The Lock House | Holiday Rental in Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Holiday home
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

Accomodation Details
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with roll-top bath, large shower cubicle, basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Fully fitted kitchen. Sitting room with open fire. Living room. Dining/breakfast room overlooking the River Severn.

Area
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.

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.

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

Mr Ayres

October 2020

Excellent location

Mr Ayres, October 2020

August 2020

Walking access to both town and country.. Cosy with real fire. Great for dogs - outside tap + tiled floor in kitchen

Mrs Marsh

A perfect family holiday! Great location. Could not have been better. Would definitely recommend to others. We were a family of 5 with 3 teenagers. House was perfect for us.

karenmN7185KG

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 for us. An easy stroll easy from Gloucester docks. We visited Bath, Cirencester, Ross-on-Wye, Bristol Aerospace, Crickley Hill, Newark Park, Dryham park, and Chedworth Roman villa. A holiday to remember!!

Mrs Venfield, January 2020

January 2020

I loved staying at this property with my family..

Mr Worrall, December 2019

December 2019

The house is in an ideal generously sized accommodation in a great location for central Gloucester.. I would love to stay again.

Mr Taimoor, January 2020

Lovely property in a very unusual location.. Perfect break over New Year! There are so many resteraunts to enjoy in the dock complex, and lots to explore. There was even a winter outdoor ice rink should you feel energetic! Thank you.

Ms Phillips, December 2019

October 2019

We loved the size,location and quirkiness of the house but felt it could do with some tlc.. The seals on both of the showers need replacing. The downstairs shower wasn't clean and the door comes off the rails so we never used this one. There is obviously a problem with the pipe work in the upstairs shower as we had to continuously empty the trap (as we were told in the paperwork) but this didn't solve the problem as the shower tray kept filling up. Some of the pillows and one of the single quilts were very lumpy. These items are not expensive to replace but make a big difference to your comfort for a week. The Hoover was packed full so we weren't able to use it. The house is lovely and some small changes would make it very special.

SusSydShel

July 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 Quays with restaurants and plenty to observe. We especially valued the private parking place, the scrap of land with a clothes line between us and the Severn River and the chance to stand at the front door and wave to the boats coming through the lock.

Mr Wilsom

May 2019

A beautiful property in an excellent location.. Plenty of room for 5 people. The garden was a peaceful retreat after exploring the Quays and surrounding villages.

Mr Wright

April 2019

We were kept awake all night every night by massive Diesel engine pumps There were 4 of these right outside the cottage running continuously pumping water out of the lock.. And in total 8 including those over the road. I have one holiday a year and look forward to a relaxing time Unfortunately this was a nightmare of a holiday and could not relax in the cottage We will not be booking with you again

Dr Parry

March 2019

We loved our stay at The Lock House, lots of space and very comfortable.. Short walk to the Quayside where there are lots of interesting buildings, places to eat and shops.

Mr Harding

December 2018

We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lock House.. We were a little freaked out by a man coming across the bridge to use the path around the house as a short cut but it only happened three or four times while we were in. The house and grounds were a delight and we would highly recommend it to everyone.

Miss Gale

November 2018

This was a lovely cottage and perfectly situated for what we wanted.. Clean and had everything you needed Will be booking up for next year

Miss Brain

Great location! A home from home and perfect for pets too! Thoroughly enjoyable! We would visit Gloucester again :-)

Mrs Harris

October 2018

Loved the cottage and would stay again, it is close to the road and the bridge can be noisy, and sadly there was roadworks,, but the location made up for it.. Hardly used the car as so much to see and do. Cottage full of character, but might benefit from a lick of paint,that said was lovely and clean and bedding and towels were spotless.

Sender

August 2018

The Lock House is perfectly placed to enjoy all Gloucester (per foot ) has to offer while enjoying its superb Location.. Easy acces to the main roads for day trips. The house itself is not perfect and that gives it a certain lived in charm, just small wear and tear that you expect. kitchen, bathroom , bedrooms and livingrooms all have there charm and we felt quite comfortable and after a few days it was a home from home.

