Country Inn Stamford

Sitting in the middle of the beautiful and picturesque village of Skillington, resides the original public house called The Cross Swords Inn. Situated on the cross roads of Skillington square attracting the passer by from each direction through the village.

This impressive stone building was first built in the early to mid 1800’s were the landlady would provide the ale and suppers, while the landlord would shoe horses and serve as the blacksmith around the rear of the establishment which now is the courtyard and car park.

This Country Inn has had its fare share of landlords in the past, one of the first from that time period was Edward Herring then eventually to present day Francis Harold Wood from 1991 and still on going, With a fine selection of good food ranging from A' La Carte to Country Inn food. To complement the food, an unforgettable selection of ales, spirits and wines.

Now with three on-suite twin bed cottages, this makes The Cross Swords a convenient place to stay.

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