A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms
Cottage in Winchcombe
3 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this cottage rental
This apartment cottage is named after King Charles I, who took refuge at Sudeley Castle after his failed siege of Gloucester during the English Civil War.
Entrance to the apartment is via one of two outdoor staircases (at each end of the Old Forge) and the shared decking area, which faces a pretty lawn and the footpath to Sudeley Castle.
The first floor has a bright and light open plan living area, dining area and fully equipped kitchen, with a stunning central window overlooking the main courtyard. A pretty, divided staircase leads up to the double bedroom to the right and the single bedroom and bathroom to the left.
Note: the three Old Forge apartment cottages have restricted headroom in parts of the bedrooms and landing areas due to the original oak beams and A-frame structure.
Ground Floor
Living/Dining/Kitchen Area:
Stepping into the living room from the decking area, you'll immediately be struck by the original and huge Old Forge window that is the centrepiece of the downstairs floor in Charles I, making this a very bright and welcoming apartment furnished with country cottage fabrics.
At the entrance, you will find an understair cupboard housing a travel cot, stair gate, highchair, iron, ironing board, airer, as well as the Welcome Dog Basket (with stainless steel bowl and blanket).
A comfortable sofa, sink-in armchair with a footstool and wooden antique chair provide plenty of seating for 4 in the living area. In addition, the living area is furnished with an oak coffee table, occasional tables, a Freeview TV and DVD player.
The fully equipped kitchen, overlooking the decking and garden, has a country-cottage feel, with fresh off-white coloured and wooden work surfaces. The kitchen has all the appliances, cookware, crockery and glassware you need for a self-catering holiday, including an oven/hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, kettle and Nespresso coffee machine and washer/dryer. (See ‘Facilities' above for further details.) A welcome pack of teabags, Nespresso coffee pods, hot chocolate, milk, biscuits, jam/honey mini pots, boiled sweets are provided for your first day at the Cottage.
Extending from the kitchen is a spacious dining area with a round, oak dining table and chairs for 4 that overlooks the main Sudeley Cottages courtyard.
First Floor
Bedroom 1:
The master bedroom is furnished with an oak frame standard double bed, bedside tables and individual overbed lights with reading and room lighting. This dual aspect bedroom, with windows to the front and back, has a handy dressing area with hanging cupboard - also the perfect place to set up a little one's travel cot.
Bedroom 2:
Furnished with an oak frame single bed, bedside table and individual overbed light with reading and room lighting, this is a cosy bedroom with views to the rear over the garden and decking area. A small hanging cupboard (for shirts and jackets), chair and vanity shelf with mirror provide lots of space for guests' clothes and personal items.
Family Bathroom:
Adjacent to Bedroom 2 is the family bathroom, with a large walk-in shower (with a fixed over-head rain shower and detachable handheld shower head) toilet, sink with shaver unit and heated towel rail.
Outside
Guests of Charles I share a lovely wooden decking area (with the George III and Prince Rupert apartments) that looks out over a communal garden lawn and a footpath that leads to Sudeley Castle. Each apartment has its own private seating area with table and chairs for 4 guests.
Entrance to the apartment is via one of two outdoor staircases (at each end of the Old Forge) and the shared decking area, which faces a pretty lawn and the footpath to Sudeley Castle.
The first floor has a bright and light open plan living area, dining area and fully equipped kitchen, with a stunning central window overlooking the main courtyard. A pretty, divided staircase leads up to the double bedroom to the right and the single bedroom and bathroom to the left.
Note: the three Old Forge apartment cottages have restricted headroom in parts of the bedrooms and landing areas due to the original oak beams and A-frame structure.
Ground Floor
Living/Dining/Kitchen Area:
Stepping into the living room from the decking area, you'll immediately be struck by the original and huge Old Forge window that is the centrepiece of the downstairs floor in Charles I, making this a very bright and welcoming apartment furnished with country cottage fabrics.
At the entrance, you will find an understair cupboard housing a travel cot, stair gate, highchair, iron, ironing board, airer, as well as the Welcome Dog Basket (with stainless steel bowl and blanket).
A comfortable sofa, sink-in armchair with a footstool and wooden antique chair provide plenty of seating for 4 in the living area. In addition, the living area is furnished with an oak coffee table, occasional tables, a Freeview TV and DVD player.
The fully equipped kitchen, overlooking the decking and garden, has a country-cottage feel, with fresh off-white coloured and wooden work surfaces. The kitchen has all the appliances, cookware, crockery and glassware you need for a self-catering holiday, including an oven/hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, kettle and Nespresso coffee machine and washer/dryer. (See ‘Facilities' above for further details.) A welcome pack of teabags, Nespresso coffee pods, hot chocolate, milk, biscuits, jam/honey mini pots, boiled sweets are provided for your first day at the Cottage.
Extending from the kitchen is a spacious dining area with a round, oak dining table and chairs for 4 that overlooks the main Sudeley Cottages courtyard.
First Floor
Bedroom 1:
The master bedroom is furnished with an oak frame standard double bed, bedside tables and individual overbed lights with reading and room lighting. This dual aspect bedroom, with windows to the front and back, has a handy dressing area with hanging cupboard - also the perfect place to set up a little one's travel cot.
Bedroom 2:
Furnished with an oak frame single bed, bedside table and individual overbed light with reading and room lighting, this is a cosy bedroom with views to the rear over the garden and decking area. A small hanging cupboard (for shirts and jackets), chair and vanity shelf with mirror provide lots of space for guests' clothes and personal items.
Family Bathroom:
Adjacent to Bedroom 2 is the family bathroom, with a large walk-in shower (with a fixed over-head rain shower and detachable handheld shower head) toilet, sink with shaver unit and heated towel rail.
Outside
Guests of Charles I share a lovely wooden decking area (with the George III and Prince Rupert apartments) that looks out over a communal garden lawn and a footpath that leads to Sudeley Castle. Each apartment has its own private seating area with table and chairs for 4 guests.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Winchcombe
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
The property offers excellent amenities, beautiful locations, and cozy accommodation. The kitchen is well-equipped, showers are great, and there are thoughtful touches like welcome packs. Ideal for a peaceful and convenient stay near Sudeley Castle.
10.0
A great location for walking with many paths pretty much straight from the door. The Cotswold way to Hailes Abbey then on to Farmcote and so to pick up the Gloucestershire Way back was a delight with great views
10.0
The cottage was lovely and very close to sudeley castle which we visited twice. The steam train was a 20 minute walk away and we thoroughly enjoyed our time on the train. Lots of lovely walks from the cottage. The stairs in the cottage were very creaky which is to be expected in such an old property. The weather was a bit wet for our stay but we found plenty of things to do locally .
8.0
Lovely location and beautiful cottage but a lot of noise from other properties and aggressive dogs situated next to us. The cottage however was immaculate and had lots of lovely touches ie tea coffee milk
10.0
Really nicely presented cottage with everything we could need. Really enjoyed our stay and the town is lovely too.
10.0
We spent 3 days here and had a great time. Cottage is well equipped with new modern kitchen and all you need for a stay. Town is just a few minutes walk. Drive to Bath, Stonehenge, and Wales for day trip was simple. Sat on patio enjoying the quiet with drinks and snacks.
10.0
Quiet, comfortable and well equipped cottage.
In the perfect location to visit the Cotswolds.
It included a visit to Sudeley Castle.
10.0
we had a lovely time at the Charles I - it was very close to both the town and the castle, parking was perfect, the cottage was clean and comfortable. appreciated the private patio and easy access to walking trails. the staff were all very friendly.
8.0
Very good overall. Excellent kitchen and shower.
Bed was very comfortable. Outside space very nice. The carpets are starting to show signs of wear.
Couldn’t get the lights to work in the main bedroom to work but we managed with a lamp.
Wi-Fi just about good enough.
A more modern TV would be a nice edition .
Maybe one of the smaller properties could be dog free for those with allergies.
Fabulous location for Sudeley Castle and lovely walks.
10.0
This property was in the perfect location for walking, an added bonus was visiting Sudeley Castle and taking the steam train.
The property was very comfortable, quiet and warm. Compared to other properties we have stayed in very well equipped with lovely items left in the welcome pack.
10.0
We really enjoyed our stay in Charles 1 cottage. It was clean and comfortable with everything you needed. There were some nice touches with coffee and tea and jams plus some fresh milk in the fridge - (I particularly liked the coffee machine) and some nicely thought out toiletries in the bathroom. The bed was comfortable although the bed lights took a bit of working out and the right side one has a problem with the bulb. It would be nice to have had a chair to put clothes on when undressing. The floor in the double bedroom is very creaky - not possible to get up in the night for a bathroom visit without waking up anyone else! However the quirkiness of the cottage is what adds to its charm. There has been a great deal of work and expense carried out on the outside decking and seating area - all brand new and it looks lovely. The cottage is part of a nice looking and well maintained enclave of holiday accommodation with a large, convenient car park and is very well situated with an easy walk to Winchcombe high street and it is also possible to walk to the Castle from the cottage. Overall an excellent place to stay.
10.0
This was our 2nd stay at the cottages and it did not disappoint. The cottage was clean and very well appointed and very near the shops and pubs.
10.0
My mother-in-law stayed in this cottage over the weekend of my wedding at Sudeley castle. Lovely cottage, well appointed, and in a really convenient location for both the castle and for Winchcombe. Toilet unfortunately malfunctioned at the end of the stay, but the staff apologized and promised to fix, so no harm done. Great place - would definitely recommend.
10.0
The bridal party got ready in the cottage on the morning of my wedding. It was perfect - having the kitchen for food, for keeping the flowers fresh and for having space to have hair and make up. Thank GOODNESS for the sewing kit! At the last minute one of the bridesmaids got her zip stuck on her dress. We had to break the zip and sew her into her dress (using the little sewing kit that was left for us). Thank you - it saved the day!
Then my husband and I spent our first night in the cottage. It was so peaceful and was perfect. Also lovely not to have too far to travel from Sudeley Castle.
10.0
A beautiful place in a stunning spot with every comfort you want, a nice 'welcome-pack' with the essentials you need for your first breakfast, the best shower I've ever had in the UK. Plenty of parking space and still within walking distance to the village and its restaurants as well as to the magnificent Sudeley Castle which can be visited several times.
10.0
Absolutely perfect in every way … beautiful Christmas tree totally unexpected and card too wishing us Happy Christmas.
We also had small issue with boiler on xmas day and gentleman was with us within 15 mins and sorted this was our second visit to the Estate … we will def be back again!
8.0
Nice property
No effort to clear car park of snow nor the paths
Quite a narrow then gravely entrance
Could benefit from better door mat in poor weather
Enjoyed the stay
8.0
Everything about the cottage and location was perfect, apart from the bed and the decking outside the cottage: the bed and pillows were desperately uncomfortable and we slept really badly. The decking outside the cottage is lethal in the rain or damp. Very, very slippy. Simple things to address though, and I would stay again next year if they were.
10.0
The Charles I cottage is a cozy and relaxing place to stay. It was clean, well appointed, and close to the town and castle. I enjoyed my stay immensely and look forward to returning next year!
10.0
We were very happy with our stay at the Charles I cottage. We wanted somewhere in the Cotswolds within walking distance to a village and access to hiking trails. The cottage itself was perfect for two. We had an initial problem with the heat, but housekeeping fixed it quickly. The kitchen was kitted out with everything we could possibly need. It was very quiet.
8.0
We thought the cottage was really nice, close to town and with all the facilities you need. The car park was a definite plus and the free entry to the castle was great. We had to call on Sunday morning as there was no heat or hot water, the gentleman came to look at it within 5 mins and sorted it. This was excellent service!
10.0
We had such a wonderful stay in Charles I Sudley Castle Cottages. Everyone who helped us with making the reservation and taking care of any needs during our stay was very helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable and provided a perfect resting place between Cotswolds walks. We'd love to return to the cottage for a month-long stay!
10.0
Was pleased to find this property available for a week during the summer having not been able to book the previous year where we’d had a short break in the Cotswolds which had left us wanting more.
Well we weren’t disappointed! The location was great! We took advantage of a free visit to the castle and enjoyed our day out there. Easy to get to Cheltenham and well located for a short drive to other attentions.
The cottage is was perfect for the three of us during our stay and the kitchen was well equipped and we hosted friends and family for dinner two nights.
Walks and runs from the cottage were fantastic.
Parking is was easy.
Definitely worth revisiting and we’d look to stay at the same cottage and or one of the other cottages if we share it with family/friends in the future.