Mr Owen

The house was in a great location and very quietly situated.. It was well equipped with all you could need. The bedrooms were all a good size and very comfortable. No trouble getting a good slerp at all. In general cleanliness was good although it could have benefited from a deep clean. But this was probably due to it being at the end of the season more than any lack of attention. Overall, I would certainly consider booking it again.

Mrs Battams

July 2018

No. We always have good service with Sykes.. We never have any problems and our cottages are always lovely. From start to finish our dealings with Sykes are always problem free.

Anthony B

June 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 Gloucester Quays excellent. In the quays there are many places to eat and shop and it also has a Wetherspoons inn. We visited WWT Slimbridge which was excellent, also the Forest of Dean and the delightful Cotswolds, we also spent a very interesting day out to Bristol. Great location and would recommend it, we will return

Mrs Savage

The Lock House is very well positioned for a holiday that includes lots of heritage and history and loads of great shopping and places to eat.. The house is right on the lock and the lock-keepers were very friendly and well-informed, the rear garden looks down over the river. Beds were comfortable and house had everything that we needed. Secure parking behind double gates also another great feature. So much to do and see in Gloucester Docks and the city itself that we didn't need the car much, but also in easy reach of many other places - took a trip to Berkeley Castle (often used as a TV/film set) one day and Forest of Dean with its railway on another.

Excellent location easy walking distance of both docks and the city of Gloucester , (and I say that as both of us have walking disabilities ) the car can be left parked in its own private place so its just as easy to stroll around rather than fight the city traffic lol.. the cottages is clean and has everything needed for your holiday break ,even down to tea /coffee milk etc left with loads of other stuff by the owners , a stroll along the keyes is a must to see the long boats and sailing ships with many cafes and bars and places to have a snack or a main meal if required , one place of interest ,and this is right on the doorstep is an antique shop ,looks small from the outside but is massive inside with so many items of yesteryear and military items , real time consuming but loved every minute .another nice walk is over the bridge at the rear of the house and you have a green area bordering the river severn , but better still the back garden is excellent to sit out in fenced off from the river and ideal to sit in or let our dog out to play without worrying that he could get out . I recommend this cottage for anyone that needs a stress free break , If I had any faults to find , there is some noise as vehicles pass over the small bridge that crosses the canal but after a couple of days it was not noticable any more .

Mrs Costello

April 2018

The cottage was comfortable, clean and very well equipped.. The oven, though working was a little difficult to gauge as the heat settings are obliterated so a little guess work was required. On a positive note, fresh flowers, toilet rolls, cleaning products, tea, biscuits and milk on arrival are all lovely and very welcome after travelling. A little noisy re traffic over the bridge, but not too disturbing. Great location. Visiting the prison was also very interesting and worth seeing.

Miss Senior

March 2018

Was good that the cottage had secure off road parking.. Location was great for visiting the city centre and historic docks on foot. Ideal city centre location.

Mrs Bateman

February 2018

The cottage was clean and comfortable, the welcome pack was fine, but would advise that it should also contain coffee not just tea.. The accommodation was very centrally located for all amenities of Gloucester, the one negative was that the cottage is next to an metal road bridge over the canal, every time a car goes over you hear a loud thumping noise in the cottage, this bridge is very busy, even when we went in February.

Mr Mc Mahon

Access to and from parking area a little difficult also parking suitable for 2 x cars not 3..

janbudd

January 2018

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 stay. There are very comfy beds, efficient central heating and bags of hot water for 6 adults, big range cooker (not that we used it much) and a fridge freezer. Open coal fire which was lovely on a wet and windy day - fuel supplied too. Would thoroughly recommend Cote Brasserie in the quays - great menu as always accompanied by very friendly staff. The Robert Rakes House pub in the town centre also worth a visit - open fires in every room and great food, but they only serve food until early evening. Brian the owner could not have been more helpful . Will definitely return when staying in the area.

Mrs Webb

This was a gem of a property especially after previous experiences - roomy everything as described and well looked after even a friendly lock keeper to wave at! Cars parked for the whole week and able to walk canals from home with dogs

Mr Penfold

June 2017

Fantastic place, right in the middle of the docks and close to all amenities but so lovely and peaceful, could have been in the middle of the countryside..

