Halmore Pod in Gloucestershire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Halmore Pod

Welcome to the enchanting Halmore Pod, a delightful retreat nestled in a serene paddock near the village of Berkeley. This cosy pod is an idyllic haven for up to four guests, offering a unique blend of rustic charm and modern amenities.

The accommodation features a chic open-plan living space with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area, and a snug sitting area, all warmed by electric underfloor heating.

The bedroom boasts a comfortable double bed, ensuring a restful night's sleep.

Step outside to discover a private garden and patio area where you can unwind in the wood-fired hot tub, adding a touch of luxury to your countryside escape. With off-road parking for one car and a no pets policy, Halmore Pod promises a tranquil break away from the hustle and bustle.

Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or a peaceful retreat, this pod offers the perfect setting to relax and rejuvenate amidst the beauty of Gloucestershire.

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Need To Know

Electric underfloor heating
Electric hob, combi
microwave/oven, fridge, Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel and power included in rent
Bed linen and towels included in rent
Private, wood fired hot tub
Off-road parking for one car
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 2.9 miles, pub 1.5 miles
Sorry, no stag/hen/party groups or similar

Cottages Near Halmore Pod

No. 1 Valley View Cottage

3 Miles

Heart of England » Gloucestershire

Sleeps 4

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 2

Situated less than a mile from the traditional village of Blakeney, well served with a village store and selection of country pubs.

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Severn View Farm

3 Miles

Heart of England » Gloucestershire

Sleeps 8

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 4

This charming detached country property offers the perfect space for family and friends; it is beautifully furnished, and set deep in the Gloucestershire countryside.

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The Downs

3 Miles

Heart of England » Gloucestershire

Sleeps 12

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 6

This home is surrounded by countryside in the rural hamlet of Awre, between the villages of Blakeney and Newnham. It is situated 8 miles from the heart of the Forest of Dean, an area steeped in history and natural beauty.

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The Boar

3 Miles

Heart of England » Gloucestershire

Sleeps 2

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 1

The Boar is a stone, one-bedroom cottage resting in Blakeney, Gloucestershire. Hot tub. Private garden. Close to amenities. Enclosed garden. Ross-on-Wye 15.1 miles; Monmouth 15.6 miles.

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The Deer

3 Miles

Heart of England » Gloucestershire

Sleeps 2

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 1

The Deer is a romantic, one-bedroom cottage in Blakeney, Gloucestershire. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities. Open-plan living. Ross-on-Wye 15.1 miles; Monmouth 15.6 miles; Gloucester 16.7 miles.

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Alvington Manor

5 Miles

Heart of England » Gloucestershire

Sleeps 14

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 7

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Secret Severn

5 Miles

Heart of England » Gloucestershire

Sleeps 4

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 2

A perfect location for a getaway whether you want to take part in a range of outdoor activities or simply relax and read a book in the peaceful garden.

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Brook Cottage

5 Miles

Heart of England » Gloucestershire

Sleeps 2

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 1

A lovely, detached cottage resting on the outskirts of Aylburton near Lydney, in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Romantic. Alvington 1.5 miles; Chepstow 7.9 miles; Gloucester 23.6 miles.

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Lilly Cottage

5 Miles

Heart of England » Gloucestershire

Sleeps 2

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 1

A beautifully presented romantic cottage in the heart of Whitcroft, Gloucestershire. Edge of forest. Hot tub. Woodburner. Monmouth 7 miles.

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Rockstowes House

5 Miles

Heart of England » Gloucestershire

Sleeps 11

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 6

A superb, detached, Grade II-listed holiday home resting in Uley near Dursley, Gloucestershire. Hot tub. Private parking. Tennis courts. Woodburning stove. Berkeley 6.9 miles; Tetbury 8.4 miles; Stroud 8.4 miles.

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests have been captivated by the Halmore Pod's pristine cleanliness, the soothing warmth of the wood-fired hot tub, and the property's peaceful and private setting. The attentive and friendly owners have been praised for their helpfulness, ensuring the hot tub is lit daily for guests' enjoyment. The pod's comfort and cosiness, along with its proximity to local attractions and the privacy of the garden and patio area, have also been highly appreciated by visitors.

Getting there

To get to Halmore Pod, if you're driving, take the M5 motorway and exit for the A38 towards Berkeley. For rail travellers, the nearest train station is Cam and Dursley, from which you can take a taxi to reach your destination.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy (Lloyds Pharmacy)	2.9 miles	GL13 9BJ
Train station (Cam and Dursley)	5.6 miles	GL11 5DW
Pub (The Salutation Inn)	1.5 miles	GL13 9JL
Dog walk	Purton Ships Graveyard	2 miles
Supermarket (Co-op Food)	2.9 miles	GL13 9BJ
Indian takeaway (The Curry Garden)	2.9 miles	GL13 9BJ
Chinese takeaway (Berkeley Chinese)	2.9 miles	GL13 9BJ
Italian takeaway (La Campagna)	3.5 miles	GL13 9EU

For families with Kids

While the pod itself is a cosy space, the surrounding area is great for families with children. The large garden provides ample room for play, and nearby attractions like Cattle Country Adventure Farm Park offer fun-filled activities. The local area is also rich in outdoor adventures, making it an enjoyable destination for a family break.

Is Halmore Pod A good location for couples?

For couples seeking a romantic escape, this destination offers privacy and tranquillity. Enjoy intimate evenings in the hot tub under the stars or explore the romantic countryside. Nearby, the Cotswolds provide charming days out, and the scenic canal walks set the scene for memorable moments together.

Dining and Cafes

Nearby, The Salutation Inn (01453 810284) offers a warm atmosphere and local fare, while The Malthouse Cafe and Gallery (01453 511824) is perfect for a light lunch or coffee, both within a short drive from the accommodation.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find local shops, traditional inns, and scenic walks along the canal, offering a quaint village atmosphere.

Quickfire FAQs

Does the accommodation come with a hot tub?

Yes, the accommodation boasts a private, wood-fired hot tub for guests to enjoy. It is meticulously prepared by the owners, ensuring it is ready for use each day of your stay.

Is the accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not permitted at this property. This ensures a clean and allergen-free environment for all guests during their stay.

What are the cooking facilities like at the accommodation?

The pod features an open-plan living space with a kitchen equipped with an electric hob, combi microwave/oven, and fridge, providing guests with the essentials for preparing meals during their stay.

Is there parking available on site?

Yes, there is off-road parking available for one car, providing convenient and secure parking right next to the accommodation.

Can I stay connected with WiFi during my visit?

Yes, the pod is equipped with WiFi, allowing guests to stay connected with the outside world, should they choose to do so during their rural retreat.

Is the accommodation suitable for guests with limited mobility?

The pod is an all-ground-floor studio layout, which may be suitable for guests with limited mobility. However, it is important to note that the bed may not be easily accessible for all, and the shower room may require additional consideration.

Halmore Pod Reviews

Nice and clean when we arrived, the hot tub was lit for us every evening. Could do with some more lighting round by the hot tub area for this time of year as it was a bit dark. I would definitely book again and recommend to family and friends.

Charlee

Lovely little pod, very peaceful and private. Hot tub was lit on arrival and was lit for us each day we was there. Wood used to fuel the hot tub included in the price. Would recommend taking a frying pan as only saucepans available at the pod. Ladies dont take to long washing your hair in the shower as youl leave the rest of the family with no hot water

Stephine

We had a lovely time, it was so peaceful and out of the way of everyone. Loved having the fire pit and hot tub which we used daily. Would definitely recommend people to book here.

Alyson

Amazing weekend stay at this beautiful pod in a stunning location. Completely private with lovely garden and patio area and fantastic wood fired hot tub. Owners incredibly helpful and friendly. A real find will definitely be booking again.

Sharra

The pod was lovely. Just a few things that could be done. The hot tub is only lit once a day but could really be done twice to keep it warm. Maybe put a sweeping brush in the pod so you dont have to get on hands and knees to sweep the floor. Also the hot water ran out mid way through shower so only the first person in the shower would have a warm shower.

Thomas

Lovely place to stay, really enjoyed our weekend away, lovely pubs nearby and walks to do. Was lovely to come back in the afternoonevening to the hot tub lit for us which was nice. However little problem with a neighbouring cat, was a lovely friendly cat however likes to jump through the window behind the bed at night time. Would suggest maybe mentioning on the website just in case people are allergic to cats. Other than that we enjoyed our stay.

Lovely property, good location, great to have a hot tub that was kindly lit each night. Only thing to mention would be to update recommendations for local area. Thanks for a great stay

We stayed for 5 days and we loved coming back to the pod to relax. Its a short drive to Bristol and Gloucester and the hot tub is heated for you every night of your stay which was a huge plus. Clean, elegant and just what we needed to get out into the countryside away from busy lives! Would definitely recommend.

