About this property
The Old Stables is a lovely holiday home resting in Whitminster, Gloucestershire, offering a characterful base for couples or friends looking to explore the Severn Vale and surrounding Cotswolds countryside. With a garden the property provides a well‑balanced layout for relaxed rural stays. The accommodation is arranged across two floors, with the living areas designed to make the most of the space. On the ground floor, guests will find a well‑equipped kitchen/diner, providing room to prepare meals and gather together around the dining table. One double bedroom with ensuite WC and Basin. Second double bedroom is on the first floor along with the shower room with walk‑in shower.
The first‑floor sitting room offers an inviting space to unwind after a day out, featuring an electric fire and TV, creating a welcoming setting for evenings indoors. Outside, guests can enjoy a garden with lawn and furniture, providing space to sit out and enjoy the fresh air. The nearest pub is a 20-30 minute walk away, while shops are within easy reach by car, the surrounding area offers plenty to explore, with days out to Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Dursley, alongside attractions such as the Cotswold Way, Slimbridge Wetland Centre, and scenic walking routes through the Gloucestershire countryside. With its appealing layout and village setting, The Old Stables offers a rewarding base in Gloucestershire.
Note: 1046102, 1202659, 1202662, 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 double bedrooms.
One downstairs with ensuite WC and Basin.
First floor shower room with walk‑in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
First‑floor sitting room with electric fire
Night storage heaters with electric 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 available.
Garden with lawn and furniture.
1 well behaved dog welcome.
No smoking indoors.
Shop 1.9 miles, pub 1 miles, river 0.1 miles, canal 0.2 miles.
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: 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.
Note: The ‘Party Room’ (the large green room pictured) is only included when the Old Stables is booked with the West Wing and The Harness Rooms Properties together.
If others connected with your stay have booked these under separate names please advise the host when booking and the party room will be prepared for you.