Lying on the river Severn, close to the border with Wales, the city of Gloucester has an old and fascinating history from Roman times onward. Gloucester is the county town of the English county of Gloucestershire and is framed by the forest of Dean and Malvern Hills to the west and the Cotswolds to the east.
Once a port of considerable note, the Gloucester docks now serve a reminder of those times, housing the National Waterways Museum, as well as high quality residential and public spaces. Perhaps the most famous landmark in Gloucester is the Cathedral, a place of worship since 681 AD. This dramatic gothic structure is the burial place of King Edward II and lent its air of magical mysticism, history and austerity to the recent Harry Potter films.
Gloucester is also recognised for its contribution to aviation and the design of the jet engine at Gloster Aircraft Company. The main designer of the jet engine, Frank Whittle, is commemorated in the city, most notably giving his name to the Whittle Pub. Gloucester is well served with public houses, restaurants and cafes and with local attractions and a location near places of scenic beauty a mere 114 miles from London, the city and wider Gloucester County attract many visitors.
Gloucester bed and breakfast accommodation is well established. There is a wide range of other hostelry and lodging accommodation, from large chain hotels and independent hotels to traditional inns and guest houses. Here we focus on the guest house and bed and breakfast market.
Local knowledge combined with a personal service make Gloucester bed and breakfast accommodation the perfect choice to sample the local atmosphere and take in some of the wider visitor attractions in this important and scenic English county.
Just click on any of the guest houses above for further details including tariffs, availability and facilities.