Westies7

May 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 forgotten about ie hooks on doors, cleaning materials, d/w tabs, loo rolls etc. The garden is a lovely sun trap & very secure for the dogs, although could do with a tidy up & a proper little fence by the river instead of just the horrid wire netting, which would improve the outlook no end. As mentioned several times in the visitors book, the sofas are incredibly uncomfortable, especially the larger one which you disappear down the back of as the seat is collapsing! They also have a bad doggy smell about them which wafts every time you sit down. Sadly the cottage is very tired & in need of some tlc as well as a good deep clean...we had to wash the entire cutlery drawer & much of the crockery & pans before use as rather grubby & greasy. Both the kitchen & bathrooms were not as clean as they should be unfortunately. However if these issues were resolved we would definitely recommend as overall the accommodation is of a good standard.

TyneandWearGeordies

January 2017

A very nice 3 bed 2 bathroom cottage. Perfect location in historical dock area and town centre. All within walking distance. Beds comfortable and spacious rooms. Large bathroom and a good size downstair shower and wc. Open fire was a very nice feature at xmas. We felt very at home here.

Mrs Ring

July 2016

The cottage was very attractive and in the perfect location - a car is useful for exploring, but not essential, as there's a lot to do on the doorstep. It had a pretty garden too. Loved the feeling of being in the countryside even though we were in a city!

Mrs Kilbourn

June 2016

Excellent location with 5 minutes walk to Gloucester centre, historic quays and countryside. It was a clean comfortable cottage with a quiet garden at the rear overlooking the river. Ideal property for a family break.

Mrs Herring

February 2016

We loved the location of The Lock House and everything about the house itself! We have already booked to go back in September this year. Owners very helpful. Everything and more you could want. The area very dog friendly. All you could possibly want on the door step.

Mr Morgan

An excellent location and a charming property that was warm and cosy. The two bathrooms/shower room worked well with 5 adults. It was great having a dishwasher and a wonderful large range cooker. The off street parking is valuable in this location and being a stones throw away from most amenities the cars could remain parked up safely without restrictions. The good eating places close by meant that a glass of wine could be enjoyed by all! We would happily go there again.

Mrs Windeatt

Spacious well equipped property, ideal for a walking holiday.

Mrs Evans

January 2016

The house is cosy, comfortable and relaxing. It's location is perfect to explore local attractions on foot.

Mrs Clarke

November 2015

A very comfortable and cosy property in a great location which is suitable for any time of the year. The pretty garden and lock side location would be pleasant in spring/summer for barbecues and boat watching whilst proximity to the city made it an ideal place for a winter break with the cathedral and shops in walking distance.

deniseHampshire

A very cosy and characterful property with everything needed for a comfortable' home from home' stay.The welcome milk and biscuits, tea and coffee made us feel at home immediately.The house has all the extras you need to enjoy a stay at any time of the year from barbecue and outside furniture in the pretty garden in summer to board games and books tv/dvd/music in winter.There were no "if only there was a..." conversation as everything had been provided. The location is great unless you have very small children as the water is very deep just outside the door. Very close to the centre of the city plus the very smart Quays development is on the doorstep so loads of choice for eating out within a pleasant stroll.

Mrs Morling

June 2015

The house was welcoming and spacious. In a good location, with all amenities within walking distance. Enjoyed being on the Lock and the experience of Gloucester Docks and surrounding areas.

Pearson

February 2015

Excellent property. Loved the position, lovely views, spacious, clean and tidy.

Rod P

Wow! What a lovely home this is. We really enjoyed staying here. We were visiting from Australia for a family wedding and this was an ideal place to stay. As we were arriving late in the evening straight from the airport we really appreciated having the heating on and house warmed prior to our arrival. This cottage is well situated within an easy walk to the city but being next to the lock it felt more like a country house. It was a lot bigger than I expected and there was plenty of room for a family of 6 adults. Our only issue was that being a family of tall people fitting into the standard sized double and single beds was a challenge. The only other slight problem was that the markings on the oven controls have been wiped off so our first use of the two ovens didn't go quite according to plan! While the home itself lends to a family with young children, the proximity to water and easy access to same would concern me.

Mr Rhodes

November 2014

Great spot for a holiday or short break, easy walking distance of all sites plus plenty of good eateries. Could not fault cottage well worth a visit. Great place to relax and watch the world go by.

