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The Angel & Royal. Grantham
The phrase “Steeped in History” is a cliche. But not here.
There are few buildings -
We can almost leave aside the fact that the present main facade is around 600 years old. And even that there had been a hostelry on the site two hundred years before that. This building is far, far more than merely old.
The original had been a hostel for the Brotherhood of The Knights Templar, shortly after which King John considered it a perfect venue for his Royal Court after a visit in 1213. The next notable guest -
It was in what is known today as “The King’s Room Restaurant” -
The hostelry was also used by Charles I in 1633, and his nemesis, Oliver Cromwell, a decade later in 1643. In fact, it is said that no fewer than seven monarchs have rested at The Angel & Royal, including George IV, Queen Victoria and Edward VII.
There are few places so remarkable.
Check availability, reviews and rates for the Angel & Royal at Booking.com | LateRooms
The George Hotel of Stamford. Stamford.
No one actually knows quite how old The George really is, but given that the building was once owned by the Abbots of Croyland it’s quite likely that its been in existence since around 950 AD.
For much of its history the hostelry was probably quite small – the building we see today incorporates parts of two religious houses which stood either side. One of these – on the south side – was “The House of The Holy Sepulchre”. This, it is said, was once owned by the Knights Hospitallers and where pilgrims en route to Jerusalem would have been entertained. Thankfully remains of this ancient hospital – much of which was destroyed during the English Civil War – remains in the crypt underneath the present day cocktail bar.
With regard to famous names who have sojourned at The George, it isn’t until the seventeenth century onwards that we find familiar figures taking respite under its roof. King Charles I stayed on March 15th 1641, during his journey to Grantham, and once again on the night of Sunday August 23rd 1645, while travelling from Newark to Huntingdon. Sir Walter Scott is said to have often stayed at The George, opining that the view of Stamford from St. Martins was "the finest twixt Edinburgh and London". TripAdvisor
More Period Accommodation in Lincolnshire
Gainsborough
Hickman Hill Hotel. Grade-II listed, this highly rated hotel dates back in parts to the late 1700’s. Formerly the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, it has been operating as a hotel for the past two decades. Expedia | Lastminute.com
Grantham
Allington Manor. Choose from the Lord’s Room, Lady’s Room or the Garden Room at this Grade-II listed Jacobean House. Dating back to around 1450, its period architecture and interior should certainly be to the liking of the heritage-traveller. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
Brownlow Arms. A pretty seventeenth century country inn. LateRooms
Brownlow Arms. A pretty seventeenth century country inn. LateRooms
The Bail House. There are parts of this historic building which are reckoned to date back to 1350 when it began life as a medieval hall. Naturally, plenty of additions and enlargements have been made over the centuries, but it retains plenty of its ancient heritage. The Bail House offers both bed 7 breakfast and self-catering accommodation. Booking.com | LateRooms
White Hart. Situated on the Bailgate of the city, the White Hart is located midway between Lincoln’s cathedral and castle. King Richard II is said to have been an esteemed guest in 1372, and it today offers 21st century visitors accommodation which blends the historic with modern boutique. Check availability and details with Booking.com | LateRooms | Lastminute.com
White Hart. Situated on the Bailgate of the city, the White Hart is located midway between Lincoln’s cathedral and castle. King Richard II is said to have been an esteemed guest in 1372, and it today offers 21st century visitors accommodation which blends the historic with modern boutique. Check availability and details with Booking.com | LateRooms | Lastminute.com
Stamford
Crown Hotel, The. A Georgian town house which also features accommodation in an 18th century cottage. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
The White Hart. Featuring six guest rooms, the White Hart is a seventeenth century inn located in the small village of Ufford (just a couple of miles to the east of Stamford). LateRooms.
The Bull & Swan. Most probably beginning life as a medieval hall house, this old coaching inn has been welcoming travellers since the early 17th century (and possibly before that). Booking.com
Ufford
The White Hart. Situated between Stamford and Peterborough, The White Hart is an olde-worlde inn which even boasts its own micro-brewery. Lastminute.com
Washingborough
Washingborough Hall Hotel. Featuring 12 unique guest rooms (including two four-
For more period accommodation try our sections on Historic Holiday Cottages and Beautiful English Villages
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Historic Hotels in Lincolnshire
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Washingborough Hall
The Angel & Royal
The Brownlow Arms