Said to be haunted by the ghost of Mary Queen of Scots, this Elizabethan hotel is famous for its New Street and inner courtyard facades, which were built with stone from Fotheringhay Castle in 1630. The staircase is believed to be that which Mary Queen of Scots famously descended on route to her execution at the castle on 8 February 1587. The Talbot Hotel 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 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 9.9 miles away.
The Talbot in Oundle is a historic old building and guests really enjoyed the charm and atmosphere of the interiors, the rooms and features such as exposed beams, open fireplaces and so on. Most guests enjoyed relaxing and comfortable stays in rooms described as clean, well appointed and nicely done up.
The Talbot is located in the centre of town, making it easy for guests to get about and to visit places of historic interest in the area. The town itself is described as charming and a lovely place to visit.
The staff and service receive overall positive comments from guests who describe the staff as polite and helpful. The food served at the restaurant also receives very good reviews.
Several guests mentioned problems with regard to hot water. A few guests had to either skip having a bath or had to take a cold shower instead.
The hotel rooms are ranged over several levels and there is no lift in the hotel. As such, guests have quite a few stairs to deal with. These present problems if there are mobility issues or heavy bags to be lugged up to the rooms.
It is an old building and has its share of creaky stairs and other problems. The old walls mean that sounds from other rooms can carry into the rooms. Also, the rooms above the coffee house are noisier said guests. Some guests also felt that the restaurant was rather too noisy.
No, The Talbot Hotel doesn’t offer pool areas.
Yes, The Talbot Hotel has a pet policy that may vary based on the room type or availability. Please check with the hotel directly to learn about their pet policy.
Yes, The Talbot Hotel provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
Check-in at The Talbot Hotel is available from: . Check-out time is by .
The Talbot Hotel is located in New Street, PE8 4EA, Oundle, United Kingdom.