Mr Stewart

Unique property in a fascinating dockside location. Within walking distance of the whole of Gloucester - cathedral, museums, docks, restaurants, shops, cinema, etc.

Sally20

We finally managed to get our busy daughters and their partners together for a holiday. And there was something for everyone, although we all enjoyed watching the comings and goings through the lock. The canal lock was at the front of the house and the River Severn at the back, with various paths for country walking and walking easily into the city. We all loved this wonderfully well equipped cottage with its helpful owners. A special nod to Vanessa on The Cafe on the Cut for a particularly memorable breakfast.

Mrs Andrew

October 2014

In a terrific location, it was easy to find and good with parking. It was cosy, comfortable and not noisy. It was an easy walk to the village and to the docks with it's shops and cafes. It was close to the supermarket and very comfortable for our group.

Mrs Chiles

September 2014

The location was brilliant, right on the edge of Gloucester Docks.

Ms Thomas

July 2014

A most enjoyable cottage in a great location with a private garden. Loved the idea it had 3 rooms where you could sit.

Mr Holliday

May 2014

Superb location right in the heart of the historic Gloucester docks. Plenty to do in fact hardly used the car. Cottage was a real home from home.

Miss Nanning

April 2014

Cosy cottage in a perfect location!

Ling

November 2013

Excellent location. Lovely warm welcoming house to return after a long day shopping at the Christmas market and shops.

Meakin

Fantastic location, very spacious and a lovely cosy living room with open fire. Well maintained and spotlessly clean. Secure parking was also a bonus. The owners very helpful too.

Mr Lee

October 2013

The cottage was lovely, rustic and spotlessly clean and the location was excellent, being within walking distance of the town centre and shops at the quays.

Mrs Muir

Loved the location so central to town, with lovely country walks behind the cottage. Well equipped and cosy. Would definitely return and recommend.

Central location yet private back garden. Unique setting right on the working lock.

redpanda2002

This is an amazing house to access the town centre and Quays, everything you could need is here, the house was clean and very homely. the stairs are steep and my elderly mother couldn't get up them so we did have to buy a z bed for downstairs for her to sleep in but this was no problem but worth bearing in mind with disablied people. I can not find anything to fault and we will definatly be returning again. The milk, tea coffee and biscults in arrival were a lovely touch and as all beding and towels are included it made for a easy stress free break.

Mrs Shellard

August 2013

Well equipped cottage. Lovely and convenient place to stay!

Guest

May 2013

Booking service efficient,the owner living 20 miles away could pose problems if there was an emergency,in fact we had to call him out for something minor which seems a shame,if he had someone local he could call on it would be useful.But he attended willingly enough.Spacious house,furnished & decorated nicely,liked the novelty of overlooking both the canal & the river,unfortunately the inclement weather prevented us from fully enjoying the amenities.Loved the location of the house though.And being within easy walking distance of museums & shops was ideal as we do not drive.Favourite experiences were the various museums,the cathedral & the shopping outlet,particularly the antiques Centre.My only criticism would be the apparent lack of public transport,though we didn't have occasion to use it on this holiday, we might like to travel further afield if we visited again.Hopefully there would be more buses in the holiday season.

Mrs Darby

March 2013

As we do not have a car the close proximity of all amenities was welcome. We enjoyed visiting all the museums and learning about the history of Gloucester.

Mrs O'Connell

February 2013

The setting was exceptional and the cottage extremely welcoming and comfortable.

Ms Quarmby

Homely, lots of character, little touches like flowers, books, games. Clean pretty bedding and towels. Period furniture, spacious but very cosy. Excellent location for walking into town or exploring the area by car. Lovely to see the locks in action, can't wait to go back.

