About this property

Located in the center of ancient Stamford, The Bull and Swan is a historic 16th-century inn. It features unique, luxury rooms and traditional cuisine made with fresh, local produce. Complimentary parking is available at The William Cecil Hotel nearby. All of the stylish and modern rooms at The Bull and Swan provide flat-screen TVs as well as luxury toiletries. Guests can make use of free Wi-Fi, while some rooms offer luxurious baths and large beds. Join us in the pub for all the traditional pub charm, or head to the garden and book a table in our Potting Shed, with live music on Fridays and the big screen showing films on Sunday afternoons. The sprawling and beautiful Burghley Estate, home to the famous Burghley House, is less than a 5-minute walk away. Featured in the film ‘The Da Vinci Code’, the Elizabethan Burghley House includes a deer park and lake within its vast parkland. Some of our rooms are dog friendly (additional charges apply). Please let us know if you wish to bring your pooch along.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free private parking


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room was fantastic! Clean, well equipped & very private. Lovely atmosphere in the pub. Breakfast was delicious
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Historic character. Lovely room. Travelling alone, the staff were really friendly and helpful. Breakfast basket was great.
Lorraine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
breakfast plenty of volume .. nice pastries Dog Friendly dog loved her bed . Beautiful decor
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was a lovely character property and we were very comfortable . The breakfast was outstandingly good !
Mick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were fantastic- helpful and welcoming. Food was superb, evening meal and breakfast. Local produce in the kitchens and no packaging at breakfast, clearly organised with environmental sustainability in mind
Clootie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The gardens here are lovely. Three separate areas one chock full with herbs, veg and flower beds, which you can also sit and relax amongst. Then there's the covered cinema and dining area and last, but not least, a pretty split level patio garden...
Wendy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fabulous location, quirky room with separate toilet and bathroom were fab, the The bathroom was huge and very nice with a roll top bath and separate shower, the facilities such as the coffee machine, home made cookies, range of drinks, fresh milk...
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very comfortable bedroom and excellent shower room. Very clean and plenty of refreshments provided. Location very good for getting into town and to Burghley House
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location very good, meals excellent, bed very comfortable and room was a good size.
Clootie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location just a short walk out of the town centre, so lovely and quiet. Historical building with lots of original features. Very efficient and friendly staff. Excellent local real ales on hand pumps. Always a well presented, tasty breakfast....

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Bull And Swan

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Bull And Swan takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 13 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardSolo Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.