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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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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Spencer • solo_traveller • gb
10
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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Lois • extended_group • gb
9
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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Craig • solo_traveller • gb
10
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
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Sabine • family_with_children • at
9
Hübsches englisches Pub
Pros:

Unser Zimmer war sehr hübsch...typisch englisch...gute Lage ...gutes Essen

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • gb
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Jill • solo_traveller • gb
9
Perfect location for a wedding at William Cecil
Pros:

Great pub with rooms!

Cons:

Was VERY hot in the rooms even with a fan!

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Taylor • couple • gb
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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janeane • solo_traveller • au
8
I enjoyed a comfortable stay conveniently located.
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

It was very hot so I would have like aircon but they provided a fan.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • couple • gb
10
Charming hotel in lovely historic town
Pros:

We arrived hungry just before the kitchen closed so the staff suggested we order and then check into our room. This worked out perfectly. And the food was great. The room itself was charming. The building is listed so air con is not possible, but the room had a big fan that kept things cool. The bed was comfy.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The staff was good.

Cons:

Too hot. No aircon.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Nikki • solo_traveller • gb
10
Everyone at the the Bull and Swan couldn’t do enough for us. Our stay was incredible and we couldn’t recommend it enough
Pros:

Our welcome and our room was excellent.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
9
Highly recommend
Pros:

Excellent location - an easy walk in to the town centre
Well appointed and very comfortable room
Fabulous food and lovely outdoor seating areas

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Francis • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location. Place had real character and charm

Cons:

Very hot when we stayed there, aircon would have been better than a fan.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee