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A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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Living area, George III, Bolthole Retreats
Living area, George III, Bolthole Retreats
Living area, George III, Bolthole Retreats
Open plan dining-living area, George III, Bolthole Retreats

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Sudeley Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Prescott Speed Hill Climb
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cheltenham Racecourse
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

This apartment cottage is named in memory of King George III, who came to visit Sudeley Castle & Gardens on several occasions in the late 18th Century. Converted from the old forge on the Sudeley Estate, George III is ideally situated for exploring this fascinating part of the Cotswolds. Walking routes run from the door and you are a short distance from the village of Winchcombe and the delights of Sudeley Castle. This apartment cottage has open walls of Cotswold stone, sloped ceilings and original beams and views across the shared lawned garden to the treeline beyond. You will see walkers pass along the Windrush Way which runs behind the cottages.

This spacious, dog-friendly cottage has a large open plan living area across the ground floor. There is plenty of space to spread out and enjoy your own hobbies but also to gather for a meal or around the TV together. Upstairs two double bedrooms nestle beneath the eaves with a family shower room.

The terrace offers a section with seating just for George III and the shared lawn is perfect for dogs and the children. Enjoy this fantastic location, venturing further afield to the towns and villages of the Cotswolds as well as Sudeley Castle and the pubs and restaurants of Winchcombe on your doorstep.

Ground Floor
Living/Dining/Kitchen Area:
A bright, well-lit open plan area, furnished with country cottage fabrics, makes up the downstairs floor of George III. The sitting area has two comfortable sofas and an armchair so everybody has space to stretch out and enjoy a film or flick through a magazine. The fully-equipped kitchen overlooks the main courtyard and has a country-cottage feel, with fresh off-white coloured cabinets and wooden work surfaces. The kitchen has everything you will need for your stay including an oven/hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer toaster, kettle and Nespresso coffee machine. A dedicated dining area has a round table seating four.

First Floor
The staircase to the first floor splits in two with one side accessing bedroom one, and the second taking you to bedroom two and the family bathroom. You will pass an image of George III and it's worth pausing to admire the old construction methods on show in the beams.

Bedroom One:
This is the largest bedroom and is furnished with an oak frame standard double bed, bedside tables and individual overbed lights with reading and room lighting. This bedroom has a handy dressing area with a chest of drawers and a hanging cupboard - also the perfect place to set up a little one’s travel cot.

Bedroom Two:
The Old Forge’s impressive, but low, original oak beams are the centrepiece in bedroom two. Furnished with an oak frame standard double bed, bedside tables and individual overbed lights with reading and room lighting and a full-length mirror.

Family Shower Room:
Adjacent to bedroom two is the family shower room, with a large walk-in shower (with a fixed over-head rain shower and detachable handheld shower head) toilet, sink and heated towel rail.

Outside
Guests of George III share a lovely wooden decking area that looks out over a communal garden lawn and a footpath that leads to Sudeley Castle. Each apartment has its own seating area with table and chairs for 4 guests.

Property manager

Bolthole Retreats
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Cheltenham

Located in Cheltenham, this apartment is in a rural area. Crickley Hill Country Park and Broadway Tower Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Toddington Narrow Gauge Railway and Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cheltenham Racecourse or Prescott Shooting School.
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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Sudeley Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Prescott Speed Hill Climb - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Cotswold Farm Park - 16 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Toddington Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Black Gold - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Shutters Inn Gotherington - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kings Head - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum and Belas Knap. Sudeley Castle and Hailes Abbey are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Gillian B.

Another pleasant stay

This was our third stay at Winchcombe and as before it was comfortable and relaxing in pleasant surroundings. The cottage is very well equipped plus a welcome tray and toiletries . Plenty of towels and tea towels provided. Conveniently sited for easy walk into Winchcombe which has a good choice of places to eat. We will definitely stay again. Although still comfortable the cottage does look a bit tired with chipped paintwork and a shower cubicle that needs a bit of TLC. A good ‘spring clean’ would go a long way to rectify this.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

A wonderful stay!

George III is a truly lovely cottage in a fantastic location. Every consideration was given to make for a comfortable stay - and the welcome pack was most welcome! I wouldn’t hesitate to return or recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

Excellent way to explore the Cotswolds

To stay in one of the Sudeley Castle cottages is an experience, ideal to just chill out or see more of the area.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

We were attending an event at Sudeley castle , the cottage is really convenient to walk to both the castle and the town. It was very clean with all we needed for it long weekend. And the inside and outside seating great for chilling out after a long day. Have booked again for the same event next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely and relaxing

George III cottage at Sudeley Country Cottages was perfect. Beautiful and quiet area. Lovely and clean accommodation, had everything we needed. We are so glad we chose to stay here. Parking on-site was perfect as well. Beautiful area to walk around and explore.
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8/10 Good

Mind your head

Good quality accommodation apart from ceiling height in bedrooms. Felt layout could have been improved to minimise “impact” of angled ceiling under the eaves.
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay in a historic location

It was lovely staying in a historic converted cottage with great facilities. A great bonus was free entry to Sudeley Castle. We had the added bonus of decking so we were able to eat outside when weather permitted.
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8/10 Good

wonderful

Overall a fantastic break. Great location and place to stay. Will be returning. The local pubs and walks were just what was needed
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8/10 Good

Winchcombe Escape

The Cottages are in a great location - just off the High Street, with plenty of small local shops, places to explore on foot and lots of lovely walks. We arrived in the dark the Sign for Sudeley Castle cottages would benefit from being lit - once on site the cottage was easy to find. It was light spacious and well equipped and very dog friendly. The tap in the bathroom sink dripped constantly and there appeared puddles with no explanation a couple of times on the bathroom floor - need to watch your head when opening and drawing blinds in bedroom windows! It was a lovely stay and would highly recommend to friends.
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10/10 Excellent

Charming cottage with direct access to all the best that the Cotswolds has to offer.

Delightful, well-appointed, sparklingly clean cottage in a lovely quiet location just a few minutes walk from the shops and pubs. Leave your car in the dedicated car park and forget about it for a few days as there are plenty of fantastic walks, long and short, directly from the doorstep. I highly recommend a stay here.
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10/10 Excellent

June D.

George111 cottage

My sister and I spent a lovely few days in George111 cottage and enjoyed our visits to Sudeley castle The cottage was very comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Sherlyn K.

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George III Cottage

We had a lovely short stay here as a family of 4 with our dog too. Plenty of space indoors with everything we needed to feel at home and enjoyed having a coffee or two overlooking the small garden and fields. Lots to do right on the doorstep from country walks, exploring the town and visiting Sudeley castle which is a 5 minute walk across the field. Can’t wait to come and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

Location of the cottage and access to a number of other Cotswolds town is perfect.

Have been staying at this particular cottage for a number of years with no issues, unfortunately on this particular occasion the response of the Sudley Castle customer service was not acceptable.
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10/10 Excellent

Roy W.

Our stay at Sudeley

Really enjoyed our three nights at George III. Lovely location, although We were pleased we were not any nearer to the building work going on, which must have been quite noisy for some of the other cottages. Our cottage was very well equipped for anything we needed, and being able to visit the Castle and gardens for free was a real bonus
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10/10 Excellent

Ideal stay for wedding in Sudeley Castle

Stayed with wife, baby and in-laws. Clean throughout. Spacious downstairs. Well equipped kitchen. Low and angled ceilings in bedrooms only reason for 4/5 in comfort. Unfortunately, weather and busyness precluded us from enjoying the what looks to be newly decorated outside - but looks wonderful. Lovely touch by owners to leave some basic staples that were much appreciated on our arrival!
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10/10 Excellent

Staying in the Beautiful Sudeley Estate

Beautiful setting amongst trees and location is a rural idyll .We stayed for the Giffords circus which was steps away on the estate and dined under the stars with them at Circus Sauce returning to sit outside on the terrace and under a canopy of stars … a sense of place indeed ✔️ A couple of notes - we were a mixed party and would have loved a manual coffee maker /cafetière for morning coffee and we all enjoy herbal teas/tisane so we’re surprised by the provision of just PG Tips !! However we brought our own but sadly could not make real coffee for our morning delight -so a more modern take on welcome pack might be a good tip for others too !!
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8/10 Good

Mind your head!

