Pity the weather was against us, and it was overcast and windy.. so the pictures of the gardens would look much more beautiful in the sun.
there's huge landscape.. and gardens.
The descendants of the original 15th century Burghley family still live in the property, so only 18 Stately rooms and some hallways are open to the public for viewing, as well as much of the gardens.
The house originally belonged to the Principal Secretary and Lord Treasurer for Queen Elizabeth I
There are 35 major rooms, 80 smaller rooms & corridors, and general service areas..
The art is beyond anything I've ever seen even in our major London Art Galleries.. or in any other Stately home.. it includes almost every ceiling painted as well and major paintings on the walls
Much of the art was created by Louis Laguerre for the 5th Earl an his wife in the 17th century....the collection of Italian Old Masters at Burghley continues to be one of the finest in private hands.