We had an enjoyable short stay at St Kenelm. We found a lot of flies in the property - dead & alive, a quick vacuum & open windows did the trick. One of our group got stuck in the bathroom as door handle required 2 downward movements to open from the inside! She failed to open the door each time she used the bathroom! So maybe someone could look at the mechanism. The walk around Sudeley castle was fantastic & as it was free balanced out the cleaning expense added to the rental charge.

I had a nice stay , good shower , bed and plenty of parking . My only criticism would be the property is look a little tried a could do with some fresh paint also some of the mugs still had tea/ coffee stains in .

We stayed six nights and it was a perfect location. The kitchen was nicely stocked with all plates, cutlery and cookware. Would stay again!

Lovely clean quite fabulous place couldn't fault it

Perfect spot for a little Twixtmas break. Winchcombe in walking distance with its lovely pubs; had some great food. Very relaxing stay

The cottages are in an outstanding area near the Castle (10 min walk) in Winchcombe with plenty of parking. There are a number of national trust properties and gardens to visit in the area and I would certainly recommend a good weeks’ stay. The village is also a delight with plenty of eating places, reasonably priced, and quaint little shops. There are also a number of local walks - all provided in the information pack in the cottage. The cottage was certainly as described - a home from home with everything you could wish for and a lovely welcome pack of coffee, tea, mints, milk and biscuits etc. I would certainly not hesitate to book again… 10/10 for a great break.

I the guide it says not suitable for people with disabilities however it doesn’t describe the two very steep steps going up to the second floor level of the accommodation. There are several electrical faults in the property the stairway to the second floor has been wired incorrectly. If it’s switched off from the second floor it will not operate from first floor stairs access. Also the bathroom mirror light has intermittent fault and the co2 alarm has no power. The fan in the bathroom also doesn’t work

We stayed at St Kenelm for the entire weekend of our wedding. First night I (the bride) stayed at the cottage with my two best friends - Girls night! And we all go ready at the cottage together with several other of my girl friends coming by to hang out and have mimosas. The cottage was perfect for this, not just because of it's super central location but also because it has the downstairs living room area. The cottage is spacious and had all the amenities that we needed. After the wedding my husband and I stayed there for 2 nights and when we locked the key inside the apartment, Bolthole Retreats sorted us out straight away, despite it being a Sunday. They made it super easy by just leaving another key in the outside key box. I would happily stay at the cottages again and highly recommend them for anybody who wants to visit the beautiful Winchcombe. The only upgrade I could think of for St Kenelm would be a balcony and maybe a downstairs toilet. One bathroom in a cottage for 4 people isn't always enough. But other than that, everything was perfect. Thank you! We will be back to celebrate our anniversary :-)

Very comfortable and warm. Good customer service. We had a problem with the boiler and maintenance man came out straight away and resolved the problem.

We enjoyed our stay at St.Kenelm, was nice warm and comfortable. Great quiet location but only short walk to the town. Would recommend it

Everything was great. A few comments - There was not much cupboard space to store food. There was no chance for food waste recycling - however I understand this could be problematical. The bathroom mirror light stopped working during our stay. The rear of the entrance door was rather marked/ paint chipped.

Updated, modern and comfortable. A bit pricey but well equipped - especially liked that there is a washer/dryer. Main floor furniture is getting a little worn but it was clean. Quiet location with a short walking distance into Winchcombe. Liked that the rental included free access into the Castle and its beautiful gardens - and the gift shop has good quality, interesting items. ( Tip: If you're walking, especially if you're pulling luggage, be sure to ask a local person for the the back route from Winchcombe - to the right of the White Hart Inn- that will get you to the Sudeley Castle Cottages. It is a MUCH shorter and easier route than the main road into Sudeley Castle grounds. )

We stayed in St Kenhelm for a friends wedding at Sudeley Castle. The accommodation was perfectly placed for this and was a delight to stay in. Beautifully kept and styled the apartment had all the facilities and utensils that we would require during our stay. Walking distance to the castle but also into Winchcombe made the search for a cafe with a hangover a little more bearable! The service is great from start to finish with very approachable emails and if (like us) you do manage to lock yourself out of the room at night, there is security who can come and unlock it for you. Overall great place to stay especially if attending an event at the castle

Enjoyable break on the Sudeley Castle Estate, staying in St Kenelm apartment. The apartment was very well equipped, warm and clean. Just a 3 minute walk up to the High Street where there were good pubs serving excellent meals. Winchcombe is a pretty old town. We were informed that there would be building work going on nearby and that noise might be a problem. For us, this did not prove an issue as we are early risers. The builders did not start until after 8 a.m. Would recommend to others wanting a base in The Cotswolds.

Whilst most of the furnishings were very nice, the dining room table and front door could both do with a coat of point. Apartment very convenient for Winchcombe and it's facilities, and for nice areas to walk. It was unfortunate that a large number of cluster flies had moved into the property, were scattered across the property when we arrived, and persisted in lesser numbers throughout our stay. Apparently, they were supposed to have been treated to remove them several weeks previous to our stay. However, there appeared to be no monitoring of the situation to see whather the problem had been resolved. Notwithstanding the flies, we had an enjoyable stay.

