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Queens Cottage at Sudeley Castle

Queens Cottage at Sudeley Castle

4.6
out of 5
Ratings from 75 reviews
95% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.7
Condition
4.6
Location
4.9
Value
4.3
Customer
Service
4.6

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Queens Cottage is a charming and carefully restored, two bedroom cottage on the Sudeley Estate. It is an ideal base in the North Cotswolds in a quiet and peaceful location which is a walkers' paradise. The cottage was previously an engine house and through the double front doors you will find wooden beams and a quirky circular window in the twin room. The ground floor is a spacious living and dining area with a well-equipped kitchen that leads out to an elevated patio with dining table that faces into the cottage courtyard. The sofa converts into a double bed and upstairs are two comfortable and well-appointed bedrooms and a large family shower room.

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

Family, friends break.

Review submitted on Thu, 21 Nov 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 all had a very enjoyable stay in the cottage which had everything we needed. Very well maintained with character and the cleaning and maintenance staff do an excellent job.



What a great place to stay in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Tue, 10 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
Close to Sudely Castle for those interested in history, close to some fantastic walking paths. Great little village.



A lovely and pleasant stay at Queens Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 03 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
We had a wonderful stay at Queens Cottage! The space was impeccably clean and well-maintained, making us feel comfortable and welcome. We greatly enjoyed the serene ambiance of the town—the quaint nature of the cottages and the beautiful surroundings made for an incredible experience.

I would highly recommend Sudeley Castle Cottages to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We look forward to returning in the future should the opportunity present itself.



Family trip

Review submitted on Fri, 19 Jul 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My daughter moved to winchcombe last year we wanted a family holiday near her with wheelchair access. This cottage was ideal for location, full of character it had everything we needed. It had a downstairs bathroom, which worked but not entirely as it was a bath not a shower so mum couldn’t access it fully. There’s plenty of disabled parking in town so the hill was not a problem. The staff were extremely friendly and sorted out our queries immediately. We loved our visit to Sudeley castle and gardens which is included in the stay. We would definitely stay here again very good value for money.



Bolthole Retreats replied 167 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Queens Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, however disappointed to read the points that you have raised regarding the downstairs bathroom. On the property listing on our website in our full description this bathroom has a bathtub and hand-held shower. Also there is a 3D tour of the property available.

Queens Cottage - Poor Condition

Review submitted on Thu, 11 Jul 2024
1.8
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
1.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
1.0
Location
3.0
Value
1.0
Customer
Service
3.0
This property is in a very poor condition and is in need of a well overdue refurbishment both inside and out, The outside patio has loose flags/wall and care should be taken when approaching the property. Other properties in the courtyard offer much better value and should be preferred when booking.



Bolthole Retreats replied 175 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Queens Cottage. We are very disappointed to read your feedback and we have spoken to the property manager regarding this. The Sudeley Cottages are currently undergoing redecoration as part of a bigger project and they have informed us that the patio is being fixed.

Very happy with our stay

Review submitted on Tue, 21 May 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
Perfect location for Winchcombe, Sudeley Castle & GWR railways … cottage is self contained and has all utensils one would require.



Pleasant Stay

Review submitted on Thu, 02 May 2024
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 much enjoyed our brief stay at Queens Cottage. Overall it was comfortable, spacious and well-equipped. The location was excellent, being a short stroll to all the shops and facilities that Winchcombe has to offer as well as the heritage railway nearby to visit Broadway and Cheltenham. It was a bonus to have complimentary access to Sudeley Castle and gardens, also a short walk away, which was very enjoyable with an extensive display of artefacts in the castle, lovely grounds and church with Katherine Parr's final resting place.

A few minor issues jarred regarding the cottage itself:-

- The sofa cushions were stained and worn and offered no support, collapsing when sat upon.
- The view from the rear kitchen window was unpleasant, resembling a mini waste/storage site, and had evidently been visited by a dog!
- When we returned to the cottage on Friday evening we were unable to park in the communal parking area as it was full so had no choice but to park outside the cottage.




Bolthole Retreats replied 244 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Queens Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the location. However, we are disappointed to read your feedback regarding the cushions and the view from the rear kitchen window. We have shared this with the property manager who has taken this onboard and will look into this. We are also very sorry to hear that you were not able to park in the car park on the Friday evening.

Brilliant break

Review submitted on Sat, 23 Mar 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 2 night break. Warm and cosy with everything we needed. Had a delightful mooch around Sudeley Gardens and Broadway. Highly recommended location and great value.
Jayne from Devon



Great location

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Dec 2023
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Great location, lovely cottage, could have been cleaner e.g. there were a lot of cobwebs on one of the kitchen windows



Bolthole Retreats replied 258 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for your recent stay at Queens Cottage. We are very glad to hear that you liked the cottage and its location, however disappointed to read your feedback. We have shared your points with the housekeeper who has taken these on board to rectify.

Really Lovely Place for Four

Review submitted on Wed, 22 Nov 2023
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 loved this property. Open plan and very comfortable. The bathrooms were great. We were walking the Cotswold Way and this was very conveniently placed. Great pubs and restaurants just up the road. Extremely efficient and quick booking which was great as we were let down for another cottage.



Great family cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 28 Aug 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Overall a great place for families to stay. Well located and have all the amenities including for babies. We stayed here with our parents and kids and everyone was quite comfortable.
Just one suggestion - the downstairs bath can have a shower curtain so that it can be used without making much mess.



Very pleasant cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 08 Aug 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 had a fantastic stay!! All amenities were as stated. Kitchen was homely, shower spacious and bedrooms very comfortable. The cottage grounds were very peaceful and easy to access.
We got locked out and someone came straight away. We would definitely share this stay with friends and family and will be back to stay again !




Lovely cottage, just not for 6 people

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Jul 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage is beautiful, the location lovely and very short walk into the village. It was very clean, and most of the amenities were in good condition.
However - this is advertised as for 4-6 people - there are only 5 chairs at the table and outside, and it's very short on crockery, larger pans ect. The only fry pan is small hand sized!
Also, the 'sofa bed' has a mattress than is approx 1.5 inches thick - impossible to sleep on! Onto wires. We had to pad it out with all the cushions from the sofa, not ideal at all.
I'd recommend for 4 , but definitely not for 6!



Lovely stay in Queen’s Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 19 Jun 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
Thoroughly enjoyed our time in Queen’s Cottage. Location was ideal - short walk to both village and castle. Cottage very comfortable with everything that we needed.



GREAT PLACE FOR FAMILY

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Jun 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
I have stayed in the cottages at Sudeley many times and have always found them to be well-maintained and comfortable. The location is terrific with the village and the castle so close. First time members of our party said it was their favourite part of the trip.
The staff at Bolthole were very helpful in accommodating last minute changes.



EXCELLENT!

Review submitted on Wed, 31 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
We stayed in the queens cottage and we cannot say anything but Good things about this place. Being in the castle cottages is fantastic, we loved to be able to enter the castle and its beautiful gardens, as much as we liked winchcombe and its proximity to other beautiful costwolds key places. As for the cottage ítself, it was incredibly clean and tidy, with everything you could need for your stay, just as if you Were at home. Parking is very accesible and easy. VERY Good value for money for england.
If i came back to the costwolds, i would definitely stay here again. Thanks bolthole retreat for a wonderful stay.



Queen’s 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
A very convenient location, especially for a group using public transport!
Walking trails from the door in every direction.



A lovely Cotswolds break

Review submitted on Sat, 24 Dec 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 location of the Sudeley Holiday Cottages is superb with access to many footpaths, Sudeley Castle (when it is open)and Winchcombe with its lovely shops and pubs. We went for a magical walk across the snowy fields.
The people at Boltholes Retreats were extremely helpful and very quick to respond to a question I had.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for such a lovely review, great to hear you had a lovely stay at Queens Cottage at Sudeley Castle. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

Very nice

Review submitted on Sat, 22 Oct 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
A nice and pleasant way to spend a few days. It was lovely and clean and restful. There were other people around if necessary.



