The Haycock is a 16th Century coaching inn on the Old Great North Road, set in the picturesque village of Wansford near Peterborough, surrounded by unspoilt Cambridgeshire stone cottages. This inn has a remarkable and eventful past. Both Mary Queen of Scots and the young Queen Victoria have been visitors. Is it even said The Haycock once changed hands over a game of cards.

The Haycock is locally renowned for its 18th Century sign which depicts drunken Barnabee on his haycock. The story tells that one day Barnabee fell asleep and awoke several hours later to find himself afloat in the river. He asked a passer by where he was, "Wansford" was the reply, to which the amazed Barnabee shouted "What, Wansford-in-England"?

Accommodation

The hotel has 50 bedrooms. A warm, informed country welcome makes you feel at home instantly and each bedroom is individually furnished in traditional country-style fabrics.

Dining

The Orchards offers a contemporary style menu complimented by traditional favourites. Its conservatory overlooks the Hotel's award winning gardens which stretch along the banks of the River Nene. During the summer months the sheltered courtyard, with its numerous hanging baskets, offers an alternative outside eating area to enjoy a light lunch, snack or afternoon cream tea.

Bar

Quench your thirst in the hotel's bar and taste some of the real ales on offer.

Gardens

Strolling in the grounds of The Haycock provides the perfect answer to relieve stress. The grounds even include the county pétanque courts and the village cricket pitch!

Meetings, Conferences, Weddings & Functions

Ideal for meetings and seminars. The Haycock has a self contained business centre offering dedicated service and support for all your corporate events. There are six fully equipped boardrooms or, for larger conferences, The Drayton Room and The Ballroom have their own reception areas to welcome delegates. The Tapestry Room, Barnaby Room, Fitzwilliam Barrows and Library provide alternative meetings rooms or private dining rooms full or character and history. Soaring oak beams and real log fires, as well as private garden areas, make The Haycock the ideal location for weddings or other special occasions.

Getting There

Railway Station - Peterborough: 8 miles
(London Kings Cross 55 mins)

Airports:
– Luton: 55 miles
– Stansted: 60 miles

Distances
Stamford: 5 miles
Peterborough: 8 Miles
Leicester: 40 Miles
London: 80 Miles

Wansford is situated alongside the A1 at the junction of the A47.

* Travelling south on A1 from Stamford
* Take A47 to Leicester
* Right at junction then left for Wansford Village
* Hotel on left over bridge

* Travelling north on A1 take road to Wansford
* Hotel on right