Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Stamford

Nestled on the banks of the River Welland in the county of Lincolnshire, the market town of Stamford is famous for its many beautiful 17th and 18th-century buildings. Recently voted the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times newspaper, it is also an excellent holiday destination. Stamford was the first-ever conservation area, with more than 600 listed buildings in the town and surrounding area. Wander into the historic centre from your Stamford holiday cottage and discover fine examples of timber-framed buildings and five spectacular medieval churches. As you explore Stamford’s maze of narrow, cobbled streets, you will stumble upon a variety of independent shops.

Aerial view of the flat Lincolnshire countryside with a group of luxury stable conversions surrounding a large courtyard.
The Dairy at Burghley, Stamford
Stamford
Lincolnshire
England
Sleeps
20
Bedrooms
10

The Dairy at Burghley is a gorgeous, large country cottage on a grand estate near Stamford In Cambridgeshire. The pet-friendly property rewards guests with rural elegance and modern luxury, open fires, outdoor entertaining areas, and access to Burghley House and its many events.

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A stone-built barn conversion with a garden protected by a low hedge.
Rectory Cottage, Stamford
Stamford
Lincolnshire
England
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Rectory Cottage is an exquisit, One-bedroom, romantic cottage for two set in ‘The best place to live in Britain’. The luxurious, pet-friendly holiday cottage near Stamford, Lincolnshire, is a former stable dating back to the 18th century and offers a neutral palette with a limed oak floor, exposed stone walls and beams, and gorgeous gardens.

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Stamford Cheese Cellar is highly recommended, and St Mary’s Books is stacked with collectables. There are 30 pubs where a thriving real ale scene can be enjoyed. If you are unsure where to start, try the Bull and Swan, a unique, 16th-century pub with a reputation for serving delicious food. Not to be missed on self-catering holidays in Stamford is its excellent Friday street market with stalls selling fresh produce from the Lincolnshire countryside. Stamford’s most famous landmark, Burghley House, is well worth a visit. Built in the 16th century, this opulent country home has appeared in several films, including Pride and Prejudice and The Da Vinci Code.

For an evening out, see what’s on at the Stamford Corn Exchange, where films and theatre have been enjoyed since 1900. There are many beautiful walks on the doorstep of Stamford holiday cottages. They include the Jurassic Way, which runs from the town centre to Banbury, and the Hereward Way, which runs from Peddars Way to Rutland, along the River Nene. Stamford is easily reached on public transport with regular 90-minute trains to London and Birmingham.