About this property

Said to be haunted by the ghost of Mary Queen of Scots, this Elizabethan hotel has historic features and an on-site restaurant. The Talbot offers en suite bedrooms, WiFi access and free parking. Each en suite bedroom offers tea and coffee making facilities and a TV with Freeview channels. Some of the bedrooms feature bathrobes and slippers. The restaurant and bar offer traditional British cuisine, fine wines and real ales. The The Talbot Hotel, Oundle , Near Peterborough - The Coaching Inn Group boasts oak beams, open fires and many other historic qualities. Some parts of the hotel come from Fotheringhay Castle. This includes the staircase, which Mary Queen of Scots walked down before being executed. Oundle is a town with Georgian architecture and a 14th-century church. Close by is Lyveden New Bield, the remains of a cross-shaped 16th-century lodge. Peterborough (and its shopping centre) is just 16 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lynn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The rooms are good size and comfortable the food is lovely and the staff are friendly
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautifully restored old building, comfortable bed, good lighting in room
Neet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location is lovely, hotel is really characterful and quirky with lots of historical artifacts.
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Rooms lovely nice and clean bathroom nice and big shower fantastic 👌
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Quaint and well presented. Professional and friendly staff.
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hotel is beautifully maintained and spotlessly clean throughout with all the modern necessities whist cleverly retaining the feel of an olde worlde coaching inn. Our room was perfect, well appointed and with a very comfortable bed. All the...
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent venue, great bathroom, shower and a rubber duck. Good food too and free, secure parking. I will be back 👍
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location within a nice market town. Quiet, clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff and a good breakfast
Holly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good location in Oundle, pleasant room, comfortable and clean.
Klaus
Germany Germany
The friendly staff. The historic building. Free parking on site. The service at the wake. The food and drinks.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Talbot Eatery & Coffee House
  • Cuisine
    British • International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Talbot Hotel, Oundle , Near Peterborough - The Coaching Inn Group takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Cot upon request
£5 per child, per night
5 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Children are allowed on request. Contact property with your requirements. Additional fees apply.

Pets are allowed in the classic rooms on request. Additional fees apply, please contact property in advance to ensure a pet-friendly room is allocated.

This property may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.