The Bull And Swan

Hotels
8.5 (930 reviews)
24A High Street, St Martins , Stamford , gb
+44 1780 766412

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 930 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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Christophe • solo_traveller • fr
10
Très bel établissement, à recommander pour le pub, le restaurant, les chambres, l'emplacement.
Pros:

Très bel établissement dans une belle bâtisse historique, dans un très beau village, à la porte du merveilleux Burghley House, château Élizabéthain. Très bon pub. Excellent restaurant.

Cons:

Trop peu de stationnement. Zone de stationnement minute à mieux signaler. Public bruyant au dîner et au petit-déjeuner.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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r • solo_traveller • nl
7
Pros:

Locatie, sfeer

Cons:

Kamer lawaaiig, boven bar

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
7
Nice stay for one night
Pros:

Liked the age and history of the property

Cons:

Drinks and breakfast were expensive. Would have liked more fresh fruit offered at breakfast

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • gb
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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JILL • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Really welcoming

Cons:

Road noise (unavoidable of course)

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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sharon • extended_group • au
10
Very enjoyable.
Pros:

lovely spacious room, delicious meal.

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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hjrose • couple • gb
9
Comfortable clean room in good quality pub
Pros:

Our room was Lyon, a good size, bed was magnificent and comfortable and rolled top bath a joy - the toiletries provided were excellent quality. A lovely big fan was provided and curtains closed with open windows to help keep our room cool in the high heat wave.
The staff were friendly and helpful.
Food was excellent, we enjoyed dinner and breakfast there.
Drinks were excellent.
The garden area was a bonus as it was lovely to sit outside in the shade on a hot evening. The outside bar is a great idea.

Cons:

Our room was facing the road so with windows open in the heat of the Summer we heard the road noise so I would ask for a room in a quieter position if staying again. However, we were there for only one night and had enough sleep.
Having the car park down the road was something we knew about when booking and we parked easily but brought the car nearer to pack up as it was a hot day to carry bags for several minutes walk.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Katy • couple • gb
9
Full of character and a perfect base for exploring Stamford.
Pros:

The room was spacious, spotlessly clean and full of character, with an incredibly comfortable bed and pillows. The large bath in the room was a lovely feature, and the cookies left for us were a nice touch. Staff were really friendly, the evening food was great and the whole place had a relaxed atmosphere. Fantastic location, an easy walk into the centre of Stamford.

Cons:

Unfortunately, we stayed during extremely hot weather and although a fan was provided, we needed the window open which made the road noise very noticeable. We were also woken early by deliveries and workmen directly outside our window, so despite the wonderfully comfortable bed we didn’t get the best night’s sleep! I would have preferred a shower as well as the bath. Parking is a little awkward, although we did find somewhere nearby.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
10
This is a great pub with lovely staff. Location is ideal for walking around town or walking to Burghley.
Pros:

Perfect room, lovely staff, ideal location for walking into town or walking to Burghley

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Bramwell • couple • gb
8
Comfortable and relaxing
Pros:

Excellent location, fantastic food (evening meal outside and breakfast inside), staff very friendly and helpful.
Room was cozy

Cons:

The history of the place was quite surprising

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Spencer • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • couple • gb
9
Fabulous hotel, great location
Pros:

Location, quality of the room

Cons:

Lack of decent fan. A single floor fan meant it was not effective in providing any relief

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Lee-Ann • couple • gb
9
A wonderful start to our roadtrip; it certainly set the bar!
Pros:

A cute find, with all of the facilities we needed.

Cons:

Old building without air-con, and the room was very warm following a summer’s day, but the fan worked hard and we were comfortable throughout.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • gb
8
Not ideal in hot weather
Pros:

Lovely big room

Cons:

Weather very hot - no air con as very old building. Fan not that effective and if we opened the only window it was noisy

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Lois • extended_group • gb
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
7
Not as good as it could have been
Pros:

Nice spacious room, great location

Cons:

Staff were not attentive and had to go to the William Cecil for a drink in the evening due to staff not serving us

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Nayra • family_with_children • es
10
Estuvimos alojados hace poco y la experiencia fue maravillosa. Todo estuvo genial y pasamos una estancia muy agradable y
Pros:

El encanto de la habitación, la comodidad, la ubicación y el desayuno.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Alyson • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

A gem of a place, excellent food in the restaurant, great location, lovely garden

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee