Newbury offers the best of town and country living. The major shopping centres of Reading, Oxford and Basingstoke are within a comfortable distance and the mainline train station is also on the southern side of Newbury with intercity trains to Reading (c20minutes) and London Paddington (c50minutes).

Gate Lodge is situated on the edge of open countryside, with footpath walks to the Kennet and Avon Canal and within walking distance of the town centre. A newsagent, local supermarket, doctor's surgery and pharmacy are located within a short distance and further shopping facilities, including a Sainsburys, Tesco and Waitrose are an easy drive away.