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A storied hotel where history meets heartfelt hospitality<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A grand 19th\u2011century coaching inn, The White\u202fHart stands proudly by the River\u202fWitham at the heart of Boston, its timbered fa\u00e7ade warmed by log fires and a bustling courtyard bar. Inside, seasonal menus celebrate Lincolnshire produce in a riverside restaurant overlooking the majestic St\u202fBotolph\u2019s \u201cBoston Stump\u201d. Twenty\u2011six stylish, ensuite rooms blend period charm with modern comfort, free Wi\u2011Fi, crisp linens, thoughtful tea\u2011and\u2011coffee trays. The staff are unfailingly friendly. Whether sipping afternoon coffee, al fresco in summer or lingering over supper by the hearth, you feel Boston\u2019s history and hospitality intertwine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A 17th century inn called the Unicorn was reborn in 1804 as a bustling coach stop perched by the Witham. It hosted liberals, scandal and laughter alike then found 1960\u2019s glamour as a Berni Inn. A touched faded by the 90\u2019s it’s now gloriously restored and full of storied charm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Boston, Lincolnshire is an absolute gem of a town, steeped in history and charm, nestled amid the whispering fields of the Fens. Its name, rather delightfully, harks back to \u201cBotolph\u2019s Town,\u201d after the saintly St\u202fBotolph, a 7th-century monk whose spiritual presence still seems to linger in the air. By the 11th century, Boston was a proper little settlement and it blossomed in medieval times. With the River Witham flowing gracefully through and the Wash just nearby, it became a vital port in the 12th and 13th centuries. Picture it, bustling markets, ships laden with wool bound for the Low Countries, Flemish merchants bringing a European flair. By the late 1200s, it was second only to London in customs revenue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crown jewel, of course, is St\u202fBotolph\u2019s Church, fondly called \u201cThe Stump.\u201d Towering an elegant 83 metres into the Lincolnshire sky, it\u2019s one of the largest parish churches in all of England. Started in 1309, it rises majestically over the flat Fenland, guiding travellers home and reminding us of Boston\u2019s glorious past. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Then there\u2019s the rather stirring tale of the Pilgrim Fathers. In the early 1600s, a group of brave souls from Boston sought freedom from religious persecution. Though their first attempt to flee to Holland landed them in prison, many succeeded, and their descendants sailed on the Mayflower in 1620. They founded the Boston across the Atlantic, forever linking these two towns in spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In time, the river silted, trade moved on, and Boston\u2019s days as a port began to fade. But it found its strength anew in agriculture, especially after the Fens were drained in the 17th and 18th centuries, transforming the land into some of the richest farmland in the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Boston remains a glorious patchwork of past and present. The market still bustles, the Witham still glides by, and the Stump still watches over it all. It\u2019s a town with heart, history, and a quiet grandeur that simply takes your breath away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wherever you stay with us you’ll find our wonderful and extraordinary people. A family orientated culture translates into a heartfelt welcome for all of our guests and visitors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This historic market town sits by the Witham River and is famed for the towering Boston Stump. Surrounded by rich Fenland farmland, it blends medieval charm, maritime heritage and quiet countryside with echoes of Pilgrim Fathers journeys.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Imagine a place where wet noses and wagging tails are cherished. Welcomed with treats and a comfy bed and treated like rockstars in dining venues. You’ll find this in our classic hotels along with woodland walks, gourmet doggy meals and new friends. For Doggie specific tables or rooms please call us directly or leave a comment on your reservation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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