Collyweston Slater

On the town boundary of Stamford, Burghley House is the quintessential Tudor stately home. William Cecil – the first Lord Burghley – was Lord High Treasurer to Elizabeth I for over 32 years until 1587 and this ‘palace’ is a testament to his status and importance to the Sovereign. The house’s art collection is one of the most extensive in private ownership and includes works by Breughel, Bassano and Francesco – and the grand furniture includes such things as a George III state bed by Mayhew and Ince and an 18th-century writing table attributed to Pietro Pifetti. There’s a lot to see here so drink in the sedate beauty of one of England’s most extraordinary stately homes – and book the best place to stay nearby on Culture Trip.
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