🇬🇧 Gloucester, United Kingdom
Holmedale
📍 Old Gloucester Road, Gloucester
tu estancia — Holmedale
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La propiedad — Holmedale
Holmedale is a straightforward three-star guesthouse on a residential street near Gloucester's Victorian park. The lobby feels more like a well-kept front room than a hotel reception, with patterned carpets and a noticeboard of local menus. It's the kind of place that suits a solo traveller or couple wanting a clean, quiet base within walking distance of the cathedral and docks, without any frills. The USP is consistency: tidy rooms, cooked breakfast included, and free on-street parking that's surprisingly rare in this part of the city.
Crónicas de Gloucester
Gloucester began as a Roman fort and settlement called Glevum, guarding the Severn crossing. The medieval city grew around the great Norman cathedral, where Edward II is buried and parts of the Harry Potter films were shot. By the 18th and 19th centuries, Gloucester became a major inland port via the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, which still defines the city's industrial character. Today, the historic docks area has been revived with museums, the Mariners Church, and the National Waterways Museum, while the city centre mixes chain shops with independent market stalls. Contemporary Gloucester feels like a working cathedral city — solid, unpretentious, and quietly proud of its heritage.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Gloucester →Los mejores meses
May (mild, gardens in bloom, cathedral quieter), September (warm but not hot, festivals less intense), June (long daylight, pleasant for walking the docks).
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August; the Gloucester Docks brings an outdoor concert series and street food markets. Hotel prices can rise 30-40% on event weekends, and parking near the centre becomes tight.
La temporada del hombro
April or October for discounted room rates, fewer tourists, and still-decent chances of dry weather. The Cotswold countryside is lovely in early October.
Tiempo y embalaje
Gloucester has a microclimate wetter than nearby areas due to the Severn Vale — expect rain anytime. Pack a waterproof jacket and a layer you can remove by noon, because the temperature can swing from misty 12°C to sunny 20°C within hours.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Gloucester
- The Gloucester Bus Station redevelopment is causing detours on several city routes until late 2026; check Stagecoach for current stops.
- Gloucester Food Festival runs in Gloucester Park on 27-28 June 2026, so expect extra foot traffic near the west end of the city centre.
- Severn bore warnings are active for late June — high tides may affect low-lying sections of the Waterways Museum path, but the spectacle draws crowds to the quayside.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Holmedale, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor at the rear of the building. The lift covers all floors, so upper floors are fine for luggage. Rear-facing rooms avoid the car park and entrance, and being above ground level cuts street noise from Old Gloucester Road.
Rooms to avoid
Ground-floor rooms, especially those near the main entrance or lift lobby. The only ground-floor room lacks full accessibility compliance and may face car park comings and goings. Avoid rooms near the lift shaft — the lift is single and likely audible from adjacent rooms.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms on upper floors look over the garden/car park fringe and possibly fields beyond, since the hotel sits on Old Gloucester Road near the city edge. Front-facing rooms look onto the car park and the road, which connects to the A430 and can be busy at peak times.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors. More distance from street-level activity and the main entrance, with fewer footfall interruptions.
🔊 Noise notes
Old Gloucester Road is a main route into Gloucester from the south-west, carrying local traffic and delivery vans particularly from 6am–9am and 4pm–7pm. The car park has 12 spaces, so arrival/departure commotion in mornings and evenings. No bar or service entrance mentioned, so no added noise from those.
Insider tips
Arrive before 4pm to secure on-site free parking — only 12 spaces and first-come-first-served. If parking off-site, Gloucester Docks (5 min walk, £8/24h) is reliable. For faster Wi-Fi, pay the £5 premium tier upfront if you need streaming or video calls — the free 10 Mbps won't handle much.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalaciones hoteleras — Holmedale
Complimentary basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests, no login required. Premium tier available at £5/24h (up to 50 Mbps).
Single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Two complimentary print newspapers in lounge (The Guardian and The i); no digital newsstand. Building originally a Victorian coaching inn (listed frontage, modern rear).
