you 😊

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Mar 2024

Mark

Lunch service on a Friday was poor with an uninspired menu served by an indifferent and sometimes surly team, breakfast Saturday excellent and with friendly natural service - lunch for large group on Saturday was average for both so overall i can only recommend the stay and breakfast , the information and web site grossly over rates the venues culinary and service capabilities - i dont say this lightly as im a Food and Beverage Director so know about challenges but feel honest feed back is better than the usual blah blah blah everything was wonderful when it wasnt

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2024

Mary

We will be returning

Great pub and hotel
Lovely staff all very happy and very hard working. Our room was tastefully decorated lovely bathroom with great towels and bath mat.
Breakfast was yummy as was our meals in the evening. The roast was very tasty. We will be returning. Thanks everyone for a great few days away

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2024

Tina

We had a superb few days , the food was exceptional & lots of beautiful scenery to walk

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2024

C

Fun charming stay in a beautiful location

The Finch team gathered for us a jug of shampoo to utilise their gorgeous big baths but could have been better if they were already their of a bath bomb etc.

We have booked again for Valentines weekend because it very clean, great location, food and drink was great and the service was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2023

Alyson

Would highly recommend.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and the accommodation was good value. Food in particular was lovely!

Service was quirky but that just added to the relaxed vibe of this lovely place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2023

S g

Beautiful old pub with great food in an amazing location. Only problem is parking

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2023

Lance

A beautiful hotel, full of character and in a wonderful location

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2023

sarah

Certain lack of attention to details. Bath body wash dispenser empty.
Bar tables, inside and out, left cluttered with dirty glasses etc.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2023

Neil

What a great place to stay and eat

What a great place!
Excellent rooms, great food and drinks.
Service was perfect

My only gripe was a very squeaky floor in the bedroom

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2023

Thea

Beautifully decorated, staff super attentive. Food absolutely delicious.

Overall absolutely excellent.

A few more veggie & vegan menu options would be fantastic!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2022

Andrew

Lovely hotel

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Oct 2022

Stephen

Lovely hotel. Needs a bit of TLC.

Lovely location with amazing views from our bedroom. The bar was good but a little pricey. The dinner menu was limited but the food we had was very nice although the liver could have been better prepared. First impression of the room was influenced by the view. Upon closer inspection it was very tired. The bed frame had the covering peeling off and in my opinion needed a new mattress. There were cobwebs and dead flies in the window and all the walls were scuffed. Bathroom looked great but there was black mould in the sealant round the shower cubicle and the shower head was desperately in need of a good clean, or better still, replacement. That’s the bad stuff and having said that we really enjoyed our stay. The staff were great and very helpful. But I wouldn’t say it was four star and £140 for B&B was quite pricey.
It’s very difficult to be critical because we did enjoy it but it just needs a bit of TLC and an eye for detail for example, the red and blue decal on the mixer tap was missing - only minor but in a four star you wouldn’t expect that. I know the cold is to the right but I have been in hotels where it’s been swapped round - so very pedantic of me. I get that following the pandemic funds are going to be tight and appreciate that they will want to improve but these things take time. Downstairs was very good. Overall we had a great stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2022

Sharon M

Friendly staff, excellent food, fridge on landing with complimentary milk, water and ice lollies
Love the location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2022

Tony

Great Room (4) good food and location for walking around the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2022

Sally

Enjoyable stay

Very warm welcome on arrival and all staff very welcoming and helpful. Room was nicely furnished and good walk in shower. Evening meal was delicious - good choice, well presented and very tasty. And a good choice for breakfast.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2022

Colette

Countryside Gem

Beautiful location, gorgeous old house converted into a lovely pub, restaurant and hotel with a modern twist. Great service, lively food and overall super value. Would highly recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2022

Anne

Dining by fire in winter was so atmospheric. Lovely food. Great service. Tasty breakfast.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Dec 2021

Gary

Lovely property however looking tired. Pub, waiting staff and food good, however rooms tired, beds uncomfortable, duvets too thick (for us) and facilities not great.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2021

Lawrence

Open log fires were very nice to see

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2021

David

The Finchs Arms was a great place to stay. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Would very much like to return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2021

Maureen

Had a very pleasant stay room was fine apart from a squeaky bed.
Food was excellent and Head man very accommodating when we asked if we could share a steak as it was too large for one meal it was not a problem.
All personnel very polite and accommodating. Would visit again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2021

Richard

No electric point for shaving in bathroom.
No Hair Dryer supplied
Only one chair in room. As a double room , not good!
Underfloor heating not possible to turn down.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2021

E

lovely gem of a place

A lovely spot backing onto Rutland water. beautifully laid out garden. Check in excellent, staff excellent, location excellent, bed superb...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

This is a lovely place in a quiet village. it is quite close to Rutland Water and pleasant evening stroll. the food was really good and the staff friendly throughout

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2021

Steve

Nice stay.

