We enjoyed staying in this comfortable cottage while walking some of the Cotswold Way. Everything worked well and the location was particularly good for easy access to pubs and restaurants.

Lisa

Lord High Admiral

Lovely castle cottage in Sudeley grounds. Convenient to both the Castle and Winchcombe. Comfortable and homey.

Ian Burgess

The property is ideally placed for visiting both Sudeley Castle and Winchcombe. Both are within walking distance. We found the property ideal for two couples, with the extra space upstairs. I also found Bolthole Retreats very helpful.

Jane

Lovely castle cottage in Sudeley grounds. Convenient to both the Castle and Winchcombe. Comfortable and homey.

Ian

Nice cottage in a great location

Stayed in Sudeley castle cottages a few times. Nice cosy cottages in a great location. The only negative comment would be that the outside patio and seating areas are not looked after and are full of weeds. A bit of a let down as the cottages are nice and clean inside.

Guest

For the perfect short break

We enjoyed our stay in this very well maintained cottage. Everything was comfortable. Easy parking, well equipped kitchen, nice big bedrooms with good sized bathrooms plus situated in the perfect location. Walks straight from the doorstep. Free admission to Sudely castle. Unfortunately no dogs allowed.

Guest

Relaxing stay in the Cotswolds

Good location with a short stroll into the quaint Cotswold village of Winchcombe. Free entry into Sudeley Castle as part of booking was an added bonus. Well equipped clean and comfortable property with good parking.

George Piechniczek

Good location with a short stroll into the quaint Cotswold village of Winchcombe. Free entry into Sudeley Castle as part of booking was an added bonus. Well equipped clean and comfortable property with good parking.

George

Great stay in lovely part of the countryside

Comfortable accommodation in the grounds of Sudely castle short walking distance from pubs etc. Staying here gives free access to the castle which was a bonus. Would definitely stay here again.

Stephen Cole

Fine place to stay.

The Lord High Admiral is ok for 4 persons. It’s a nice building in a lovely little street. It’s almost perfect. I missed a toilet on the ground floor. And in my opinion the tefal frying pan should be replaced: it’s damaged. We had a nice time.

Tjerk De Boer

Comfortable accommodation in the grounds of Sudeley Castle short walking distance from pubs etc. Staying here gives free access to the castle which was a bonus. Would definitely stay here again.

Stephen

Property requires attention

Looks shabby, stained sofa. Both showers leak all over the floor. Skirting boards loose and warped. House infestated with ants. Duvets and pillows should be replaced. Many ceiling bulbs need replacing. Lots of information about the castle but nothing about the easy short walking route to the castle entrance! I'm sure this was lovely when it was newly refurbished but is now tired and shabby.

Guest

Short break with friends

A perfect place to stay with friends. The property is in a very quiet location so a good night’s sleep was had by all. Very comfortable and well equipped.

Barbara Taylor

A couple of damp patches

Probably because of the age of the building there are a couple of damp patches which need attention.

Guest

A perfect place to stay with friends. The property is in a very quiet location so a good night’s sleep was had by all. Very comfortable and well equipped.

Barbara

Cotwswoldian Cottage Bliss

Incredibly adorable cottage with great amenities, a perfect location to walk into Winchcombe to a variety of pubs and restaurants, and tons of parking. Access to Sudeley Castle being included was a great bonus and we will definitely be returning!

Cedric Spothelfer

Incredibly adorable cottage with great amenities, a perfect location to walk into Winchcombe to a variety of pubs and restaurants, and tons of parking. Access to Sudeley Castle being included was a great bonus and we will definitely be returning!

Cedric

A wonderful wedding weekend

We stayed at the Lord High Admiral for three nights (arrive Thursday depart Sunday) as we were attending a wedding at Sudeley Castle. The cottage was great, close to Winchcome and its shops and bars (10 minutes walk to the Lion Inn, 5 minutes to the White Hart), and to the Castle itself, which was around 5 minutes drive up the road. It is possible to walk to and from the Castle, but we drove each time. The cottage was immaculate, the staff at Bolthole Retreats super friendly and efficient. All in all a wonderful weekend was complemented by a brilliant place to stay.

John Griffiths

We stayed at the Lord High Admiral for three nights (arrive Thursday depart Sunday) as we were attending a wedding at Sudeley Castle. The cottage was great, close to Winchcombe and its shops and bars (10 minutes walk to the Lion Inn, 5 minutes to the White Hart), and to the Castle itself, which was around 5 minutes drive up the road. It is possible to walk to and from the Castle, but we drove each time. The cottage was immaculate, the staff at Bolthole Retreats super friendly and efficient. All in all a wonderful weekend was complemented by a brilliant place to stay.

John

Excellent stay with minor niggles

We had a fabulous time away. Only issues were WiFi was very patchy and not able to stream on BBC iPlayer / itv x or Disney plus. Visually didn’t like having to look at hoover, high chair and cleaning stuff when sitting at dining room table. A slim cupboard under the stairs would solve this and look much neater.

Guest

Lovely area. Good layout.

Susan

A wonderful stay

We enjoyed it very much to " own" this cozy cottage for a week, we really felt at home. The equipment and cleanliness were first class, the welcome kit and the presents were very kind and highly appreciated. I want to mention either the friendliness of the staff and the good contacts with Bolthole Retreats. Thank you!! Winchcombe is a beautiful little town, the cottage is only a few steps away from the High Street, the surrounding Cotswolds landscape can be discovered on good walking ways. There are nice little shops, two supermarkets and several pubs and cafes nearby. I recommend the Cottage and Winchcombe very much.

