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The Stables
Berkhamsted,
Hertfordshire
Self-catering
+44 (0)1442 874767
£140 - £150
per night
£900 - £1000
per week
Bird-song peace, a clever kitchen and country paths from the door, yet only 10 minutes' walk from good food and the train to Euston
1 bed
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 11 Dec 24 - 11 Dec 24
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£140 - £150 per night
£900 - £1000 per week
The Experience
A joy for couples looking for solid, understated style inside and rolling country walks and cycling from the door – without heading for the wilds. On the fringe of pretty Berkhamsted – with its castle, art-house cinema, tempting shops and cafés – there are glimpses of a sheep-dotted landscape beyond as you take the no through road at the top of Castle Hill. Here, the Groves’ handsome brick and timber Stables conversion stands near their magnificent Great Barn.
They’ve designed and organised the space so well you could happily live here. Sturdy oak floorboards are heated from below; lighting is elegant and discreet. There’s a good collection of DVDs and cookery books; a slick, well-equipped kitchen with breakfast stuff waiting and scrubbed dining table; a beautifully turned-out bed beneath the beams, and a snug bathroom with plump towels.
Wander into town in ten minutes for good places to eat, shop and explore.
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We think you'll love
- Being so near to London but in such peaceful countryside with lovely walks
- Timing your stay to visit the Tring Auction House for their fortnightly fine art and antique sales
- Having everything you need indoors for a cosy stay - it's like your own little home
You should know
- WiFi is fine but mobile signal can be patchy
- The owners live next door with their two dogs Bertie and Winston
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £140
- Weekly price
- from £900
- 1 Cottage for 2
- From £1401 bed1 bedroom
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 4pm
- Check out
- 10am
- Other details
- Short breaks available. Pets by arrangement.
- Closed
- Rarely.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
- Dogs
Woodland walks from the doorstep.
Dogs £10 per stay. Max. 2.
AONB. Dogs need to be kept on lead initially due to sheep field nearby.
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Reviews
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We had a relaxing, comfortable stay. 'The Stables' is beautifully set in the Chiltern Hills, only a short walk from the town with plenty of shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants and beautiful countryside. We commuted easily to London, as the train station only takes a short walk. The barn is very well acommodated and well maintained. Sarah and Tim are kind and helpful hosts.
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We had a lovely platinum jubilee break at the Stables. Sarah was really helpful and the place was spotlessly clean and had everything you would need including a BBQ. It's a good base to explore the area and there's some good walks and good pubs. We would happily return
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Beautiful property in a beautiful town. Stable has everything you could think of and the view is amazing. Will definitely return soon. Thank you Sarah for your amazing communication as well!
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I had a wonderful stay at The Stables, relaxing, quiet, in the countryside but still only a short walk to restaurants and coffee shops and to the lovely canal. I had everything I needed from breakfast items to a big comfortable bed, to a lovely shower with superb shower products, to an outdoor space to read my books. Would definitely return. Thank you Sarah for being a wonderful host.
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10/10 Had an amazing stay at The Stables. Very tastefully decorated, super clean, comfy bed / linen and great views. The host also left us bread, orange juice and butter in the well equipped kitchen. Thanks for a great stay; highly recommended!
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A former stable renovated to a very high standard, ideal for a couple looking for peace and quiet. Berkhamsted is a perfect centre for touring the Chilterns with several National Trust properties easily accessible.
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We would definitely stay here again. Spacious, well equipped and cosy cottage. Thank you!
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A wonderful wintery retreat! The Stables provided a perfect base whilst attending a 4 day show at Bury Farm Equestrian (approx 8 miles). Extremely comfortable, beautifully furnished with everything you need/want for any break away.. and was delightfully warm and cosy too! Ashridge Estate within easy reach - great for dog walks. Lots of thumbs up from two-legged and four-legged, alike!
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The Stables turned out to be perfect for us as a "home away from home" for our extended one-month stay. It is beautifully appointed and has everything we needed to support our month-long exploration of the Chilterns AONB. It is a quiet and peaceful respite and the end of a busy day. It is convenient to the network of trails as well as a short walk to the train station for day trips to London and to interesting and enjoyable High Street. And Sarah and Tim top it all off as gracious and helpful hosts eager to share their beautiful home.
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We found this a thoroughly comfortable, and well appointed home from home - a perfect retreat for those of us wanting to escape the noise of traffic and to be close to the country with wonderful views. Our hosts could not have been more welcoming and helpful. Just the place for a weekend away.