Wonderful stay at the Queen’s Cottage!

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Oct 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Sudeley Cottages. It was the perfect location for attending a wedding at Sudeley Castle. The Queens Cottage was well equipped and clean. The only small niggle was the wall light as you look down over the stairs. Lots of bugs and cobwebs in the light - this can easily be cleaned, so not a major detractor. Overall, a wonderful experience!



Great stay

Review submitted on Sat, 08 Oct 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Stayed for week in September. Great location for exploring the rest of the cotswolds by car. House was clean comfortable and spacious. Overall had no issues but scored customer service 3/5 as had no interaction with anyone good or bad! Was on the expensive side for the area I would think but short walk to village / walking paths made up for this. Free entry to sudeley castle is a nice perk. One negative was there seemed to be no where to recycle glass?



A four night stay in a Cotswold bolthole.

Review submitted on Wed, 20 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
Our first Cotswold Cottage holiday was for four night in "Queens Cottage at Sudeley Castle, close to Winchcombe.
The Cottage was a two bedroomed detached property within a group of stone built cottages dating back many years, but thoroughly modern and well fitted out. Comprising two bed rooms and a bathroom up stairs and a lounge dining room and kitchen, together with a second bathroom down stairs.
The interior decor was light and with numerous windows it had a light and airy character. Carpeted throughout, and with two large settees, a dining table and an excellent kitchen with all modern appliances it made for a most hospitable and comfortable residence.
WiFi and a large television were included but we never used either device during our stay.
The tow bedrooms, each with a wardrobe plus chest of drawers provided ample storage, the one bedroom had a large double bed, and the second bedroom had two single beds. All the beds were very comfortable and provided with full fresh bedlinen.
On entering the cottage the appearance was one of extreme tidiness and good condition to all fittings, and excellent provisioning of towels, face flannels and kitchen linen, plus wahing and shampooing products in both bathrooms.
The atmosphere was one of peaceful, quiet tranquility, it was hard to know that other families were staying in the "complex" were it not for the dozen or so cars in the ample private parking area.
Directions for arrival and entering the cottage were concise and simple, having been provided well before we departed from home, and a comprehensive gazetteer of Winchcombe and the Cotswold area was provided on the coffee table. THe cottages were situated about 200 yards from the main street through the town with numerous small shops and a goodly number of excellent eating establishments.
If ever we return to the Cotswolds for an holiday, we will know exactly where to stay by returning to the cottages at Sudeley Castle.




Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your detailed and glowing review. We appreciate the time taken and hope to welcome you back soon.

Another lovely stay at Queen's Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 18 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 returned to Sudeley a second time for our Easter break, the cottage is clean comfortable both in winter and spring. Perfect location to Winchcombe and a lovely walk to the castle. The cottage has everything you may need the bathrooms are very clean with towels and a few toiletries, great for when you’ve forgotten something. The team at the cottages work very hard, there wasn’t a day they were not there cleaning other cottages getting them ready for new guests. We managed to misplace our key whilst there, which was replaced quickly without any fuss.(Thanks to Gary!)
Thank you all again for a perfect stay, we hope to be back soon.



Very nice property

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Apr 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A short walk from the main street, the last part very steep up to the shops and restaurants.
The cottage is very comfortable and quiet with well equipped kitchen, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher etc.
Warm and cosy in the evening.



Queens Cottage at Sudeley Castle Cottages

Review submitted on Wed, 01 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 fantastic base for a visit to this area. Perfect for visiting the Sudeley Castle Illuminations a short walk/drive away. We had a very comfortable stay.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Gillian, Thank you for your review of Queens Cottage at Sudeley Castle. We're pleased that you enjoyed the Christmas illuminations at Sudeley Castle and your time in Winchcombe. Hopefully, we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Wonderful stay

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Nov 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 came as a family of six included two of my grandchildren. The cottage was very spacious as open plan living ,very comfortable and so much provided . Very quiet location and such a bonus free entry to Sudeley castle children loved it , would definitely recommend .



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Kim, Thank you for your review of Queens Cottage at Sudeley Castle. We're pleased to see that you had such a wonderful time and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

queens cottage, winchcombe

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Oct 2021
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
All fine thank you and we enjoyed our stat but it was a pity there was so little information provided in the brochure about how things like the cooker and other gadgets work. This is usually provided in self catering properties. Also, re cycling arrangements were non existent--no separate containers in the kitchen and no blue bins in the yard. We asked one of the cleaners and she said she didnt know! We had to take our re cycling to the communal site in the town!



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Robert, Thank you for your review and feedback from your time at Queens Cottage at Sudeley Castle. We appreciate you taking the time to do this and your comments will be passed to the housekeeping team. Kind regards Bolthole Reteats

A brief encounter.

Review submitted on Mon, 27 Sep 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The Queens Cottage has been reconfigured from its original design as a pump house into spacious holiday accommodation that sleeps six.
This Cottage is well equipped with all up to date amenities and is situated close to the town and Sudeley castle.
We would certainly visit again and would recommend to all.

There are a couple of issues that we feel need to be brought to the attention of the managing agents. These are :-
The fridge/freezer is far to small to accommodate food for up to 6 persons, the freezer is very small. Cottages within the complex sleeping less than 6 have huge fridge/freezers.
Also the downstairs bathroom/toilet is situated next to the kitchen area with only one door between,My understanding it should be 2 doors.

Regards

Martin Power




Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Martin, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your stay at Queens Cottage at Sudeley Castle. This is much appreciated and has been passed on to the relevant team at Sudeley. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

a comfortable and pleasant stay although a few niggles.

Review submitted on Tue, 21 Sep 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
very comfortable living and sleeping areas with a very well equipped kitchen and lovely toiletries.
However there are a few points to make which could improve the stay.
Bedroom mirrors are on the floor, propped up against the wall meaning that you are able to see yourself from the waist down. there is room in both bedrooms for a small stool/unit for the mirror to be stood on or better still, attach to the wall!
Hair drying needs to be done on the landing where there is a wall mirror and plug nearby.
The Step down outside one bedroom is covered with the same carpet as the landing with nothing to highlight that it is there. I fell down this step during the night badly bruising my arm on the railing nearby.
Slanting ceiling on the window side of the same bedroom should be highlighted with something either hanging from it or marked with something coloured. The slopes are white, the same colour as the walls and ceilings making them difficult to see if you are not walking around that side of the bed with shoulders bent down. Again I hit my head quite hard when walking around to open the curtains.
One chair in the living room has a very badly damaged seat. Made from faux leather (plastic) it is cracked over its entire surface to the extent that it flakes off onto the floor. It should not be in the room.
cold tap in downstairs bathroom is not properly attached to the basin and wobbles around when used.
Apart from that, we enjoyed our visit to the Cotswolds.





Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Apologies for the niggles that you had. The manager of the cottage is aware of these and is looking into them. We hope they did not spoil your stay too much. Best wishes Bolthole Retreats

Celebration with family

Review submitted on Wed, 18 Aug 2021
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Spacious, comfortable cottage, very well equipped kitchen. Excellent location for visiting castle and town, both within easy walking distance. Cottage would benefit from some refurbishment - dining chairs worn, carpet and soft furnishings stained.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Claire, Thank you for your review of Queens Cottage at Sudeley Castle. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciate the feedback. We hope we're able to welcome you to the Cotswolds again in the future. Many thanks, Bolthole Retreats

Lovely place to stay in great location

Review submitted on Sat, 14 Aug 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Really nice cottage, well equipped kitchen and nice furnishings. The man in the office was a bit moody on the phone though.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Leo, Many thanks for your review of Queens Cottage at Sudeley Castle. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again very soon. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Lovely Cotswold Cottage

Review submitted on Fri, 06 Aug 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
Really enjoyed our stay in Queens cottage. Fantastic location, for visiting all of the Cotswold villages. Only a 5 minute walk into Winchcombe to access some lovely pubs and restaurants. Free entrance into Sudeley Castle was an added bonus. A few small improvements could make the cottage even better, new patio furniture and dining room chairs would be a good investment as they looked a little tired but we would definitely return.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Alison, Thank you for your review and feedback. We're really pleased you enjoyed your stay at the cottage. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

3 days at Queens Cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 22 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
this was the second time we have stayed at the Sudeley cottages, we had a few very enjoyable days at the Queens Cottage,it was an excellent cottage for the number in our family, it was spotless and very well equipped, we had one issue with the shower door but the Sudeley management had it resolved the same day. Hoping to visit again soon.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi John, Thank you for your review. We do hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards BoltholeRetreats

Very nice holiday cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Jul 2021
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 booking process and arrangements were fine, the cottage was very clean and the standard of fittings and contents were excellent; everything that you need for a stay is there.

The location is great: near to Sudeley Castle and within a short drive or Bourton-on-the-Water, Tewkesbury, Cheltenham etc.

My only criticism would be that the outdoor table and chairs on the patio are rather shabby.




BoltholeRetreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi John, Thanks for your review and feedback - we are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Kind regards, BoltholeRetreats

Very comfortable cottage in a great location

Review submitted on Tue, 01 Jun 2021
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Excellent accommodation. Very well stocked with everything you could need.
The fridge, however, is rather small and there is no freezer. There is space to install a fridge freezer and this would be really useful.

All in all a really comfortable cottage in a unique setting.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Irene, We're really pleased you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the feedback which will be taken into consideration. Hope to welcome you again sometime. Kind regards BoltholeRetreats

Could do better for the money

Review submitted on Mon, 24 May 2021
3.0
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
2.0
Location
4.0
Value
1.0
Customer
Service
3.0
We expected a better standard of everything! Customer service tried their hardest in spite of neglect and cost cutting



Perfect place for a trip to the Cotswolds.

Review submitted on Thu, 29 Apr 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
Sudely Castle cottages are a lovely place to stay: picturesque, comfortable, in an excellent location for the village and for the many walks from Winchcombe. And the staff are rally helpful and friendly.



Short Family Break in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Thu, 15 Apr 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
Excellent location for walking and close to the town with the added value of Sudbury Castle Included in the price .
Will stay here again.



A comfort break with family

Review submitted on Tue, 10 Nov 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
Loved everything about the cottage. Had a few days just before lockdown
Spacious, warm very clean, well equipped. Really loved it, great shower, comfy beds. Appreciated the tea and coffee and cleaning materials. Great small dishwasher. No complaints



Short stay

Review submitted on Thu, 15 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
Faulty tap in upstairs bathroom. Unable to set heating even with help of instructions. Didn't deter from a wonderful stay and hope
to return. Thank you



Had a fabulous time

Review submitted on Thu, 08 Oct 2020
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
beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. very handy for the castle and shops and restaurants.
the cottage was very well equipped, perfect size, lovely patio, a real sun trap.
free visit to the castle was very lovely touch.

Would definitely come back and recommend the property in a heart beat. In fact I wish we were back there right now :)



A long weekend in Winchcombe

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Oct 2020
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Queen’s cottage near Sudeley Castle. It was comfortable, well equipped and very warm. With just two of us staying there was plenty of room, and a luxury to have a bathroom each. A little tired looking in places, this didn’t spoil our stay, despite weather warnings and torrential rain.



Nice cottage, easy access to Winchcombe shops and restaurants and to Sudeley Castle

Review submitted on Mon, 28 Sep 2020
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Nice and comfortable cottage, with two minor downsides: from the photos, it seems like there is more of an open view in front of it than in reality, where the other cottages are close by (but the whole area of cottages is very well designed); and the ceiling in the kitchen is quite low, which wasn’t an issue for my wife, our toddlers and I (I’m the tallest of all four at 1.72m or 5’8’’) but may feel cramped for someone taller.

