The William Cecil

Hotels
8.3 (914 reviews)
High Street St Martins , Stamford , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
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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.

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 914 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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ELAINE • family_with_children • gb
10
Fabulous! Thoroughly enjoyed a relaxing weekend break.
Pros:

The location was absolutely perfect. Everything we needed was so accessible. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the rooms were immaculate and comfortable and the food was outstanding. The hotel was beautiful and had a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I just wish we could have stayed longer.

Cons:

Having to leave!

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Terence • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great room

Cons:

Easy access to Stamford and garden kissing gate access into Burghley House parkland. Good restaurant set meal. Helpful staff.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Annie • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Very comfortable and welll equipped room

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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greg • couple • gb
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
9
Fantastic hotel , great staff but upgrade the layout and organisation of breakfast
Pros:

Staff are very friendly
Lunch was out of this world , the food was the best we have had in a long time

Cons:

Breakfast needs better organising , the full English we had was excellent.. however the ‘breakfast room ‘ needs to be better organised, the water / drinks bar area and table where you help yourself to toast and pastries was not what we expected for this calibre of hotel , looked like it had all be thrown on the table in a hurry

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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McGuire • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely staff very friendly great location

Cons:

The mens toilers were a bit tired compared to rest of hotel TV in room not hanging straight and a bit small lots of stairs to bedroom but it is an old hotel so to be accepted and these are very minor issues the hotel is lovely

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Cons:

main entrance was not obvious on first arriving, looked more like the entrance into a restrauant.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Clive • couple • gb
10
Beautiful, some wonderful aspects, really great bathroom, amazing breakfast, great teas
Pros:

The breakfast was amazing

Cons:

Didn't know in advance that the room was in an 'annex'

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Loved the room, the place, the food and location

Cons:

It was a surprise at checkout to have service charges applied to everything automatically, even for a drink and cup of tea which I would happily have got and taken to our table but was told it would be brought to us.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Elia • couple • it
8
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Jimmy • couple • gb
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • gb
7
A pleasant stay with obliging staff and good food
Pros:

Excellent position on the edge of Burleigh House grounds and a 10 minute walk from town . Food was good in Millys Bistro staff all very polite and pleasant

Cons:

Room 7 was a little cramped for a twin bedded room for senior citizens 🤔Hubby is 6 ft tall and fireplace mantelpiece was quite dangerous for him getting out of bed during the night as our age group need to do frequently . Also the shower cubicle in room 7 was very small . Lots of elbows bashing against the shower screen during shower time . Maybe check height of people being allocated this room ?? Sorry to seem to be whinging but room 7 was also noisy with traffic passing
We tried to close the window properly several times but couldn’t fasten it closed and it was draughty . Maybe have a look at the lock on the window . Despite all this we would come back but definitely ask not to be allocated room 7

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
9
Very relaxing stay
Pros:

Very relaxing stay in a comfortable room

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Mrs • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Good location for facilities in Stamford.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Fay • couple • gb
10
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
9
Wonderful mid winter break in a cosy four star hotel full of historical references and charm. Staff were very attentive,
Pros:

Clean and well-appointed spacious ‘cosy’ room with all mod cons including wall mounted tv, DAB radio, coffee machine and tea making facilities. Large on-suite bathroom with bath and shower.

Cons:

Double bed was comfortable however the soft mattress might not be to everyone’s liking. It was perfectly acceptable for our recent two night stay.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
9
Lovely hotel. Best hotel restaurant food I’ve eaten for ages. Will be returning in February.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. Quite grand feeling and in keeping with Stamford’s general style and ambience.

Cons:

Our room was above a noisy kitchen fan , but the manager, Sergio, was quick to address this and made everything right.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • extended_group • be
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Birgit • family_with_children • gb
7
Very pleasant stay with friendly, professional staff.
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent; good quality products and lovely selection. We liked that it was cooked fresh and we could choose on the day.
The room was okay. We were switched to a twin room as we'd requested twin beds. Rather strange boho styling (painted beds, odd mix of pictures, etc), mattresses a bit soft for us. However, lovely shampoo, body wash, etc.
We had freshly made scones on arrival which were good.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee