About this property
Walk Farm Cottage is a quirky upside‑down holiday cottage resting in Whitminster, Gloucestershire, enjoying views over the Stroudwater Canal and offering a distinctive base for couples or small families exploring this part of the Severn Vale. Designed in a reverse‑level layout, the cottage makes the most of its setting while providing a practical and characterful place to stay. The sleeping accommodation is positioned on the lower level and includes two bedrooms, comprising a double bedroom and a single bedroom, both served by a bathroom fitted with a bath and shower over. This arrangement offers a straightforward layout for restful nights after days spent outdoors.
Upstairs, the living accommodation is arranged to take advantage of the outlook, with a living/dining room providing space to relax and enjoy meals together, alongside views across the canal. A separate kitchen is equipped for everyday self‑catering, making the cottage well suited to short breaks or longer stays. Outside, guests can enjoy a patio area with furniture, offering a spot to sit out and take in the surrounding setting. 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 unusual layout and waterside views, Walk Farm Cottage provides a memorable base in this scenic part of the county. Note: 1046102, 1202646, 1202659, 1202662, 1202664, 1202665, 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
Reverse‑level.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room
Night storage heaters.
Electric oven, electric hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle.
WiFi, TV.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off‑road parking available.
Patio area with furniture.
1 well behaved dog welcome.
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.
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.