About the broader area, the cottage offers easy access to Winchcombe shops and restaurants (the nearest pub is 2 minutes walk away, the mid-size Coop less than 10 minutes walk away), and to Sudeley Castle. Take-aways from the Thai and pizza place (it’s the same one, we tried both types of food) and the Chinese place are really good (and 2-3 minutes away). Finally, the cottage gives you free access to Sudeley Castle, which has an amazing playground where we went three times.



A perfect short break

Review submitted on Fri, 28 Aug 2020
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
Cottage was perfect for a family (2 kids aged 10 and 12). Open plan worked really well as did the WiFi. The welcome pack was one of the best we’ve had with self catering, and cottage was very clean and had everything you could possibly need for a short break. The village was a short stroll with local butchers / bakery etc. Would definitely visit again.



Fantastic place to stay

Review submitted on Tue, 21 Jan 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
The cottage was beautifully furnished to a very high standard throughout. The cleanliness was superb. The cottage is located within easy walking distance of local shops, pubs and an excellent Thai restaurant. Ii have booked my next stay already.



lovely cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 11 Dec 2019
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
Excellent cottage very well done has everything you need for your stay. 5 star place had a Xmas tree when we arrived very nice touch would of liked to stay longer.



Half term short break

Review submitted on Wed, 23 Oct 2019
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
A fantastic cottage that I would thoroughly recommend. However, one issue... it is classed as disabled friendly but the front door has enough of a lip on it which meant I had to find pieces of wood from a skip to get my husband in the front door otherwise we would have been in real trouble!! Also it would have been amazing if the downstairs bathroom was a wet room then I’d give it 10/10



The perfect Cotswolds stay

Review submitted on Thu, 10 Oct 2019
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
When you live in New Zealand & dream of history, beautiful English countryside & charming old buildings - Queens Cottage was the perfect answer to your dreams.
The cottage was totally modern inside with everything you could possibly need. The first 2 days of the essentials - coffee, tea, milk were left for you with a large kitchen for self catering.
The beds were very comfortable , the bathrooms very spacious with bath as well as shower.
The location was perfect - plenty of walks & places to explore nearby but if you want a car free day you can walk to Sudeley Castle, to the lovely town of Winchcombe or go on one of the many walks around.
I will be recommending these cottages to all my friends in England & back home.



Nice Stay

Review submitted on Thu, 12 Sep 2019
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Cottage was was nice, but a few items that were supposed to be left for us were not there. An investment in some new pillows would be would be great, maybe next time I will take my own! The 4pm check-in was a little late as we had been on the road for nearly 5hrs and just wanted to get there. A later check-out would be nice too, 10am is a little early. There was very little information at the cottage about things of interest to do-I did at the end find brochures/leaflets in the Telephone box in the main square!
All in all is was a nice trip.



Lovely stay in Winchcombe

Review submitted on Sun, 01 Sep 2019
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Lovely location and property, enjoyed an afternoon at the castle. We will definitely return. Thank you, fab stay.



Very impressed

Review submitted on Wed, 21 Aug 2019
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 location for our visit. The cottage was spotlessly clean and of a very high standard. My American friends who were staying with me were very impressed. I would have no hesitation recommending this property.



A beautiful country cottage within a few minutes walk of Winchcombe.

Review submitted on Thu, 18 Jul 2019
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
What a pretty cottage with everything you need for a break in the country.It was extremely well equipped with plenty of glassware and crockery and was very clean and freshly decorated.We wanted to spend a few days visiting Sudeley Castle and found the position ideal enabling us to walk to the town in a few minutes.Although we chose to drive to the castle on visiting afternoons due to our age and various disabilities, we walked it the first evening and it was easily doable for younger more active folk.We would love to return sometime.



Fab place!

Review submitted on Wed, 26 Jun 2019
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent location, beautiful cottage, comfortable, spacious, well equipped, will definitely be going back!



Amazing Costwolds Cottage!

Review submitted on Fri, 31 May 2019
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 and I had an absolutely fantastic experience staying in Queen's Cottage. It's clean and modern and comfortable inside, and quaint and beautiful outside. It's a perfect location to enjoy all the Cotswolds has to offer, and our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer.



5 days for recreasion.