Thanks
8.0
We loved the cottage - the position, the building, the walk across to Sudeley all wonderful. All information and directions was extremely full and comprehensive. We did find the contacts over reservations, which had to be changed due to Covid, slightly haphazard. The big shame was the slight disconnect between what was promised and what we received. It was good value for money, but with the promises of excellent service etc etc we were expecting something more. The flat was clean, until you looked behind the tv, for example, where we found dust and cobwebs. There were a few moths fluttering about. The table was wiped clean but stained and looked like it needed a good polish to bring it back to its best. The shower door had no handle, the rubber bath mat had holes. Nothing very dramatic, but a slight disconnect between what was proudly promised and what we found. We also found the kitchen lacking in some basics: the small frying pan was not suited for the induction top, for example, and the lights over the hob didn’t work. It was nice to have the little boxes of goodies in the bathroom, right down to a sewing kit, and teabags, coffee, biscuits, even milk - lovely! It is just a shame to add all the extras, but not quite get the basics right. Maybe look at Landmark Trust for inspiration?
8.0
I am such a fan of this place. A delightful little house which is only a short walk to the castle with all mod-cons. We had a dog with us and it was great for him as we could go for loads of walks. Also, the local Chinese takeout was incredible!
Oh and the shower was literally the best one I've ever used. It is now my dream to have one just like it in my house.
I would recommend it to anyone. Well anyone under 6 ft. The only downside of this place was that the beds have footboards - meaning if you are over 6 ft then you have to sleep curled up in a ball or some other annoying position. Even so, I loved staying here.
8.0
Issues for us
A number of issues arose during our stay. The visitor manual is out of date; the heating paragraph refers to a redundant remote control. It currently has a dial rather than a touch screen. The system is not timed but is temperature dependant, for example at 20 degrees, and then the boiler keeps coming on overnight.
A little explanation would help. Similarly we only had intermittent hot water at the bathroom basin the first night, and no hot water at all the first morning. Trying to get help on a Saturdaybwas entertaining - we left 2 separate voicemail messages, waiting for a response, before we got to a duty person. The lack of hot water is a water pressure issue and took only seconds to resolve. Could this not have been checked prior to our visit? I requested a larger duvet for the single bed.A single duvet does not cover any adult adequately when turning over in bed - so a poor night’s sleep is inevitable. I would also suggest a non- slip mat for the shower; and that the full height mirror, in the main bedroom is fixed somehow rather than just leant against the wall.
8.0
Lovely location.
Enjoyed our stay. Very peaceful here and great location. Lots to do here or nothing - your choice. Everything you need close at hand and choices. Because of the slope ceilings a little uncomfortable upstairs but we will just rent another cottage next time.
We enjoyed our stay.
10.0
Most enjoyable two night break
We had a very enjoyable two night stay at Charles I cottage and were blessed with good weather. Very clean and everything which we needed was provided. Thank you for the wine and flowers which were much appreciated.
8.0
Not quite up to expectations
Disappointed overall. After a long journey, our initial view was great. HOWEVER, Here are our initial impressions, bearing in mind my husband's mobility is somewhat impaired:-
The hand rail onto the decking outside was missing. The keycode box could do with an update. Took a while to get it to work.
Once inside, no milk as promised (aaagh, cup of tea top priority after a long drive), nor indeed pots of honey.
1) 4/5 for cleanliness - not convinced the bedding was particularly clean, but maybe because the sheet wasnt ironed.
2) Customer service - poor because there was nobody on site to report minor niggles to, eg getting into the property easily,
3) Comfort 4/5 - a cosy rug in seating area, along with better quality tv/reception would be helpful.
4) Condition 4/5 - certainly tired around the decking area, and inside, shower door handle missing as well as loose toilet seat.
5) Location - very good and beyond your control.
6) Value for money - over priced for quality of property, especially with a £70 surcharge for cleaning after a 3 night stay, and then being asked to leave it as we found it!!
As you will surmise our stay was somewhat disappointing which wasn't helped by the the complex up and down staircases from bedroom to bathroom, and back!. My husband struggles with his mobility, so guess we didn't read the small print well enough.
10.0
An excellent apartment at Winchcombe.
