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The Dairy at Burghley, Near Stamford, Cambridgeshire

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A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with chairs, and a stone accent wall.
A modern kitchen with a brick wall, a wooden countertop, and a view of a garden.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a countertop with plates, cups, and bottles.
A spacious living room with a sofa set, a coffee table with fruit, and a television.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window providing natural light.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Burghley House
10 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Near Stamford, Peterborough
  • Place, Burghley House
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Grass Labyrinth
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Peterborough Cathedral
    ‪32 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

10 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Cecil ground floor: Double bedroom

1 King Bed

Cecil ground floor: Double bedroom

1 King Bed

Cecil ground floor: Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Cecil ground floor: Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Cecil ground floor: Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Exeter ground floor: Double bedroom

1 King Bed

Exeter ground Floor: Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Exeter mezzanine Floor: Twin bedroom

1 Single Bed

Exeter mezzanine Floor: Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Ground floor: Double bedroom

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Ground floor: Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ground floor: En-suite bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ground floor: En-suite bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ground floor: En-suite bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ground floor: En-suite bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ground floor: En-suite shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Dairy at Burghley, Near Stamford, Cambridgeshire

The Dairy is comprised of two wings named Cecil Cottage and Exeter Cottage, making it ideal for a group of friends, family reunions and all manner of celebrations including wedding parties. Wherever possible, original features from the dairy have been kept and reused along with the introduction of some antique paintings, prints and furniture from the collections at Burghley House. Award-winning interior designer, Thomas Hamel, has created spectacular dining and living spaces enjoying open fires and wonderful views. Every room has the advantage of an en-suite bathroom with deep bath tubs and walk-in showers. There is space for your dogs and an enclosed garden.

The Dairy is within walking distance of Burghley House which offers a full calendar of events and facilities. These include concerts, country fairs and food markets, car rallies, the Burghley Film festival and the world class Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. The Orangery Restaurant, is open most days from mid-January to Christmas and while the park around the House is accessible all year during daylight hours, the House and Gardens can be enjoyed from mid-March until November. Guests at the Dairy will have privileged access through the park and be able to walk down the 18th Century drive known as ‘Capability’s Cutting’ to the beautiful Lion Bridge and across the lake, one of Brown’s most iconic landscape features.


Additional Information:
The Dairy will accept up to two well-behaved dogs (small additional charge), however please ensure they are kept in the boot room overnight. For reasons of hygiene and out of consideration for future guests, we ask pet owners to limit your dog to living areas only of The Dairy and keep them off any furniture. Dogs are not permitted in the bedrooms.
Please note that The Dairy does not have a completely enclosed garden and dogs will need to be kept under control and on a lead at all times. The Dairy is situated within the grounds of Burghley House with a full mix of grazing livestock.
Two open-plan kitchen and living areas.
Please be aware, access to the four mezzanine level twin bedrooms is via staircases leading from the entranceway of the four ground floor bedrooms below them, ideally suited to families.
Two open fires and a wood burning stove.
French windows leading from Exeter Wing to an enclosed garden.
Access to the Burghley Estate’s Capability Brown landscaped grounds and parkland.
Dining table seating 20 guests can be set up in the Exeter dining area.
Extraordinary views of Burghley House and its surrounding parkland.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8526998
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Stamford

Stamford is home to this holiday home. Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre and Browne's Hospital and Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bourne Market and The Burghley Centre. Grass Labyrinth and Stamford Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Near Stamford, Peterborough

What's nearby

  • Burghley House - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grass Labyrinth - 12 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ferry Meadows Country Park - 21 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Elton Hall & Gardens - 21 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Peterborough Cathedral - 32 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Stamford Station - 6 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tobie Norris - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paten & Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Stamford Post - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cornish Bakery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dairy at Burghley, Near Stamford, Cambridgeshire pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dairy at Burghley, Near Stamford, Cambridgeshire?

