Please take a look at our frequently asked questions section to assist you in making a booking.
Burghley Boutique is available exclusively for the duration of Defender Burghley Horse Trials.
To enjoy the full event, we offer a 5-night stay from Wednesday, 2nd September 2026, until Monday morning.
For 2026, we’ll continue to offer shorter stays of 3 or 4 nights for arrivals, strictly as the dates advertised.
Yes! Burghley Boutique opens officially from noon on Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
If you plan to arrive Wednesday or before Noon on Thursday – please book a 5-night stay.
Yes! If you plan to stay on Thursday, please book a 4-night stay.
If you plan to arrive before Noon on Thursday, please book a 5-night stay.
Yes! If you plan to arrive on Friday to enjoy the weekend at the event, you may book the 3-night minimum stay starting on Friday. You can check out anytime on Sunday.
Yes! All guests are welcome to stay until Monday morning after Breakfast – which is perfect if you’re planning to book a visit at Burghley House.
Yes! Burghley Boutique allows well-behaved dogs to stay on-site; however, they must not be walked outside of the Walled Garden.
Guests may take dogs on leads into the show ground.
All bookings can be made directly online with a 50% deposit.
All bookings can be made with a 50% deposit or paid in full.
All balances are due by 5th August 2026.
Please save your original booking email, which includes a link to pay whenever you wish, before the deadline.
Yes! It is possible to upgrade your booking and/or add guests – subject to availability. Just reply via your booking email with your request, and we’ll get back to you!
Guests may cancel by clear notice in writing (letter or email to us) at any time before the booking check-in date.
We will refund booking fees subject to the following deductions based on the length of notice of cancellation for the check-in date.
(i) Up to 8 weeks / 56 days before 10%
(ii) 4-8 weeks before 50%
(iii) 4 weeks before non-refundable
Yes! Parking is available next to the Walled Garden, with convenient access to our reception and your accommodation.
Yes! Breakfast is included in your booking and is served daily.
One towel per person and all your bedding will be provided in your tent.
We recommend bringing any extras like a quick dry sports towel for your hair etc.
Yes! Each Tent or Yurt comes equipped with a double power socket suitable for three pin plugs and for charging mobile phone devices and similar low voltage devices.
Unfortunately, the power is not suitable for hairdryers, nor kettles, as they will blow a fuse.
Yes! In addition to amenities such as toilets and showers, there will be a pamper tent equipped with mirrors, hairdryers and straighteners – or you may bring your own!
Toilets & Showers are provided onsite.
Yes. We have an exclusive bar hosted by the fabulous British PoloGin – see here for more.
Yes, we will have an onsite restaurant for evening meals to accompany our fabulous speaker evenings.
Evening Meals: Resident guests are generally allocated a table for the duration of their stay, but pre-bookings can be made upon arrival.
2026 Evening Meal Menu & Pricing: The final menu and per-head costs will be released the week of your arrival. If we receive this information earlier from our caterers, we will email it to you.
See our facilities page here for further details, including a sample menu.
Guest Speakers: To accommodate the riders’ shifting schedules, guest speakers will be announced closer to the event week.
Resident guests are generally allocated a table for the duration of their stay, but pre-bookings can be made upon arrival.
2026 Evening Meal Menu & Pricing: The final menu and per-head costs will be released the week of your arrival. If we receive this information earlier from our caterers, we will email it to you.
See our facilities page here for further details, including a sample menu.
Tea and Trot Up: Style, Sparkle, and the Start of the Trials
If you want to experience the event at its most elegant, Wednesday is when it all begins. The Frisson of the Trot Up There’s always a palpable frisson around the Trot Up. It is the first time the public sees this year’s contenders—fit, gleaming, and coiled with power—as they are presented to
Wednesday’s at Burghley Boutique
The gates officially open at Burghley Boutique Camping at midday on Wednesday, September 2nd. Wednesday is all about finding your flow before the world-class action begins. 🐎 Your Wednesday Itinerary: Check-in & Chill: Arrive today for your 5-night stay. Settle into your pitch, meet your neighbours, and soak up that pre-event buzz. Once
Burghley Boutique is perfect for children of all ages. Children under 5 can stay free if you bring their travel cot, bed or share with parents. For younger families, we recommend a Deluxe Yurt for up to four sharing. Alternatively, we offer Deluxe Bell Tents for up to four or
In addition to your accommodation booking, you must purchase admission tickets for Defender Burghley Horse Trials, and car passes if you wish to drive to the event. We strongly suggest that all our guests do this before the event; many ticket types sell out before the event and advance discount prices.
Click below to access the Defender Burghley Horse Trials Tickets.
