Single-storey. One double bedroom. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with electric woodburner
Parking available (Off Road Parking)
Check In - 16:00
Check Out - 10:00
Harness Rooms is a pleasant, single-storey, and pet-friendly cottage in Whitminster, Gloucestershire, offering a woodburning stove and off-road parking. Gloucester 9.5 miles; Cheltenham 18.3 miles; Bristol 28.8 miles.
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Harness Rooms is a pleasant cottage resting in Whitminster, Gloucestershire, with off-road parking available, a garden for easy-going afternoons outdoors, and a woodburning stove as the heart of the open-plan living space. Ideal for couples seeking a simple base with countryside walks close at hand, this single-storey retreat invites you to slow the pace and enjoy the everyday comforts of a well-planned hideaway.
Step inside and you’ll find everything arranged on one level, making it easy to settle in from the moment you arrive. The open-plan living area brings cooking, dining, and relaxing together, so mornings can begin with the kettle on and plans spread across the table, while evenings wind down in front of the TV with the stove gently glowing nearby.
The kitchen is neatly equipped for self-catering, with a portable oven and hob, microwave, and fridge/freezer ready for anything from lazy breakfasts to supper for two. When the day is done, the double bedroom offers a calm space to switch off, complemented by a shower room with a walk-in shower for a refreshing start before heading out again.
From your doorstep, enjoy the scenic routes along the Stroudwater and Gloucester/Sharpness canals, perfect for unhurried strolls with your four-legged companion. For days out, consider Stroud for its independent shops and lively market-town feel, Gloucester for waterside wandering around its historic docks and striking cathedral, and Cheltenham for elegant streets and a café stop between browsing galleries and boutiques.
The nearest pub is a 20-30 minute walk away, while shops are within easy reach by car. However you spend your time, Harness Rooms offers a handy base for discovering this characterful corner of the county. Note: 1046102, 1202646, 1202662, 1202664, 1202665, 1202666, 1202669, together sleeping 50 guests.
Electric heaters. Portable oven and hob, microwave, small fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster. Washing machine. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. In rent. Bed linen and towels inc. In rent. Travel cot and highchair available on request on a first-come, first-served basis – cot linen not included. Off-road parking available. Garden. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.9 miles, pub 1 miles, river 0.1 miles, canal 0.2 miles. Note: CCTV in operation around the estate for security purposes. Note: River on-site – must keep children supervised. 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: 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
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.
