1 / 21Ballingers Stable Cottage
Withington, Gloucestershire
A one bedroom stable conversion for two at Withington in the Cotswolds, on one level, with a small enclosed garden facing the paddocks and one dog welcome.
This one was the stable and its neighbour was the granary, and the two still stand in the same range of buildings. Ballingers Stable Cottage sleeps two at Withington, dog friendly, bedroom and bathroom both on one level, with a modest enclosed garden facing the paddocks. One dog comes with it. Whatever is grazing over the fence changes through the year and is the main event from the table outside.
The conversion has left a stable building's proportions alone: one long room, thick walls, a burner at one end and doors opening onto the garden instead of a corridor. Two people and a dog is exactly the load it was done for, and nothing has been squeezed in on top. The enclosed garden is small, and what it is really for is the final outing before bed rather than exercise.
Withington is the sort of Cotswold village people drive through on the way to a more celebrated one, which is the entire recommendation. There is a Norman church, a pub, a river at the bottom of the hill and no coaches at any point. Two people and one dog can take a week here without queueing for a single thing, which is not true of the villages on the postcards.
The escarpment is 6 miles west and it is where the walking is. Leckhampton Hill stands over Cheltenham with the Devil's Chimney on the lip of the drop, a thin finger of rock the quarrymen left behind them for reasons nobody agrees on. Crickley Hill carries the Cotswold Way on from there with an Iron Age fort out on the promontory. One dog gets the edge, and the view runs to the Malverns.
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from £494 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Step outside and enjoy the views across the neighbouring paddocks there is a small enclosed garden space with table and chairs that s just perfect for al fresco dining
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £494 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Accessible, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Ballingers Stable Cottage from £494 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Ballingers Stable Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Ballingers Stable Cottage welcomes one dog. The cottage has a small enclosed garden — handy for a last outing before bed — and faces onto paddocks where whatever is grazing over the fence tends to be the main entertainment from the table outside.
Are dogs allowed at Ballingers Stable Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the cottage is set up with one dog in mind as a permanent part of the arrangement. That said, it's always worth confirming directly with the owner when you book.
What should I know before visiting Ballingers Stable Cottage with my dog?
The cottage is designed for exactly two people and one dog — that's the combination it was converted for, and nothing has been squeezed in on top of that. The enclosed garden is small and best thought of as a convenience rather than an exercise space, so you'll want to head out for proper walks; the escarpment to the west, including Leckhampton Hill and Crickley Hill on the Cotswold Way, is around 6 miles away and very much where the walking is.
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Ballingers Stable Cottage from £494 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Walk5.4 mi awayLeckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common
Gloucestershire
A demanding walk with steep climbs and rough terrain that rewards fit dogs with open ridge views; exposed sections and livestock require attention.
Walk6.2 mi awayCrickley Hill and the Cotswold Way
Gloucestershire
An accessible and varied country park walk with high off-lead potential on the open grassland and excellent on-site facilities; one of the most rewarding easy walks in the Cotswolds.
Walk6.3 mi awayCotswold Way: Birdlip to Painswick
Gloucestershire
A challenging long-distance path section through beech woodland and open ridge with moderate off-lead potential; livestock on the farmland sections require care.
Walk6.5 mi awayCrickley Hill Country Park Loop
Gloucestershire
A Cotswold escarpment walk with Iron Age hillfort earthworks and sweeping views over the Severn Vale.
Walk6.9 mi awayCleeve Hill Common
Gloucestershire
Open ridge walking with room to roam and expansive views, but free-roaming sheep on the common demand reliable recall; the exposed summit can be windswept.
Walk8 mi awayWinchcombe to Belas Knap Long Barrow
Gloucestershire
A satisfying walk combining Neolithic heritage with Cotswold scenery; moderate off-lead potential on the grassland sections but sheep on the farmland approaches.