History of The Crown

"Lying as it does on the main north-south route (Ermine Street and the A1) from London, several Parliaments were held in Stamford in the Middle Ages. The George, the Bull and Swan, the Crown and the London Inn were well-known coaching inns. The town had to manage with Britain's north-south traffic through its narrow roads until 1960, when the bypass was built to the west of the town, only a few months after the M1opened.^[25] The old route is now the B1081. There is only one road bridge over the Welland (excluding the A1): a local bottleneck"


"In Europe, from approximately the mid 17th century for a period of about 200 years, the coaching inn, sometimes called a coaching house or staging inn, was a vital part of the inland transport infrastructure, as an inn serving coach travelers. Although many survive, and some still offer overnight accommodation, in general they have lost their original function and now fulfill much the same function as ordinary pubs."


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" The Crown Hotel, centrally situated in "The finest stone town in England" offers 17th Century style with 21st Century Hospitality standards. A hostelry has stood on the site since the 17th century with gradual alterations throughout the years then a major re-build at the front of the building in 1909. This has combined a variety of architectural styles with the comfort of modern facilities. The Crown Hotel is set in the centre of Stamford in All Saints Place, adjacent to Red Lion Square. Stamford is an attractive stone built town with many properties hailing from the medieval and Georgian eras which are favoured with film makers and producers of costume dramas i.e. Pride and Prejudice, Middlemarch and The Da Vinci Code. There are many historic sites to visit in the town and the surrounding areas including Burghley House which hosts the famous Burghley Horse Trials. The Crown really is at the hub of Stamford life both socially and commercially and we can assure you of a warm welcome at any time of day. Michael & Sue, a brother and sister partnership with local connections, have recently transformed this dated property into a more contemporary and stylish boutique hotel. All the traditional features have been retained whilst the best of new technology has been installed throughout. The two new lounges are cosy and welcoming with comfortable seating and glowing open fires. There is also an attractive, heated patio area for al fresco dining. Be warned; The Crown is a no smoking establishment but in order not to upset the smokers a covered and heated shelter as been erected!" " THE CROWN