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Castle Gatehouse - a sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 478 sq m
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Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
- Place, Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum6 min walk
- Place, Sudeley Castle8 min walk
- Place, Belas Knap9 min walk
- Airport, Oxford (OXF)60 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom One
1 Double Bed
Bedroom Two
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bedroom One En-Suite
Toilet · Shower only
Bedroom Two En-Suite
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Castle Gatehouse - a sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
Booking the Castle Gatehouse is akin to booking your very own miniature castle for your stay at Sudeley! The former gatekeeper's house marks the entrance to the castle grounds and has been converted and restored to provide comfortable accommodation for up to four guests over its unique layout. Its ancient and impressive structure is complemented with symmetrical gardens lined with iron railings and a stone courtyard in the centre.
The accommodation is arranged such that Bedroom One, with its four-poster bed and en-suite shower room, is accessed via a separate door, in one wing of the Gatehouse. Across the courtyard is another door, leading into a well-equipped kitchen with a dining table and chairs for four guests, a utility area with stairs leading up to a beautifully furnished, cosy living area and additional separate WC just off the landing. A further seven steps will take you to Bedroom Two, a spacious room with a king-size double bed. A few steps down will lead you to the en-suite shower room, with a concealed washing machine and tumble dryer.
Outside, guests can admire the pastoral views that line the driveway to the castle from two individually gated gardens, a mirror image of each other, neatly connected by a shared patio in the middle with an outdoor dining table and chairs.
Ground Floor
Please note, as per the floor plan, the bedrooms have separate entrances across a courtyard and are not joined.
Bedroom One & En-Suite Shower Room:
To your left when facing the Castle Gatehouse is a door into Bedroom One, a sumptuous four-poster bedroom with a decorative fireplace, wardrobe and shelves, bedside tables and its own private en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, WC and washbasin.
Head across the courtyard and enter through the opposite door into the:
Kitchen:
A thoughtfully laid-out and well-equipped kitchen, featuring a dining table and chairs for 4 people, toaster, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, oven and 4 ring electric hobs, microwave and dishwasher.
Utility:
The practical utility area off the kitchen under the stairs is where you'll find a large free standing fridge/freezer, high chair and stairgate, a floor mop, cushions for the outdoor chairs and even a spare dog bowl and blanket should you need it. Note: the washing machine and tumble dryer are upstairs in the en-suite bathroom.
First Floor
W.C:
Separate WC and washbasin.
Living Room:
A beautifully furnished, cosy living room, decorated in rich tones of red, navy blue, black and gold. Relax in front of the flatscreen television and DVD player, surrounded by interesting antique features, such as the beautiful feature tapestry that adorns the wall.
Bedroom Two:
A bright room in the arch of the gatehouse, featuring painted beams, a comfortable king-size bed, a full-length mirror, storage ottomans and bedside tables.
En-Suite Shower Room:
En-suite with wooden floors, large walk-in power shower WC, washbasin, heated towel rail, wardrobe with storage cupboard above. There is also a washing machine and tumble dryer in a concealed cupboard.
Outside
The gatehouse benefits from two small, symmetrical, gardens with a wooden table and chairs for four guests, with retractable parasol, in the courtyard patio area that separates the gardens. Please note: although dogs are accepted at the Castle Gatehouse, the gardens are not secure for them. Therefore, all dogs must be kept on a lead at all times when outside.
The accommodation is arranged such that Bedroom One, with its four-poster bed and en-suite shower room, is accessed via a separate door, in one wing of the Gatehouse. Across the courtyard is another door, leading into a well-equipped kitchen with a dining table and chairs for four guests, a utility area with stairs leading up to a beautifully furnished, cosy living area and additional separate WC just off the landing. A further seven steps will take you to Bedroom Two, a spacious room with a king-size double bed. A few steps down will lead you to the en-suite shower room, with a concealed washing machine and tumble dryer.
Outside, guests can admire the pastoral views that line the driveway to the castle from two individually gated gardens, a mirror image of each other, neatly connected by a shared patio in the middle with an outdoor dining table and chairs.
Ground Floor
Please note, as per the floor plan, the bedrooms have separate entrances across a courtyard and are not joined.
Bedroom One & En-Suite Shower Room:
To your left when facing the Castle Gatehouse is a door into Bedroom One, a sumptuous four-poster bedroom with a decorative fireplace, wardrobe and shelves, bedside tables and its own private en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, WC and washbasin.
Head across the courtyard and enter through the opposite door into the:
Kitchen:
A thoughtfully laid-out and well-equipped kitchen, featuring a dining table and chairs for 4 people, toaster, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, oven and 4 ring electric hobs, microwave and dishwasher.
Utility:
The practical utility area off the kitchen under the stairs is where you'll find a large free standing fridge/freezer, high chair and stairgate, a floor mop, cushions for the outdoor chairs and even a spare dog bowl and blanket should you need it. Note: the washing machine and tumble dryer are upstairs in the en-suite bathroom.
First Floor
W.C:
Separate WC and washbasin.
Living Room:
A beautifully furnished, cosy living room, decorated in rich tones of red, navy blue, black and gold. Relax in front of the flatscreen television and DVD player, surrounded by interesting antique features, such as the beautiful feature tapestry that adorns the wall.
Bedroom Two:
A bright room in the arch of the gatehouse, featuring painted beams, a comfortable king-size bed, a full-length mirror, storage ottomans and bedside tables.
En-Suite Shower Room:
En-suite with wooden floors, large walk-in power shower WC, washbasin, heated towel rail, wardrobe with storage cupboard above. There is also a washing machine and tumble dryer in a concealed cupboard.
Outside
The gatehouse benefits from two small, symmetrical, gardens with a wooden table and chairs for four guests, with retractable parasol, in the courtyard patio area that separates the gardens. Please note: although dogs are accepted at the Castle Gatehouse, the gardens are not secure for them. Therefore, all dogs must be kept on a lead at all times when outside.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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Events
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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 landmarks include Sudeley Castle and Hailes Abbey. Toddington Narrow Gauge Railway and Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway are also worth visiting.

Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
What's nearby
- St Peter's Church Winchcombe - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Sudeley Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Belas Knap - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Cheltenham Racecourse - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kings Arms Prestbury - 8 min drive
- The King's Head - 10 min drive
- Costa Coffee - 10 min drive
- The Royal Oak - 10 min drive
- Jai Ho Restaurant - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
From a partner site
7 Jan 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
26 Oct 2025
Perfection is a place
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ailynn C.
25 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Ailynn C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
28 July 2025
Wedding Venue with class
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 July 2025
Best accommodation ever
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn B.
9 Apr 2025
Great stay
Carolyn B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah H.
29 June 2024
Our favourite stay in the UK
Sarah H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
5 July 2025
Lovely unique accommodation
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 Oct 2025
A beautiful property in a beautiful location.
Verified
8/10 Good
Greg S.
1 Nov 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great building and fab location
Greg S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 July 2023
Castle gatehouse
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 July 2024
A special place
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard B.
10 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sudeley Castle Gatehouse
Richard B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
5 Apr 2025
The castle gatehouse
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Georgina S.
10 July 2025
Gorgeous place to stay for our wedding weekend
Georgina S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
5 Aug 2022
The most beautiful stay in the Cotswolds
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melissa L.
10 June 2022
WONDEFUL
Melissa L.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
6 Mar 2024
Castle gatehouse
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carol B.
10 Apr 2024
Stay at Castle Gatehouse
Carol B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
8 May 2024
Such an unusual property!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Allison P.
30 June 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely exterior...inside could use some TLC
Allison P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 Apr 2024
Highly recommend
From a partner site
8/10 Good
4 Dec 2024
Great Location
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
SHONA S.
23 Sept 2025
Beautiful with a lot of Stairs
SHONA S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Kitt and Mike D.
3 July 2023
Nice stay at Gatehouse
Kitt and Mike D.
About the host
Hosted by Bolthole Retreats
What makes this property unique
A truly unique cottage heralding the entrance to historic Sudeley Castle and its magnificent gardens, the Castle Gatehouse is a dog-friendly property that comfortably sleeps 4 guests in two en-suite bedrooms. The Gatehouse is split into two wings, accessed by separate doors. On one side you have a four-poster bed master bedroom with en-suite shower room. On the other side you enter the kitchen/diner, going upstairs to the living area and then up into the second king size bedroom with en-suite shower room. The unique layout of this property makes it ideal for two couples wanting the privacy of their own space whilst sharing kitchen/diner and living areas.
Guests staying at the Castle Gatehouse enjoy complimentary (other than separately ticketed events) day-time entrance to Sudeley Castle & Gardens during the open season.
Guests staying at the Castle Gatehouse enjoy complimentary (other than separately ticketed events) day-time entrance to Sudeley Castle & Gardens during the open season.
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