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Stable Yard Cottage
9.3
Fantastic
- 6 Guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Cottage
- Pets allowed
Free parking
Stress-free on-site parking.
Amazing location
Guests appreciate the location of this property.
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Free parking
Stress-free on-site parking.
Amazing location
Guests appreciate the location of this property.
Enjoy a break at Stable Yard Cottage where you can relax in the peace and tranquillity of the beautiful 30-acre landscaped gardens..
Ground Floor: Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet First Floor: Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Ipod Dock Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet Second Floor: Bedroom 3: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request).
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.
Travel cot (linen for cot not included) and highchair.
Welcome pack.
Sitting-out area and garden furniture.
Landscaped grounds (shared with other property on-site).
Private parking for 2 cars 100 yards away.
No smoking.
Please note: There is an unfenced pond in the grounds, 100 yards away..
This tastefully styled apartment makes an ideal retreat for couples or families.
Steeped in history, it forms a wing of Gilbert White’s House which is a leading visitor attraction, and boasts 30 acres of beautifully landscaped, tranquil gardens and parkland, a shop, museum and café.
Guests are invited to enjoy unlimited visits to the museum, which focuses on the lives and adventures of two members of the Oates Family, Captain Lawrence Oates and his uncle, Frank Oates, both pioneers and explorers of the natural world.
The property has been restored (2018) and offers comfortable and welcoming accommodation set over three floors.
Guests can access the grounds anytime, dogs are welcome if they are kept on a lead (during out of hours dogs can be off lead in our Ewell field).
Over 250 years ago, Selborne and its surrounding landscape inspired Gilbert White to write about his lifelong investigation of the natural world, producing his world-famous book, The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, published in 1789.
His book was important in shaping our everyday view of the relations between humans and nature.
He was always a keen gardener who became closely interested in the natural world around him, and grew a wide range of traditional and experimental fruit and vegetables.
He was the first person in this area to grow potatoes and began recording methodically what he sowed and reaped, the weather, temperature and other details.
This he went on to call his ‘Garden Kalendar’.
The house that Gilbert White’s family moved into when he was about 7 or 8 years old, would have been a two up, two down, but over subsequent years, lots of extensions and additions were made, creating the house you see today.
Descriptions in White’s own correspondence were used to recreate the rooms as they used to be and they include a chair he used at Oriel College, Oxford (loaned from the college), items of contemporary furniture, family portraits and bed hangings embroidered for him by his aunts.
You can listen to a conversation Gilbert had with his sister-in-law in the old kitchen where you can learn more about his household and life in Selborne during Gilbert’s time.
Selborne also has a pottery, a pub and village shop and there is so much to discover in this popular part of Hampshire.
The town of Alton is nearby, where there are plenty of restaurants and shops, as well as a mainline railway station, The Watercress Steam Railway and also Jane Austen’s House at nearby Chawton.
Other places of interest to visit include Portsmouth with the Spinnaker Tower, HMS Warrior and HMS Victory, as well as waterside dining, designer shopping and ferry trips to the Isle of Wight.
Also within easy driving distance are Winchester Cathedral, King Arthur’s Round Table, Southampton with its maritime history, The New Forest, historic Chichester with cathedral, festival theatre, Goodwood Racecourse, beaches at The Witterings or Hayling Island, Marwell Zoo, Paultons Park with Peppa Pig World and Birdworld.
Golf, fishing, cycling, walking and horse riding are all to be found in the area.
Beach 35 miles.
Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.
Free WiFi Ornamental fire surround.
This property is not suitable for the less mobile.
Bedding for the cot is not included.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 1 pet Enjoy a break at Stable Yard Cottage where you can relax in the peace and tranquillity of the beautiful 30-acre landscaped gardens.
Ground Floor: Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet First Floor: Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Ipod Dock Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet Second Floor: Bedroom 3: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request).
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.
Travel cot (linen for cot not included) and highchair.
Welcome pack.
Sitting-out area and garden furniture.
Landscaped grounds (shared with other property on-site).
Private parking for 2 cars 100 yards away.
No smoking.
Please note: There is an unfenced pond in the grounds, 100 yards away..
This tastefully styled apartment makes an ideal retreat for couples or families.