The cottage came recommended by a friend and didn’t disappoint. Great location and a short walk for great local pubs and food. We also walked to the castle and spent twice as long as expected it was so interesting. We get visitors from the USA often and will definitely use this as a base in future.

We have stayed at Sudely Castle Cottages several times and when making this booking St Kenelm was the only available 'cottage'. It is actually an apartment on the third/fourth floor of a converted paper mill. The apartment itself is absolutely fine, no complaints or issues. However, be aware that that there are lots of stairs. On the booking form it does say not suitable for people with mobility issues. We do not have mobility issues, but regularly climbing long flights of stairs, sometimes with heavy luggage, was not fun. Our only other issue was that there was no outside area for us to use when back at base and relaxing.

Great location. Good parking. Quiet. Entry to castle is a bonus. Accommodation had great kitchen and bathroom. Sitting area tired and needs repaint in parts. Dining table needs sanding and revarnish. Cobwebs around window frames in all rooms. Hideous brown carpet. Welcome pack really good. Overall would give 3 out of 5.

4 night short break, 3 adults, everything you need and great location for visiting the cotswolds

This apartment is well situated with a lovely view down into the courtyard and, from the bedroom, the sounds and a glimpse of the river. The bedrooms were excellent - comfy beds, and the kitchen well supplied. I would have liked to be able to turn the fan off in the bathroom but it was a good size and well appointed and very clean. Downstairs it had comfortable sofas and a really well equipped kitchen but the table and some of the paintwork needs a little attention. It was wonderful to be able to go to Sudeley Castle for free. I would definitely stay here again.

The flat was decked out with all mod cons, it was slightly frustrating that it took 3 days to find the instruction manuals in the cupboard under the sink though. On arrival there was no hot water due to low pressure but a quick call and visit and this was fixed. It was comfortable and warm and well appointed, the price was high but that's what you get for having to book in half term......one thing I did object to was paying £70 for the flat to be cleaned on top of the rental price for the week, surely this should be within the £850 for the week? Don't show the price as £850 then add on £70, if you have no choice just say it's £920 and then you can do a realistic comparison.

Great apartment, lovely location. Clean, bright and airy. May be a struggle with people of limited mobility due to stairs. Would recommend.

An ideal location for visiting the castle which is within walking distance. Winchcombe is a pleasant little town with all amenities. St Kenelm is a very comfortable stay, tastefully renovated.

Sudeley Castle Cottages Winchcome is an ideal location for walking holidays in the Cotswolds. Close to the town with the added value of access to Sudeley Castle which has a great play area for children.

We had a lovely time last weekend, a much needed escape for a few nights. The property was spotless and the accommodation was extremely comfortable. We enjoyed walks around the surrounding area and a night out at the nearby White Hart Inn where the teenagers voted the chocolate brownie dessert one of the best ever ! The castle staff were very friendly, unfortunately we weren't able to see inside the castle much due to covid restrictions but the sun came out for a while when we were able to enjoy the grounds. We hope you are able to re-open your doors soon !

Clean tidy, lovely welcome pack of jams milk tea and coffee. Problem with a light was reported and someone was round to fix it within the hour. A lovely base to walk from or explore the Cotswolds

Cleanliness was actually very good apart from numerous and regular flies/dead flies throughout our stay. No idea where they came from but they kept appearing! Whilst the apartment appeared to have been redecorated throughout, the main door was very grubby. And the dining table let down the rest of the furnishings. 2 H&S matters: (1) we found that the light switch for the landing from downstairs HAD to be kept in the on position. If turned off, it was not possible to light the landing from upstairs - potentially a little dangerous considering the different levels. (2) a grab handle/rail could be installed over the shower bath. Personally, I found the bath side quite high (higher than my own similar shower bath) and the older person would find comfort in having a handle to hold on to! The accommodation was generally excellent though I found the small bedroom VERY small, with little space between the bed and the wall, especially with a footboard on the bed with small upstanding posts, hidden by the duvet! AND the bedroom door did not shut. It appears to have been repainted recently and the paintwork towards the top of the door is binding on the door jamb. Finally, I don't think it's totally clear from your information that access is by steps, and then further stairs to the accommodation. We had booked for 3 adults but 1 did not come because of concerns regarding Covid. She lives in a bungalow, has in the past fallen down stairs, and is generally very cautious of stairs. She would not have been very happy. She is otherwise a fairly fit and agile person.

The property and surrounding area is beautiful. A very good location for exploring the North of the Cotswolds as it is only a 20 min drive from the likes of Stow on the Wold, Chipping Camden & Broadway. We had an issue with flies while staying and by the next day the property manager had organised for the cleaner to come over and try to assist (not much she could do as it was just so hot and happens every year apparently) but we were impressed with the speediness and the complimentary bottle of proscecco. Definitely would recommend staying here and the free entry to the Castle is a great perk.

Absolutely perfect, clean, well thought out, nice touches.

Had a fab time here, apartment was just what we wanted, enjoyed visiting the castle (a couple of times). Very central for good day trips out, wouldn't hesitate to return.

We’ve now stayed in Winchcombe for a few years in a row around the same time and can’t fault the accommodation. Excellent location, comfortable beds, and everything you need for a great stay.

We’ve now stayed in Winchcombe for a few years in a row around the same time and can’t fault the accommodation. Excellent location, comfortable beds, and everything you need for a great stay.