The William Cecil
The William Cecil
Within the historic Burghley Estate, The William Cecil features unique rooms with original features, and Egyptian cotton sheets. Its restaurant serves fresh, seasonal food. Rooms at The William Cecil are individually decorated, with beautiful wooden furniture, original features, and modern touches. The bathrooms are stylish and feature luxury, aromatic toiletries. The charming restaurant provides locally sourced, simple and freshly made cuisine. Guests can also choose from an excellent wine list, and enjoy a drink in relaxed surroundings. There are 4 meeting rooms which can accommodate from 10 to 120 delegates, with wireless internet throughout and integrated audio technology as well as plenty of natural light. The Burghley Estate is home to Burghley House, a stunning Elizabethan house set within beautiful parkland with its own herd of deer. The center of the pretty village of Stamford is just 5 minutes’ walk away, and the A1 is just a 2-minute drive from the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Gaynor
Croatia“Overall, the room was very good. The bed was very comfortable.”
Anthony
United Kingdom“we had a dog so ate in the conservatory which was very comfortable. The breakfast choice was good and the evening meal was excellent, certainly worth a mention. Room spotless.”
Maxine United Kingdom“Great location for walking into Stamford centre. A lovely hotel with period features. Bar area was cosy and the restaurant breakfast was great. Staff helpful and friendly. Touches in the room such as coffee machine and homemade biscuits were...”- Gerry United Kingdom“This was probably the best experience of the many hotels we have stayed at. The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. The room was excellent and the food good (although maybe a little expensive). The grounds and walks were superb.”
- Darrell United Kingdom“Lovely staff, good location, 10 mins walk into town but next to Burghley Park. excellent food”
Peter United Kingdom“very good breakfast want for nothing brought it to our room,room just what we where looking for in a very old building two large windows and two large windows that opened,dinner did not use the restaurant .”
Steven United Kingdom“Great location and lovely building. Staff were friendly and we had a big old room with large bed.”- Andrew United Kingdom“Second stay at William Cecil. First stay, best room in the house. This stay, last let but informed at every point in process about small room and potential issues such as spiral staircase and late night function noise. Excellent management of...”
Charlotte United Kingdom“Comfortable hotel in a good location. Excellent English breakfast and dinner of fresh local produce.”- Steve United Kingdom“lovely old fashioned hotel, the beer was delicious after a long drive”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of The William CecilGreat facilities! Review score, 8
Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesThe William Cecil takes special requests – add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please note this is a historic and listed building and there is no elevator.
Some of our rooms have low ceilings.
FAQs about The William Cecil
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Check-in at The William Cecil is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The William Cecil has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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The prices at The William Cecil may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel"s policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The William Cecil offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
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Room options at The William Cecil include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Suite
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The William Cecil is 2,300 feet from the center of Stamford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
