Find somewhere to stay during Burghley Horse Trials
Turn your trip to Burghley into the mini break you dreamed of
Combining a visit to the famous horse trials with a couple of nights in one of the hotels near Burghley House in Stamford is something that many eventing fans have on their calendar every September.
Staying over for the Defender Burghley Horse Trials is by far the best way to enjoy weekend, whether you’re stopping in a boutique Stamford hotel or camping on site.
Sir Walter Scott famously dubbed the town “the finest scene between London and Edinburgh,” and with its 600 listed buildings and six churches within one square mile, he wasn’t exaggerating.
We’ve rounded up a great selection of accommodation by type – not just hotels near Burghley House, but guest houses, B&Bs and holiday lets, too, so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Distances are calculated to Burghley House but there are numerous event entrances and a temporary traffic route on event days so this measure should be used as a guide only.
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Hotels near Burghley House
Distance: 1.3 miles
Tripadvisor: 4.3/5
This four-star hotel has individually decorated rooms and lots of original features.
Distance: 1.4 miles
Tripadvisor: 3.9/5
This three-star inn has a restaurant and bar.
Distance: 1.4 miles
Tripadvisor: 4.2/5
The George stands on the site of a medieval inn, dating back 1,000 years. It features original gateways, passageways and the remains of an old chapel.
Distance: 1.6 miles
Tripadvisor: 4.3/5
This four-star hotel is pet friendly, and has a restaurant and free parking.
Distance: 7.8 miles
Tripadvisor: 4.1/5
Set in its own award-winning gardens, Haycock Manor Hotel is located just off the A1 and has a restaurant and bar.
Distance: 10.5 miles
Tripadvisor: 4.1/5
This is the closest budget hotel to Burghley House.
Guest houses, inns and B&Bs near Burghley House
Distance: 1.3 miles
Tripadvisor: 4.3/5
This four-star B&B is pet friendly, has a restaurant and bar.
Distance: 2 miles
Tripadvisor: 4.4/5
This guest house offers a range of rooms just two miles from Burghley House.
Distance: 3.9 miles
Tripadvisor: 4.3/5
This upmarket inn has a bar and lounge.
Distance: 5.2 miles
Tripadvisor: 4.5/5
This inn offers a range of rooms and has a restaurant on site.
Distance: 5.8 miles
Tripadvisor: 4.3/5
This inn offers a shared lounge, restaurant, a bar and tennis court.
Distance: 9.6 miles
Tripadvisor: 3.9/5
This countryside inn is beside the river and very close to the A1.
Holiday lets and apartments near Burghley House
Distance: 1.4 miles
This three-bed holiday let is pet friendly and about as close to Burghley House as you’ll get.
Distance: 1.6 miles
Tripadvisor: 5/5
Choose from four fully equipped and well-decorated apartments that sleep up to four.
Distance: 1.6 miles
This fully equipped three-bed holiday let sleeps up to six.
Distance: 1.7 miles
This deluxe studio apartment sleeps two.
Distance: 1.7 miles
This two-bed holiday let sleeps up to five and is pet friendly.
Distance: 1.8 miles
This two-bed holiday let sleeps up to six and has garden/terrace area.
Distance: 2.2 miles
This historic three-bed holiday let sleeps up to six.
Distance: 3.8 miles
This two-bed holiday let sleeps up to three, allows pets and has free parking.
Distance: 3.8 miles
This two-bed holiday let sleeps up to four, has garden BBQ facilities and allows pets.
Distance: 5.7 miles
This one-bed holiday let has a fully equipped kitchen and garden area.
Distance: 6.1 miles
This nine-bed holiday home is great for big groups as it sleeps up to 18.
Distance: 9.4 miles
This hamlet offers a selection of lets that sleep up to eight.
Tips for finding somewhere to stay near Burghley House
Needless to say finding accommodation over the Burghley weekend is no mean feat; popular places near by often give regular visitors first choice on rooms making it difficult to get onto the accommodation ladder.
If at first you don’t succeed, add yourself to the waiting list – there is always a chance some Burghley regulars have other plans this year.
It is also worth asking hotel receptionists and guest house owners if they have any other places you could try. Many families are willing to provide bed and breakfast accommodation during the Burghley weekend or know people on holiday who are willing to rent out their house.
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