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What a beautiful, relaxing place to stay! The house is perfect for 2 - cosy, stylish, understated, comfortable, with a luxurious comfy bed that you won't want to leave. Sarah and Tim were incredibly kind, welcoming and helpful, and there are lovely walks straight from the front door, as well as Berkhamsted town very close by with good shops, lovely cafes and historic buildings aplenty. We'd thoroughly recommend the Stables for a lovely peaceful getaway.
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This cosy, converted barn is a perfect bolthole in the green fringes of London whether staying in or visiting the local area. Being so close to the main line, it can be used for a swift respite or a longer wind-down. Sarah and Tim are on-hand hosts and have made the nearby Great Barn their family home yet the Stables can be a secluded option if you prefer the peace and quiet. We would highly recommend staying there and are already considering a return in Spring.
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Lovely cottage, peaceful location, great for walking and cycling. Sarah and Tim were as generous as it's possible to be with their time and advice.
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This is a wonderful place to escape to! It has everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay, including fresh breakfast so you don't need to bring anything with you. We loved being able to walk everywhere, both into town for dinner and across the beautiful countryside. We would happily stay again.
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The stables is really well equipped with lovely extra touches like breakfast cereals and spreads, biscuits, coffee machine, bubble bath, cook books, iron and DVDs! The under floor heating is great too and the bed and bed linen really comfortable. The location is lovely too, right next to fields and amazing views but only a short walk to town. The owners recommended a great massage therapist who came to the stables - Christina Bustamante- one of the best massages I've ever had and reasonably priced too. The owners were also v flexible about arrival times which was really helpful for us.
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We had a fabulous stay at The Stables. All the rooms are light, spacious and comfortable with impressive vaulted ceilings in the bedroom and sitting room. It was generously equipped with lots of pleasing little extras such as shower gels and lotions in the bathroom and an impressive coffee machine in the kitchen. Sarah and her family were very welcoming, particularly as we came with two dogs. We will certainly be back for a longer stay and to explore more of the beautiful surrounding countryside. Highly recommended!
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A lovely little cottage in fabulous surroundings (plenty of wild life including a small herd of deer!) and a short distance from the town centre! The Stables was the perfect getaway and just what we needed - Sarah was a great host, available for anything you needed although we had no need to call on her. The Cottage was spotless and had all the things you need for any stay! Highly recommend the Stables!
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Wonderful, very comfortable cottage...spotless, great location, walk into town...we will be back...Thank you Sarah
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We know Berkhamsted well as we lived here for over 10 years and have recently moved abroad. The Stables is a perfect home-from-home for us - subtle decoration, practical kitchen and living area, great location on the edge of the local Hertfordshire countryside, yet still just a short walk down to town and even closer to the station (just 30 mins into London). We will definitely be back. Thank you.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Berkhamsted Castle was built during the Norman Conquest - it's where William the Conqueror signed over to the French. There's an excellent golf course nearby, Champneys Spa 20 minutes away, stunning Waddesdon Manor just 45 minutes. You can walk 40 minutes to the Alford Arms in Frithsden for good food and a hearty walk in the Chilterns afterwards. Hatfield House is 40 minutes in the car.
Local points of interest from Sarah Groves
- Spend time discovering the variety of antique shops in Berkhamsted or, for the really keen, visit Tring Auction rooms (2,500 lots every 2 weeks).
- Read the Sunday papers in one of the lovely cafés along Berkhamsted High Street. Eat lunch or dine out in any style you wish - Italian, French, cool American, Thai, Indian, Chinese and English.... Market days are Wednesdays and Saturdays
- Visit the Art-Deco Rex cinema for a truly unique film experience: large comfy seats with loads of leg room, and a bottle of wine at your table.
- Walk or cycle straight from the door out into the Ashridge Estate, within reach of a number of local pubs for lunch.
- Super convenient for a day out in London and back to the peace and quiet of the country for a BBQ on the terrace.
- Visit places of historical interest: St Albans, Hatfield House, Luton Hoo, Waddeson Manor, and Bletchley Park.
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Introducing
Sarah Groves
Sarah and her family live in the Great Barn next door to The Stables, and you're welcome to share the garden with them. She’ll leave you everything you need for your first breakfast and basics for cooking in the kitchen. At their French place, Le Domaine Richot, you’ll have friendly caretaker Catherine on hand if you need anything. She lives nearby and can deliver croissants for your first morning too.
What a lovely short break just half an hour out of Euston. The cottage is thoughtfully equipped with everything you might possibly need for a relaxed stay. Great base for a bracing hike in the Chilterns, larks, robins and red kites accompanied us all the way! A lovely stay, thank you Sarah and Tim.