Gloucester holiday house rental with internet access and TV

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  • House
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 nights min stay
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Key information

  • Child friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the manager

This pet friendly, detached former lock keeper's house sleeps 6 people and occupies a unique location right in the city centre at the entrance to the historic Gloucester Docks and just a short drive from Cheltenham.Lock House is a beautiful detached Grade II listed former Lock Keepers house, located at the entrance to the historic Gloucester Docks. This delightfully welcoming holiday property offers cosy accommodation including three bedrooms, a bathroom with an attractive roll top bath, two sitting rooms with open fires, original wooden floors, and a dining room that overlooks the River Severn. The garden is situated right on the riverbank, and is a wonderful spot in which to relax with a drink after a day spent sightseeing. Gloucester Docks is a short distance from The Lock House, and offers some lively attractions including award winning museums, restaurants, bars, cafes and shops, and traditional shipbuilding. Gloucester's many attractions, parks, stunning countryside and honey coloured Cotswold villages are all within easy reach of this wonderful holiday property.Note: Bookings for w/c 8 March 2024, property is only accepting a weekly rental

Amenities: Gas central heating with open fire ( starter pack of smokeless coal for the fire) in the sitting room. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, DVD, stereo/CD player, WiFi, library of books, games and DVDs. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Riverside garden with furniture and BBQ. Off road parking for 3 cars. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops, bars and restaurants two mins walk. Note: Due to close proximity of deep open water at front and rear, children must be very closely supervised at all times and care should be taken with dogs. Note: This is an old property and so the stairs are quite steep, however there is a handrail down one side.

Please note 7 night bookings must start on a Friday

Note: Bookings for w/c 8 March 2024, property is only accepting a weekly rental

Region: Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.

Town: Gloucester is an historic waterfront city full of Roman foundations, Victorian Docklands and an impressive Norman Cathedral, the cloisters of which were used as a location in the Harry Potter films. The thriving city centre is home to a superb range of shops, markets, pubs, restaurants, and other attractions for visitors. The city is an enjoyable base from which to explore the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean, which offer many country walks and picturesque villages. The Eegency town of Cheltenham is an easy drive away, and offersfascinating Georgian architecture and the world-renowned Gold Cup horse racing. There is so much for all the family to do in this lovely area, no matter what your interests.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Single Beds
  • 2 Shower rooms

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Internet access
  • Fridge
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 3 night

About the manager

Sykes Holiday Cottages
Calendar updated:
19 Apr 2024

Years listed:
14

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
This House has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 6. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 02 Dec 2009. Located in Cotswolds, it has 25 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. The average weekly rate varies from £602 to £2006.
The property’s calendar was last updated on 19 Apr 2024.
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karenmN7185KG
Upper Broughton, United Kingdom

Perfect family holiday
Aug 2020

We have just finished a perfect family holiday. We are a family with 3 teenagers. The house and location could not have been better. We were lucky to stay during a heat wave. The house was perfect f… More 

Reviewed 14 Aug 2020

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SusSydShel
Kankakee, Illinois

We loved it!
Jun 2019

We found the Lock House to be a charming combination of old and new--with wide floor boards and very modern bath facilities. The location in the docklands put us close to the High Street and the Quay… More 

Reviewed 27 Jul 2019

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Anthony B
Wetherby

A very enjoyable week in an excellent location
Jun 2018

We have just spent a very enjoyable week here, the house is as described clean and comfortable just what we hoped for. We found the location of the house at the entrance to the very interesting Glouce… More 

Reviewed 24 Jun 2018

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J B
Felpham, United Kingdom

Great New Year Break
Dec 2017

Spent a week here over New Year with a group of friends. Perfect location for the quays, town centre and cathedral. The cottage is Grade II listed so don't go here looking for a modern place to s… More 

Reviewed 6 Jan 2018

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Westies7

Great location but disappointed with upkeep & cleanliness
Apr 2017

Had a great week in this lovely cottage, such a fantastic & unusual location which we really enjoyed. It is very cosy & warm, & very well equipped with lots of items that often get forgott… More 

Reviewed 19 May 2017

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