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Archers at Sudeley Castle

Archers at Sudeley Castle

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 62 reviews
97% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.5
Condition
4.6
Location
5.0
Value
4.5
Customer
Service
4.7

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Archers is a sumptuously decorated, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, luxury holiday cottage, built between the 18th and 19th Century, just minutes from Sudeley Castle and the gorgeous Cotswold town of Winchcombe. The cottage has an elegant and cosy living room, with a woodburner, a dining room, comfortably seating 8, a fully equipped kitchen with breakfast table and a delightful garden with views to Winchcombe. The cottage sleeps 8 across 1 en-suite king-size bedroom; 1 en-suite super-king; and 1 super-king and 1 twin, sharing a bathroom, with a further downstairs cloakroom. There is free, easily accessible parking for up to 2 cars. Archers Cottage is dog friendly.

During your stay at Archers you are entitled to free admission to Sudeley Castle and Gardens during the Castle’s open season (except for separately ticketed events).

A fantastic house for a weekend with a group of friends.

Review submitted on Sun, 01 Dec 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house was perfect for a weekend celebration. In particular there was lots of space downstairs so we could spread out. A well equipped kitchen with plenty of plates, cutlery etc was a bonus as we ate in a couple of times.
We went out walking in wild weather and on our return felt that a shoe rack and more coat hooks in the hallway would have been really helpful.
The only downside; we felt the quality of the bedding and bedlinen could be improved to make the bedrooms more luxurious.



Bolthole Retreats replied 29 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Archers. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the property manager and these points are being looked into. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

Weekend break at Archers

Review submitted on Wed, 20 Nov 2024
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The property is part of a small development very close to the town centre. Access was easy and the house was lovely and warm when we arrived. Kitchen facilities good and downstairs rooms comfortable.
The bedrooms were nicely furnished. I found the beds quite hard personally but the pillows were good as were the showers. I marked cleanliness down as the windows were quite dirty and the shared bathroom had clearly had a leak from the roof which we were unaware of at time of booking.
We visited in November so were unable to make use of the outside area. The garden has a pathway through it to the main road from the car park so itis not entirely private and may cause some issues for dog owners



Bolthole Retreats replied 42 days ago
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback on your recent stay at Archers. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the property, though we’re sorry to hear about the issues you encountered. Your comments are really important to us, and we’ve passed them on to the property manager. They mentioned that they would have been more than happy to assist during your stay. The leak has now been fixed, and the windows have been cleaned. Regarding the gates at the bottom of the garden, they are securely locked, ensuring the garden remains completely safe and private.

Comfortable stay and great location

Review submitted on Wed, 23 Oct 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely stay at Archers celebrating my husband's 60th birthday. Winchcombe is delightful with lovely shops, lots of local walks and the free entry to Sudeley Castle was a great day out. The cottage is well equipment although the fridge is small for 8 guests and some larger serving bowls would have been useful. The dining table is also on the small side for 8 with the table legs getting in the way of a comfortable seating arrangement. It was a shame that the ironing table, clothes drier and high chair were stored in the inglenook in the dining room as it would have been nice to have them out of sight. The beds were comfortable although a topper on the superkings would have been nice so that the join in the mattresses wasn't so evident, but we slept well. It was beautifully warm and cosy throughout and the large living area was ideal for 8. Other suggestions for improvement would be an extra bedside lamp in each bedroom so that there is one each side of the bed and the front garden was rather neglected. Customer service was excellent however - a broken tin opener was replaced within the hour. Thank you for a lovely stay and we would definitely consider returning again.



Bolthole Retreats replied 70 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Archers. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay however disappointed to read your comments regarding the dining table. On our website listing we have a 3D tour available where you are able to walk around the property and see the table. Your feedback also has been shared with the property manager who has taken these points on board, and these will be looked into. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

Loved our stay!

Review submitted on Tue, 24 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Perfect location near castle and cute walking trails across street! And the house is adorable! Will come again!

Loved our stay!



Great location

Review submitted on Fri, 07 Jun 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The location is amazing, you can walk into the village and to the castle. Lovely area. Cottage was very well kept. The oven is very slow.



Bolthole Retreats replied 209 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Archers. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We have shared your feedback with the property manager who wishes that you had reported about the oven during your stay as they would have been happy to ask maintenance to come out to the cottage. They have let us know that this will be looked at.

An enjoyable stay in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Archers Cottage was very comfortable and well appointed. Comfortable beds, nice linens, charming town



Great stay

Review submitted on Tue, 30 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We used the cottage as accommodation for our bridal party before my wedding and we were so pleased with how clean, quaint and lovely the cottage was. The kitchen was well equipped and the information regarding check in and check out was great. Only thing that could make it easier would be more precise address to give to taxis as they did struggle to locate the cottage.



Bolthole Retreats replied 223 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Archers. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and congratulations on your wedding. Regarding the address for the property, we also provide what3words so you are able to find the precise location.

A very enjoyable stay in a beautiful location

Review submitted on Tue, 30 Jan 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A very enjoyable stay in a well equipped, comfortable and well presented property on the edge of Winchcombe.



Fabulous Cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 24 Jan 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a really lovely January stay at Archers Cottage. It was super cosy with the log burner on and the staff were really helpful in accommodating our requests. Gorgeous cottage in a gorgeous location - will defo be coming back.



A beautiful cottage in an historic Cotswold village

Review submitted on Tue, 16 Jan 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A perfect stay - great layout for a group of friends, particularly ground floor with the generous linked kitchen, dining and living areas. Very close to the village centre, and several long walks from the door step. Everything you could need - very comfrtable and relaxing.



Great stay, we hope to return.

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Dec 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
From the moment we entered the cottage we loved it. It was very clean, beautifully decorated and in a great location. The rooms were plenty big enough for our group of 7 friends and the kitchen had everything we could have wished for, the welcome pack for an initial cup of coffee or tea was most welcome as were the logs for the log burner (with a shop selling more kindling and logs within a 3 minute walk).
The beds were very comfortable and the showers terrific, we could not fault it.
My wife and I hope to return to one of the smaller cottages next summer to take advantage of seeing Sudeley Castle and Gardens which unfortunately are closed from October to March.
Overall a great stay at a reasonable price.



Great place for a friends getaway

Review submitted on Tue, 24 Oct 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This was our second visit to the same cottage. It's location is ideal. As a place to stay for 3 couple it's super, each having a bathroom. Winchcombe has everything you need, free entry into the castle is bonus.

Welcome pack could be better, generic tea, coffee and packet biscuits. An acknowledgement as a repeat customer would also be quite nice.

The cottage still had the same maintenance issues as the year before, mirror in the bathroom very loose, kick board under the dishwasher catching and the dishwasher was loose. Cottage looked a little tired, marks on the walls.

We were 6 adults, the ironing board and childs high chair really could have been put away instead on inside the fire place.






A delightful stay.

Review submitted on Fri, 20 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We took our 2 grown up children plus the family of one and the partner of the other. So 8 in all and 2 dogs. Lots of space for all of us in this very well equipped cottage. The cottage was in excellent condition although the bedroom doors can be a bit creaky and there is some traffic noise for the 2 front bedrooms. We had some problem getting the heating to work initially. The boiler was in the roof and the pressure was low. But on a Sunday night 2 cheerful maintenance men turned out and fixed the problem.
If this cottage is typical and I’m sure it is, then it is an excellent choice. The Castle and town are only a few minutes away with lots of walking opportunities from the doorstep.



Excellent

Review submitted on Mon, 09 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
It is a lively house and very well equipped. A lot of thought has gone into making it comfortable. It is in a really good position with a lovely garden too



Family getaway

Review submitted on Thu, 31 Aug 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great place to stay literally in the town but didn't feel like it loads of space in the property so you weren't on top of each other.
Glad we could take dog as there was loads of walks around the area, garden was great but not fully fenced in so needed to be mindful when dog was out in garden with us.
That being said it was a great place to stay and the town of Winchcombe was lovely with nice pubs to eat and drink but the kitchen in the property was brilliant if you want to cook for yourself.
3 double bedrooms with ensuite and a room with 2 single beds so that was great as well as you don't get that in many places.



Beautiful cottages

Review submitted on Tue, 18 Jul 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We love staying in those cottages , have been for each Fantasy Forest Festivals, from smaller ones to the larger ones. They are beautiful and the location is ideal. Very practical with parking, love the BBQ and garden . Each decors beautiful and in keeping . Only little negative, for a cottage for 8 people such a tiny fridge, same size as a cottage for 4 people, also there is never enough loo rolls but at least we remembered to bring some along . Last feedback : miroirs, one in each room would be so useful, especially for the rooms that share a bathroom . Stunning place to stay and cannot wait to return . Checking in is also super easy.



Love Winchcombe

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Jul 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We absolutely loved Winchcombe, all the history, picture perfect setting and wonderful small shops, cafes and pubs.
The Archers suited or 8-person, 3 generation family perfectly. Terrific walking all around including into Winchcombe, all the local trails and free access to Sudeley Castle and the grounds.
The large back garden was perfect for us and the character of the house has been well maintained.
The house needs attention to just a few minor areas: Each of the 3 bathrooms need a shelf or at minimum a soap dish, bending down for soap etc. at floor level was no fun. As a family of 8 there needed to be more crockery and cutlery, at max there is 10 of each and we had to run the dishwasher twice per day. Other than that, and a little more bedroom storage we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend the Archers.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write a review on your recent stay at Archers. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay however disappointed to read your feedback on the points you have raised. We have spoken with the property manager at Sudeley Castle and they will take the feedback onboard.

Good location

Review submitted on Thu, 15 Jun 2023
3.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
When I looked at some of the recent reviews, I did wonder if we had rented the same property or my expectations were higher. Then I looked back on some of the other reviews, and they pretty much mirrored my views and sadly nothing has been done with anyone’s previous feedback going forward. This was a weekend away for a special birthday and we had a nice time and glorious weather. The cottage is a reasonable size and caters for 8 people. It has a good sized garden with a padlocked gate, however the other end of the garden is pretty much open apart from a loose chain effect, so wouldn’t be suitable for young children or animals unless strict supervision, as this is easy access to the front of the house and the road! The cottage is in a great location, walkable to Winchcombe and lots of walks on your door step, even a steam railway 30 mins walk away. The cottage is old which is nice but is in need of some TLC, maintenance and a refresh of furnishings ( also prev mentioned a year ago!) the kitchen is nice and modern but the fridge is a very small one considering it caters for 8 people and the dishwasher is quite lose on opening. The beds are very hard and some found uncomfortable. Two of the bedrooms didn’t have mirrors in them, which is difficult for women and make up etc, and one blind was covered in mould. The outside bins for the area were overflowing with bottles and rubbish and not a good sight to look out of from one of the bedrooms. The door latch to the back door was broken and we lost hot water. Once we realised they did send someone out within 10 minutes but, it was too late to shower before going out for the evening. The garden was big and lovely, but the outside furniture was very uncomfortable wooden slat table and chairs, as they don’t have any cushions to put on them. Outside front and back door lots of cobwebs and some weeds growing, which is not a good look for guests on arrival. Would of liked to give it more stars but unfortunately, a lot of these minor issues could be so easily rectified to give guests a better experience, and with a little money spent on it, has the potential to be a fabulous 5* cottage.

We did however have a nice weekend, and appreciated the free entrance to the castle, which was a bonus, thank you!





Archers Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 22 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My family had a wonderful stay at Archers Cottage. It sleeps 8 comfortably. Everything you can imagine is provided & the information before arrival is excellent. The location is perfect for exploring & the free entry to Sudely Castle is a bonus . We will definitely be booking again .



Short Stay in The Cotswolds

Review submitted on Mon, 15 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Stayed at the holiday cottages on the Sudeley Casle Estate for a long weekend celebrating a birthday party. Excellent property that has been very nicely finished, great location and lots of inside and outside space for children. Beautiful location!



Beautiful house in a lovely location

Review submitted on Fri, 14 Apr 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Archers is a spacious, airy, delightful house set in a great location surrounded by beautiful Cotswold countryside.
A short walk away from Sudeley Castle (which is a must visit) and Winchcombe town centre, which is blessed with excellent pubs and restaurants.
Highly recommended!



A great place to stay

Review submitted on Fri, 24 Mar 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our second stay in Archers. It suits our group of 4 old school friends now in our 60s very well. It’s a convenient location with everything you need within walking distance. Off street parking for our 4 cars and some lovely country walks to take from the doorstep along with free entry to the fascinating and interesting Sudeley Castle. The property was spotlessly clean and although there were only 3 bathrooms, the layout of the upstairs made sharing one very easy. I am sure we will return next year.



Nice break spoilt by uncomfortable beds

Review submitted on Tue, 21 Feb 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
1.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Everything was first class apart from the beds. All of the beds were hard and we all left with bad backs.



Birthday Weekend

Review submitted on Mon, 13 Feb 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at Archers for a joint birthday family weekend. The cottage was very well appointed with a good welcome pack and was an excellent size and layout for our party of 7 adults and a dog. The cottage was very close to the town so easy access to the pubs/restaurants and shops and great position for lots of walks so no need to use the cars. An excellent time was had by us all and we would definitely stay again.



Cozy Cotswold Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 16 Jan 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Seamless stay in wonderfully appointed cottage in the grounds of Sudeley Castle. Excellent location / 2 min walk into town and 5 mins to castle. Very well equipped, thoroughly clean and comfortable.



Lovely Cotswold cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 16 Jan 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We had a lovely time at Archers it is very nicely decorated and positioned for Winchcombe, the castle and surrounding area. We had a slight issue with the heating which was mostly too hot! And could definitely do with a bigger fridge with eight people staying. The twin beds in one room were so high my tiny mother in law would have needed a ladder!



Girls reunion

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Dec 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Had a fabulous stay at Archers. Party of 7 enjoying a weekend away. Perfect-will definitely return.



Lovely friend retreat

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Oct 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Lovely cottage with the addition of Sudeley Castle on the door step.

Winchcombe has all you need for a small getaway. Its location is excellent for exploring the Cotswolds.

Cottage was clean and tidy, although a couple of “attention to detail” repairs need to be made, not sure where to report these.
Wonky / unusable bathroom mirror in family bathroom, baseboard on dishwasher and dishwasher need fixing in place, light switch in one of the bedrooms and some cosmetic touch ups. Bedrooms could do with mirrors for makeup, hairdryer use.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your feedback. This has been shared with the maintenance team at Sudeley.

Ideal location

Review submitted on Fri, 02 Sep 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Good access to Sudeley Castle and Winchcombe. Comfortable, well equipped cottage and pleasant garden. Perfect for family holiday.



Fantastic location in a charming Cotswold village

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Aug 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We adored our stay at Archers! It's a charming cottage with enough rustic "character" to give us a quaint Cotswold experience but enough modern amenities to make for a very comfortable and easy stay. It was the perfect size for our group of four, and we enjoyed making meals in the lovely (large!) kitchen. The garden is very nice, and the location within 5-minute walking distance to Winchcombe (and an easy walking distance to Sudeley Castle) was perfection. One thing to note is that the cottage is attached to other cottages in a little courtyard, so it's not stand-alone. We liked that setup, as the neighbors were quiet and it felt very safe. Our only minor complaint was that the mattresses were a little firm for our taste. Otherwise, all was great and we would certainly recommend and stay again.



A beautiful and comfortable base

Review submitted on Mon, 25 Jul 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My favourite so far of the Sudely Castle cottages. Very roomy and comfortable, beautifully fitted out and having so many bathrooms worked perfectly for our little group of friends attending an event at the castle.
The only slight criticism was the fridge size, for a house accommodating 8 people, the fridge was very small!



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hello, thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear you liked Archers so much. Your comment about the fridge has been passed on to the cottage manager for her review.

Walking and chilling in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Thu, 23 Jun 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A lovely property in an excellent location. Park the cars on arrival and no need to use them again until you leave. Archers is very well equipped and has some “extras” not found in most holiday lets. Mirrors in some of the bedrooms would be useful, hairdryers need a very long lead to see in bathroom mirrors! Free entry to Sudeley Castle is a fabulous bonus. We’ll be back.



Walking group holiday

Review submitted on Sat, 18 Jun 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Archers is a lovely cottage with all the amenities you need. The garden is a lovely place to relax after a day spent walking. The lounge area was very spacious. The only minor problem was a lack of space to store food supplies. We cleared one cupboard of cooking utensils so that we could put our food away. The barbecue was an added bonus and much bigger than we expected. The cottages are very well located in the heart of Winchcombe and within walking distance of shops and pubs. A great location to be based for walking.



Well located and appointed place to stay

Review submitted on Thu, 02 Jun 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house is charming - well appointed, with basics and some luxuries provided. Lots of space for family to gather, eat, talk. Kitchen was large enough to manage making meals for six adults. Bedrooms were comfortable, distinct and charming. Lots of oak beams and olde worlde features as you'd expect but careful modernisation. The location is excellent in terms of walks from the doorstep and going into the heart of the village (good range of pubs but watch restaurant opening days). Parking was plentiful. Only slight negative was the at the garden is not fully enclosed so we had to keep a careful watch of our lab. But that was a minor point. Everything else was fab and we will be back.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Frank, Thank you for your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Archers at Sudeley Castle. Kind regards

Wonderful relaxing weekend for a family celebration

Review submitted on Mon, 09 May 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked the cottage for a family celebration - it was perfect, everything went to plan, even the weather. The location was spot on - we went round the castle and gardens - and the cottage itself was very well equipped with plenty of absolutely everything for eight people. The only thing we would have liked was more fridge space as we had a few extra guests during the day on Saturday! Winchcombe itself was picturesque and we found everyone in the town to be welcoming and friendly. We would defintely book again.

The Welcome Pack was really informative!



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Sally, Thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you had a lovely stay at Archers and were also able to enjoy visiting the castle and its grounds. We hope to welcome you back to The Cotswolds in the future. Kind regards

Lovely cottage in a perfect spot

Review submitted on Mon, 02 May 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house is clean, well equipped and tastefully furnished. It also has a large attractive garden. It is located a very short walk from both Winchcombe High Street and Sudeley Castle, to which entrance is free if you stay here. Both Winchcombe and the castle are charming. A lovely place to stay, with much to see in the area. Highly recommended.



Perfect location in beautiful Winchcombe

Review submitted on Fri, 22 Apr 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great house, close to glorious walks, with the benefit of free entry to Sudeley Castle and grounds. My sisters, husband and I thought it an excellent place for a short holiday.



Very enjoyable

Review submitted on Thu, 21 Apr 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful stay and location, opportunity to walk to Sudeley Castle is very welcome. Town Centre is also very close by with everything you need for a short break.



