Guests say
Stable Yard Cottage offers a unique and memorable stay in beautiful surroundings, with guests frequently praising the spacious, comfortable accommodation and the exceptional access to gardens and the museum. The property is well-equipped and ideal for families and groups, with friendly and helpful staff enhancing the experience. While some guests noted minor maintenance and cleanliness issues, the overall impression is highly positive, with many visitors eager to return and recommending the cottage for its charm, location, and welcoming atmosphere.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, though a few mentioned issues such as dirty bathrooms, windows, and occasional odours. The majority of reviews, however, describe the property as spotlessly clean or satisfactory.
The location is widely praised for its peaceful setting, beautiful gardens, and proximity to local amenities and walks. Some mention traffic noise, but overall, guests find the setting delightful and a highlight of their stay.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as comfortable and spacious, with particular mention of comfy beds and a welcoming atmosphere. Some note the steep stairs and limited wardrobe space, but these are minor compared to the overall comfort.
The cottage is generally considered well-equipped, especially the kitchen. Some guests experienced issues with hot water, tired decor, and minor maintenance, but these did not significantly detract from the overall positive experience.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About 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
Nearby points of interest
- Wye National Nature Reserve
- RSPB Farnham Heath
- Birdworld
- The Sculpture Park
- Rural Life Centre
- Rural Life Living Museum - Tilford
- Tilford Brewery
- Festival Place
- Milestones Museum
- Cowdray Castle
Reviews (19)
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AMANDA
The Stable Yard Cottage is an amazing property with wonderful grounds to roam around when the Museum is closed, can't wait to book again.People are very friendly and helpful in the Village.Would also Highly Recommend a visit to the Jubilee Tap.Had lovely meals at the Selborne Arms and The Spread Eagle in Liss.
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely quirky cottage. We are a group of five senior ladies who went to school together. We wanted a cottage with five separate beds and this fitted the bill. The grounds were great to walk round. The cafe served good food and though it was a busy event day we didn’t have to wait long for lunch. We ate at the pub which was a bit rough and ready but the food and service were good. The stairs could be a challenge if you are a bit wobbly on your feet but we managed fine and are all in our seventies. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it.
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Confirmed Guest
Very comfortable, spacious and spotlessly clean. Staff were welcoming throughout; a fantastic find and looking forward to our next visit.