Rent 1 bedroom apartment of 69 m² in South Kesteven

Stamford is praised for several different qualities, from its unique blend of history and Georgian architecture to its unique and quality shopping. Stamford won the supreme compliment from the Sunday Times newspaper as ‘Britain’s top place to live’ in 2013 and was proclaimed by Sir Walter Scott as “the finest stone town in England”, it was declared a conservation area in 1967 and has over 600 listed buildings of mellow limestone including five medieval churches. Stamford is unanimously considered a charming, character-filled and picturesque destination. There is a thriving high street with coffee shops, restaurants and a vast range of retailers to tempt you. Stamford was named as having one of the best high streets on the country in 2023, ranking fourth out of 15 destinations in the list, which was comprised by The Telegraph's UK destination experts. There is also a main street market on a Friday with a smaller Saturday market and once a fortnight there is a Farmers’ Market. The popular Stamford Town Trail takes you through the market town exploring quaint passageways, main thoroughfares and market squares. Guided walks are also available with official guides. So whether the tranquil river walks, fine Georgian buildings or the more modern attractions captivate you, Stamford has something to charm everyone. Find plenty of places to eat, drink or stay and an interesting cultural heritage that attracts visitors from far and wide including the magnificent Burghley House.