1 / 8The William Cecil
Stamford, Lincolnshire
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A hotel on the Burghley Estate in Stamford, where dogs are given a comfortable bed, bowls and a treat, and are allowed in the bar, lounge and garden.
The William Cecil lies within the Burghley Estate, whose centrepiece is Burghley House, an Elizabethan treasure house, and the hotel itself is a landmark in the historic market town of Stamford. Bar, lounge and garden are all open to dogs with their owners, so in this dog friendly hotel the dog shares far more of the stay than the bedroom.
Your dog is met with a comfortable bed, bowls and a special treat. Keep the lead on in all public areas, don't leave your dog in the room unattended at any point, and don't wash your dog in the bedroom bath or shower; speak to the team if your dog needs a wash. The bedrooms are individual in style, with Bramley toiletries, a Roberts radio, a Nespresso machine and homemade treats. Which rooms are open to dogs, and the number allowed in each, the hotel doesn't say, so agree both at booking.
The lounge is open to dogs. Milly's Bistro, at the centre of the hotel, has a weekly changing menu, daily blackboard specials and Sunday roasts with live jazz, though The William Cecil doesn't say if a dog can join you at a table in Milly's.
One suite has a spacious lounge area and its own private terrace and garden, and some of the large rooms come with roll top baths. The reception team are happy to suggest walks in the local area, and on Wildpack's map Burghley House and the River Welland Walk is 1.1 miles away, with Ketton Quarry Circular Walk 3.7 miles off for a longer day with your dog.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £30 per stay
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, bowls and treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Suites, roll top baths and private terraces
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The William Cecil dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from The William Cecil's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The William Cecil?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The William Cecil?
£30 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at The William Cecil?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The William Cecil?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The William Cecil?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Burghley House and the River Welland Walk (1.1 miles) and Ketton Quarry Circular Walk (3.7 miles).
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William Cecil, Burghley Estate, High St, St Martins, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2LJ
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