Perfectly positioned within the heart of the historic market town of Oakham is our beautiful four bedroom period town house. Our stunning house has 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 of which are doubles, 1 twin room and 1 single room. There is also a sofa bed in the downstairs snug that would sleep an additional 2 people.
We are able to offer an optional private dining package at this property. Please get in touch with our team to receive your bespoke quote.
The Space:
Oakham is a picturesque, quintessentially English market town, bustling with activity and has an exciting and mouth-watering choice of menus to sample at an abundant mix of cafes, bars, restaurants and pubs to suit everyone’s needs. With so many local attractions to explore, plenty of stylish shops and boutiques to visit and farmers markets to frequent and located only a stones throw away is the stunning award winning Michelin star Hitchens Barn restaurant, there is plenty to see, enjoy and experience, making it the ideal break away with your friends and family.
Step back in time with a visit to Oakham Castle by the Market Place, Britain’s finest example of Norman architecture and recently restored thanks to a £2.2 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Our stunning house has 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 of which are doubles, 1 twin room and 1 single room. There is also a sofa bed in the downstairs snug that would sleep an additional 2 people along with a ground floor WC. There are 2 bathrooms and a very large kitchen dining area, perfect for the family to gather around for home cooked meals or for one of our private dining experiences. There is an extensive library of books for you to enjoy if you prefer to snuggle down with a good book rather than a 22 miles cycle around Rutland Water.
Hop in the car for 10 minutes and you'll find the wonderful Rutland Water where you can hire bikes and enjoy the picturesque cycle trails. Or, if the dates work take a short stroll into the town on the 3rd Sunday of the month to visit Oakham Farmers Market.
Our home comes with an allocated private parking space suitable for 1 car. Any additional cars can be parked in the public car park less than 100m away.
We do accept pets at the property, however, there will be an additional pet fee. Please note, pets are only allowed on the ground floor.
Discounted rates are available for longer stays or corporate bookings. Please enquire for more details.
Enhance your stay with our bespoke guest concierge service, offering thoughtfully curated experiences from private dining and unique local adventures to beautiful flowers, celebratory balloons and indulgent hampers. Please contact the We Stay team for more information.
Other Things to Note:
Visit with Confidence. Independence House is proudly accredited by Visitor Ready, the trusted hospitality program backed by AA and Visit England.
To ensure we provide you with the best possible experience, all guests are required to complete a check-in form and verify their ID prior to arrival.
The garden is fully enclosed, but guests are still responsible for supervising their pets at all times.
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We do accept pets at the property and there will be an additional pet fee. Please note, pets are only allowed on the ground floor.
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence House - Oakham pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Independence House - Oakham?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Independence House - Oakham on 6 July 2026 start from AU$664, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Independence House - Oakham?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Independence House - Oakham?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Independence House - Oakham?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Independence House - Oakham located?
Situated in Oakham, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Oakham Castle and Rutland County Museum. Rutland Water Country Park and Rutland Water Nature Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km). Oakham Station is 9 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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The house was just perfect for what we were after. A reunion of friends, where we could just catch up, chill, eat food, drink wine, go for a walk... The house ticked all our boxes. Communication was great. No issues.
Jennifer A.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2024
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for your lovely review.
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Independence House, and it had everything you needed for your reunion.
Kind Regards,
The We Stay Team.
The bath top floor leaks all over the floor and through the ceiling as soon as the plug is taken out. Reported Friday. It looks like this wasn’t the first time.
Central heating works fine for most of the house, bar the single room middle floor, and the hallway to the staircase ground floor, which were stone cold. The heating comes on at random times with no obvious or published way for the guest to decide.
The kitchen electrics required circuit breakers to be reset Fri evening, kettle, microwave and hot tub through the wall were on.
Top floor twin room has no door knobs, 2 young children had to be rescued.
The top floor bathroom has a loose doorknob on the inside, ie it comes off in your hand.
Downstairs toilet seat very loose.
Kitchen dustbin needs replacing, you have to take the lid off, rather than use it’s correct function.
Middle floor small bannister is loose on the wall.
Middle floor bedroom door does not fully shut.
Dining room clock was still on British summer time, so what, but maybe the heating is set up the same way.
Only 2 teaspoons in a house with 9 beds!
It would be very useful for guests to having printed info rather than rely on a link. Email received late, so finding the wifi code ? The heating info needs more detail, there are various thermostat sensors, which are not obvious to set.
Microwave has a loose panel on the front.
Electric fire in lounge, we tried due the central heating, but not sure it is even connected.
TV in snug , ground floor, has no aerial lead.
henrietta ward
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2023
Thank you for your feedback Henrietta and we have taken all of this onboard and made the relevant changes.