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Castle Gatehouse - a sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Cottage in Cheltenham with kitchen and patio

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
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Exterior
As you enter the charming Castle Gatehouse, discover a miniature castle with symmetrical gardens lined with iron railings and a stone courtyard. Its unique layout features two individually gated gardens connected by a shared patio area where you can dine al fresco or simply take in pastoral views that line the driveway to the castle.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 478 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Castle Gatehouse - a sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Booking the Castle Gatehouse is akin to booking your very own miniature castle for your stay at Sudeley! The former gatekeeper's house marks the entrance to the castle grounds and has been converted and restored to provide comfortable accommodation for up to four guests over its unique layout. Its ancient and impressive structure is complemented with symmetrical gardens lined with iron railings and a stone courtyard in the centre.

The accommodation is arranged such that Bedroom One, with its four-poster bed and en-suite shower room, is accessed via a separate door, in one wing of the Gatehouse. Across the courtyard is another door, leading into a well-equipped kitchen with a dining table and chairs for four guests, a utility area with stairs leading up to a beautifully furnished, cosy living area and additional separate WC just off the landing. A further seven steps will take you to Bedroom Two, a spacious room with a king-size double bed. A few steps down will lead you to the en-suite shower room, with a concealed washing machine and tumble dryer.

Outside, guests can admire the pastoral views that line the driveway to the castle from two individually gated gardens, a mirror image of each other, neatly connected by a shared patio in the middle with an outdoor dining table and chairs.

Ground Floor
Please note, as per the floor plan, the bedrooms have separate entrances across a courtyard and are not joined.

Bedroom One & En-Suite Shower Room:
To your left when facing the Castle Gatehouse is a door into Bedroom One, a sumptuous four-poster bedroom with a decorative fireplace, wardrobe and shelves, bedside tables and its own private en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, WC and washbasin.

Head across the courtyard and enter through the opposite door into the:

Kitchen:
A thoughtfully laid-out and well-equipped kitchen, featuring a dining table and chairs for 4 people, toaster, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, oven and 4 ring electric hobs, microwave and dishwasher.

Utility:
The practical utility area off the kitchen under the stairs is where you'll find a large free standing fridge/freezer, high chair and stairgate, a floor mop, cushions for the outdoor chairs and even a spare dog bowl and blanket should you need it. Note: the washing machine and tumble dryer are upstairs in the en-suite bathroom.

First Floor
W.C:
Separate WC and washbasin.

Living Room:
A beautifully furnished, cosy living room, decorated in rich tones of red, navy blue, black and gold. Relax in front of the flatscreen television and DVD player, surrounded by interesting antique features, such as the beautiful feature tapestry that adorns the wall.

Bedroom Two:
A bright room in the arch of the gatehouse, featuring painted beams, a comfortable king-size bed, a full-length mirror, storage ottomans and bedside tables.

En-Suite Shower Room:
En-suite with wooden floors, large walk-in power shower WC, washbasin, heated towel rail, wardrobe with storage cupboard above. There is also a washing machine and tumble dryer in a concealed cupboard.

Outside
The gatehouse benefits from two small, symmetrical, gardens with a wooden table and chairs for four guests, with retractable parasol, in the courtyard patio area that separates the gardens. Please note: although dogs are accepted at the Castle Gatehouse, the gardens are not secure for them. Therefore, all dogs must be kept on a lead at all times when outside.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 840 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Sleeps 4 Dog Friendly Free Entry to Sudeley Castle
Sleeps 4, Dog Friendly, free entry to Sudeley Castle Cheltenham
510636

About the neighborhood

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Winchcombe, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • St Peter's Church Winchcombe - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sudeley Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Belas Knap - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 10 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Toddington Railway Station - 9 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Gold - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The King's Head - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Black Gold - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Apple Tree - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Gatehouse - a sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castle Gatehouse - a sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St Peter's Church Winchcombe, Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum, and Belas Knap. Sudeley Castle and Hailes Abbey are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Castle Gatehouse - a sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Wedding Venue with class

