1 / 8The George Inn
Oakham, Rutland
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
Oakham's 17th century coaching inn on the historic market place, with well-behaved dogs on leads allowed in its bar, parlour and courtyard garden.
The character of The George Inn has prevailed on Oakham's historic market place for over five centuries, even through a spell under the name the Whipper-In. Dating from the 17th century, this dog friendly inn now has 20 characterful bedrooms, plus a bar and parlour where dogs can keep you company.
Pets are allowed in certain rooms on request, so get in touch before you arrive and the team will make sure there is a suitable room for you and your dog. Across the inn, the bedrooms are uniquely furnished, with original heritage features such as exposed oak beams and high ceilings and views over the historic marketplace or the courtyard garden. Belvoir has an ornate four poster bed, and there are ground-floor rooms too, though the inn doesn't say which of them are the pet rooms.
The bar and the parlour take well-behaved dogs on leads, and both are relaxing spots for a drink and friendly conversation, with wines, Champagnes and a wide selection of other drinks. The Dining Room serves breakfast and lunch daily and a classic dinner menu in the evenings later in the week, plus a Sunday lunch with all the trimmings, and the Parlour has its own lunchtime menu of lighter dishes. For now dogs aren't allowed in the Dining Room, and the inn doesn't say where else you can eat together, so ring ahead before reserving.
Inside there is also a 12 seat boutique cinema for a quiet evening. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome out in the courtyard garden, and for a longer outing Rutland Water North Shore Circular Walk, 1.6 miles away, and Rutland Water Hambleton Peninsula Circuit, 2 miles away, are both on Wildpack's map.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Four poster beds and ground floor rooms
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The George Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The George Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The George Inn?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The George Inn?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at The George Inn?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The George Inn?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The George Inn?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Rutland Water North Shore Circular Walk (1.6 miles), Rutland Water Hambleton Peninsula Circuit (2.0 miles) and Wing Maze and Manton Village Walk (4.2 miles).
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Walk1.6 mi awayRutland Water North Shore Circular Walk
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A long north-shore circuit of Rutland Water from Egleton, with open water views, bird hides and off-lead stretches once clear of the Egleton reserve.
Walk2 mi awayRutland Water Hambleton Peninsula Circuit
Leicestershire
A circuit around the Hambleton Peninsula jutting into Rutland Water, with views across England's largest man-made reservoir.
Walk4.2 mi awayWing Maze and Manton Village Walk
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A short, hilly circular between the villages of Manton and Wing, taking in the medieval Wing Maze, ridge-and-furrow fields and wide Rutland views.
Walk4.2 mi awayExton Park and Fort Henry Circular Walk
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A gentle circular walk from Exton through historic parkland with bridleways where a dog can go off lead, leading to Fort Henry, an 18th century gothic folly.
Walk4.7 mi awayRutland Water: Normanton Church from Sykes Lane
Rutland
A flat, easy lakeside walk for a dog on a lead, to the photogenic, part-submerged Normanton Church on Rutland Water's southern shore.
Walk6.5 mi awayBurrough Hill Iron Age Hillfort Circular
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A Leicestershire hills walk to an impressive Iron Age hillfort with wide views across the Melton Country.
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