Stamford is a traditional English rose of a town, elegantly built from honey coloured sandstone and arranged around the River Welland. This was the first ever conservation area. with over 600 listed buildings in and around the town. Stamford's 17th and 18th century stone buildings, older timber-framed ones, section of original town curtain walls, and numerous churches and traditional looking pubs have made this town a location scout's dream come true. It's been used in everything from BBC period dramas to The Da Vinci Code. The best places to stay in Stamford will appeal to foodies, families and anyone looking for a rural escape, be it an adventurous or relaxing one.
Stamford's appeal doesn't come from a single headline attraction, this town is beautiful because of the sum of its parts: a really pretty place to stroll around, with several old and impressive churches, numerous charming cafes and eateries, independent boutiques and galleries - and of course the great old pubs and coaching inns, some of which are now on our Gurus' list of the best places to stay in Stamford. If you’re looking to make-up a to-see list, add the 15th Century William Browne Hospital and medieval almshouse; St Mary’s church, which has a wonky spire; and Burghley House, built by Queen Elizabeth I's chief advisor on 810 acres, and still home to the same family! These days it’s a rather fancy stately home, with pavilions, cupolas, belvederes and grounds designed by Capability Brown.
The best places to stay in Stafford, or in the pretty villages surrounding it, will be convenient bases for walkers and cyclists exploring the Rutland Water Nature Reserve, the Barnack Hills, and the Holes National Nature Reserve.
The best time to visit Stamford is during its annual fair, which it’s been hosting in mid-Lent since the Middle Ages, and appears in Shakespeare’s Henry IV. Stamford also hosts an annual Bull Run on the 13th of November, a tradition also dating back several hundred years.
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Stamford (Cambridgeshire)
A charming 17th century inn with twelve uniquely designed rooms, some with a contemporary vibe, some more traditional, all with smart modern bathrooms. Classic British cuisine created with local produce, and a picturesque garden terrace for warmer days. Quaint and rustic; ideal for a country escape.
Stamford
Ancient coaching inn of just seven rooms on the Burghley Estate in a charming market town. Good food and elegant bedrooms.
Stamford
An old Coaching Inn located in the beautiful town of Stamford. Simply designed rooms have a traditional feel without being fussy - the best have free standing baths. A lively restaurant uses local produce to great effect. A warm, relaxed hotel ideal for a weekend exploring the region.
Stamford
A 2011 refurbishment of a small country house hotel on the Burghley House Estate, close to the A1. Shabby chic grafted onto good food and new, young staff. Cosy and quirky.
Stamford (Stamford)
An old Coaching Inn sitting in the heart of an historic English town. Individually styled rooms are traditionally dressed with patterned wallpaper, chintz fabrics and antique furniture. An atmospheric restaurant serves up hearty fare in the oak-panelled hall. A quintessentially British stay.
