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Anna Tyzack
19 August, 2008
Combine a weekend of world class sporting action with an overnight stay in Stamford, one of Lincolnshire's finest towns
By far the best way to enjoy Burghley Horse Trials is by
combining it with a couple of nights in Stamford. 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.
Needless to say finding accommodation over the Burghley weekend
is no mean feat; popular places such as the George Hotel 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 numbers 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.
But if after hours of calling you have hit a very sturdy brick
wall do not be disheartened. There are two excellent campsites
near Stamford and one at the horse trials itself.
HOTELS
The Garden House A sixteenth century coaching
inn with 20 ensuite bathrooms, situated in an acre of mature
walled gardens in the town centre.
The George Popular with riders and their
entourage, the George offers 47 bedrooms, two restaurants and
two bars, in the centre of Stamford.
SELF-CATERING
Aunby Cottage and the Granary A beautifully
restored cottage and granary provide self-catering accommodation
in either two separate or one whole unit. The cottage sleeps six
and the granary sleeps eight and both feature wireless
broadband, excellent kitchens and bathrooms, bbqs and stabling
on request. (tel: 01778 590085)
CAMPING
Road End Farm Just a stone's throw from the A1
and 2.5 miles from Stamford, Road End provides good camping
facilities and is situated near a good country pub in Great
Casterton.
www.burghley-horse.co.uk
So who else uses self catering accommodation?
And who else will be at Burghley this year? Katie Price, aka Jordan, launching her new line in clothing