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Queen Mary Cottage at Sudeley Castle, Bolthole Retreats
Queen Mary Cottage at Sudeley Castle, Bolthole Retreats
Kitchen dining area, Queen Mary Cottage at Sudeley Castle, Bolthole Retreats
Kitchen with dining table, Queen Mary Cottage at Sudeley Castle, Bolthole Retreats
Living room, Queen Mary Cottage at Sudeley Castle, Bolthole Retreats

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 482 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Sudeley Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Prescott Speed Hill Climb
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cheltenham Racecourse
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

This pretty, 3-bedroom, semi-detached cottage is named after Queen Mary (the wife of King George V), who visited the Dent-Brocklehurst family at Sudeley Castle in 1944. The cottage sleeps four people and can additionally accommodate a cot.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors. Guests enter from a covered porch into the open-plan kitchen/dining room area with a large under stairs storage (housing baby and cleaning equipment). A back door opens from the kitchen out to a small seating area.

Off the dining area, and down two stairs, is the living room with two large double sofas, a coffee table, occasional tables, and a flat-screen TV with DVD player, and French doors out to the seating area.
Upstairs there is one double bedroom with a large dressing area, one twin bedroom, and a newly refurbished family bathroom with a large walk-in shower.

Ground Floor

Dining Area:
Guests enter Queen Mary Cottage through the covered front door into the open plan kitchen/dining room. Beside the dining area is a handy under stairs cupboard housing baby, cleaning and ironing equipment.

Kitchen:
The kitchen has all the appliances, cookware, crockery, and glassware you need for a self-catering holiday, including a Neff Oven & Hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, toaster, kettle, and Nespresso coffee machine. (See ‘Facilities' above for further details.) A welcome pack of teabags, Nespresso coffee pods, hot chocolate, milk, biscuits, jam/honey mini pots, boiled sweets are provided for your first day at the Cottage.

A back door opens from the kitchen out to a small seating area. The kitchen overlooks the rear of the property towards the River Isbourne.

Living Room:
2 large double sofas, a coffee table, occasional tables, and a flat-screen TV with DVD player, and French doors out to the seating area.

First Floor

Bedroom One:
The main bedroom is entered via a large dressing room with a window over the main courtyard and furnished with a built-in cupboard, antique dressing table, and mirror. Step down two steps to the bedroom, featuring a double divan bed with bedside tables and touch-dim bedside lamps, and a pretty window overlooking the cottage courtyard.

Family Bathroom:
The newly refurbished bathroom with Shaker-style panelling has a large walk-in shower, a large sink with a mirror, a dual flush toilet, and a heated towel rail. Complimentary toiletries are provided including hand soap, shower gel, hand wash, vanity kit, shower cap and toilet paper.

Bedroom Two:
This twin room with rear views towards the River Isbourne has two single beds, a hanging cupboard, and a shared bedside table with touch-dim bedside lamps.


Outside
Guests have access to a private patio at the rear of the property with seating and a table for four. As with all the Sudeley Castle Cottages, it is a short walk to the shared parking area and to the Castle and Gardens.

Property manager

Bolthole Retreats
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Cheltenham

Located in Cheltenham, this cottage is in a rural area. Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum and Richard Hagen are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Toddington Narrow Gauge Railway and Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. GWSR Broadway Station and Walks With Hawks are also worth visiting.
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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Sudeley Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Prescott Speed Hill Climb - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Cotswold Farm Park - 16 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Toddington Railway Station - 9 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Black Gold - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Shutters Inn Gotherington - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kings Head - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage for weekend away

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10/10 Excellent

Great location

Lovely cottage. Well decorated and spaced out. Great location for exploring the wider area and walking. Castle has rich history and well worth a visit.
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8/10 Good

I would definitely stay again.

Lovely courtyard cottage very quiet and peaceful stay, cottage was comfortable and clean what more could you want from a holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabiola S.

Perfect place to stay!

Wonderful place to visit the Cotswolds, beautiful walks from the door, complimentary entry to Sudely Castle and Winchcombe is also a very beautiful village but not crowded. Highly recommended!
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty H.

Lovely

Great location for the castle and the town. Cute little courtyard. Comfortable, clean, well furnished.
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10/10 Excellent

Cecilia Marie B.

Comfortable stay

We had a nice stay despite the weather. The car parking is excellent and the cottage well equipped. We thought it a little expensive but probably about right for the area. We have never had to pay a cleaning charge before. Free entrance to Sudely Castle is an added bonus.
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10/10 Excellent

Great litte place for exploring the Cotswolds

Easy to find and with ample parking available, this was a great little place for our family weekend away to explore the Cotswolds. The free entrance to Sudeley Castle was a bonus. The cottage was well equipped and well presented. Our only observation was the prior water leak from the shower that had come through to the ceiling below. It would be great if this could be sorted out.
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10/10 Excellent

I could live here!

Our second visit. Love the cottage, the outdoor seating area, walks from the door and even a circus this time. We will be back. Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Lovely stay

Lovely cottage and location. Would stay again. Very clean. Had a long weekend. Thank you very much. Sudeley Castle is worth a visit too.
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10/10 Excellent

A beautiful magical Christmas

Thank you Bolthole Retreats You have been amazing and the cottage was beautiful. The extra touch of Prosecco and chocolates on arrival was so lovely.We did not want to leave and we had a magical Christmas. Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Home from Home

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at Queen Mary. The cottages are in a lovely quiet location and the inside space is very comfortable for us and the dog. A short walk into the village provides great pubs and places to eat. Love being in the grounds of the Castle and there are so many lovely walks to enjoy. A couple of niggles, we needed to wash the kitchen floor with us and the dog traipsing in and out and I couldn't find a bucket and mop. Plus not enough toilet rolls supplied. :-)
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10/10 Excellent

ideal get away for a peaceful break

beautiful cottage in a peaceful location . the castle and grounds are worth a couple of visits during stay lots to see lovely walks and so close too cottage. Quiet hilly so need to be fairly fit too be able to follow the walks.
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8/10 Good