George III at Sudeley Castle is a cosy, well appointed cottage. There is plenty of room for four adults downstairs both for relaxing and eating. The patio area is spacious although the gate doesn’t shut and our pooch did escape. Upstairs is a different matter. The supposedly double bedroom next to the bathroom is so small we couldn’t even get our suitcase in. With no wardrobe or hanging space at all we had to use the second bedroom which although more spacious had beams so low it is impossible to stand up. Mind your head - it got me several times!
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10/10 Excellent

Ed G., Reading, England

Lovely cottage in quiet surroundings

This cottage is in a great location - a couple of minutes walk from Winchcombe High Street and yet in a quiet setting on the grounds of Sudeley Castle. It is tastefully furnished and well equipped. Beds are very comfortable, shower is great and tea, coffee, pint of milk and jams are provided. There is also the added bonus of free entry to the Castle (a saving of £19.50 per adult). The only, very slight, negative was the outside furniture which needs a proper clean. We didn't need to use the furniture, but it would be worth sprucing up for the summer.
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10/10 Excellent

Pretty Cotswold cottage in a superb location

I have stayed at Sudeley Castle Cottages approx 30 years ago and always wanted to return, loving the Cotswolds in general and history in particular. Winchcombe is such a pretty little town, with lots of pubs, shops, and restaurants and with the castle literally on your doorstep, it really was an easy choice to make. :-) We stayed in George 111 a small but perfectly formed little cottage. There were just the two of us, but being work colleagues ,we preferred the option of a bedroom each, but without a hotel price tag, and a home from home environment. It was perfect, with everything that you could possibly need for an enjoyable stay. Lovely and clean and cosy with added extras like tea, coffee, biscuits, mints, toiletries, and dog blankets. My friend was very impressed that a tea pot and toast rack were included. :-) Beds were super comfortable and there were plenty of toiletries and quality white fluffy towels. The table and chairs on the outside decking area was a nice touch and it was lovely and peaceful sitting there with a morning cuppa listening to the birds and watching the sheep strolling up to the fence. A public walkway was spitting distance from our front door that took you on to the Sudeley Castle estate within minutes, and the complimentary entry was a bonus. Walking into the village took minutes but there is a steep hill in Castle Street which could be problematic for those with mobility issues - don't forget your torch. No negatives at all, but i think a visitors' book would be a nice touch for visitors to give recommendations for pubs, restaurants and things to do. Also, with the downstairs being lino, floorcovering a nice rug or carpeted in the living room area would make it cosier. Would definitely revisit.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location in the Cotswolds

The accommodation was charming - very comfortable and clean. Perfect location and Winchcombe is a lovely town with great pubs. The dog walk from the property was stunning!
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10/10 Excellent

Becs W.

Another lovely stay

As always, accommodation was clean, cosy and well equipped with lots of different little touches. We did on this occasion have an issue with the TV and couldn't get any channels on, which has not happened before. Our 3rd stay here and will be booking again for next year, lovely time had by all.
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10/10 Excellent

The cottage has everything you will need

This is a very well planned design with all the comforts of home a few points you need to adjust relates to external lighting which not too good with so many steps
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

Excellent place for a short break

We have stayed at this cottage many times, it is perfectly situated to explore the Cotswolds. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Leigh-ann M.

Fabulous Find!

We booked a last minute getaway and found this fabulous find! Wanting to be in the heart of Cotswold life this little cottage was everything we wanted and more. Right in the heart and very central for visiting the Cotswold. The village was lovely, amazing walks,we took our dog and the estate is lovely to walk through with lots of friendly locals and dogs! Local pubs all very good, great food and very friendly. The accommodation was of a very high standard with everything you need and nice little touches. If I had one small negative it would be the beds, small doubles and very warm bedrooms but in the cottages defence we are use to a superking! Would definitely visit again and recommending to friends.

About the host

Hosted by Bolthole Retreats

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Bolthole Retreats was founded in 2017 by Martin McWilliam and is based in Cheltenham.

We are the leading independent agency for Cotswold holiday rental properties. We work closely with owners and housekeepers to ensure that guests have a truly memorable stay.

We pride ourselves on our local knowledge, whether it be of a local farm shop, cycle routes or events. Our aim is to enable guests to have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Cotswold experiences, from the Cotswold experts, in a lovely Cotswold property that suits their needs.

What makes this property unique

George III is a dog-friendly apartment cottage, which sleeps 4 people across two double bedrooms. The accommodation is arranged over two floors, with a living area, dining area and fully equipped kitchen downstairs and two double bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. George III is converted from the old forge and shares a decking area with Prince Rupert and Charles I, with each apartment having its own seating area.

Guests staying at George III enjoy complimentary (other than separately ticketed events) day-time entrance to Sudeley Castle & Gardens during the open season.

Languages:

English

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