Jo J

For us, this Lock House could not have been more perfect. The owner sent us directions and was friendly. The directions were spot on and we settled in without any problem at all. The lounge at the front of the house with its open fire was not huge but cosy and had all you need, TV with DVD, a stocked bookshelves, nest of tables, lamp etc. The large dining room at the front of the house had a very large table perfect for family eating, again a stocked information and book shelf with games for a rainy day. Pictures of the local area and in keeping with the character of the cottage are dotted throughout. Into the breakfast room which was at the back of the house. A dresser, a table and chairs for 6, music system, house keeping book, table mats, ornaments etc all provided. We set a lot of time in here, it was lovely. Off the breakfast room was a downstairs shower and utility room. The shower was one of these multi jet things - water every where, fantastic. A toilet and washing machine in there too. The other side of the breakfast room was the kitchen with double oven.with extractor fan Loads of crockery and cutlery, all utensils you would need, a fridge freezer, plenty of cupboard and work surface space. Back door leading to the small back garden overlooking the river. A picnic and normal bench to enjoy the view. The driveway is also accessible this way. A large drive accessed by large lockable gates off the main road. Upstairs. 3 bedroom - a double and twin at the front and a double at the back. Bedding all in keeping with the period, clean, cosy. Lovely period furniture in the main, beds all comfortable and spotlessly clean The location is amazing. The nearest bar/cafe/restaurant in under 5 minutes walk away. Shops and other attractions a few minutes further. Perfect location to see lots without driving. If you want to drive tho the private parking makes things easy.

Mrs Deluca

November 2012

Excellent location, plenty to do for adults and children.

NorfolkKaTy

Just returned after a week at The Lock House and would highly recommend this cosy retreat. Ideally located to visit all Gloucester has to offer on foot as well as the wider area by car, a great day out had at the Sculpture Park in the Forest of Dean. the Lock House is very well appointed and the cooker was 5 star!

The cottage was beautiful. It was really spacious and well equipped. It is ideally located for visiting Gloucester and the surrounding area. Many attractiona and amenities were within walking distance.

Mr Ward

October 2012

Clean, well presented property in a unique location, close to town but a little oasis of calm.

Mrs Cooke

September 2012

The cottage was very handy for the historic docks and Gloucester City centre. In a nice spot with the canal running past the front and the river Severn at the rear. It was very cosy, well equipped, had car parking and a nice garden.

KazCookie

Stayed a week in this lovely homely grade 2 listed cottage. It was in a great spot right on Gloucester docks and only a few minutes walk from the city centre. We had beautiful weather so the garden was very welcome. It is very unusual having the canal on one side of it and the river severn on the other. You can take a pleasant walk in both directions along the canal or river bank. The historic Gloucester docks and the retail outlets are a work in process and there are several units not yet taken, but it is still worth a visit and should be really nice when it is completed. The cottage was very well equipped with everything you could need for your stay and a welcome pack of milk, tea, coffee and biscuits was great. There was only 2 of us staying but it is plenty big enough for a family, with 3 bedrooms a lovely large bathroom and an additional downstairs shower room with WC. It has a good sized kitchen with a large cooker, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Great place, really enjoyed it.... Thanks

Mrs Brown

August 2012

Beautiful cottage in a fabulous location - ideal for visiting attractions in Gloucester and the surrounding area.

Miss Richardson

July 2012

The location was great, very central and easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. The house was furnished beautifully and was clean with plenty of space.

Mrs Hopwood

It was great not having to use the car being within walking distance of the docks and town and great dog walking areas just outside the door.

Ms Norton

January 2012

Location and character of the cottage. Set in a beautiful part of Gloucester close to many amenities.

December 2011

Very wel located, nice house, many things to do and to see.

Steve

Everything we needed was there and all was beautifully clean The location by the lock is great and the prison across the road is unobtrusive. It was very easy to walk to the cathedral and town centre as well as the waterways museum The retail outlet in the quays is good value but they would not let me walk with my bike in there.

Mr Burt

November 2011

The house has a lot of history and a unique view of a working lock just outside the front door. It is also a short drive from stunning countryside and places of local interest. This property has an excellent central location and is situated just a short walk away from the town centre and a good range of restaurants and places to eat.

Mrs Belsham

The location was perfect. Safe off road parking; didn't use car at all, which made a lovely change. So much to see, need to go again. Owner very helpful, house very comfortable for 6 adults. We had a lovely holiday.

Mrs Toms

October 2011

The location was good with excellent walking for the dog close by. This is a very pretty part of the world with lots to see and do.