Very enjoyable stay , hot tub was lovely and warm , pod was adequate for our needs . Ticked 4 stars for comfort as the heating was at quite a high temperature during early hours , otherwise would recommend and would return .

Cheryl

Would highly recommend staying here and look forward to booking again for the summer. Only comments to make would be that it would of been nice to have a lamp there for the evening instead of having the main lights on constantly. Think a dimmer like would make it more comfortable.

Fantastic weekend away, pod is compact but not too small or cramped as you might suspect, very comfortable and cosy, bed was nice and soft allowing a good night's sleep, there's under floor heating which was a great touch, and just about everything you'll need for cooking etc. The shower was a tight fit but gets the job done, and of course the hot tub was the highlight, preheated for us every day while we were out ready for when we returned, we loved it, HIGHLY recommended! Many thanks to the owners.

Damien

The pod was amazingly beautiful and private great place for me and my family. had such a great time so relaxing and peaceful hot tub and nighttime fire to relax under the stars. the owner is polight and he comes out at 4pm to set up the hot tub so you don't have to its very kind of them. Plenty of things to do and see such a beautiful place would definitely stay again.

Had an amazing time with my partner here. We loved the cosines of the pod. The hot tub was lit for us every night which was lovely to come back to after a days cycling in the Forest of Dean. The komado out door oven was brilliant cooking outside with the scenery we had was unreal. It was quiet every night for us to enjoy a relaxing and peaceful time away from our busy working lives. The surrounding area was beautiful. I would stay here again and would definitely recommend friends to book this pod.

Beautiful pod in a beautiful place. Lovely and clean and had everything you need. Hot tub was heated each day for us which was a lovely touch. The bed was firm which isn't to my taste but you're never going to please everyone with one mattress type and honestly it wouldn't stop me from booking there again as everything else was so lovely.

Natalie

Absolutely amazing accommodation, if its peace and tranquillity youre looking for this is the place. But saying that youre only a car drive away from the local town where you can find everything you need. The WiFi on site is very minimal so we did struggle to obtain any internet access. Theres a lovely wood burner hot tub on a couple of occasions was too hot to use. On site barbecue is a nice touch would recommend Cam family butcher for your bbq supplies, only 4 miles away. Lovely bbq pack for 10. Also would recommend a visit to the ships graveyard in Purton which is only a couple of miles away.

Philip

Ideal for older couples, no phone signal and WiFi was non existent, internet tv ... Ideal for older couples, no phone signal and WiFi was non existent, internet tv but FacebookDisney would not load, kept saying connection errror, I run my own business so even when Im away I cant turn my phone off and having no signalWiFi was detrimental

Absolutely amazing place! Owner was incredibly helpful and made our stay perfect! Will recommend this pod to everyone!

Bethany

We stayed at the pod for a week and it was lovely, the surrounding area is beautiful and the size of the garden for the pod is amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub, the BBQ and the Pod. We would defiantly would book to stay there again!!

We had a lovely stay here it was quite relaxing and had everything we need. There was a few cobwebs we seen and dust so I think the skirten board and ect needs to be cleaned better. I think they should have under its bed draws where you could store your clothes as space is tight in the pod. There was alot of garden space bbq hot tub and firepit. I don't think there was enough coalwood for two nights thought and I think the garden needed some TLC maybe more flowers ect to brighten it up a little. But part from that it was a great stay definitely will be booking halmore pod again! Thank you so much 5

We really loved our stay, the pod itself is super clean and warm and its lovely that its so private. We would definitely stay again

Shelby Lianne

We absolutely loved our stay at the halmore pods and would recommend to anyone ... We absolutely loved our stay at the halmore pods and would recommend to anyone beautiful pod & amazing grounds in the middle of nowhere it was just lovely

The quality and cleanliness of the pod was impeccable. We really couldn't fault it at all. The setting was very peaceful, the grounds were very spacious and the facilities were excellent.

Chelceelei

Such a lovely quite getaway. Not a single thing to complain about.

Was a nice stay, just a shame that it doesn't have more to do around the area. Regardless, it was a pleasant long walk to a cute little area down the canal.

Nicola

What a fabulous weekend we had at Halmore pod, everything you could wish for quiet, friendly hosts. Perfect get away, thank you

Good communication good location friendly service thank you good experience must Visit

Domantas

Very cozy and secluded. The owners are friendly and always available to help. Would definitely recommend.

Very cosy pod l, Sarah who owned the pod was vert accommodating and made us feel very welcome. Will recommend and stay again, place was immaculate and hot tub ready and lit for our arrival.

