About this property
Situated in the centre 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rachael
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable bed. Everything was provided that we needed. Great location close to centre of town.” - Sara
United Kingdom
“Beautiful pub and lovely bedroom. Great bathroom. Lovely breakfast.” - Ciara
Thailand
“The breakfast muffin was incredible and the beer garden had something really different about it. Staff were friendly and super accommodating.” - Tim
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable room. Only issues fixed deluge shower and no car parking.” - Richard
United Kingdom
“Lovely surroundings and very nice bedroom. Full of character. Great big comfy bed. Staff were very nice and helpful. Food was great as well.” - Diane
United Kingdom
“Beautiful large room. The bed and linen were so comfortable. Lovely location and the outside space was so comfortable” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Except breakfast and dinner. Cosy, comfortable room. Thoughtful/helpful touches - local information and brochures, good tea/coffee in room. Soft towels, hairdryer. Nicely furnished Loved the four poster bed . Friendly, efficient staff.” - Karen
United Kingdom
“Lovely building with nice garden . Live music was a real bonus with lovely bar and atmosphere . Breakfast was exceptional . Really friendly staff and great location to get into the town” - Chris
United Kingdom
“The room was comfortable and clean. The pub was lovely and the food and wine first rate. The building exudes history and has a comfortable character. We would definitely stay again.” - Amber
United Kingdom
“This is our 2nd visit. We loved the history and ambience of the hotel . The rich architecture and atmosphere was evident. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and beautiful. Love bath in our bedroom.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
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 will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.