The Bull And Swan

Hotels
8.5 (836 reviews)
24A High Street, St Martins , Stamford , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Quality food
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Value for money concerns
Lack of storage in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.58
Some issues with cleanliness in bathrooms were mentioned, impacting the score slightly.
Service
9.55
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful throughout the reviews.
Location
9.09
Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent location, especially its proximity to Stamford city center.
Room Quality
8.04
Rooms were mostly described positively, though some comments pointed to lack of storage and some size issues.
Amenities
8.57
Amenities like the espresso machine and free parking were mentioned positively.
Value for Money
7.53
Concerns regarding the room size and absence of breakfast were noted for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Many positive remarks about the food quality in the pub and breakfast options.
Overall Experience
8.55
General satisfaction expressed in the reviews with a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 04:46

Property Description

Luxurious 16th-Century Inn
Located in the heart of historic Stamford, The Bull and Swan offers unique luxury rooms and traditional cuisine with fresh local produce. The rooms feature flat-screen TVs, luxury toiletries, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms even boast luxurious baths and large beds.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in traditional cuisine crafted from ingredients sourced from the on-site Kitchen garden or savor a delicious pizza from the Pizza Potting Shed.

Explore Burghley Estate
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the nearby Burghley Estate, home to the iconic Burghley House featured in ‘The Da Vinci Code’. Discover the deer park, lake, and vast parkland just a short 5-minute walk away.

Experience luxury and history at The Bull and Swan - book your stay now!

Important information:

Payments made with an American Express card are not accepted.

Complimentary parking is available at The William Cecil Hotel, just 150 yards up the road. Booking is not required.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 13 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 13 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 836 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.58
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 7.53
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Julia • couple • gb
8
Lovely room, dissapointing food.
Pros:

Lovely, comfortable room with clean facilities. Great location, central to town. Parking locally included in price.

Cons:

Noise from nearby road was significant, older single glazed windows I guess. Food in pub was very dissapointing for the price.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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BrendanT • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Rich • couple • gb
8
Lovely room and a short walk into Stamford.
Pros:

Lovely spacious room (Newton) that is full of character.
Big comfortable bed. Great shower. Excellent breakfast. Pub serves decent beer.
Short walk into the center of Stamford and near to entrance to Burghley House if that is your focus.
Note that parking is a short way up the road in their sister building, the William Cecil.

Cons:

Access is via the pub garden area at the rear, and the entryway as you approach the apartments door to the side doesn't look great, but its not an issue as once inside its a lovely spacious room and full of character.
Note that the room is slightly below road level and the window faces out to the front pavement and main road at low height, so there is not a great view but you don't really need one, and the sound-proofing is good, so it's not a problem.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
7
Folk under 60 would like this hotel .
Pros:

Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast.

Cons:

We could not manage to use the shower over bath..too deep/slippery. We hoped to park nearer the hotel. 150yards to the car park is ok if it doesn't rain.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
8
Beautiful room in a stunning pub
Pros:

Beautiful room in a stunning pub, large room and great bathroom. Great comfortable bed and bedding.

Cons:

Breakfast option pricey, excessive dog charge, no body lotion, shower difficult to turn off.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
9
Lovely stay
Pros:

Fabulous location with free parking nearby. Great room and breakfast.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Ceri • couple • gb
10
Comfortable, friendly pub with interesting menu.
Pros:

Relaxed and comfortable. Interesting food. Friendly. Dogs very happy.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Paula • extended_group • gb
8
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Felix • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Location. Very friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

The room was too dark

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Leeann • couple • gb
10
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Rob • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
9
We had an excellent short stay
Pros:

Great hotel, staff very welcoming and helpful. We ate dinner in the restaurant, which was excellent too. We will definitely stay again, when next in Stamford and highly recommend.

Cons:

Our only issue was with the road noise throughout the night, which became noticeable when we had our window open and had to be closed around 4 am.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • gb
10
A great stay in a lovely property close to the town centre and Burghley house. We would love to make a return visit.
Pros:

Loved the atmosphere and position of the property. Bed really comfy, breakfast delicious. Although the rooms are mainly street facing we were amazed that we did not hear any traffic noise from the road outside.

Cons:

Only slight negative - wish a shower cap had been provided as the shower was a large fixed head and you couldn’t avoid getting your hair wet!

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Alessio • couple • it
10
Spettacolare!
Pros:

Pub straordinario, davvero caratteristico che ti fa vivere una vera atmosfera inglese.
Il venerdì sera fatto sempre cantare qualcuno siamo stati fortunati.
Stanza magnifica e super pulita, il letto più comodo di 7 giorni di vacanza.
Davvero bravi

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • gb
9
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • gb
10
The place to stay in Stamford!
Pros:

Everything!
The staff were pleasant, helpful and welcoming.
The room was spacious and comfortable.
The whole environment of the hotel was warm and cosy.
Overall a very pleasant place to stay.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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jules • solo_traveller • gb
9
very comfortable happy stay.
Pros:

Beautiful room with large comfortable bed. Food was delicious and staff were friendly and helpful. Very clean, and great to have a coffee machine and fridge in the room.

Cons:

no complaints really, it would have been nice to have had a flannel provided as I didn't bring one as these are usually provided in hotels.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • gb
9
Excellent venue with friendly staff.
Pros:

Large comfortable rooms. Excellent breakfast presentation and choice. Exceptionally helpful and personable staff.

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Guy • couple • gb
9
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Matthew James • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee