The Lock House

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

33 Customer Review(s)

“Walking access to both town and country.”

Cosy with real fire. Great for dogs - outside tap + tiled floor in kitchen

Cosy with real fire. Great for dogs - outside tap + tiled floor in kitchen

- Mrs Venfield, January 2020
“I loved staying at this property with my family.”

- Mr Taimoor, January 2020
“The house is in an ideal generously sized accommodation in a great location for central Gloucester.”

I would love to stay again.

- Ms Phillips, December 2019
“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.

- Mr Worrall, December 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.

- Mrs Ellis, October 2019
“We liked it so much we doomed it for Chrisrmas”

- Mr Jones, July 2019
“We loved it!”

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.

- SusSydShel, July 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 Wilsom, May 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

- Mr Wright, April 2019

Unfortunately this guest's stay coincided with emergency repairs being carried out to the lock in front of the house. The repairs are now completed and tranquility is restored Sykes owner relations
“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.

- Dr Parry, March 2019
“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.

- Mr Harding, December 2018
“Great location!”

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

- Miss Brain, 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 Gale, November 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.

- Mrs Harris, October 2018
“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.

- Mr Owen, 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 Sender, August 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.

- Miss Battams, July 2018
“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.

- Mrs Savage, June 2018
“A very enjoyable week in an excellent location”

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

- Anthony B, June 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.

- Mrs Costello, April 2018
“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 .

- Mr Thomas, April 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.

- Miss Senior, March 2018
“Access to and from parking area a little difficult also parking suitable for 2 x cars not 3.”

- Mr Mc Mahon, February 2018
“Super property in a very special location”

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.

- dcHampshire, November 2015
“Beautiful historic cottage at Gloucester docks”

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.

- Rod P, February 2015
“The best location ever”

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.

- Sally20, November 2014
“perfect”

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.

- redpanda2002, October 2013
“Perfect location, quaint and nice touches”

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.

- xxCrazyJoxx, February 2013
“Excellent family break......enjoyed by all including the dog!”

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!

- NorfolkKaTy, November 2012
“Fabulous cottage in a wonderful location!”

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.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, November 2012
“Excellent family break...enjoyed by all including the dog!”

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!

- NorfolkKaTy, November 2012
“Home from home in a lovely spot”

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

- KazCookie, September 2012
“Home from home in a lovely spot”

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

- KazCookie, September 2012
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The property

A delightful detached former lock keeper's house, occupying a unique location at the entrance to the historic Gloucester Docks, where you will find many attractions including museums, restaurants, bars, shops, antiques and crafts centres and the Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet.

Gloucester city centre and the magnificent cathedral are just 5 minutes' walk away.

The beautiful Cotswolds lie to the east, while to the west is the Forest of Dean.

The historic towns of Bath and Stratford-upon-Avon are within an hour's drive.

This beautifully presented house offers cosy and relaxing accommodation and is ideally situated for exploring this interesting and varied part of the country.

Summary

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.
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.

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About the location

GLOUCESTER

Cheltenham 11 miles.

In the historic waterfront city of Gloucester you will find Roman foundations, Victorian Docklands and a magnificent Norman Cathedral (whose cloisters were used as a location in the Harry Potter films) rubbing shoulders with a bustling city centre boasting an incredible range of shops, markets, restaurants, pubs and visitor attractions. Gloucester is an ideal base for touring the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean, bursting with peaceful country walks and quaint villages, not to mention the regency town of Cheltenham, with its historic Georgian architecture and famous Gold Cup horse racing.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Walking access to both town and country.”

“I loved staying at this property with my family.”

“The house is in an ideal generously sized accommodation in a great location for central Gloucester.”

“Lovely property in a very unusual location.”

“We loved the size,location and quirkiness of the house but felt it could do with some tlc.”

“We liked it so much we doomed it for Chrisrmas”

“We loved it!”

“A beautiful property in an excellent location.”

“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.”

“We loved our stay at The Lock House, lots of space and very comfortable.”

“We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lock House.”

“Great location!”

“This was a lovely cottage and perfectly situated for what we wanted.”

“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.”

“The house was in a great location and very quietly situated.”

“The Lock House is perfectly placed to enjoy all Gloucester (per foot ) has to offer while enjoying its superb Location.”

“No. We always have good service with Sykes.”

“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.”

“A very enjoyable week in an excellent location”

“The cottage was comfortable, clean and very well equipped.”

“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.”

“Was good that the cottage had secure off road parking.”

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

“Super property in a very special location”

“Beautiful historic cottage at Gloucester docks”

“The best location ever”

“perfect”

“Perfect location, quaint and nice touches”

“Excellent family break......enjoyed by all including the dog!”

“Fabulous cottage in a wonderful location!”

“Excellent family break...enjoyed by all including the dog!”

“Home from home in a lovely spot”