15/08/2026
Back to this beauty of a place…
Stamford - with its honey stone houses and quaint cobbled streets, it’s often compared to the Cotswolds but actually sits in Lincolnshire in the East Midlands. The town was named England’s very first conservation area in 1967 to protect its historical Georgian streetscapes and is currently ranked UK’s No.1 high street for its thriving collection of independent shops which is so good to see.
We found a few new places this time around involving courtyards, sunflowers, wine and cocktails - here’s a little round up of the best bits.
1. Amazing hydrangeas on Barn Hill
2. Georgian cobbled streets - Barn Hill
3. Lunch in the courtyard at The George Hotel
4. Murals in the loo at The George Hotel
5. Views out over the River Welland
6. Riverside view from a fab Italian restaurant Panevino Italian Restaurant Stamford
7. Nibbles on the river Panevino Italian Restaurant Stamford
8. The best finds St Martins Antiques Centre
9. Bikes on every corner Stamford Music Shop
10. Field gazing in Exton
11. More fields in Exton
12. In the lounge The William Cecil Hotel
13. Breakfast The William Cecil Hotel
14. Across the parkland to Burghley
15. 13th century Inn The Tobie Norris
16. View from the pond out to a traditional Thatch in Barrowden
17. Sunflowers and drinks in the sunny courtyard Bull & Swan At Burghley
18. Down at Foxton Locks
19. More swans at Foxton Locks
20. A windmill we love but can’t afford Fine & Country Stamford, Rutland & South Lincs