As of 23 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dairy at Burghley, Near Stamford, Cambridgeshire on 4 Jan 2027 start from £5,341, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Dairy at Burghley, Near Stamford, Cambridgeshire?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Dairy at Burghley, Near Stamford, Cambridgeshire?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dairy at Burghley, Near Stamford, Cambridgeshire?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dairy at Burghley, Near Stamford, Cambridgeshire located?

Situated in Stamford, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Burghley House and Grass Labyrinth. Stamford Arts Centre and Browne's Hospital and Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Relaxing, lovely, private.

Can't say enough, it is beautiful far better than we dreamed of.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Rural Retreats Holidays Ltd

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What makes this property unique

The Dairy at Burghley comprises two wings named Cecil and Exeter.

Exeter Wing (accommodating ten guests):
Entrance leading directly into a large, airy open-plan family kitchen/dining room with informal seating area surrounding an open fireplace, together with a large screen Smart television. The Exeter dining area is large enough to accommodate seating for 20 guests.
The Exeter kitchen/dining room also has access to a scullery kitchen and boot room/utility room. Beautifully presented large sitting room with oak flooring and open fireplace with french windows leading to enclosed garden area providing an extraordinary view of Burghley House.
Bedroom one has a 6’ super-king size bed and en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and separate bath with handheld shower attachment.
Bedroom two has a 6’ zip and link bed set up as two 3’ single beds and en-suite bathroom with walk in shower and separate bath with handheld shower attachment. A set of stairs leads from bedroom two to a mezzanine twin bedroom.
Bedroom three has a 5’ double bed and en-suite bathroom with walk in shower and separate bath with handheld shower attachment. A set of stairs leads from bedroom three to a mezzanine twin bedroom.
Please be aware, access to the two mezzanine level twin bedrooms is via a staircase leading from the entrance of the ground floor bedrooms below them; ideally suited to families.

Exeter Wing facilities include:
Six ring gas hob and oven, combined fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave.
Electric whisk and hand held mixer
Two large screen smart televisions with Freeview and Satellite channels, Netflix and Amazon Prime.
A selection of books and board games are available for guests to use during their stay.

Cecil Wing (accommodating ten guests):
Entrance leading directly into a large airy open-plan family living area with kitchen, pool table and comfortable informal sitting area in front of a wood burning stove, together with a large screen Smart television.
Bedroom four has a 5’ king-size bed and en-suite bathroom. Walk-in shower and separate bath with handheld shower attachment. A set of stairs leads from bedroom four to a mezzanine twin bedroom.
Bedroom five has a 6’ zip and link bed standardly set up as twin 3’ single beds and an en-suite shower room with walk-in shower only.
Bedroom six has a 6’ super-king size bed and adjacent bathroom with walk-in shower and separate bath with handheld shower attachment. The set of stairs adjacent to bedroom six leads to a mezzanine twin bedroom.
Please be aware, access to the two mezzanine level twin bedrooms is via a staircase leading from the entrance of the ground floor bedrooms below them; ideally suited to families.

Cecil Wing facilities include:
A six ring gas hob and oven, combined fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave.
Large screen smart television with Freeview and Satellite channels, Netflix and Amazon Prime.
A selection of books and board games are available for guests to use during their stay.

Gardens:
The Dairy has two distinctive gardens.
The internal garden is south west facing and bounded by a solid cleft oak fence and a "finished" new hornbeam hedge. It is simplistic in design with a formal lawned area edged by rectangular planting with beds of low yew cones with a hedge of Hidcote and Mumstead lavender.
The rear east facing garden is informal in design and offers superb views across the beautiful Parkland to Burghley House. The Park was Lancelot 'Capability' Brown’s longest commission. This informal garden gives guests a wonderful view of the Burghley Horse Trials Cross Country course and the Dairy Mound complex with its superb 16th century plantings of Common Lime and Sweet Chestnut trees.

Scullery kitchen, boot rooms and outside:
Washing machine and tumble dryer.
Combined fridge/freezer, dishwasher and commercial glass washer.
Two highchairs and two cots.
All-weather rattan garden furniture available.
Parking for ten cars.

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