It was good. Hotels.com had not booked our water view but they moved us free of charge. The staff were excellent. The food amazing. The restaurant was a little noisy due to the weather but we were able to move without an issue. Breakfast was very good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2021

Christian

Great stay friendly staff,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2021

MARK

1st class

1st class Hotel.1st class restaurant.1st class staff..Already booked to go back.What can I say.Thanks

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Beautiful location. Stunning terrace room and view. Bed was uncomfortable and needs replacing. Everytime hot water tap was run in adjoining rooms very noisey boiler. Staff need to be more welcoming. Attitude of some out of order. So many things wrong with restaurant. Yet could be amazing.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2020

Dawn

Lovely staff and food

Unfortunately the bed and mattress were not comfortable for us and the room was so hot - we couldn’t turn down the heating so had to turn it off.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Nov 2020

Andrew

Lovely location and good trip but ...

Lovely location. The room felt a little tired and our bathroom housed the boiler for other rooms and so would \"fire up\" regularly and noisily which was rather annoying.

The details were missing. They offer fresh milk from a fridge on the landing which is a great touch except it wasn't kept stocked so there wasn't milk available.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2020

james

fantastic location, wonderful food, would definitely return

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2020

Keith

Nice

Nice stay albeit room booked / requested wasn't supplied... and we weren't advised prior to arrival.
Great location, nice place to stay, and very nice food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

Night away

Staff were excellent - room was really nice. Food was fantastic. View was amazing.
Would definitely go here again and will recommend to friends.
Only negatives - the room was very warm - heating perhaps not needed on - we had to leave windows open to try and cool down and the wife's usual gripe with a number of hotels - that there was no chair to do her make up at the mirror / dressing table and the location of the power points for the hair dryer - was behind the unit so had to move the furniture.
All in all - a lovely stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2020

Donatella

A beautiful location. Clean and stylish rooms. Food was delicious especially the breakfast. Impressive measures in place for Covid restrictions, we felt very safe.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2020

Sue

Super staff, tired rooms

The pub is great, good food, super staff, but it does look like it needs abit of TLC in the rooms.

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

The staff poor attitude
Indifferent attitude
No sense of any customer service almost they don’t like customers

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2020

Fiona

Comfortable hotel, great hosts!

Really lovely short break in a delightful spot - all the staff are brilliant and very helpful. it was all Covid safe and this was our first trip anywhere in months so it was nice to feel very well looked after.
Great garden and restaurant lovely - would advise booking as it gets very busy! The peninsula walk is a good thing to walk off some of the wonderful food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2020

Richard

xcell

Well run hotel with excellent restaurant. Unfortunately stayed on the hottest night of the year and due to the incredible amount of midges We we unable to open the bedroom windows.
Food is excellent if a little pricey.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2020

Fiona

Lovely pub/restaurant. Had an uncomfortable and sweaty two night stay due to no air conditioning and being asked to keep the windows shut at night due to insects. Glad I didn’t visit in hot weather!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2019

Tara

Great atmosphere

The room was absolutely spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The food was amazing and will definitely be staying here again. I have food allergies and the staff were very helpful.
Thank you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2019

Christopher

The finch’s arms was a relaxing comfortable stay
Offering a good service and excellent food
We will be returning

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2019

Lesley

Business trip made better

Stay here for business - always great

Business

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful setting, lovely staff, comfy rooms and outstanding food

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely property with beautiful surroundings. Nice layout and very welcoming.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2019

Robert

Robert

Disappointing for such a lovely Pub, it looked high class, but lots of little things, let it down, when we arrived the man on reception couldn't find our reservation, showed us to our room, which was bog standard, we were at the front overlooking the car park, very noisy at night as was gravel chippings,not worth the money paid, we had dinner in the restaurant which was superb and could not fault it or the service.
Breakfast was totally different, had to send both our dirty cups back, never seen grapefruit dished up cut into quarters with the peal still on, bacon not cooked, sausages not cooked all the way through the cereal table a joke no butter had to ask for everything, slow service only one lad on, he did his best.
Went to pay my bill had hunt for someone so I could pay, attitude was well if I must, no comments of, did you enjoy your stay, hope you have a safe journey, would not recommend