Steeped in history, it forms a wing of Gilbert White’s House which is a leading visitor attraction, and boasts 30 acres of beautifully landscaped, tranquil gardens and parkland, a shop, museum and café.
Guests are invited to enjoy unlimited visits to the museum, which focuses on the lives and adventures of two members of the Oates Family, Captain Lawrence Oates and his uncle, Frank Oates, both pioneers and explorers of the natural world.
The property has been restored (2018) and offers comfortable and welcoming accommodation set over three floors.
Guests can access the grounds anytime, dogs are welcome if they are kept on a lead (during out of hours dogs can be off lead in our Ewell field).
Over 250 years ago, Selborne and its surrounding landscape inspired Gilbert White to write about his lifelong investigation of the natural world, producing his world-famous book, The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, published in 1789.
His book was important in shaping our everyday view of the relations between humans and nature.
He was always a keen gardener who became closely interested in the natural world around him, and grew a wide range of traditional and experimental fruit and vegetables.
He was the first person in this area to grow potatoes and began recording methodically what he sowed and reaped, the weather, temperature and other details.
This he went on to call his ‘Garden Kalendar’.
The house that Gilbert White’s family moved into when he was about 7 or 8 years old, would have been a two up, two down, but over subsequent years, lots of extensions and additions were made, creating the house you see today.
Descriptions in White’s own correspondence were used to recreate the rooms as they used to be and they include a chair he used at Oriel College, Oxford (loaned from the college), items of contemporary furniture, family portraits and bed hangings embroidered for him by his aunts.
You can listen to a conversation Gilbert had with his sister-in-law in the old kitchen where you can learn more about his household and life in Selborne during Gilbert’s time.
Selborne also has a pottery, a pub and village shop and there is so much to discover in this popular part of Hampshire.
The town of Alton is nearby, where there are plenty of restaurants and shops, as well as a mainline railway station, The Watercress Steam Railway and also Jane Austen’s House at nearby Chawton.
Other places of interest to visit include Portsmouth with the Spinnaker Tower, HMS Warrior and HMS Victory, as well as waterside dining, designer shopping and ferry trips to the Isle of Wight.
Also within easy driving distance are Winchester Cathedral, King Arthur’s Round Table, Southampton with its maritime history, The New Forest, historic Chichester with cathedral, festival theatre, Goodwood Racecourse, beaches at The Witterings or Hayling Island, Marwell Zoo, Paultons Park with Peppa Pig World and Birdworld.
Golf, fishing, cycling, walking and horse riding are all to be found in the area.
Beach 35 miles.
Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.
Free WiFi Ornamental fire surround.
This property is not suitable for the less mobile.
Bedding for the cot is not included.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 1 pet Enjoy a break at Stable Yard Cottage where you can relax in the peace and tranquillity of the beautiful 30-acre landscaped gardens.
What this place offers you
Parking
TV
Kitchen
Yard
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Heating
Towels
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 Kingsize bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single beds
Bedroom 3
1 Kingsize bed
Where you'll stay
Explore map
House rules
- Check-in: From 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM
- Check-out: Until 10:00 AM
- Cats allowed, Dog allowed, Small pets allowed
- Smoking not allowed
Good to know
- Suitable for children
Guest reviews
9.3
Fantastic
Exceptional
10.0
From verified guest
An excellent cottage in a superb location. Light and airy despite the age of the property. We stayed for a long weekend with our daughter and her husband (along with our dog!) - ample space for all of us. Local amenities (the shop, the cafe and the Jubilee Tap) are great to have on your doorstep.
Exceptional
10.0
Ella, Oct 2025
We had a wonderful stay at Stable Yard Cottage. It was a unique, special place to stay. The beds are comfy and it has all the mod cons you need. The manager was very responsive and looked after us. It is in a great location with access to gorgeous walks straight from the village. The museum itself is fascinating and well worth a visit.
Very good
8.0
From verified guest
We had a lovely stay at Stable Yard Cottage. The apartment was very comfortable and well placed to explore the local area. Portsmouth Historic Dockyards and Winchester are both within easy reach. The Gilbert White museum itself was fascinating and we appreciated being able to visit it multiple times...
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