Check-in from 15:00; bag drop allowed from 12:00. Check-out by 11:00; late check-out £25 until 14:00, subject to availability.
Free for same-day storage before check-in and after checkout; overnight storage not available.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; no accessible rooms or adapted bathrooms – contact ahead. One ground-floor room available but not fully compliant.
On-site free parking for 12 cars, first-come-first-served; no reservation. Overflow at Gloucester Docks car park (5 min walk, £8/24h). Two standard EV charging points (Type 2, 7kW) free to use.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None (Gloucester does not levy a city or tourist tax)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for all stays; £50 incidental hold on credit/debit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Saint Catherine (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Arle Court Park & Ride — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →British Pound, GBP
Use high-street banks or Post Office for best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots for poor rates.
Contactless debit/credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) widely accepted; mobile pay common. Some small shops or market stalls may prefer cash.
Restaurants: 10-15% if service not included. Taxis: round up or tip £1-2. Hotel staff: optional, £1-2 per bag for porters.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Chain coffee shops (e.g., Greggs, Costa) offer filter coffee for around £1.50-£2.50.
A sandwich or meal deal from a supermarket or bakery (e.g., Tesco, Greggs) costs £3-5.
A main course at a pub or casual restaurant typically £10-15.
Market stalls at Gloucester Quays or local butcher/baker for pies and pasties; limited street food scene.
Common budget supermarkets: Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Asda.
Affordable high-street shops at Gloucester Quays retail outlet, or charity shops along Northgate Street.
Bus day pass about £5; cheaper to walk as Gloucester is compact. From airport, take the Stagecoach bus (approx £5-10 one way).
Eat at pubs for lunch deals (£5-7). Use supermarket meal deals for lunch. Walk or cycle to avoid bus fares.
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Emergency Contacts
GloucesterFor non-emergency police matters, dial 101. The NHS non-urgent medical helpline is 111. From a mobile, 999 works. If you're deaf or hard of hearing, use the emergency SMS service: text REGISTER to 999.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Gloucester, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Holmedale
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Find train tickets →Heathrow Airport (Terminal 2 & 3) → Gloucester Transport Hub (bus station)
💡 Book online in advance for the best price; walk-up fares can double. The bus drops you a 10-minute walk from the Youth Hostel.
Gloucester Bus Station → Youth Hostel (opposite stop: Barbican Road)
💡 Buy a dayrider for £4.50 if using the bus more than twice. The hostel is just across the road from the Barbican Road stop.
London Paddington → Gloucester Station
💡 Use a railcard for 1/3 off. From the station, head south on Station Road then left onto Barbican Road – the hostel is a 15-minute walk.
Birmingham Airport → Youth Hostel, Gloucester
💡 Quote your flight number when booking – they monitor arrivals. Cheaper than London airport taxis; shared shuttles aren't available here.
Birmingham Coach Station → Gloucester Transport Hub
💡 Cheaper than the train but slower and less reliable—allow an extra 20 mins for traffic. The Hub is a 10-min taxi ride to Bowden Hall.
Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Tibbiwell Lodge B&B, Gloucester
💡 Pre-book online for a fixed fare; ask for a saloon car to avoid extra charges for luggage.
Bristol Airport (BRS) → Gloucester Bus Station
💡 Book online at least a day ahead for the cheapest fare; the stop at Gloucester Bus Station is a 10-minute walk to Watersmeet via Northgate Street.
Heathrow Central Bus Station → Gloucester Transport Hub
💡 Bus drops you at the Transport Hub; then catch the 10 or 11 bus to Saintbridge, alight near Tibbiwell Lodge.
Gloucester Railway Station → Watersmeet (Westgate Street stop)
💡 Buy a Stagecoach app day rider (£4.50) if you'll use buses twice—this short hop saves a taxi fare; alight at Westgate Street, then it's a 2-minute walk to the hotel.
Gloucester Transport Hub → Tibbiwell Lodge B&B, Saintbridge
💡 Get a day rider ticket for £4.50 if you plan multiple trips; stop is 'Tibbiwell Road' – the lodge is a 2-minute walk east.
Gloucester Bus Station → Central Hotel (Barton Street stop)
💡 Use the Stagecoach app for contactless payment; route 10 runs directly past the hotel.
Gloucester Railway Station → Bowden Hall Hotel (via Upton St Leonards)
💡 Bus 10 runs from Gloucester bus station (5-min walk from train station) to Upton St Leonards. From the stop, it's a 15-min walk uphill—take a taxi if you have luggage.
Sobre Gloucester
Wikipedia ↗
Gloucester ( GLOSS-tər) is a cathedral city, non-metropolitan district and the county town of Gloucestershire in the South West of England. Gloucester lies on the River Severn, between the Cotswolds to the east and the Forest of Dean to the west. It is situated 7 miles (11 km) from Cheltenham, 19 m...
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Holmedale?
Request a room on the second or third floor at the rear of the building. The lift covers all floors, so upper floors are fine for luggage. Rear-facing rooms avoid the car park and entrance, and being above ground level cuts street noise from Old Gloucester Road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Holmedale?
Ground-floor rooms, especially those near the main entrance or lift lobby. The only ground-floor room lacks full accessibility compliance and may face car park comings and goings. Avoid rooms near the lift shaft — the lift is single and likely audible from adjacent rooms.
Is Holmedale noisy?
Old Gloucester Road is a main route into Gloucester from the south-west, carrying local traffic and delivery vans particularly from 6am–9am and 4pm–7pm. The car park has 12 spaces, so arrival/departure commotion in mornings and evenings. No bar or service entrance mentioned, so no added noise from those.
Which rooms have the best views at Holmedale?
Rear-facing rooms on upper floors look over the garden/car park fringe and possibly fields beyond, since the hotel sits on Old Gloucester Road near the city edge. Front-facing rooms look onto the car park and the road, which connects to the A430 and can be busy at peak times.
What are insider tips for staying at Holmedale?
Arrive before 4pm to secure on-site free parking — only 12 spaces and first-come-first-served. If parking off-site, Gloucester Docks (5 min walk, £8/24h) is reliable. For faster Wi-Fi, pay the £5 premium tier upfront if you need streaming or video calls — the free 10 Mbps won't handle much.
What time is check-in at Holmedale?
Check-in at Holmedale is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Holmedale have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests, no login required. Premium tier available at £5/24h (up to 50 Mbps).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Holmedale?
None (Gloucester does not levy a city or tourist tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Holmedale?
A sandwich or meal deal from a supermarket or bakery (e.g., Tesco, Greggs) costs £3-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Holmedale?
Bus day pass about £5; cheaper to walk as Gloucester is compact. From airport, take the Stagecoach bus (approx £5-10 one way).
When is the best time to visit Gloucester?
May (mild, gardens in bloom, cathedral quieter), September (warm but not hot, festivals less intense), June (long daylight, pleasant for walking the docks).
Principales atracciones en Gloucester
💡 Skip the busy main nave on weekends; head to the cloisters early morning for near-silence and good light for photos. The Crypt café does a decent, cheap cuppa.
💡 Ask at reception for the key to the rooftop terrace — it’s usually unlocked, and gives a cracking view of the cathedral spire.
💡 Check the schedule for free guided tours; the crypt and Chapter House are often overlooked but worth a look.
💡 Visit at 3 PM on weekdays to hear the choir practice for free—it's quiet and atmospheric.
💡 The Roman and medieval artefacts are the highlight—ask staff to see the 'hidden' collection of carved stones in the basement. Free lockers for bags.
💡 Go at 3pm on a weekday to hear the choir practise in the quire — empty but for you and the voices echoing off the stone.
💡 Ask the warden about the 'crypt walk' – they sometimes open it up for a small donation.
💡 The Roman section has a 2nd-century tombstone found in the city—ask staff for the magnifying glass to see the carvings clearly.