In and around Wansford
Food scene
The Olive Branch in Clipsham is an award winning pub. 20 minutes north on the A1 you’ll find a charming village pub with great quality food. If you have a driver, might be a great starting point before heading into Stamford for drinks. My pick of the bunch.
28 locals recommend
The Olive Branch
Main StreetThe Olive Branch in Clipsham is an award winning pub. 20 minutes north on the A1 you’ll find a charming village pub with great quality food. If you have a driver, might be a great starting point before heading into Stamford for drinks. My pick of the bunch.
This ancient coaching inn is the most talked about restaurant in Stamford. The garden rooms don’t require a reservations and there are lots of lounges and a champagne bar while you wait for a table. Very traditional and maybe a good option for afternoon tea in the courtyard.
50 locals recommend
The George Hotel of Stamford
71 High Street St Martin'sThis ancient coaching inn is the most talked about restaurant in Stamford. The garden rooms don’t require a reservations and there are lots of lounges and a champagne bar while you wait for a table. Very traditional and maybe a good option for afternoon tea in the courtyard.
Another village pub in a neighbouring village. A five minute drive away, you’ll find gourmet cuisine set in a charming thatched cottage. Another favourite of mine.
The Chubby Castor of the Fitzwilliam Arms
34 Peterborough RdAnother village pub in a neighbouring village. A five minute drive away, you’ll find gourmet cuisine set in a charming thatched cottage. Another favourite of mine.
Tobie Norris
12 St Paul's StThe Toby Norris is a traditional old world pub. Think rustic pizzas.
The Falcon Fotheringhay is a 5 or 10 minute journey away. Average food in a cute village and nice beer garden overlooking a church stooped in history.
The Falcon Inn
The Falcon Fotheringhay is a 5 or 10 minute journey away. Average food in a cute village and nice beer garden overlooking a church stooped in history.
The Haycock hotel is due to open on the 22nd June. It’s walking distance from the house and will host Prevost, a Michelin restaurant which is good. That said, as the refurbishment is ongoing, I’m unable to recommend. I’ll certainly be trying it out before your visit.
The Haycock Manor Hotel
The Haycock hotel is due to open on the 22nd June. It’s walking distance from the house and will host Prevost, a Michelin restaurant which is good. That said, as the refurbishment is ongoing, I’m unable to recommend. I’ll certainly be trying it out before your visit.
Hoppi Dorri
11 All Saints' PlBars
The Wine Bar is Stamford is great for pre or post meal drinks.
24 locals recommend
The Wine Bar Stamford
10 St Paul's StThe Wine Bar is Stamford is great for pre or post meal drinks.
Family friendly
The Crown in Stamford has a lovely courtyard. The food is fine but certainly not of the standard of the Chubby Castor or The Olive branch. Great atmosphere for drinks and family friendly.
19 locals recommend
The Crown Hotel
6 All Saints' PlThe Crown in Stamford has a lovely courtyard. The food is fine but certainly not of the standard of the Chubby Castor or The Olive branch. Great atmosphere for drinks and family friendly.
The Orangery at Burghley could be a good breakfast / brunch option. There’s also a cute cafe.
The Orangery
The Orangery at Burghley could be a good breakfast / brunch option. There’s also a cute cafe.
The village of Wansford is walking distance where you’ll find a Wansford Country Lounge perfect for brunch.
Wansford Country Lounge (café)
37 Saint Mary's StreetThe village of Wansford is walking distance where you’ll find a Wansford Country Lounge perfect for brunch.
Cosy Club
Horse Shoe LaneThe Cuckoo
20 Oundle RdHeritage farm attraction, 18th century watermill, indoor soft play centre and campsite.
16 locals recommend
Sacrewell
Heritage farm attraction, 18th century watermill, indoor soft play centre and campsite.
Set around beautiful Rutland Water and covering 4,200 acres of open countryside, the park offers everything from walking and cycling to fishing and watersports.
146 locals recommend
Rutland Water Cruises
Bull Brig LaneSet around beautiful Rutland Water and covering 4,200 acres of open countryside, the park offers everything from walking and cycling to fishing and watersports.
Frankie & Benny's
Cygnet RoadChiquito
Tap and Kitchen
Station RoadBounce
1 Wedgwood WayNeighbourhoods
A day to wander Stamford, visit the shops, stop at a few pubs and bars, perhaps afternoon tea at The George and a walk around Burghley House.
134 locals recommend
Stamford
A day to wander Stamford, visit the shops, stop at a few pubs and bars, perhaps afternoon tea at The George and a walk around Burghley House.
Oakham, the County Town of Rutland: medieval history, scrumptious food & stylish shopping. Oakham is a pretty, traditional English market town.
58 locals recommend
Oakham
Oakham, the County Town of Rutland: medieval history, scrumptious food & stylish shopping. Oakham is a pretty, traditional English market town.
Sightseeing
Burghley House
Things to do
Slip, slide and splash at our inflatable Aqua Park. It’s the biggest and the best in the UK and we are pretty proud of that. Located on the North Shore of Rutland Water, you can find the Aqua Park next to Rutland Watersports, perfectly located for a full on day on the water!
15 locals recommend
Aqua Park Rutland
Bull Brig LaneSlip, slide and splash at our inflatable Aqua Park. It’s the biggest and the best in the UK and we are pretty proud of that. Located on the North Shore of Rutland Water, you can find the Aqua Park next to Rutland Watersports, perfectly located for a full on day on the water!
Ferry Meadows. Ferry Meadows is the ideal place for a family day out and one of the largest country parks in the region.
26 locals recommend
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Ham LaneFerry Meadows. Ferry Meadows is the ideal place for a family day out and one of the largest country parks in the region.
Showcase Cinema de Lux Peterborough
Mallory RoadGroceries
Waitrose & Partners Stamford
West StreetWaitrose & Partners
Mayor's WalkWaitrose & Partners Oundle
66 East RdM&S Stamford Simply Food
41-45 High StTesco Extra