The William Cecil

Hotels
8.3 (988 reviews)
High Street St Martins , Stamford , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent breakfast
Charming location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Unhelpful staff

Categories

Cleanliness
7.44
There were cobwebs found and the overall cleanliness was not well-received.
Service
9.41
Staff were described as unhelpful but overall service was acceptable.
Location
9.45
The location was praised as lovely and convenient.
Room Quality
7.9
Rooms were comfortable but had issues like small beds and insufficient heating.
Amenities
8.93
Amenities were standard but would benefit from more thoughtful design.
Value for Money
7.89
Value was questioned, especially regarding breakfast pricing.
Food and Beverage
6.94
Breakfast quality was poor with unappetizing options and presentation.
Overall Experience
8.41
The stay had pleasant moments, although several issues affected the overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 10:55

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Step into a world of elegance at The William Cecil within the historic Burghley Estate. Indulge in uniquely designed rooms adorned with original features and Egyptian cotton sheets for the ultimate comfort.

Exquisite Dining Experience
Savor the taste of fresh, seasonal cuisine at the charming restaurant offering locally sourced ingredients. Explore an excellent wine selection and unwind with a drink in the relaxed ambiance.

Ideal Venue for Events
With 4 meeting rooms equipped with modern technology and natural light, host successful gatherings for 10 to 120 delegates. Benefit from wireless internet access throughout for seamless connectivity.

Experience history and luxury intertwined at The William Cecil. Book your stay now to immerse yourself in this enchanting retreat.

Important information:

Please note this is a historic and listed building and there is no elevator.

Some of our rooms have low ceilings.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EMA

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • 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

8.3
Based on 988 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.44
Service: 9.41
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.93
Value for Money: 7.89
Food and Beverage: 6.94
Overall Experience: 8.41
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MICHAEL couple gb
10
We loved it
Pros:

Staff were friendly and efficient, room was very comfortable. We had dinner and breakfast, both excellent. The set menu for dinner was very good value for money. We were only sorry that we were only with you for one night.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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david couple gb
9
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Rob solo_traveller nl
10
Geweldig
Pros:

Alles. Mooie kamer, mooi hotel, vriendelijk personeel, goed eten, prachtige lokatie, parkeerplaats, kasteel dichtbij, leuk oud stadje

Cons:

Niets

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Josephine solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Lovely old fashioned hotel,clean and comfortable. ALL the staff were brilliant. The bedroom was clean and comfortable,beds excellent.

Cons:

The outside area for drinks and snacks needed a sweep and tidy and some of the umbrellas were broken, prices were high for everything.I was surprised at breakfast that there were no serving tongs to get bread or pastries and the butter was left uncovered.
The shower cubicle was very small.
There was loud traffic noise all time but that is not the fault of the hotel.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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KENICHI solo_traveller jp
10
Pros:

イングランドのquaintな建物

Cons:

近くに宿泊施設が少なく仕方ないかもしれないが、高価である点

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
J
Josh couple nz
6
Was ok
Pros:

Generally good location

Cons:

Staff seemed permanently confused

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Liz solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Nice staff, very comfortable and clean

Cons:

No issues at all

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Carina solo_traveller ie
10
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Yvonne solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
9
Given a room upgrade which made it good value for money
Pros:

Location. Ambience

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
G
Gareth couple gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Needs more personal touches in room.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
M
Mark Blackwell couple gb
10
Exceptional hotel and exceptional staff
Pros:

Well what can I say; one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at in the UK. Beautiful location, great food, comfortable rooms and exceptional staff. I have to mention Kirsty and Maddie who were exceptional; a lot of top hotel staff could learn a lot by watch these two people. Thanks to all staff, seen and unseen, we will definately be back

Cons:

For the first time ever I can not find fault with the hotel. Yes you could put air conditioning in the rooms but that would destroy the feel of the rooms.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Katherine L solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Free parking - I arrived early in the day for an event in Stamford (not at the hotel). It was busy as a wedding was going on. Friendly staff. Clean room and very comfortable bed. Lovely hot shower when I got back late and whilst I initially thought the fan type air con would keep me awake it didn’t. Fresh milk in the fridge for a hot drink rather than plastic pots. Breakfast excellent. Would stay again.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Natasha solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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jill solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
M
myers solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Dave couple gb
7
Good location, pleasant staff
Pros:

Evening Meal was good.
Good location
Had a problem with the shower but they moved us to a different (better) room without any fuss

Cons:

Nothing really wrong - just perhaps not the best overall as other places we have stayed

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Danni couple gb
9
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Janet couple gb
9
2026-05-25 via Nuitee