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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • 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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215 feet²
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$158 per night
Price US$473
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast: US$20 (optional)
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Max persons: 2
US$191 per night
Price US$574
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
237 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$180 per night
Price US$540
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast: US$20 (optional)
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Max persons: 2
US$214 per night
Price US$641
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  • Very good breakfast included
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Guests who stayed here loved

Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent location Beautiful room with lots of space. Huge bed which was really comfy. Staff incredibly helpful and friendly We ate lunch at the pub which was delicious and good value
Ilma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent service, rooms and staff in the hotel. We’ve booked an evening dinner - and it was superb! We will definitely will be coming back just for the dinner 😊 Excellent breakfast as well. All in all we will be returning!
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location an easy 10 minute walk to the centre of Stamford. Very friendly and helpful staff especially Zac who recommended places to visit in town. The room was spacious, well appointed, very clean and comfortable. Welcome letter in the room...
Meri
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room was very spacious. Bed was very comfortable. the room had a bath. Good free wifi. Cosy downstairs. Food was good and a reasonable price. Staff were friendly and efficient. Relaxed atmosphere.
Pauline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fabulous old pub, great food, wonderful staff and comfortable and lovely room.
Susanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Full of character and history with up to date features- good plumbing ,beds comfortable and the room was very spacious , warm and clean. The food served was of high standard and not run of the mill.
Barry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was spacious and comfortable. It had a lot of character. The breakfast was excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful. We would happily stay again.
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything, it was perfect the cleanliness staff and location
Liz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly staff, beautiful room and a fantastic breakfast
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were fab. Room lovely but draughty Breakfast fab

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Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Very good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$20.25 per person.
  • Food
    Bread • Pastries • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Fruit juice
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Service
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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

The fine print

Need-to-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 will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.