The Fox & Hounds Inn in Rutland

What a disappointment our visit was! One of our favourite pubs .. a true diamond..has lost all its warmth and charm in a completely unnecessary revamp. Walking in, there was no greeting from the barman and a curse 'What do you want?' did little to meet the former welcome we have known. The bar has been cut down to obviously create standing space making it cold, the beautiful time-worn fireplaces painted gold with plastic plants to adorn the room replace the former cosy nooks created in front of open fires from which to enjoy a drink n a conversation. More table space though now, of course. What's lost is ambiance .. the leathery, dark library at the back is now a coffee shop too. Of course, pubs have got to make a buck, which the overhaul clearly aims to do, but this is just another example of a characterful pub losing its identity and charm.

Lovely place in a beautiful setting. Nice coffee shop attached too.

It is in a lovely location, the bar is beautiful, the beer garden idyllic, good beer, sadly it was very quiet. Deserves to be busy.

A beautiful hotel and pub set in the picturesque village of Exton . I had a warm welcome from the friendly owners . The rooms were certainly a boutique style, comfortable and exceptionally clean. The food was amazing - freshly prepared by the chef and of the highest standards . It was a lovely place to relax in the bedroom ,restaurant and pub area . I highly recommend a visit and I will certainly return!

We stayed one night at the Fox & Hounds. We were visiting friends in Oakham and found this not too far out. The owner was very welcoming when we arrived - took us straight to our room and also kindly booked us a taxi to take us into Oakham later that evening. The hotel seems to have been recently redone to a very high standard, the decor is very fitting for the building and the room we stayed in was absolutely gorgeous. There was a bath in the bedroom and the room had everything we needed for the stay. We enjoyed a drink in the bar before we headed out which was served by the owners who are both lovely. We also had breakfast in the morning in the beautiful restaurant room. We would recommend staying here to anyone! The only small point I would make was that for some reason the hot water in the bath wasn't very warm but this didn't really affect the enjoyment of our stay! Thanks for having us

Beautiful place to behold, it has that classic English pub vide. Lovely staff, good selection of drinks. An fantastic atmosphere. Would highly recommend a visit if your in the area. Just devine really.

What an absolute gem of a find. Wonderful place to stay. Amazing, stylish rooms. We absolutely loved our stay here. The food was also brilliant! Staff were very friendly and engaging and the owners are brilliant! Warm, friendly and welcoming. We would definitely return to the Fox and hounds and certainly recommend anyone else to visit!

Lovely venue for our weekend away. A very old historic building with stylish decor. The owners were very friendly and welcoming.

The warm welcome came from the log fire, unfortunately the staff behind the bar were a little less welcoming. Maybe it was just a busy Sunday lunchtime, let's see if they do better the next time I visit.

Enjoyed a weekend break here. The owners are friendly and very accommodating. The pub area has a quirky style but a good range of beers and comfy seating. Food was beautiful and freshly cooked. The room was very spacious and very clean. Again the decor was a interesting collection of pieces. Will look forward to visiting time and time again in the future, as this is close to my parents. Many thanks for an enjoyable experience.