About this property
The West Wing is an impressive classical maisonette arranged over two floors, within Whitminster Manor House in Gloucestershire, and offering generous accommodation ideal for large family gatherings or group celebrations, especially when booked with the Estate’s other properties. Set within an estate setting and benefitting from extensive living space both inside and out, this substantial property provides a distinctive base for exploring the Severn Vale, Cotswolds and surrounding countryside. The principal living areas are arranged to suit sociable stays, with a spacious sitting room featuring an open fire forming a welcoming focal point for evenings together. The Medieval Hall provides an additional retreat, while the formal dining room offers ample space for shared meals and special occasions.
The property benefits from two kitchens, including a main kitchen and a second‑floor kitchen, offering flexibility for catering to larger groups. The sleeping accommodation is arranged across the two floors and includes six bedrooms, comprising three double bedrooms, two twin bedrooms, and one twin bedroom with zip/link beds, which can be made into a double on request. These are supported by a range of well‑placed wash facilities, including a bathroom with bath and shower over, two second‑floor bathrooms, and a separate shower room, ensuring convenience for all guests. Outside, guests can enjoy a Victorian walled garden with furniture and a gas barbecue, providing a private space for outdoor dining, socialising and lawn games.
Off‑road parking is available, with additional overflow parking nearby in the old Rose Garden. The nearest pub is a 20-30 minute walk away, while shops are within easy reach by car. The surrounding area offers opportunities to explore Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Bristol, alongside attractions as the many canal and riverside walks, Slimbridge bird sanctuary and Berkeley Castle. With its scale, setting, and flexible layout, The West Wing offers a striking base for group stays in this part of the county. With its scale, setting, and flexible layout, The West Wing offers a striking base for group stays in this part of the county.
Note: 1202646, 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
Six bedrooms: 3 x double, 2 x twin, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be double on request).
2 x Second-floor bathrooms with bath, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin.
Kitchen.
Second-floor kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with open fire.
Oil-fired central heating - owner managed.
2 x Oven.
2 x hob, 2 x microwave, 2 x fridge, washing machine, 2 x Dishwasher, 2 x kettle, 2 x toaster.
2x Gas barbecue and outdoor drinks fridge, WiFi, TV.
Fuel and power included in rent, a welcome amount of the estate’s firewood is provided, additional is sold by the venue at £5/bag subject to availability.
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Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking available.
Walled garden with furniture and gas barbecue.
2 well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking indoors.
Shop 1.9 miles, pub 1 miles, river 0.1 miles, canal 0.2 miles.
Note: There are connections for Water & Electricity if you want to hire in Hot Tubs, Bouncy Castles, Marquee.
Note: This property has a high staircase.
Note: There is additional overflow parking near in the old Rose Garden.
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 owners 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 entrance to this property is through a shared hallway with the owner and is part of the main house, there may be occasional estate staff working in these areas.