Review submitted on Mon, 20 May 2019
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
Nice Plays near by The Winchcombe city. This is our 5th time in Winchcombe, and we love it.
We surtenly will came back, and like to stay in The cottages.
Thank you for all help and kindnes.



Lovely cottage in a lovely village

Review submitted on Thu, 16 May 2019
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
Lovely cottage near Sudeley Castle in the village of Winchcombe. Very clean. Perfect location for day trips throughout the lovely Cotswolds. Highly recommend it.



Very enjoyable weekend

Review submitted on Sun, 31 Mar 2019
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
Five of us stayed for two nights. Queens Cottage seems to have been updated fairly recently and is in great condition. Upon arrival the key was present and had no difficulty entering. There was fresh milk, coffee , and tea left for us. The only interaction with staff was via email when my US credit card wasn't accepted when reserving. The email from someone at Bolthole let me know that most US banks have protocols to prevent fraudulent transactions overseas and explained how to resolve the issue quickly.
We enjoyed our visit and would certainly recommend the cottages at Sudeley Castle to those who want to visit the Cotswolds.




Cheltenham week

Review submitted on Fri, 15 Mar 2019
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great cottage perfectly located for the races and the village amenities in Winchcombe. White Hart Inn at the top of the hill lovely as well



Beautiful house, beautiful location

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Mar 2019
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
Lovely open plan cottage set back from the road. Plenty of space for 6 adults. Stunning town and scenery. Excellent local walks!



Girls getogether

Review submitted on Mon, 11 Feb 2019
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
Lovely cottage, homely , clean and comfortable . perfect location for walking and so close to the town !

Clean ,cotton bedding and towels - could have done with a spare toilet roll for upstairs and downstairs !

on arrival key code didn’t work but contact number was answered quickly and correct one given !

Already discussing returning with my friends .
Little pointers fro if you are thinking of booking : sofa bed is a little small for 2 , Bring something to put your dirty walking boots onto as you walk straight into the lounge .





Felt like home from home

Review submitted on Tue, 18 Dec 2018
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
3.0
I stayed here with my family for a festive weekend, and it was lovely. The cottage had all the amenities you'd need. It was refreshing to stay in a place that had thought of everything. We wished we could if stayed one more night.



Will attempt to go back again .

Review submitted on Mon, 03 Dec 2018
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
An excellent break in a lovely cottage and Cotswold town. Had problems with the cooker, it was an unfamiliar induction hob . The staff were excellent in dealing with it and resolving the issue.



Expected much more

Review submitted on Fri, 12 Oct 2018
3.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
3.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
2.0
The cottage was clean and in good location to walk into Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle.
Otherwise is didn’t live up to expensive expectations.
No code was given to enter cottage. Only that tge cleaners were still there did we get access. We’d assumed there would he a reception. Many small things were broken and large yellow warning signs of hot water made you think tge owners thought you were idiots. The closeness of cottages made the not private unkess curtains were drawn. Basically wouldn’t recommend staying here



Property owner replied more than 1 year ago
We are sorry to read this review. Heather was automatically sent the Welcome Pack on 23/01/2018 09:45:06 which contains a wealth of useful information including the lock box access code in a very prominent place. Not sure why the customer service has been rated so badly as we did not hear from Heather throughout her stay so there was not chance to rectify/improve anything. Fairly unfair review, please read the many other wonderful reviews for Queens Cottage.

ideal for a short break

Review submitted on Tue, 14 Aug 2018
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
location is good for touring the Cotswolds and surrounding area. Winchcombe is a very nice village with the shops you need for your stay at Studley



2nd Year Return

Review submitted on Mon, 06 Aug 2018
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
This is our 2nd year at Queens cottage. We are a family of 4 with older children and there is lots to do in the locality. Winchcombe has loads of great pubs and restaurants for all price ranges and all within walking distance.

Cottage was perfect had everything we needed and has given me some good ideas for decorating!

would highly recommend



Beautiful cottage and amazing facilities

Review submitted on Fri, 06 Jul 2018
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
This is an amazing cottage in a lovely courtyard. The cottage has all you need and everything seems brand new with really good facilities. The sofas are comfy and beds really nice too. Very spacious and a flat screen tv. Bathrooms were fab too. Will definitely be back.