Central, comfortable great holiday for all the family. Small garden but adequate and we enjoyed a B-B-Q. Docks a wonderful experince lots to see plenty of eateries to choose from and all an easy and pleasant walk from cottage.

Miss Turtle

September 2011

A lovely house and in an ideal position. There was so much of interest on the doorstep. It was wonderful not to use a car or any transport for a week as we had everything close to hand.

wl3687

August 2011

Great for watching the activity through the locks. Everyone has a wave! Clean and spacious cottage in an ideal location for historic Gloucester docks. Easy walking distance to cathedral, town, restaurants, bars, retail outlet and antiques centres. The Lock House includes everything you need for your stay, although no Internet access in the house - it is available in cafe/bar at the docks though.

Mr Eade

July 2011

Interesting mid 19th century cottage, bags of history and fascinating location, canalside. Close to good shopping (Gloucester Quays), pubs and restaurants. Close to Forest of Dean and Cotswalds. Very helpful owners and cleaner.

Mrs Edwards

April 2011

Loved the proximity to the cathedral, the city shops and the quays. Enjoyed watching the bats flying across the garden and swooping over the river in the evening.

Mrs Harrison

March 2011

Very interesting location with easy access to the town centre, countryside and historic docks. We were able to see the Severn bore by taking a 15 minute walk across the open land behind the property.

Mrs Thorp

Very unusual property with bags of charm. We were a party of six adults and it was still very spacious. The owners even left soap, washing up liquid, tea, coffee, sugar and biscuits - a lovely touch. Games to play, books to read and movies to watch, they really had thought of everything. Lots to do in the local area without using the car which was lovely. We loved everything about it and would return again.

Mrs Lynch

Brilliant location for a 'car-less' holiday. Very cosy house, with very tasteful décor.

Sheila MacLeod

January 2011

The Lock House was thoughtfully planned and well equipped for a group of 6 adults. We much appreciated the heating being on when we arrived as it was very cold in November. The house was well positioned for visiting Gloucester and the Cotswalds. We really enjoyed our stay

Mrs Macleod

December 2010

We had a super holiday with the children to celebrate my husband's birthday. The Lock House in Gloucester was perfect - 5mins to the centre of the town and 5mins to the Outlet Shops on the Docks. Full marks to Sykes Cottages!

Mrs Willson

November 2010

We had a lovely week at The Lock House. The cottage is ideally situated for exploring Gloucester and surrounding area. There are lots of things to see and do.

Mr Kruse

October 2010

It was in a great location and there was plenty of space for 6 adults. It was also wonderful that we didn't have to worry about parking.

Mr Davies

September 2010

There was literally nothing to fault..I've never said this before!! The Lock House was beautiful and historic. The bathroom was out of this world - modern and yet still in keeping. Seriously, this was a lovely place to stay! Also, the location was perfect. The Cathedral and shopping mall etc were within a fifteen minute stroll, and it was rather nice being right on the redeveloped, yet still working, canal. If you wanted to travel further afield, the Forest of Dean, Stratford on Avon, Bath - everywhere was within a 20 minute to 50 minute drive at most. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

This is a fabulous little cottage in a superb location. There were six in our party, myself and my husband our two grown up daughters and there partners,and there was plenty of room for us all. With two bathrooms,a breakfast room and dining room as well as a cosy lounge,the inside was more than ample. The front of the house is a working lock, which kept us entertained on many an occasion, (the lock keepers are very friendly and always had a wave for us) whilst the back garden is an idyllic little oasis of peace and quiet, with butterfies and dragonflies. There is so much to do in this area we couldn't fit it all in, but I would strongly reccomend, The Cotswold Farm (as seen on t.v.) The international bird of prey centre, and the forrest of Dean. Take a half hour trip on a boat along the canal, the skippers commentry is very informative and humorous. The pubs and restaurants nearby are excellent, and the refurbished dock area is stunning, especially if you like antiques, although there are fantastic designer shops too. I can not praise this are enough, myself and my family absolutely loved the place and the warm friendly people. I did not want to go home. seen on t.v.

Mr Bennett

August 2010

Very convenient location. Interesting historic site. Well equipped kitchen.

Mrs Felton

July 2010

Very nice cottage with good location.

Mrs Middleton

Fantastic location, comfortable accommodation, beautiful area, friendly people.

Excellent location - we didn't use the car all week!

An unexpected treasure in a perfect location. The house brought back many memories for my family of older times. It was quiet and very pleasant to stay. The upstairs bathroom is wonderful especially the bath with the view!.

Mrs Howard

June 2010

The 'Lock House' is a lovely old cottage in its own perfect little grounds. The location was quiet and secluded even with the locks being used regularly. A lovely haven that I would recommend to anyone.

Mrs Donovan

May 2010

Excellent location!

Mr Hayes

March 2010

Good central position for exploring the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean

Oscar

February 2010

Lovely house - cosy lounge with fire. Walking distance to shops/ cafes/ restaurants. Also, some good walks with the dog! An enjoyable stay.

Gilly Taft

Such a warm and welcoming cottage, a minutes walk from the Gloucester docklands and designer outlets. Everything you need for a great break. The cottage is well set up with everything we needed for a great Christmas. There is always somewhere to go and my husband was so happy to have a weeks holiday with no driving. A few minutes walk and you are in the centre of Gloucester. I have to say it is a womans dream escape with every amenity to hand.

Mr Mrs Taft

January 2010

We had a lovely Christmas. Cottage was lovely and warm and there was everything you needed for cooking Christmas dinner. So near to town and other attractions. We are ready to book for next year.

Ms Scarfe

The house is central without being town centre. Almost everything we needed was supplied. It was very warm and welcoming.

Mrs Ridge

December 2009

Very close to Gloucester town centre and the quays. Hardly used the car at all. Also close to Cheltenham. Had a great weekend.

Lovely house, very spacious, everything that is needed for a holiday and plenty of good advice on restuarants and things to do. Also good secure parking. Would recommend to friends and family.

Miss Wellington

November 2009

Excellent house and in a brilliant location. Warm, homely and plenty big enough for 6 adults. Overall an excellent break.

Mr Almond

Location, space, had an open fire, parking, docks development, efficient booking process.

Mr Faulkner

October 2009

Needed space and time to relax in. The Lock House Cottage fulfilled all our needs. A wonderful and very historic location. Great place, appreciated the opportunity to spend time there.

Mr Clarke

Good location and well equipped cottage.

Mr Benyon

September 2009

The location was very good, easy walking distance of shops and restaurants, also good location for touring the area.

Mr Sterkenburg

The lock at the front with beautiful narrow boats and friendly lock keeper. Everything in walking distance, beautiful villages in the Cotswolds and the historical docks Everything needed was in the house, we only missed a BUTLER!

Mrs Bass

August 2009

The cottage is lovely, we were very comfortable here and its location was very interesting and different. Something to watch from the window - the working lock.

Mrs Smurthwaite

July 2009

We had a wonderful time. The location was fabulous, the property clean and up to a very high standard. We were in the city, yet sitting in the garden it was so peaceful and quiet it felt like we were in the countryside; birds singing every morning. It was home from home!!!

Great location, best equipped cottage we've ever been in.

Mrs Dyter

June 2009

The cottage was beautiful. We were there when the Tall Ships were in harbour which was a bonus.

Mr West

This was probably the best holiday cottage I have ever visited. Whilst the cottage itself has been very well modernised and is well fitted out, it preserves many of its original features such as wooden floors and fireplaces. However its main feature is its' location which is quite unique. The front faces the working lock and the general hustle and bustle of the historic docks - and the back garden faces the relative tranquility of the River Severn.

Mrs Bryant

May 2009

Good location for travelling around the Cotswolds. House was very clean and tidy. Great farm shop nearby.

Mrs Hafford

March 2009

Lovely period cottage which was of a very good standard. We had a lovely time. The Cathedral and shops are all within walking distance which is a great advantage.

Mr Hopper

February 2009

The Lock House is perfectly located for exploring the historic docks and city centre of Gloucester. A great location and an interesting house!

Mr Sherlock

January 2009

We found the Lock Keepers Cottage at Gloucester to be very welcoming and cosy and just right for our requirements over New Year. The cottage is very well appointed and the owners had gone that extra step to make us feel welcome.

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The Lock House in Gloucester, Gloucestershire