Location
Whitelands is situated down a single track lane in the village of Rudford, which boasts a charming Norman church and a monument to a battle fought during the Civil War.
As Whitelands is surrounded by agricultural land it offers peace and quiet, just the place to relax or for those who want to be more energetic there are a numerous selection of walks.
For Sat Nav purpose: our post code is GL2 8ED but you need to go half a mile further to arrive!
Directions
Directions from London
From the M4 exit 15, A419 to Cirencester, A417 to Gloucester, A40 ring road around Gloucester signed Ross (Ross-on-Wye).
From the M40 exit 8 for Oxford. A40 to Cheltenham, after Burford look out for the A436 filter onto it at the traffic lights. Then the A417 Gloucester. Follow signs to Ross A40 (Ross-on-Wye).
On leaving Gloucester on your left, prepare to FILTER RIGHT onto the B4215 signed Highnam / Newent.
Once on the B4215, Whitehall lane is exactly 2 Miles on your LEFT, the lane is single track (please drive slowly) Whitelands is ¾ mile down the lane, the entrance to the house is on the right at the end of the laurel hedge
Directions from Scotland and the North of England.
Exit 11 on the M5, follow signs to Gloucester / Ross A40. Then as above
Directions from the South of England
Exit 12 on the M5, A38 Gloucester / City centre, ring road signed Ross A40.
Things to see and do (Go also to Links)
Gloucester Cathedral & other old buildings in the City
Gloucester Rugby
Gloucester Ski Centre
The Docks & Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet
The Royal Forest of Dean with its many attractions
The Severn Bore (best times: spring & autumn)
Two English vineyards
Cheltenham, renowned for its Regency architecture and Prestbury Park Racecourse (home of National Hunt racing)
The Wye Valley: Ross-on-Wye, Symonds Yat, Hereford and Hay-on-Wye (for second hand books)
Malvern Abbey and the Malvern Hills
Worcester, for it’s Cathedral and porcelain
Nearby are four castles: Elmley, Eastnor, Sudeley and Berkeley
Slimbridge Wildfowl Trust (for wetland birds)
Ledbury, for its black & white architecture
Walking and Golf (two Pay-as-you-Play courses within five miles)
