The Bull And Swan

Hotels
8.5 (909 reviews)
24A High Street, St Martins , Stamford , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets 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: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • 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

8.5
Based on 909 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
Данкан Томсон • solo_traveller • pl
9
Elegant but pricey
Pros:

Ancient and stylish coaching inn located on one of the UK's most beautiful streets. The room was freshly restored, spacious and elegant, with high quality mattress, sheets, pillows and towels. Excellent breakfast in the morning.

The staff were professional and helpful.

Cons:

We arrived during the heatwave and the room was like an oven. The team had placed a fan to help circulate the air, but it didn't help much. All except one small window was sealed shut. Since the building is historically important, it's likely not possible to put in Aircon.

The room price was on the high side and breakfast was extra.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Annie • couple • gb
9
A lovely hotel in a lovely town
Pros:

It’s relaxed style and all the little touches like home made biscuits and fresh milk in the room

Cons:

We stayed during the heat wave and suffered with having the windows open making it very noisy

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Corinne • couple • ch
9
Super süss und gemütlich, würde wieder buchen.
Pros:

Gemütlich, super bequemes Bett, viel Charme und ein süsser Garten.

Cons:

Der Lärm am Morgen früh von Bauarbeiten aber das ist nicht immer so :)

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Just the evening menu.

Cons:

The evening menu could have been a bit more adventurous.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Sandie • couple • au
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Kelvyn • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • es
10
Great location. Fabulous room. Wonderful staff. First class!
Pros:

Beautiful historic property

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • au
9
Pros:

Great location and on site beer garden was very good. The hotel’s old world decor.

Cons:

Checking in and out with luggage is an issue as the parking is a couple of hundred metres away. We parked outside and dashed in to drop bags off before driving off to free off site parking location .

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Kate • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • gb
7
Great hotel with great staff especially bar and breakfast
Pros:

Staff great location great and hotel was olde worlde

Cons:

It was very hot in the room with a fan that just blew hot air around which made it very uncomfortable
It was just unfortunate it was one of the hottest days in the year perhaps air con units instead of fans ?

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Sean • solo_traveller • gb
4
I hate leaving negative reviews but this joint was memorable for all the wrong reasons
Pros:

The staff are friendly and helpful. Great bathroom.

Cons:

Had we not pre-booked we would’ve looked for an alternative hotel.
The accommodation failed to live up to the price.
We had a stiflingly hot room with just a small noisy fan. The bedroom window opened on to a very busy road with incessant traffic. The noise and fumes made for a really oppressive experience. Earplugs were essential as the traffic noise didn’t subside. We opened the bathroom window to try and ventilate the bedroom but it was by a kitchen extractor duct and the room filled with cooking smells.
The room had no wardrobe storage. The lighting in the room was poor.

The food was disappointing and did not live up to the menu descriptions. The terrace where we ate was festooned with plastic wisteria and benefitted from loud piped music.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

None

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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paul • couple • gb
7
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
8
Expensive but well located with an excellent breakfast included
Pros:

Well located. Great beer garden. Very good breakfast.

Cons:

No AC - large noisy fan instead.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
Great location in a lovely Town with super staff
Pros:

Great location, lovely sized room , friendly happy staff through out whole stay, one of our best brekkies ever very tasty omelette again served with a lovely staff member, evening off arrival day they had a music night on which we were given entry too, was a very enjoyable night.
The pub has made great use off their outdoor space many a landlord could get great ideas from this place

Cons:

Room was at pavement level and the window did not seem to have a lock, room also got very warm, fans were provided but they tend to blow hot air about, with window open you had a lot of traffic and people noise and safety issues as they dont lock at any height.
We loved the evening music but would be wise to warn pre booked guests as some may not be to happy with music and people noise till gone midnight.
Price of drinks was nearly double what we paid in Stamford town for the same drinks which was disappointing.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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judith • couple • gb
8
Comfortable and quirky.
Cons:

The shower was a bit out of order, but quickly mended by a charming gentleman.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Great room stunning furniture, very comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • gb
9
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
10
Fantastic and will be back
Pros:

Great location and beautiful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee