About this property
The Lodge is a striking Victorian Gothic lodge set within a rambling cottage garden with a generous lawn, resting in Whitminster, Gloucestershire. Full of character and period charm, this distinctive holiday home is well-suited to couples or small families seeking a countryside base with outdoor space and riverside surroundings. Inside, the accommodation is thoughtfully arranged, beginning with a welcoming sitting room featuring an open fire, providing an inviting focal point for evenings indoors. A separate kitchen is equipped for everyday self‑catering, while the conservatory offers an additional space to relax and enjoy views across the garden and includes a dining table.
The sleeping accommodation includes two bedrooms, comprising a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, arranged to suit a range of guest groups. These are served by a bathroom fitted with a bath and shower over, completing the internal layout. Outside, guests can enjoy the garden with lawn and furniture, offering space to dine outdoors and spend time surrounded by greenery. The nearest pub is a 20-30 minute walk away, while shops are within easy reach by car. The surrounding area provides opportunities to explore Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Bristol, alongside attractions such as the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, riverside walks, and countryside routes across Gloucestershire.
With its distinctive architecture and garden setting, The Lodge offers a memorable base in this part of the county. Note: 1046102, 1202646, 1202659, 1202664, 1202665, 1202666, 1202669, together sleeping 50 guests.
Whitminster is a rural countryside village resting between Eastington and Stonehouse. The village is known for its canal-side setting near the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal and offers a small but useful range of local amenities including a village pub and community facilities. Dining options include local pubs and eateries within the village and nearby settlements, while you can stock up on essentials at supermarkets and convenience stores in Stonehouse. Just outside the village is the market town of Stonehouse, where you can find further attractions and amenities such as independent shops, cafés, larger supermarkets, and a mainline railway station with direct services to Gloucester and Bristol. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal towpath runs close by, providing level walking and cycling routes through the surrounding countryside, while the Severn Estuary and Cotswold escarpment are within easy reach for broader days out.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with open fire.
Conservatory
Night storage heaters with open fire.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster.
WiFi, TV.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off‑road parking for 1 car.
Garden with lawn and furniture.
One well‑behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.9 miles, pub 1 miles, river 0.1 miles, canal 0.2 miles.
Note: Logs for the open fire are available at £3.50 per bag.
Note: There external cctv around the estate for security purposes.
Note: There is a river by the West Wing group of properties, this is mostly fenced off but please ensure children as supervised at all times.
Note: As this is a working, rural estate, occasionally some shooting is carried out on it by licensed individuals, an effort is made to do this away from guests whilst they are staying but it might be in the vicinity of the properties at times.
Note: Cot and high chair is available on request - however there is a limited supply, so if either are needed please ensure that you let the owner know in good time before your holiday.
Note: a welcome amount of the estate’s firewood is provided, additional is sold by the venue at £5/bag subject to availability.
Note: Some outdoor photographs show a private garden which is not included in standard stays but does form part of the view from the West Wing.
This area is also sometimes available for event hire.
Note: Dogs – must be well behaved and kept under close control, gardens are not ‘dog proof’ and not allowed in bedrooms or on furniture.
Sorry no other pets accepted