Dogs are an important part of the family, and we’d love to welcome your well-behaved furry friends to Burghley Boutique! To ensure we can give you and your dog enough
Frequently asked questions
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, 1st September 2027, until Monday morning.
We also offer shorter stays if you prefer to arrive Thursday or Friday.
While prices are fixed for the whole stay rather than billed by the night, you are always welcome to check out early on Sunday or any day before we pack down on Monday.
Yes! Burghley Boutique opens officially from noon on Wednesday, the 1st of September, perfect if you’re planning on attending the Burghley Horse Trials Trot-Up.
While prices are fixed for the whole stay rather than billed by the night, you are always welcome to check out early on Sunday or any day before we pack down on Monday.
Event Tickets are not included.
Yes! If you plan to stay on Thursday, please book a 4-night stay.
While prices are fixed for the whole stay rather than billed by the night, you are always welcome to check out early on Sunday or any day before we pack down on Monday.
Event Tickets are not included.
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.
While prices are fixed for the whole stay rather than billed by the night, you are always welcome to check out early on Sunday or any day before we pack down on Monday.
Event Tickets are not included.
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.
While prices are fixed for the whole stay rather than billed by the night, you are always welcome to check out early on Sunday or any day before we pack down on Monday.
Event Tickets are not included.
Yes! Burghley Boutique allows well-behaved dogs to stay on-site; however, they must not be walked outside of the Walled Garden elsewhere in the park grounds.
Kind notice from Burghley Estate; You may take dogs on leads into the show ground however can only walk dogs within the Walled Garden, not outside the Walled Garden around the park. We are attempting to implement a conservation project centred in the park around the Walled Garden, and it is imperative that noise and disturbance (especially from dogs) is kept to a minimum please, thank you from Burghley Estate!”
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 the 1st August 2027.
Please save your original booking email, which includes a link to pay whenever you wish, before the deadline.
While prices are fixed for the whole stay rather than billed by the night, you are always welcome to check out early on Sunday or any day before we pack down on Monday.
Event Tickets are not included.
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.
We will email the digital Car Pass for your arrival one week prior.
If you plan to park at the event at any point, please ensure you purchase a Burghley Horse Trials Car Pass alongside your admission tickets.
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.
Regarding facilities onsite, we can have a combined wheelchair-accessible toilet & shower if we receive sufficient notice in advance.
The grounds are generally grassy, with some paths and a gravel entrance.
We have standard golf cart buggies that shuttle people to and from Lion Bridge, or you may use the walking route via Burghley Park independently.
A Bell Tent or Emperor Bell Tent would be more suitable as the entrance is wider than the Yurts.
Our site facilities can be seen here for what’s available.
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 welcome to arrange their table bookings directly with our restaurant team at check-in
Reservations cannot be made before you arrive.
2027 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.
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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.