Claire

Absolutely beautiful little get away, it has everything you need to just relax and enjoy the quiet country side, would definitely be booking again.

Overall pretty good, hot tub didnt really feel like a hot tub to me and my partner due to it being wood fired so no jets thats just our personal preference and we didnt do our research before hand! , out door lighting definitely could do with looking into due to what seemed the main light near the hot tub wasnt working all through the stay, inside the pod couldnt fault it, maybe add a standard electric kettle which would be easier. Bed was extremely comfortable. Would recommend.

Tracie

Fantastic location and beautiful accommodation would highly recommend for a getaway in uk

A quiet and relaxing retreat but plenty of local places to visit. Owners were friendly and helpful but were not intrusive.Everything clean and tidy ,compact but well equipped accommodation.A super place to go for a short relaxing break .

A lovely peaceful break especially enjoyed the use of the hot tub and fire pit for nice relaxing evenings.

Absolutely lovely pod, perfect for a couples getaway! Really clean, and loved the privacy! It had amazing facilities and really lovely extra touches, such as hot tub lit everyday at 4, and all the utensils and extras we needed were provided.

Jasmina

Lovely, very clean, and large private outside area, I would definitely recommend this place.

Hannah

This pod has everything you need! From the hot tub to the bbq, to the great sized fridge and hobs. It was clean and the wood fired hot tub had been set up for when we arrived. Sarah the host is so lovely and even went to light the hot tub whilst we were out. Easy to find and private for a great break away. Half an hour walk to a pub called the Salmon in which did lovely food and were super friendly.

Sarah is a brilliant host, 5 star! ! Nothing was too much trouble. She was so friendly from the first day, lighting the hot tub and telling us where to shop locally. The information in the pod about places to visit was really helpful, Berkeley Castle is a great place to visit. The pod itself is perfect for a minibreak. It is compact but has everything you need. This was our first stay in a pod and once we had climatised to the space and surroundings we really enjoyed it. I would recommend this holiday home to anyone!

Amazing cosy place with quiet peaceful surroundings. hot tub was nice and hot for our arrival. Lovely host and a lovely place.

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Attractions Near Halmore Pod

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Halmore Pod itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Gloucestershire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Puzzlewood - GL16 8QB

about 8 Miles

Puzzlewood is a somewhat unique attraction within the beautiful Forest of Dean. Visitors can explore the mile of pathways passing over wooden bridges and through some stunning tree and rock formations. The maze of pathways are quite enchanting and the site has recently been used as a location for the BBC1 production of Merlin. While enjoying the splendour of nature there are many types of wildlife to meet along the way including Shetland ponies, Donkeys and Highland Cattle. A Hocus Pokus Halloween event takes place from the 24th to the 31st of October.

Bristol Aquarium - BS1 5TT

about 19 Miles

The Blue Reef Aquarium and IMAX 3D Cinema is located in Bristol and makes a great fun family day out. The newest attraction in the region it's an experience not to be missed. More than 7000 animals are resident in naturally themed habitats and you can enjoy wandering around looking at the 40 displays. Highlights include the giant octopus and the cute seahorses. The IMAX 3D cinema system is fantastic - you will feel like you are swimming along with the animals.

Horseworld - BS37 8QZ

about 22 Miles

This wonderful attraction in Gloucestershire will appeal to animal lovers as you will have the chance to see the fantastic work going on and meet the rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. This place is funded entirely through public donations and they rely on these vital funds. Kids will love the play barn and straw den where they can run off some energy. New for 2010 is the Aerial Runway with Jungle Climber.

Lama Trekking at Old king Street Farm - NP16 6AA

about 25 Miles

Lamas are gentle, affectionate and unique animals and Lama Trekking is fast becoming a popular family attraction. At Old king Street Farm you can spend the day with the charming creatures and enjoy feeding them, grooming them and having a stroll through the woodland. Lamas are not ridden but they can carry all the picnic essentials including tables and chairs! Lama Treks around the stunning Black Mountains are also available.

Studley Grange Garden and Leisure Park - SN4 9QT

about 28 Miles

Studley Grange Garden and Leisure Park is a fantastic attraction based in Swindon, Wiltshire. For nature lovers and those who like to get out and explore this is the perfect day out. It's also an all weather attraction with Butterfly World being part of the site. Butterfly World is kept at around 85 degrees year round so this makes a perfect place to visit in all seasons. A visit to the Craft Village is also recommended where there are a wide range of handcrafted gifts.