The George of Stamford is one of England's greatest coaching inns. It retains the charm and atmosphere of its long history yet offers today's guests every modern comfort.

The exact age of The George is not known, but historians have referred to it as "A very ancient hostelry, once belonging to the Abbots of Croyland".

Consequently it is possible that it was standing in 947 A.D., and was included with much of Stamford Baron in a gift made by Turkotul, chancellor King Edred, to the Abbey of Croyland. Shortly after the Norman Conquest the lands and buildings that Croyland Abbey held south of the Welland passed into the possession of the Abbey of Peterborough. Therefore The George, to have been owned by the Abbots of Croyland, must be nearly 900 years old at least, and one thousand years seems its probable age.

Stamford in Lincolnshire is just one mile from the A1, one and a half hours north of London. The A47 between Peterborough and Leicester passes just five miles away, and Cambridge is only forty-five minutes to the south. Peterborough (fifteen minutes away by rail) is just an hour from London by train. The George Hotel is only a few hundred yards from Stamford train station. From London, it is necessary to change trains at Peterborough.

Stamford is an architectural gem, a stone-built town of charm and grandeur. The entrance to the town from the south, past Burghley's "pepper pots" gateway, is always breathtaking. The first sight of the town is of St Martins down the hill to the George, a view described by Walter Scott as the finest between London and York.

Within easy reach of The George are Burghley House, Peterborough and the beautiful market towns of Uppingham, Oakham and Oundle. Crammed with unspoilt villages and beautiful rivers (the Welland and the Nene) we are in an area of little-known beauty.

Dining

A fine restaurant is what distinguishes a great hotel from a good one. In magnificent oak-panelled surroundings, traditional yet imaginative English dishes of the highest quality are accompanied by a wine list rated as "outstanding" in both the Egon Ronay and Good Food Guides.

More informal meals are served in the light and airy Garden Lounge or outside in the ivy-clad courtyard, when the weather smiles.

The York Bar (Hotel bar of the year 2005 Winner - Good pub guide) offers quick light snacks with a pint of Adnams real ale or our guest beer.

The Business Centre

Immediately adjacent to the hotel itself is the Business Centre, a fully integrated complex devoted to the servicing of Business meetings and Conferences. Groups from two to 50 people can be accommodated. Within the Business Centre are four rooms and three Executive offices. Available within the hotel itself are five additional private rooms, each with its own charm and character, suitable for both meetings and private functions of all types.

On hand is a Reception, where the Business Centre manager is always available to make arrangements for the servicing of the meetings in progress and to provide photocopying and fax facilities. Secretarial services can be arranged with prior notice. All rooms have natural light and air-flow and will be set up for you with blotter, A4 paper, pencil, sweets, mineral water and fruit cordial.

Audio Visual Facilities
A comprehensive range of equipment is available free of charge including:
Direct dial telephones
Video recorders and monitor
Flipcarts and whiteboards with marker pens
Lecterns
Carousel slide projectors
Nobo Rails
Modem and ISDN sockets
Overhead projectors and screens
Personal Computer to access the Internet or retrieve Emails
Broadband wireless internet access (provided by Canova wireless)
Data projector (a charge will be made)
Laptop computer (a charge will be made).
Additional equipment can be obtained with prior notice (prices on application).

Refreshments
Coffee and tea are available throughout the day, ensuring interruption-free meetings. The natural choice at lunchtime is our special cold buffet in the Garden Lounge or a quick light lunch in the Restaurant. Alternatively we will be pleased to arrange set menus to your own requirements.

Shopping in the Mews

The George Hotel's Mews is home to a select group of shops and services. The mews run along the Monsatery garden behind the courtyard.

Firwood Designs specialise in hand painted silk shoes, ties, scarves, cushions and cards for special occasions.

Spencer Coleman Fine Art specialise in an unrivalled selection of British, Russian and Continental original paintings by leading local and international artists.

Weddings

Weddings at The George of Stamford combine the finest cuisine with personal service and charming surroundings to create a memorable day tailored to meet all your requirements.

Our Monastery Gardens and Business Centre make ideal venues to hold your drinks reception and we are also licensed to hold civil ceremonies in one of three charming rooms, The Walter Scott Lounge for up to 30 guests, The London Room for 40 and The Business Centre for 50.

Our beautiful oak-panelled dining room can accommodate up to 110 guests for the wedding breakfast and our Business Centre makes the ideal venue for the evening reception, catering for up to 130 guests. We also have smaller rooms available for more intimate gatherings.

For larger parties, we have the capacity to seat up to 200 guests in a marquee on the lawns. As each event is so individual we will provide a marquee specifically designed to suit your requirements.

We believe in making the arrangements for your wedding as smooth and relaxed as possible and we take enormous care over every tiny detail. A full range of wedding services are available along with professional advice on how to make your wedding day a special and unique occasion. A Cake Making Service is also available.

If you would like any further information or to make an appointment to see any of the wedding co-ordinators in the Reservations team, please call 01780 750700