A Beautiful House in a Superb Location

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Apr 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a wonderful family get together at Archers. The downstairs rooms are ideal with a sizeable dining area and an attractive, spacious living room. The kitchen is well equipped, the kitchen table means that this is yet another lovely room to enjoy a cup of tea and cake!
Upstairs there are comfortable bedrooms and 3 bath/shower rooms.
The location is excellent, we could walk from the front door. The town is just a couple of minutes walk up the hill and we enjoyed a wander round, the deli was particularly inviting. In the evening, we had a lovely meal at one of the pubs.



Perfect weekend getaway

Review submitted on Mon, 13 Dec 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A lovely cottage , in a perfect location.
The cottage is very well equipped with everything you need. Winchcombe is a lovely town with plenty of restaurants, all within walking distance of the cottage




Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Julia, thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay here. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Seasons greetings, Bolthole Retreats

Stay at Archers cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 06 Dec 2021
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A comfortable cottage sleeping up to 8 with 3 doubles and 2 single beds. Heating is very good and keeps the cottage nice and warm. 2 dogs can be accommodated. There is a lawned garden at the back which would be lovely in the warmer months, however there is a drop to the road so young children need to be supervised. There is a chained fence but it is not adequate. Comfy sofas inside the cottage which is quite spacious. The kitchen does not have enough storage space for 8 people. The fridge is small. Cupboards are full of pans so you have to fit dry food alongside. There is a pantry but it is full of crocks. Wooden and stone floors downstairs, carpeted upstairs. I would stay again as it is very comfortable and because of the location.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Ann, Thank you for your review of Archers at Sudeley Castle. We're pleased that you enjoyed your time in Winchcombe and have passed your feedback on to the housekeeping team there as well. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Derbyshire friends getaway weekend

Review submitted on Tue, 26 Oct 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We were a group of 4 quite picky couples in our 50’s and 60’s but despite numerous cobwebs around (that must’ve been there some time…) we found the property very clean, comfortable well maintained and equipped. Lovely spot and took advantage of free entry to the castle which was very interesting. Couple of niggles were lack of mirrors in bedrooms ( only one in bathroom but tricky drying hair) and insufficient comfy seating for 8 adults ( 2x3 seater sofas and one armchair leaving one unlucky person on a hard dining chair)



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Kerry, Thank you for your review and feedback, this will be shared with the cottage manager to review. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Archers Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 23 Oct 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful house, inside and out. I have stayed in a couple of properties on the Sudeley castle estate and none have ever disappointed. The property is maintained and furnished to a high standard without losing the relaxing feel of a holiday break. This property has only one negative. It is located adjacent to a lane leading out of Winchcombe past the castle entrance. This lane is busy and you will hear the cars (morning rush hour, evening coming home) especially in the two bedrooms that look onto the lane. If you are used to hearing cars-fine. If you have come for complete quiet-this may not be the house for you.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your feedback. Really pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope you come back and enjoy the area again in the future. Best wishes Bolthole Retreats

I wasn’t able to go into this cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 17 Oct 2021
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked two cottages via Bolthole in Winchcombe for a family celebration. My wife and I, with one of our daughters and family, were in one. My other daughter and family, my son and partner, and my brother and sister-in-law were in the other (14 Vineyard Street). The guidance we were sent in advance of arrival was quite clear that we weren’t allowed in each other’s house, so I’m afraid there is nothing I can say really about Archers cleanliness, comfort or condition (- and this form won’t let me leave them blank). Customer service was good (- this was a rearranged lockdown booking) but, as with the other cottage, our three day booking meant we only had access to the cottage for 42 hours in reality, hence the vfm assessment.



