Bed and Breakfast The Mooring Post
The Wharf House, Over, Gloucester, GL2 8DB, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
Staff fantastic location fantastic cool comfortable room
United KingdomSpacious double room with a sofa Bed was very comfortable Loved the jacuzzi bath Lovely view
United KingdomThis stay exceeded my expectations, the room was great and the bath/jacuzzi settled my back after driving. It had everything, tv, espresso machine, free WiFi and a nice and comfortable bed.
United KingdomLovely comfortable room spotless staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely .scenic views from windows
United KingdomThe bed was very comfortable and as we have family in the area I liked not feeling compelled to have to eat at the venue. You have an access door that means you can come and go whenever.
United KingdomMore than exceeded our expectations. Bar and restaurant area was very nice. Food in the restaurant is excellent. Rooms very clean and well specced for the price.
United KingdomGreat location within walking distance of Gloucester. Lovely spacious rooms
United KingdomFrom the moment we arrived the staff were super helpful, Christian being exceptionally so. We ate in the Lock Keepers restaurant on both nights of our stay and have to say the food was great and good value for money.
United KingdomRoom size, how large and comfortable it was, the jacuzzi bath
United KingdomHad a lovely 3 night break here. Breakfast was lovely and the meal we had in the evening was really good. Loved the spa bath. Would definitely stay again
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The Mooring Post
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On the edge of Gloucester, The Mooring Post offers award-winning accommodations and dining by the River Severn. There are luxurious rooms with attached bathroom with river views, free Wi-Fi and parking.
The Mooring Post includes 7 individual bedrooms and 1 family room, each with wonderful views of the River Severn and restored Canal Basin. Each room at The Mooring Post has a flat-screen TV, safe, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Most have a bath with shower above and are fully supplied with luxury toiletries. The Twin Room has a walk-in shower.
The accommodations is adjacent to The Lock Keepers restaurant, which provides comforting, traditional British food with a contemporary twist. Menus include everything from beautifully seared steaks and sandwiches to light bites, lunches, brunches, burgers and puddings.
The village of Over is less than 1 miles from the center of Gloucester, with the attractive spa town of Cheltenham less than 10 miles away. Popular Cotswolds towns are as little as 35 minutes away, and you can reach the Forest of Dean in 20 minutes.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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Mary-ellen
United Kingdom“Staff fantastic location fantastic cool comfortable room”
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Mary
United Kingdom
“Spacious double room with a sofa Bed was very comfortable Loved the jacuzzi bath Lovely view ”
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Barry
United Kingdom
“This stay exceeded my expectations, the room was great and the bath/jacuzzi settled my back after driving. It had everything, tv, espresso machine, free WiFi and a nice and comfortable bed.”
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Jane
United Kingdom
“Lovely comfortable room spotless staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely .scenic views from windows ”
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Joy
United Kingdom
“The bed was very comfortable and as we have family in the area I liked not feeling compelled to have to eat at the venue. You have an access door that means you can come and go whenever. ”
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Nicholas
United Kingdom
“More than exceeded our expectations. Bar and restaurant area was very nice. Food in the restaurant is excellent. Rooms very clean and well specced for the price.”
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Mark
United Kingdom
“Great location within walking distance of Gloucester. Lovely spacious rooms”
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Marie
United Kingdom
“From the moment we arrived the staff were super helpful, Christian being exceptionally so. We ate in the Lock Keepers restaurant on both nights of our stay and have to say the food was great and good value for money.”
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Dansye91
United Kingdom
“Room size, how large and comfortable it was, the jacuzzi bath ”
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Ann
United Kingdom
“Had a lovely 3 night break here. Breakfast was lovely and the meal we had in the evening was really good. Loved the spa bath. Would definitely stay again ”
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The entrance to The Mooring Post accommodation is based on the left hand side of the Lock Keepers restaurant. Our restaurant is open 9:30am - 10pm Wednesday to Saturday and 9:30am - 6pm Sunday, if you are arriving with in these times we would be more than happy to check you in. However if you are arriving outside of these times please contact us prior to arrival so that we can send you the access codes for your accommodation. Please be aware that the restaurant is closed on Monday and Tuesday - so the hotel will be unmanned on these days and no breakfast is available. If you are departing on Monday or Tuesday please leave you key behind in the bedroom. Payment for your accommodation will be debited from your card 14 - 7 days prior to your arrival. Our cancellation policy is 2 weeks prior to arrival. If you need anything else at all or if you would like me to reserve any tables in the restaurant The restaurant is open Wednesday to Saturday 9:30am - 10pm, and Sundays 9:30am - 6pm. However we offer contactless self check in so our accommodation is available, we will be in touch via your booking com inbox with the access codes prior to your stay.
Neighborhood info
Close to the City but perching above the River Severn and alongside a stretch of our very own restored Canal. You can abandon the car and walk off road into Gloucester Docks through a nature reserve or jump on a bus almost outside the front door. On site you can explore the Canal and our fleet of restored Heritage Boats. You may be lucky enough to see our breeding kingfishers, otters or swans - who raised 6 cygnets each of the last 3 years.
Languages Spoken
English, French
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Gloucester Cathedral1.1 miles
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Winfield Hospital1.2 miles
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Kingsholm Stadium1.2 miles
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Gloucestershire Royal Hospital1.7 miles
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Westbury Court Garden7 miles
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University of Gloucestershire7.7 miles
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Cheltenham Town Hall8.3 miles
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Cheltenham General Hospital8.5 miles
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Eastnor Castle11.7 miles
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River Severn0 miles
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Train Cheltenham Racecourse Railway Station9.2 miles
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Gloucestershire Airport4.5 miles
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Bristol Airport38.8 miles
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Birmingham Airport45.9 miles
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Amenities of The Mooring Post
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- High chair
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Honeymoon suite
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
General
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
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Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Key card or motion-controlled electricity
- Electric car charging station
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
The Mooring Post accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
The fine print
Dogs are only allowed in the Garden Room, subject to availability and by prior arrangement. When traveling with dogs, please note that an extra charge of GBP 12 per dog per night applies.
Access to the accommodations is always possible via key code. Please be aware the property in unmanned Mondays and Tuesdays.
FAQs about The Mooring Post
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Room options at The Mooring Post include:
- Double
- Twin
- Family
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The prices at The Mooring Post may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Mooring Post (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
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Check-in at The Mooring Post is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Guests staying at The Mooring Post can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
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The Mooring Post offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
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The Mooring Post is 1.2 miles from the center of Gloucester.