Great location and comfortable stay

A comfortable stay in a great location for visiting Sudeley Castle and a range of shops, pubs and other amenities. I would definitely recommend staying here and will be coming back again!
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent will be re-booking

A lovely cottage especially if you are travelling with dogs. The enclosed courtyard was ideal for the morning and late night wee without having to put on their leads. The cottage was fully equipped with everything you could possibly want. Only a few minutes walk to Winchcombe town centre and a short drive to many other Cotswold towns/villages. Also a couple of minutes walk to be on the grounds of the castle with loads of walks for the dogs. An added bonus of course, was free access to the castle itself. The area was very quiet and we scarcely saw another person. We cannot wait to go again.
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8/10 Good

sarah h.

lovely stay

very well equipped cottage and generally very clean. lovely location. appreciated dog blanket, proper freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and bbq - all high standard shower could do with a bit of help with drainage / using Cilit bang black mould remover and descaling lower shower areas some stains on sofa upholstery great towels and bed linen lovely blinds / curtains thank you
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8/10 Good

Holiday

Lovely cottage, very well placed. Very loud music from work men wasn't good ,odd seats at dinning table and very lumpy double bed, why with such a lovely cottage fall down on such silly things.
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10/10 Excellent

Short break

The cottage is well located with the village a short walk. It was super clean and v warm. I would recommend the cottage, the only down side was, the TV has 'no signal' on the weekend we stayed.
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10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous cottage in a gorgeous setting

The cottage was very well furnished and clean. Located close to sudeley castle and a short walk to local shops and restaurants in Winchcombe
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6/10 Okay

Carol S.

Disappointing

If booking this cottage be aware that large houses are being built next door very noisy 8 till 4 !!!
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10/10 Excellent

Do not stay until building next to cottage complete.

Was awful when we arrived after a long drive and music from a radio full blast from a large building site right next to our cottage. Awful view of builders rubbish and building site. Cottage lovely really quiet over weekend when builders not working. Great situation for seeing the Cotswolds. Would recommend when building work done.
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10/10 Excellent

Peaceful stay

Beautiful property with plenty of parking space. The place was clean and neat with all amenities needed for the first day. Shops are close by. sometimes the shops close earlier. Bed was comfortable. The stay comes with travel cot and baby high chair which made life easy for us. Easy access to castle.I recommend staying here.
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8/10 Good

Pam C.

Lovely cottage

Cottage and location were great. Would like to have been told that there would be construction work going on next to property with the workers going pasted the windows all day
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10/10 Excellent

Siobhan B.

Wonderful Cotswolds stay

We absolutely loved our stay at the Queen Mary Cottage. We had everything we needed, as everything was catered for (even toiletries, and extras such as cling film, torches, a fan, cleaning equipment, teas and milk etc). Full facilities if you want to cook, do washing, iron (not that we did!). The cottage was spotless, which we were so pleased about. The location is perfect - beautiful spot. Included in the stay was free access to Sudeley Castle, which was fantastic. So much more there than expected, and a brilliant play area for the kids. The cottage is so close to Winchcombe centre, with a great pub just up the road (White Hart Inn). Parking space just at the rear of the property and you have access to the cottage at the back, so easy for uploading cases etc. Nice little courtyard area with table and chairs (if you choose a warmer time than we did). We would definitely recommend staying here, and would look to come back (or try another one of the cottages).
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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey B.

Winchcombe 4 night break

We are previous guests at Sudeley Cottages albeit from some time ago and we have also stayed at Queen Mary before .Cottage has been refurbished since then to a very good standard and on arrival cottage was very clean and well presented all round..Cottage is spacious and with a small but adequate sitting out area. Winchcombe town pubs and restaurants just a short walk away. Plenty of nice walks nearby and, particularly if you have children, take a trip on the nearby heritage steam railway line to Broadway or Cheltenham. Only criticism is that whilst very clean on arrival, as it is dog friendly the vacuum cleaner left for guests use to tidy round had not been cleaned out and was full of very smelly dog hairs etc which unfortunately pervaded the cottage for some time after use,, Needs to be emptied and disinfected as part of the pre-arrival cleaning regime. That is why have given 4 on condition otherwise would have been top marks..
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Short Bank Holiday break

Queen Mary cottage was just perfect, Having stayed at a lot of cottages in the past this was by far a 10/10. Perfect location. Great pub within walking distance and the High Street. The cottage was fantastically equipped. Little touches like hand santiser, dog bowl & towel, fan, extra towels, milk in the fridge, tea/coffee etc....All very very clean too. Would absolutely recommend Sudeley Cottages and would be happy to return. Thank you!

About the host

Hosted by Bolthole Retreats

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Bolthole Retreats was founded in 2017 by Martin McWilliam and is based in Cheltenham.

We are the leading independent agency for Cotswold holiday rental properties. We work closely with owners and housekeepers to ensure that guests have a truly memorable stay.

We pride ourselves on our local knowledge, whether it be of a local farm shop, cycle routes or events. Our aim is to enable guests to have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Cotswold experiences, from the Cotswold experts, in a lovely Cotswold property that suits their needs.

What makes this property unique

Queen Mary Cottage is a charming, 2-bedroom cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 1 double room and 1 twin room, with 1 family bathroom. The cottage is a semi-detached (alongside Anne Boleyn Cottage), two-storey property with a well-equipped open plan kitchen/dining area and spacious living room that leads out through French doors to a seating area with countryside views.

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

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests