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. Guests can enjoy traditional cuisine made with ingredients from our Kitchen garden or enjoy a fresh pizza from our Pizza Potting Shed. 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 bedrooms are dog friendly (superior and deluxe) for an additional fee' at the end of the line where it says 'some rooms offer luxurious baths and large beds.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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

Free private parking


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.4
Low score for Stamford
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • 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, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Movie nights
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Solo Cash is not accepted The Bull And Swan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about The Bull And Swan

  • Room options at The Bull And Swan include:

    • Double

  • The Bull And Swan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Movie nights
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • The Bull And Swan has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at The Bull And Swan is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • The Bull And Swan is 1,800 feet from the center of Stamford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Bull And Swan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.