A very well located property. Convenient for both the interesting small unspoilt town of Winchcombe, and short walk to Sudeley Castle & Gardens.
The layout of the 2 storey apartment would suit a couple, or family of three.
Everything necessary was provided for a self catering holiday, However Winchcombe does have several very good eateries, not to be missed.
Altogether a very enjoyable stay.
8.0
Lovely stay with some recommendations
We had decent stay as 3 families were next to each other so we could use the whole patio to ours as a group ..lovely location and the entrance to cottage looks beautiful with cosy cottages...suedeley Castle free entrance was Brill n not to be missed if u love taking photos as we found some awesome locations for pictures. Kitchen was very well equipped..couple of downsides
1. Very low ceiling in bedrooms leading to a minor head injury to myself which was pretty traumatic but luckily didn't need hospital visit
2.wooden chairs outside are not very stable and minor leading forward can easily trip over someone if not vigilant .sturdier chairs recommended
Otherwise was a lovely stay and as a group we had a great time
8.0
Nice location
Great location. Only a few minutes walk to town. Country walks on the doorstep.
Clean cottage but it lacked somewhere to place a suitcase, we had to keep it on the floor.
I think it was expensive considering there is no private garden and you share a terrace with neighbours on either side but then every holiday is expensive at the moment.
8.0
Perfect for our family break
We hired 2 cottages for a family break combined with going to Giffords Circus. The accommodation and facilities are of a very good standard and just perfect for our families needs.
10.0
Review Charles1 Cottage
The cottage was well equipped, spotlessly clean and in a good location. The only criticism is that's its rather expensive but so is the whole area.
10.0
Lovely place to stay
Our 2nd visit in a different property, it was as lovely the 2nd time as the 1st.. Beautiful accommodation and friendly responsive staff. A perfect place for a Cotswold walking holiday.
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8.0
Winchcombe stay
Lovely quiet location with an abundance of walks on your doorstep. Cute cottage, which felt very clean, which is so important in the current times.
10.0
Perfect Covid safe place to stay in these strange times!!
Covid safe and soooo comfortable. Managed to catch up with elderly relatives and friends in Wiltshire/Gloucestershire safe in the knowledge that were staying in a really clean and isolated spot. Kitchen was well equipped, so we did not need to eat out in restaurants. We really appreciated being able to walk out straight into the countryside early in the morning.
10.0
An excellent location for exploring the Cotswolds
A lovely period property with modern facilities, walking distance to the town with free access to the castle
8.0
Holiday in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire.
Very good area for walking, and superb views, good pubs and cafes around the area. Winchcombe is a charming town. The accommodation was as stated above very clean, and a good location, however the creaking floorboards were really really bad if you moved in the night everyone knew about it, the shower which was very good just needed a bit of maintenance and the accommodation was generally a bit spartan. We have stayed in a number of cottages and this was the first one without a welcome pack, there was one small bottle of milk, a few odd teabags and a bit of coffee not even cleaning products to clean bathroom or kitchen.I would say there was a slight feeling of meanness. Four dishwasher tablets for six nights, one spare black sack, two spare toilet rolls,the dog welcome pack consisted of a towel and and a dog bowl. It all felt like just in case we pinched the extras, but it was very convenient for the town, and with a little more thought and attention to detail it would be an absolutely lovely place to stay.
8.0
Enjoyable stay
We found the cottage comfortable and well equipped. The location was good being within walking distance of Winchcombe town centre and Studely Castle which we visited twice. Due to the size of the bedrooms there wasn't a lot of storage space for clothes etc. However we would have no hesitation in recommending the cottage to others.
8.0
Well-appointed, comfortable and warm!
As we arrived at Charles I on an extremely wet June afternoon, we were delighted that the heating was efficient and quickly warned the rooms. The cottage was welcoming - there was an excellent information book which was comprehensive. The kitchen was well designed and provided everything needed for self-catering. We enjoy cooking 'from scratch' when on holiday and found the kitchen had all we needed. The bedrooms had excellent lighting including reading lights in both bedrooms.
One observation we have is that the double bedroom needed at least one chair (and a handle on the wardrobe door).
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Winchcombe?
The average price for a rental in Winchcombe is $227 per night. This rental is $66 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 3 guests in 2 bedrooms?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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