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2019

Frances

Disappointing service

This hotel is in a great location with beautiful views (if you book a superior room) unfortunately the room was tired with damaged furniture and the guy who appeared to be the manager was rude. He never asked me how our stay was so I was not given the opportunity to provide feedback face to face. The restaurant staff were much friendlier and food was delicious!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2019

Shari

Enjoy the view

The Finchs Arms is a lovely B&B with a superb gastric pub attached. The food is very good. Rutland Water, with numerous activities including a water park is nearby as ate numerous cycling paths. The B&B has a fantastic view of Rutland Water but is in a mobile phone dead zone which shouldn’t be a major issue except the the night we were there, their internet went down completely for the duration of our stay. It made it difficult to stay in touch with friends and family, but that should not be a permanent issue.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely setting, great restaurant. Room was very nice and I felt good value. Especially considering the quality of the breakfast. Wouldn't recommend for light sleepers - was quite noisy.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

If you're looking for a winter break to recharge your batteries this is it. Great accommodation, lovely food, friendly staff and beautiful scenery.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Great location, excellent food, fab staff. Highly recommended.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2019

Ray

Pleasant stay and would return

As good as we expected. A little noisy in our room as we were above the reception door and the kitchen

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2019

George

Great venue

Very lovely venue. Timing near New Year’s Eve meant that the staff were swamped. We also had no hot water and had to use a different room to shower in. The staff were very accommodating albeit a little short and stressed.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Goodpub/hotel in pretty village, good food.
Probably Rutland water views at rear but nighttime.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2018

JONATHAN

Love the place , 2nd time we have stayed here and it certainly won’t be the last . Staff very attentive and can’t do enough for you . Food was high quality and reasonable priced . Room very clean and warm , very comfy beds also fresh milk delivery outside your room in the morning.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Nov 2018

Dave

Shower did not work, either hot or cold. No information about Rutland Water, despite being in the middle of it. Nice dining room and terrace.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2018

Jeremy

Very nice, great food and service but copies of an OS Map for the walking would have been useful.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2018

Susan

Great atmosphere, really welcoming. Great for a one night get together with friends.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent getaway

This was my second stay at the Finch's Arms because it's a perfect Autumn getaway if you're looking for a bit of peace & quiet and good food. The service is exceptional, the food is also amazing so frankly we never felt the urge to leave, could just sit in the bar area by the fire, play games and read. When we did venture our, the many activity centres of Rutland Water were only a ten minute drive away. I would definitely recommend a stay here.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2018

Neil

Lovely place. Excellent evening meal.

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2018

Mick

Great Location in the Heart of Rutland Water.

Well received, and room 10 seemed pleasant on first impressions. Being over the kitchens we later found out led to a hot and noisy night, with smells percolating through from the kitchen. When booking you aren't to know the position of a room.
Next morning our complaints were swiftly dealt with, and we were moved to a very much airier room with french doors opening to a beautiful view of Rutland Water. We then had a very pleasant and comfortable stay thanks to the hotel's concern for our needs.

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2018

Mrs Fiona K

Will return

Good food, quality ingredients served by very pleasant staff, great location, room had good tea and coffee, fresh milk delivered in morning for early morning drinks, lovely touch. Room streamlined, clean, fairly basic but all you needed except a chair or two!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2018

keith

Overnight stay

Lovely hotel, great area and helpful staff.
Will be returning.

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2018

Janet

Nice room, good food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

One night stay for family catch up

Room was very comfortable . Staff very friendly . All meals were very good

Friends

2/10

Poor

07 Apr 2018

Matt

Shocking

Shocking bed, shocking service

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2018

Sarah

Lovely pub/hotel, stunning location - food was fantastic. All staff very pleasant and attentive. My only criticism was that the whole place was a bit chilly, despite log fires in some areas. Will return in the summer!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2018

Roland

Very nice place

A very nice stay in a lovely quiet hotel, breakfast of salmon and poached eggs was excellent

2/10

Poor

05 Jan 2018

Rob

Thoughtless

They cancelled my room (paid for) as rooms where only for guests who had booked dinner. This was New Year. Nothing available local so had to book taxi to take us home. Then collect car from restaurant which we had booked on the assurance of having accommodation local, on New Years Day . What a great start to New Year

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2017

LindaS

A lovely old hotel

The Finchs Arms, Upper Hambleton is a lovely old hotel/pub, furnished in a pleasing modern style that seems to really complement the original building. We were celebrating my husband's birthday and we were pleasantly surprised at the standards at the hotel and the food in the restaurant were excellent.
All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay (overnight) and our meal was quite exceptional, complements to the chef please.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2017

Steve

The bed was shocking and the TV didn't work, no socket to charge phone without unplugging tv or kettle.