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Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
An 18th century Grade II listed cottage for four on the Gaddesden Estate near Hemel Hempstead, with over an acre of private walled gardens, a wood fired hot tub and two dogs welcome.
Over an acre of private walled gardens sits around Stable Cottages, with room in them for two well behaved dogs. Graded five star, this dog friendly retreat for four is set in an 18th century Grade II listed building on the 2,000 acre Gaddesden Estate near Hemel Hempstead, tastefully renovated in 2024 with many of its original features kept.
A porch inside the front door takes the muddy walking boots. The lounge has two plush sofas, an armchair and a wood burner to gather round once it gets dark. Light pours in through large windows, and a table by the window looks out over the garden. The dogs settle by the wood burner. There are two bedrooms, a double with medieval features and a twin that the owner will turn into one super king bed if asked, both with garden views, plus a reading room and a roll-top bath with views of its own.
The walled garden comes in several parts, and two dogs will want to inspect every one. A bench outside the cottage suits a morning coffee while the wildlife goes about its day, an expansive green garden runs on full of flowers, and a walkway under the wall leads to a spacious patio with outdoor seating and a BBQ. The wood fired hot tub finishes the evening.
Beyond the walls, 25 acres of paddocks and woodland begin at the doorstep. This is a working farm, so a dog out walking here meets horses, sheep, ducks, piglets, peacocks and owls along the way. The historic market town of Berkhamsted is worth an afternoon, and Ashridge Forest, Ivinghoe Beacon, Dunstable Downs and the wider Chilterns are all there for longer days with the dogs.
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from £894 for 7 nights
Stable Cottages takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Situated within over an acre of private, stunning walled gardens, the property lies within the 2000-acre Gaddesden Estate, offering 25 acres of paddocks and woodland right at your doorstep
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £894 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Stable Cottages from £894 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Stable Cottages dog friendly?
Yes, Stable Cottages welcomes up to two dogs. The real draw for dog owners is the acre of fully enclosed walled garden that comes with the cottage — your dogs can roam off lead within the walls while you stay inside a 2,000-acre working estate with plenty more to explore beyond the gate.
Are dogs allowed at Stable Cottages year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions, and nothing in the details suggests otherwise. If you're planning a visit at a particular time of year, it's worth confirming directly with the property to be sure.
What should I know before visiting Stable Cottages with my dog?
The lead rule here is straightforward: dogs on lead through the working farm (which means passing horses, sheep, piglets, ducks, peacocks and a pair of owls), and off lead once inside the walled garden. It's a clean distinction that most dogs apparently pick up quickly. Beyond the estate, Ashridge is 4.4 miles north — 5,000 acres of National Trust beech woodland and chalk downland that makes for a seriously good day out with two dogs.
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Stable Cottages from £894 for 7 nights
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