Whether you are visiting Grantham for a weekend break, to visit friends and family, or for a work trip, this historic Lincolnshire market town has plenty of accommodation options. From homely guest houses to one of the world’s oldest hotels, this guide compiles the best places to stay in Grantham, Lincolnshire. We’ve also included some great hotels near Grantham in countryside villages within a few miles of the town.
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Places to stay in Grantham: top picks
Looking to make a quick booking? These are our favourite three accommodation options in Grantham and nearby:
🏨 Angel and Royal: one of England’s oldest inns, and our favourite hotel in town
🛏️ Archway House: best guest house in Grantham town centre
🍳 The Coach House, Denton: fabulous village bed and breakfast near Grantham
Why stay in Grantham?
We love visiting Grantham, whether on a flying visit if we’re travelling south from Lincoln or to do something a bit different on a free weekend.
As the town is situated just off the A1, it’s a great stop-off point if you’re on a long drive. The location is also great as a base for exploring the nearby countryside, being right next to the picturesque Vale of Belvoir and an hour’s drive from the Lincolnshire coast.
Hotels in Grantham
Grantham is quite a compact town, and there are a small handful of hotels within a close walk of the centre. These are our top picks for an enjoyable trip.
1. Angel and Royal Hotel
This is a hotel with a lot of history behind it, to say the least! It is even claimed that the Angel and Royal in Grantham is the oldest inn in Britain.
The hotel dates back to 1203 and has hosted many high-profiles guests over the centuries, including royalty. Seven kings, including John, Richard III and Charles I, are known to have stayed here, and Oliver Cromwell’s troops were quartered here during the English Civl War.
You can choose from various rooms, from small doubles and twins up to the Junior Suite, all with a feel of luxury. The hotel has been restored and modernised while retaining its essence as an old English coaching inn, with many quirky original features still in place.
Even if you don’t choose to stay at the Angel and Royal, you could come in for a meal at its restaurant and dine among the town’s history, as featured in our guide to things to do in Grantham.
View prices on Booking.com2. The Avenue Hotel
If you’d prefer a classic modern hotel that is clean, comfortable and has a great location near the town centre, then The Avenue Hotel might be the choice for you.
The hotel is run by a friendly local couple and has a choice of bright and spacious rooms. There’s a bar on site, and a very nice cooked breakfast is served daily for guests.
The Avenue Hotel is also a convenient option if you are looking for hotels near Grantham train station, as it’s only about 10 minutes’ walk away. It’s ideal for that overnight business trip.
View prices on Booking.comGuest houses in Grantham
If a bed and breakfast vibe is more your style, Grantham has some lovely options. These are our favourite guest houses in the town centre for an overnight stay.
3. Bowtree House Bed and Breakfast
Bowtree House Bed and Breakfast is a friendly guest house set in a quiet little neighbourhood about 25 minutes’ walk or a short drive from Grantham town centre.
If you don’t mind staying outside the centre, you will be sure of great hospitality here. There are three spacious, colour-themed rooms to choose from: the Red Room (regular double or twin), the Blue Room (large double or twin) or the Green Room (double or twin with a garden view).
There is a tasty light breakfast of croissants or crumpets included in the cost, or you can pay a little extra for a cooked breakfast.
View prices on Booking.com4. Archway House
Archway House is the closest guest house to Grantham town centre, and also one of the most characterful. It is set inside a beautiful Grade II listed building with quaint gardens and beautiful rooms, less than five minutes’ walk from the Market Place.
The building has been a guest house for more than half a century, with nine cute and cosy rooms to choose from, each with a unique style.
This is also one of the most affordable places to stay in Grantham, with some of the lowest prices in town for a room.
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The Red House is another local guest house with historic prestige, set in a Grade II listed 18th century Georgian townhouse. Margaret Thatcher was born in a house on the same terrace row, and visited this building during World War II.
With a big striking red door to match its name, The Red House also has a beautiful courtyard garden to its rear where you can sit outside. There is a cosy indoor dining area with a fireplace where breakfast is served.
This may be an old building, but the hosts do a great job of keeping the rooms and communal areas spotlessly clean. The location is also convenient, about a ten-minute walk from the Market Square.
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If you are happy to stay outside the town centre, these are some of the best places to stay near Grantham within five miles.
6. Crown & Anchor, Welby
There is nothing we love more in Lincolnshire than a good countryside village pub. The Crown & Anchor in Welby is one of the classics, in a 300-year-old stone building full of character and history.
The family that runs the Crown & Anchor also lets out a cute little cottage at the side of the pub, with a double room looking out onto the beer garden. A continental breakfast is provided in the fridge for guests, and you’re a few paces away from a delicious pub dinner.
A stay here won’t cost much more than a local hotel room, and you’ll have your own cosy lounge, plus a lamplit desk – ideal for a working trip.
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The Coach House is a fabulous bed and breakfast in the quiet village of Denton in the scenic Vale of Belvoir, about four miles south-west of Grantham. It’s about mid-way between Grantham and Belvoir Castle, so a great spot if you want to visit both.
The bed and breakfast is set in a renovated 18th-century barn next to the village church. With just two guest rooms, you will have a highly personable stay here, and the prices are extremely reasonable for such a lovely accommodation.
View prices on Booking.com8. Belton Woods Hotel & Spa
Set in 475 acres of countryside grounds next to the beautiful Belton Estate, Belton Woods Hotel & Spa is a luxurious place to stay near Grantham, also featuring a golf resort.
The complex has an extensive range of excellent facilities, including a spa and wellness centre, a brasserie restaurant and a lakeside pub. This place is a great choice if you want to stay in picturesque surroundings and comfort within a ten-minute drive of Grantham.
View prices on Booking.com9. Allington Manor
Allington Manor is one of Lincolnshire’s most historic hotels, set in a 15th-century Jacobean manor in a peaceful village near Grantham. Along with Belton Woods Hotel & Spa, Allington Manor is featured in our guide to the best country house hotels in Lincolnshire.
The manor features six guest rooms, each individually designed with touches of luxury. A delicious breakfast is included in the price of a night’s stay, which isn’t as much as you might expect for such a place.
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You can click the map below to browse the locations of the places to stay in Grantham featured in this guide:
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