About this property
Walk Close is a well‑arranged holiday cottage resting in Whitminster, Gloucestershire, offering a single‑storey base for couples or small families looking to explore the Severn Vale and surrounding countryside. With private outdoor space, dog‑friendly accommodation, and local amenities close by, the cottage suits relaxed rural breaks with easy access to nearby waterways. Inside, the living accommodation is thoughtfully laid out, beginning with a welcoming sitting room featuring an electric fire and a sofa bed, providing a flexible space to relax after days spent outdoors. Adjoining this is a kitchen/diner, offering room to prepare meals and gather together at the dining table, making it well-suited to both short stays and longer visits.
The sleeping accommodation includes two bedrooms, comprising a double bedroom and a single bedroom, arranged on one level and served by a shower room fitted with a walk‑in shower. This practical layout makes the property suitable for a range of guest groups. This property is wide enough for a wheelchair, and the shower is wheelchair accessible. Outside, guests can enjoy a private terrace with lawn and furniture, providing space to sit out and enjoy the surroundings. 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, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Bristol, alongside attractions such as the Stroudwater Canal, riverside walks, and countryside routes across Gloucestershire.
With its convenient layout and village setting, Walk Close provides a welcoming base in this part of the county. Note: 1046102, 1202646, 1202659, 1202662, 1202664, 1202665, 1202666, 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
Single‑storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single.
Shower room with walk‑in shower, basin and WC (wheelchair accessible).
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with sofa bed and electric fire
Night storage heaters with electric fire.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, 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.
Private terrace with lawn and furniture.
One well‑behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
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.
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