The William Cecil

Hotels
8.3 (946 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 946 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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Nicola • couple • gb
8
Comfortable, fab location
Pros:

Lovely, clean, friendly. Been a couple of times now
Great location

Cons:

The rooms can be really warm
If eating in the hotel in the evening would be nice to have a small discount as an incentive. Food was lovely though

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • solo_traveller • gb
10
Comfortable and stylish
Pros:

Beautiful spacious and stylish room with an absolutely comfortable bed. Very clean. Staff were a pleasure and went out of their way to make our stay that little bit extra special.
Breakfast was a gastronomic delight with freshly prepared food on order. Excellent.

Cons:

Couldn't fault the William Cecil

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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les • couple • gb
6
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
8
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

Friendly staff, amazing room. Plus the breaks was delicious

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
10
Lovely!
Pros:

Lovely room in the annex. The food is the restaurant was exceptional. The lounge was lovely, peaceful and cosy to enjoy a drink. Breakfast was lovely too! A short walk from the town and in to the grounds of a stately type home which was very pretty to explore.

Cons:

No complaints!

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Daphne • couple • gb
8
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • extended_group • gb
8
Overall my stay and the hotel involvement in the event l attended was very good
Pros:

Everything regarding the hotel was fine.

Cons:

I was put in room 28 and was disappointed it only had a bath and never had a shower. I might have missed this when l booked?
However the room bathroom is plenty big enough to fit one 😃

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • gb
9
Convenient comfortable overnight stay.
Pros:

A lovely hotel, full of character, on the edge of town. The staff were friendly and welcoming and our room was very comfortable.

Cons:

There was nothing I had issues with.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Tim • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely room and setting

Cons:

The only thing was we ordered lunch and the flat bread wasn't warm and it was quite expensive for a light bite but the fire was on and enjoyed the setting

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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graham • couple • gb
3
Could do a lot better.
Pros:

Breakfast was fine, and food generally good.

Cons:

Appreciate the age of the building, but the room was very poor for a four star hotel.The fittings were abysmal, and some not fit for purpose and others somewhat rough and possibly a danger.
This is was our experience of room no. 2 Troy ,
Disappointing for a special occasion.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Katrina • couple • gb
7
Nice hotel, good breakfast.
Pros:

Breakfast was very good, cooked offerings very tasty.

Cons:

Could not open the bedroom window so it felt stuffy. Would not like to be there in summer!! The bathroom was very dark and a bit dingy, could do with an upgrade.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Tamzin • couple • gb
8
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Franz • solo_traveller • de
6
Unzufrieden
Cons:

Alt, renovierungsbedürftig

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Rolanda • couple • be
9
Zeer aangename, echt Engelse ervaring die wij als Anglofielen zeer geapprecieerd hebben
Pros:

Mooi tuintje met voorjaarsbloemen (sneeuwklokjes). Comfortabele kamer. Rustig. Zeer verzorgd aanbod koffie/ thee. Kleine extra’s (verzorgingsproducten badkamer, melk in frigo, koekjes…)waren heel fijn. Lekker avondmaal en lekker ontbijt. Zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel.

Cons:

Bed was vrij klein voor 2 personen.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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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