Close to the A47/A1 Junction, Fresh Restaurant at Sacrewell Farm caters for the whole family. Children are particularly welcome and the culinary focus is, as you might expect, on fresh, local food – some from the farm itself. We tucked into generous portions of tasty steak and ale pie and...
Read more about Fresh at Sacrewell Farm in Nr. PeterboroughThere is something otherworldly about The Wicked Witch, set in picturesque rural Ryhall. Travellers will be stopped in their tracks by The Wicked Witch’s striking sign – showing the stripy black-and-white stockings of its namesake – and tempted inside by the promise of fine food and wine. Inside, clever yet understated...
Read more about The Wicked Witch in RyhallThe A1 and The Haycock, though very close, are two very different worlds. Built in 1620, the inn's stunning grounds lead to the River Nene, and its spacious reception rooms, dark beams and comfortable seating areas exude peace and relaxation. Our charming waiter ushered us into the award-winning Orchards restaurant,...
Read more about The Haycock Hotel in WansfordThe Bull & Swan is a historic coaching inn in the beautiful limestone town of Stamford, just off the A1 and only minutes from the stunning beauty and treasures of Burghley House. A plethora of great, well conditioned local ales, a diverse but unstuffy wine list and a dedicated, professional...
Read more about The Bull & Swan at Burghley in StamfordFollowing a complete renovation in 2011, The William Cecil lies within the magnificent Burghley Estate, the centrepiece of which is of course Burghley House, one of the foremost Treasure Houses of the United Kingdom. Indeed the hotel takes its influence from the grand state rooms at neighbouring Burghley House, including...
Read more about The William Cecil in StamfordIt’s no secret that Stamford is beautiful, with its Georgian spires, higgledy-piggledy homes and charming trinket shops, hemmed to the south by the deer-grazed grounds of Burghley House. Bars and restaurants are plentiful here, but No. 3 The Yard definitely stands out. To find No. 3 The Yard, you’ll need to...
Read more about No. 3 The Yard in StamfordSpacious, welcoming and comfortable, this award-winning family-run hotel and restaurant caters for intimate dinners, large receptions and overnight guests looking for somewhere stylish to unwind. Relax in the garden, the conservatory or the elegant dining room, where you’ll discover a menu of beautifully presented good food. I went for the...
Read more about The Garden House Hotel in StamfordThe door of this 18th-Century coaching inn opened to reveal a huge log fi re in a warm, inviting interior. Michelin-starred chef Jamie Corless at The Three Kings excellently combines the traditional with the imaginative on his menu – displayed on small blackboards around the dining area. To start we...
Read more about The Three Kings in HaddenhamHomeliness and comfort go hand in hand with quirky eccentricity at Cosy Club, a pair of bustling bar-restaurants that can be found in the centre of both Leicester and Stamford. I took a trip to check out the Leicester venue, which is housed in a former knitwear factory. Inside, many of...
Read more about Cosy Club in StamfordUnspoiled villages like Elton are a rarity today, and The Crown is at its heart, complete with thatched roof, wooden beams and roaring open fire. Located barely 15 minutes from Peterborough, this historic country village inn offers much more than a very warm welcome – patrons can also count on The...
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