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay as we celebrated our Church Wedding at Sudeley Castle. The grandiose building made our stay extra special.
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10/10 Excellent

Best accommodation ever

The Castle Gatehouse was the best holiday accommodation we've ever had. Everything was perfect! Thank you!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely unique accommodation

The Gatehouse was perfect for our stay. With one bedroom with en-suite on the ground floor it made it easy for our elderly parents to enjoy the place and surroundings. So long as whomever uses the second bedroom and bathroom can navigate narrow stairs, some without hand rails, this is a fantastically placed accommodation for exploring the Cotswolds and nearby attractions, especially Sudeley Castle.
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Great stay

We had two nights at the Castle Gatehouse and it was a wonderful, unique stay. We loved it. Three tickets to Sudeley Castle were a lovely bonus.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Our favourite stay in the UK

Absolutely gorgeous accommodation on the grounds of Sudeley Castle. Modern facilities and great comfort surrounded in rich history. Would definitely stay here again.
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8/10 Good

The castle gatehouse

We stayed at the property for two nights . What a stunning building the gatehouse is . It feels very private and we had glorious weather so could enjoy the outside space . The beds in particular are super comfortable. It’s a perfect base for the castle and gardens .also great for the town of Winchcombe . The property staff were also very helpful .
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10/10 Excellent

Georgina S.

Gorgeous place to stay for our wedding weekend

Great location, could walk to and from the castle. Close to our other booked accommodations (14 vineyard st and almsbury farmhouse). Good parking. Love the back garden it was lovely to have drinks in the evening. Avoid if you have accessibility issues! I also didn't realise bedroom #2 was not accessible from the main part of the building with bedroom #1, something to think about if you have children. You need to go outside to access. Great amenities, clear instructions. Really nice bathroom and comfy bed.

8/10 Good

Greg S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great building and fab location

Really enjoyed our stay. The building is amazing and the location is brilliant! Good documentation from the agency.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Castle gatehouse

Very enjoyable stay,great location,excellent building,would highly recommend for a special occasion birthday or anniversary
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10/10 Excellent

A special place

Brilliant location within easy walking distance of the castle and village. Toiletries provided and plenty of towels and a nice welcome pack of essentials like milk, teabags etc. The gatehouse was spotlessly clean and provided a comfortable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sudeley Castle Gatehouse

2 bedrooms and bathrooms, very well appointed. A lovely area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

The most beautiful stay in the Cotswolds

Excellent stay in a real castle gatehouse. Very nice to walk to the castle to get some history of England. Every day a lot of people walk by with their dogs and all in a tranquille setting with birds of prey in the air. Everything you need is in the gatehouse.
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

WONDEFUL

Was absolutely perfection!!!!! Relaxing, close to everything surrounded by nature and short walk to castle and town. Perfection
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6/10 Okay

Castle gatehouse

Very unique property, stunning location. Beds are a little uncomfortable and it is on the pricey side. Make sure the heating is always on as it gets cold
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10/10 Excellent

Such an unusual property!

We spent a lovely two nights at the Castle Gatehouse. It’s such an unusual property and so close to Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle, yet in quiet isolation. Absolutely everything you could wish for is provided at the Gatehouse and the inclusion of free admission to the Castle is a bonus. It’s a beautiful place to visit and just along a path that leads directly from the Gatehouse.
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10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Stay at Castle Gatehouse

Wonderful stay in the Castle Gatehouse over Easter, celebrating my 60th Birthday with friends. Four of us stayed, beds were comfortable, great location, we enjoyed our free visit to the Castle & Gardens which are well worth a visit. Walking distance to some nice pubs in Winchcombe, and enjoyed some lovely walks around the surrounding area. During our stay we had a problem with one of the smoke alarms, we called the number provided and maintenance visited with half an hour, most impressed.
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8/10 Good

Great Location

The Gatehouse is in the perfect location to enjoy both walks from the door and a stroll in to Winchcombe. The grounds of the castle are a mecca for dog walkers so if you bring dogs, they will have plenty of company! We stayed for four nights, a short winter break. The Gatehouse was very warm and had everything we needed. There was only two of us so the space worked well, it would be a little tight with four people. The shower cubicle was host to some mould, it could do with a deep clean. We didn't use the second bedroom so can't comment on that.
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10/10 Excellent

Highly recommend

We had a perfect short stay here without a car. A short walk into town for groceries, meals out and shopping, plus beautiful country to walk in, the castle, and gardens direct from your front door. We were there in the off-season so fewer tourists and lots of lambs—perfect! Clever, quirky, architectural conversion and wonderfully hot water for showers. There are several steep staircases in this particular conversion, so I wouldn’t recommend it for people that might challenge, but I would for everyone else. We loved our stay.

6/10 Okay

Allison P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely exterior...inside could use some TLC

The gatehouse was lovely and a perfect location but the interior needs some updating. Kitchen chairs & fabric headboard were heavily stained and entire cottage was in need of dusting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Kitt and Mike D.

Nice stay at Gatehouse

We enjoyed our stay at Castle Gatehouse. Beds were comfortable and space was great for two couples. We loved walking up to castle in morning. Kitchen was sufficiently stocked for our needs. Coffee and tea were provided. The weather was hot and humid so a bit hard to keep upper bedroom cool with limited windows available to open (old building so understand the limitations). Some fans would be helpful. Overall I’d recommend this place.
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10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

A knight at the castle.

Our three day stay at the Gatehouse was exactly as we had hoped it would be. A great location with nature all around but the village amenities just 5 minutes walk away. The castle itself is both beautiful and historically significant, having been the resting place of Katherine Parr and home to monarchs and kingmakers. The rooms are cosy - it’s a gatehouse, not a chateau, so don’t expect to have acres of space. That doesn’t detract from the charm of the place and for one or two couples it’s something very different to the cottage let you would normally see. Very highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Regina R.

Magical stay in extraordinary caste gatehouse

If you have the opportunity to book a stay in this historic castle gatehouse, do not hesitate. The property has all the modern comforts including two spacious bathrooms and a full-sized clothes washer and dryer. Perfect for two couples or a family with older children (since the two bedrooms are in separate parts of the gatehouse). It’s a 5-minute walk into the charming town with several good pubs and restaurants. Make sure to save a day to explore Sudeley castle and its gardens. It is spectacular and packed with history. Admission is free with your stay, but we recommend the inexpensive 30-minute tour provided by one of their excellent guides. Don’t miss a chance to stay in this extraordinary property!
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8/10 Good

It was a dream come true

This is a magical venue and I loved it. The cleanliness of the unit was a bit of a dissapointment, dead insects in the cutlery draw and over the floor, a genral layer of dust. The bathrooms were sparkling clean. The four poster was one of the reasons for booking so quite dissapointed that the bed had been broken and it was only a two poster. The mattresses were the hardest I've ever slept on. Everything else was super.
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6/10 Okay

Castle Gatehouse

Generally we liked the property, it had everything we needed for our stay and the location is excellent. The wifi was very poor and needs to be improved. The property had a lot of lady birds crawling everywhere, during our 3 night stay i gathered 25 lady birds and put them outside. Both bedrooms are a great size with excellent ensuites. I think the website should make it clearer that one of the bedrooms has a different entrance to the rest of the property, ie it is completely separate so it wouldn't be suitable for 2 adults plus 2 children.
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6/10 Okay

Disappointing stay

Lovely setting but really let down by standard/comfort of furniture. Kitchen chairs were disgusting covered in stains and therefore we didn’t want to use them. Beds uncomfortable mattresses inferior. We felt the property was very overpriced for the standard of the interior particularly-very basic and very disappointed