Hidden away with the idyllic peace of the banks of the River Severn at Over, the one AA red rosette Wharf House nestles between that and its restored Canal Basin, offering visitors a blend of countryside relaxation with modern, but local, food and drink. The Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal Trust designed and built The Wharf House in order to provide a steady stream of funds to restore, maintain and promote the canal which, when completed, will once again wind itself from the River Severn at Over to Hereford.

The Wharf House has six luxury bedrooms, all with their own style and character but with the shared benefit of panoramic views of the River Severn and Canal Basin. With a range going from standard double rooms to two luxury large double rooms with connecting central lounge that can be hired to make a suite for 6 persons, The Wharf House has something for everyone. All rooms are fitted with wide-screen TV, full data link-up, video conferencing, film on demand, DVD and music systems and en-suite facilities.

The restaurant and tea rooms offer a delicious array of dishes to tempt the senses and tear your eyes from the idyllic views surrounding this fantastic location. The lunch and evening menus surprise the diner with such delectable foods as tiger prawns dressed with pineapple, coriander and chilli dressing, or crab and mango salsa with rocket and red chard salad to start, or carpaccio of beef with grated parmesan, fiery horseradish, celery and rocket, or rack of Herefordshire lamb with leek and potato dauphinois, honey and rosemary sauce.

Desserts come in the tempting form of a traditional crème brûlée; orange and brandy cheesecake, or - a customer favourite - a dark chocolate cup infused with orange served with a white chocolate cup permeated with lime and raspberry topped with ginger cream - naughty.

The constantly changing menu can be tasted daily, with lunch served from 12 - 3pm, and evening meals starting from 5pm. Throughout the day one can have a preview of what's on offer with coffee and cake from 10am as well as Modern British dishes with homemade Wharf House favourites.

There are few places in and around Gloucester where such a fine blend of setting and dining can be merged so successfully, but The Wharf House truly achieves this goal, making it a fine destination for a relaxed meal with family, a celebration, or even a wedding reception with a difference; and now a delightful place to say also. Find out more by visiting their Website.