About The White Horse
The White Horse Empingham is a hotel located near Rutland Water, as well as the towns of Stamford and Oakham where there are many small shops for guests to visit.
Each room of the hotel is equipped with a television and a radio. Hair dryers are provided in each of the rooms, and coffee and tea facilities can be found in each room as well.
The hotel offers on-site parking areas, free Wi-Fi in common areas, and ironing facilities. Meeting rooms are also available for business travellers.
The White Horse Empingham Pub serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They serve foods that contain seasonal ingredients from the surrounding area for maximum freshness and flavour.
There are many local attractions for guests to experience in the area. Animal lovers will appreciate the Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre and the Somerby Equestrian Centre. Guests can also enjoy the architecture of Grimsthorpe Castle.
Positive Reviews
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Pets Are Treated as Guests
When you stay at the White Horse Empingham with your dog, you can expect to find a dog bed, a dog bowl, and treats waiting for you in your room. The staff go out of their way to make their four-legged guests as comfortable as possible, just as they do for their human guests.
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Tremendous Scenery
The hotel has a pub feel with both a bar and restaurant inside. Several guests have commented that the roaring fire and friendly atmosphere make The White Horse Empingham feel very cosy and inviting.
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Incredible Breakfasts
Many guests have said that the breakfasts at this hotel are incredible and that there are plenty of options given, including buffet-style choices and menu items made to order. Guests also commented that the lunches and dinners served in the pub are equally delicious and offer a nice selection of choices.
Negative Reviews
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Double Booking Can be an Issue
Guests have reported some problems with booking rooms, particularly online. Some guests arrived to find that the hotel had double booked and they had to go elsewhere or take rooms that were not the type they expected.
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Heating is Inconsistent in Both Rooms and Pub
Several guests reported that they stayed in drafty rooms. Guests also reported that the dining area in the pub is setup in such a way that guests seated at the end of room furthest from the fire sometimes don't feel comfortably warm while eating.
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Bathrooms and Plumbing Need to be Updated
Several guests said that the hotel look bathrooms need an upgrade. Guests report that adjusting the water temperature in the shower can be difficult, and some of the drains don't drain the water efficiently. Some guests reported rattling noises in the pipes while they were trying to sleep.