A lovely stay in the Cotswolds

Review submitted on Fri, 06 Jul 2018
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
My family of five - two adults and three kids - had a wonderful stay in Queens Cottage. After a minor plumbing issue when we first arrived - which was responded to immediately - our stay was smooth and comfortable. The cottage has all the amenities we could ask for, including sufficient kitchen implements to cook full meals. The included admission to Sudeley Castle was a great boon. My kids were especially crazy about the amazing new adventure playground on the grounds of the castle. I wouldn't hesitate to return!



The queens cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Jun 2018
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Very relax stay . Very clean good position with access to the castle sudley. Plenty of utensils.
Everything you would want for a stay.



Recommended

Review submitted on Mon, 21 May 2018
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 cottage was lovely.
Comfy beds. Well equipped. Having unlimited access to Suderly Castle was great.we visited the gardens on a couple of occasions.



Rebecca McWilliam replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Chris, thank you so much for your review and you are welcome to return anytime!

Lovely cottage in fantasic surroundings

Review submitted on Fri, 27 Apr 2018
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
Cottages clean and comfortable and perfectly located. We booked two next to each other and perfectly met our needs. Information provided at booking comprehensive and clear. Exceeded our expectations, will definitely come again and stay for longer! Cannot fault.



Excellent value for money

Review submitted on Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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
Lovely cottage in brilliant location ideal for the village of Winchcombe and access to Sudeley Castle.



Detail needs checking

Review submitted on Sat, 13 Jan 2018
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
This is a beautiful, comfortable, well equipped cottage, however it was let down by the detail; the plug didn't fit so I was unable to bath and I couldn't turn on some radiators. We missed having a selection of guidebooks etc of local places of interest (which we are used to having in holiday cottages), it would be particularly good to have one for Sudeley Castle as obviously that was the main reason for our visit! The door lock broke on our first evening out, locking us out, but the man from security came immediately when phoned and was quick and efficient at solving the situation.



A winter wonderland.

Review submitted on Mon, 11 Dec 2017
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 weekend in Winchcombe staying at Queens, a lovely property at Sudeley Castle.
The property was warm and cosy and furnished to a very high standard.
The addition of the Christmas tree in the property and the snow which arrived while we were there made our visit very magical.
We hope to visit again soon.



what a gem

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Dec 2017
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 booked this cottage for a girlie weekend with my two adult daughters. When we arrived late at night, we saw flashing lights inside.and my heart sank as I thought it was some kind of fire alarm. So we are more than pleasantly surprised when in fact,it was a Christmas tree!. It was lovely warm, the sofas extremely comfortable, the kitchen fittings of very high standard, the beds also really comfortable,basically everything very new and of good quality. And only 15-20ins pleasant drive from Cheltenham. We only regretted that we couldn't stay longer!. Just one thing we found actually very annoying as it spoils the last day.,checkout time is 10 am which, when you are only there for the weekend, takes the relaxation away. In most hotels you don't have to check out till 12, or you can pay a nominal fee to delay it further. Considering that you can only get into the cottage at 4lm,it would be much better if checkout time was at least 11 am s you can have a nice breakfast before you leave,particularly as you are also supposed to empty all bins etc....



Great Accommodation Any Time of Year

Review submitted on Fri, 08 Dec 2017
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 wife and I have stayed in the Queens Cottage before and it was great. Now it has been refurbished inside to an even better standard. There are no negatives about Sudeley Castle accomodations in general, and we have previously stayed in other apartments at this location. Whilst here this time round there were some workers making further improvements to other apartments (which were already pretty good before!), and the gents doing their work were polite, friendly and non-intrusive. We had a great stay and totally recommend the accomodations. The TV was big, the two bathrooms were clean and in good, modern order, and the bed was comfy. The kitchen is a good size with all mod cons, and the heating is easy to use. As stated on previous reviews, we will definitely be back when possible.