Originally a 17th-century coaching inn, the Whipper-In is a delightful hotel and restaurant on the market square at Oakham, the county town of Rutland. The charming oak-beamed interior is warm and inviting, with deep armchairs and roaring fires. Two restaurants, the traditional George and the contemporary No. 5 Brasserie, cater to a relaxed crowd of visitors and regulars with a menu of brasserie-style cuisine plus a good collection of wines.