Archers cottage in Winchcombe

Review submitted on Fri, 01 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Archers cottage at Sudeley Castle is a truly lovely cottage, spacious, great location, a short walk to Winchcombe with its good range of independent shops and cafes. There is a bus service into Cheltenham and it is easy to drive to many other attractions and there are many walks with good views.
The cottage was well equipped, clean and suited the multi age family group - 3 months, 2, 30's and 60's. The garden was lovely to sit in and parking was easy.
The bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms were comfortable and showers/bath provided good hot water with plenty of towels for each guest.
My only comment would be that each of the adult guests did not find the mattresses on the beds comfortable and where available had to put spare duvets over the mattress toppers.
I would recommend this cottage and would stay there again.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Jane, We're pleased to see that you enjoyed your time at Archers Cottage at Sudeley Castle. Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, your feedback is much appreciated. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Beautiful house in pretty little town

Review submitted on Thu, 26 Aug 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Four days spent in the beautiful property, Archers in Winchcombe.
The property was spotlessly clean, with lovely soft sheets and towels in spacious bedrooms.
The kitchen was well equipped but the broken shelves in the fridge made storage for 8 guests a bit tricky.
Parking for a large group was very generous and a free visit to Sudeley Castle included in the cost of rental made it extremely good value.
Would highly recommend a visit to this lovely old house.



Super location and the potential to be an excellent property with some additional features.

Review submitted on Mon, 16 Aug 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
As a family of six, we stayed in Archers at Sudeley Castle for one week in August. The location of the property was excellent, with free access to Sudeley Castle, and overall the property was good with plenty of space, however we felt that there were a few points that could be improved on for people wanting to rent the property for more than a couple of nights. The kitchen was reasonably well equipped but there was no cupboard space to store food and the fridge was very small if you are trying to cater for eight people. The beds were all firm, and whilst there was some hanging space within built-in wardrobes the storage space for clothes was very limited, again not a problem for a short stay. The showers were all excellent with plenty of hot water. The garden was lovely, plenty of parking nearby and lots of walking trails on the doorstep. One other minor point was there was only one key for the property. We would happily stay at this property again as overall we had a great holiday in this home.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Nicki, Many thanks for your review. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Archers at Sudeley Castle and will pass on the comments made for improvement. We hope we're able to welcome you back to the Cotswolds in the future. Warm regards Bolthole Retreats

Lovely cottage close to the village centre

Review submitted on Sat, 31 Jul 2021
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have had a wonderful stay at Archers Cottage. The cottage is very clean and tidy with newly updated bathrooms and lovely powerful showers. Good size bedrooms, very useful to have our own showers and toilets too. The garden is a good size with a huge bbq which we put to good use on a sunny evening! Only area for improvement would be that the garden is not fully secure to the side so we had to keep an eye on our dogs/put them on lead whilst they were outside. Fantastic location, a short walk into the village town centre with a tasty bakery, pub, fish and chip shop and quaint shops for souvenirs etc. Fantastic that you can get free access to Sudeley castle and gardens included in the stay, which is a lovely touch. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would certainly recommend to others. Thank you!



BoltholeRetreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Laura, Thank you for your review and feedback - we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards, Bolthole Retreats

80th Birthday Celebration

Review submitted on Mon, 26 Jul 2021
3.8
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
We stayed at Archers to celebrate my Mum's 80th birthday and it is a wonderful cottage. As it was a very hot weekend we spent nearly all the weekend outside in the garden. However, there is a path that has gates either side at the bottom of the garden and we later discovered that this was used by people in the village on a regular basis. We had 2 dogs with us so this was not ideal and there is no mention of this in any of the details. I have emailed the company and have not had a response - I would seriously consider not booking here if you have children that may be in the garden as it is clearly not acceptable to have "strangers" walking through the garden.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi John, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are very sorry that your stay was disrupted by people passing through the garden. They should not have been doing this as the access is only for the gardeners. This has been addressed and locks have been put on the gates. Kind regards BoltholeRetreats

A lovely cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in this cottage. It was spotlessly clean, well equipped and comfortable. The location was superb = close to local shops so everything nearby, complete with easy access to some wonderful walks too. The local restaurants were excellent and it was great to be able buy fresh items from the bakery each day. A cottage we would highly recommend and one we look forward to returning to.



BoltholeRetreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Sally, Thank you so much for your review and feedback - we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, BoltholeRetreats

Lovely family break

Review submitted on Fri, 25 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Came away with family for short break, second stay at Archers cottage, we love it ideal place to stay for 3 couples house has everything you need would definitely recommend



BoltholeRetreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Mike, Thank you for your review and feedback - we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards, BoltholeRetreats

Lovely Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 21 Jun 2021
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely character cottage in great location. Well equipped. Just let down by uncomfortable mattresses.



Great Time

Review submitted on Tue, 15 Jun 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We found Archers cottage in a clean and orderly fashion with plenty of plates cutlery and utensils
The rooms were very nicely decorated with plenty of comfortable furniture including the beds
Good outside space with table and chairs for alfresco dining



BoltholeRetreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Duncan, Thank you for your review and feedback - we are delighted you enjoyed your stay! Kind regards, BoltholeRetreats

Wonderful Cotswolds Break

Review submitted on Mon, 28 Dec 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Superb cottage suitable for a 3 generation family. Walks from the door, the High Street a short stroll and the beauty of the Cotswolds all around. No hesitatioin in recommending both the cottage and Bolt Hole Retreats who handled our booking.



Dream Cottage in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Nov 2020
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Cottage layout excellent for 3 generational family. Large kitchen with all the facilities to cook a family meal. Really good



Lovely warm cottage, good location

Review submitted on Thu, 29 Oct 2020
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
All bedrooms and bathrooms very clean. Spotless sheets and towels. However, stone floor downstairs and dining table could have been cleaned better. Beautifully decorated as per photos on the site. Very good value for money.



Family Celebrations!

Review submitted on Sat, 10 Oct 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The Archers was the perfect location for our family celebration.No need for a car as all amenities in walking distance. A bonus to be able to visit the castle on the Sunday morning after we left the property. Spotlessly clean and so welcoming especially as it rained all weekend from start to finish! Could possibly do with a larger fridge?
We had fish and chips from the local Layton's which were good and on the Saturday evening we hired the services of Paul Evans, the chef from The Season Kitchen after reading a review about the Archers. Very professional and thoroughly enjoyed an excellent meal, you would not be disappointed!
A memorable family weekend was had by all in beautiful, welcoming, homely surroundings



Birthday stay

Review submitted on Wed, 07 Oct 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I had a great time staying at Archers, the house was fantastic with everything you’d need and well positioned to explore wonderful Winchcombe. I will most definitely be back!



Beautiful cottage in excellent location.

Review submitted on Fri, 18 Sep 2020
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Comfortable beds, pretty cottage, walking distance to village with everything you need, including Michelin star restaurant. Lucky to have it complemented with fabulous weather!!



Perfect for our needs - loved it!!

Review submitted on Mon, 14 Sep 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Booked at relatively short notice but not disappointed in any way. Generous Welcome Pack, top class specification, very well equipped, great BBQ, used every evening!!



Beautifully appointed with everything you need - superb

Review submitted on Thu, 27 Aug 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Too often a holiday home in the UK feels like camping out in somewhere with a lack of identity and the bare minimum. Not so at Archers.

The house is very well appointed for eight, of the highest quality and with lots of space. The furnishings are of a high quality and have an individual touch, no corporate imaging here.

The bedrooms were all of a good size and quality, bathrooms were well-decorated and modern. The kitchen had everything we needed and more.

The living and dining rooms were more than ample and we also enjoyed the gardens.

This was only a short break but we enjoyed time at Sudeley Castle, well worth it, Hidcote, a very impressive garden and still time for some walks.

Hopefully we'll be back at some point.



Archers Cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 19 Aug 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed in Archers cottage for a week in August . The cottage is newly renovated and very well equipped . It is very clean and plenty of towels and toiletries are provided .
The location is lovely with the village of Winchcombe less than 5 minutes walk away .
We will definitely be returning