Silke Ostertag

We enjoyed it very much to " own" this cosy cottage for a week, we really felt at home. The equipment and cleanliness were first class, the welcome kit and the presents were very kind and highly appreciated. I want to mention either the friendliness of the staff and the good contacts with Bolthole Retreats. Thank you!! Winchcombe is a beautiful little town, the cottage is only a few steps away from the High Street, the surrounding Cotswold landscape can be discovered on good walking ways. There are nice little shops, two supermarkets and several pubs and cafes nearby. I recommend the cottage and Winchcombe very much.

Silke

Winchcombe stay

We were 2 couples staying for 3 nights and the cottage was perfectly placed for walk into the centre and the shops. Close to Cheltenham and other Cotswold villages for visits. Sudely Castle close by but not open in November so will come back again when it is. Staff in the grounds were vey friendly. Beds were comfortable and plenty of towels supplied.

Cynthia Cain

The perfect getaway

Wonderful little cluster of cottages superbly located for walks, the village and the castle. Perfect for me and my mum. The cottage had everything we needed and lovely welcome pack. Great, friendly service when I couldn't work out how to open the door! Definately will be back. Thankyou.

Karen Simmons

Our stay at Bolthole Retreats, Lord High Admiral Cottage, Sudeley Castle

We really enjoyed our stay. All amenities were available and the cottage was extremely comfortable. Highly delighted with the welcome pack. Car parking was very good. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend this cottage.

Douglas Wrench

Stay at the Lord High Admiral

The cottage is in a convenient location. Facilities were good, but we found the items we used in the kitchen i.e. glasses, cutlery etc. needed re-washing; they were not clean. There were quite a few cobwebs. The staff walking around the site were very helpful and polite. Due to lower spinal issues, I like a firm mattress and my mattress was extremely soft, may need replacing? The cottage is loacted in a courtyard, it is quiet and peaceful.

Kate Smith

Excellent!

We had a brilliant stay in Lord High Admiral. We were four adults who fit comfortably in the two large bedrooms and well appointed bathrooms. The downstairs living area was more than adequate and the kitchen was well equipped with appropriate “starter pack”. The proximity to Winchcombe and the castle was fabulous. We loved it!

Georgia Morrison

Wonderful Stay in the Cotswolds

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lord High Admiral cottage at Sudeley Castle. The cottage was clean and comfortable and conveniently located close to town so we were able to walk to pick up groceries and go out to dinner at the quaint pubs. Also a short walk through a field with sheep to get to the Castle which was amazing! I wish we could have stayed longer in this beautiful and historic area of England!

Bonnie Metz

Beautiful stay

We really enjoyed our stay here. Such a beautiful area and getting to stay in the cottages added a special touch. Everything was as described

Katie Merrill

Loved it!

Great accommodation and location for our family long weekend. Great value for money and really good spec. inside. It really exceeded our expectations. We’ll be back!

Lynette Taylor

Beautiful setting

Lovely place to stay, not too far from beautiful places to visit. Highly recommend. Definitely worth visiting the castle.

Janet Gibbs

Enjoyable stay

My friends stayed in this property & we were able to get together very easily from nearby cottage. Good kitchen facilities - shame there wasn’t a dishwasher. Lovely bedrooms & en-suite was a plus. Enjoyed their stay & appreciated the free entrance to the castle & gardens.

Elizabeth Charlesworth

Short October stay

Spacious, attractive accomodation. Good parking and excellent location. Well-equipped kitchen. Would love to visit again.

Guest

Overall a very nice place and in good condition. It had everything needed for an enjoyable stay.

We enjoyed our time in the suite, a few things we noticed. The floor in the ensuite was quite squeaky, the ensuite window could use a clean up ( paint) the wall on the stairway is scuffed up ( no doubt suitcases) and a simple local map of Winchcombe would have been helpful. None of these affected our stay however. Our interactions with the booking folks worked out okay but it seems a little impersonal when all done remotely. I guess that’s just how these things are going now. All in all a good experience and we will recommend it. Dave and Ruth.

David Snobelen

Wonderful place to stay!

My wife and I stayed in this cottage after our wedding at Sudeley Castle. It was absolutely delightful, with a well supplied kitchen, clean bathrooms and a really comfortable bedroom. Superb location close to Winchcombe and the castle, and the group of cottages made it suitable to have our family stay close by. Amazing stay, would absolutely recommend and stay again.

Dan Stanley

A real gem, incredibly cosy and with beautiful castle gardens next door

Turning into the street with the Castle Cottages, an admiring gasp escaped us. This place is magical and time seems to turn slower here. We were very delighted when we entered the lovingly furnished, spotlessly clean and above all incredibly cosy rooms. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is equipped with everything you need. Everything is of a high standard. We found some milk, biscuits, coffee and tea as a welcome gift very nice. The close proximity to the castle and the free entrance were a big plus. We would have visited the beautiful castle gardens every day if there wasn't so much else to visit nearby. Too little time! We were really blown away by the accommodation, it is a real gem.

Katja Karrer-Gauß

Cotswold comfort

A very pleasant break, but cannot understand why we were charged £90 to clean a two bedroom cottage for a a stay of four nights, bearing in mind the notice to leave the cottage clean and tidy. How is this charge justified, and I would welcome a response from the owners. Also, the cleaning charge is not mentioned in the original quote. This only appears after “book now” button, after which the final invoice is displayed showing the cleaning charge. This to me, is unethical at best, and surely should be declared when quoting the rental price.

Guest

Beautiful and comfortable

A haven in the Cotswolds, easy walking everywhere with good walks in the village and countryside. Our accommodation at Lord High Admiral in the cottages was pristine and very comfortable. No dishwasher, but that didn’t matter. Appreciated the welcome pack with milk, tea, biscuits and we were lucky to be able to check in early on the day. Highly recommended.

Sandra Salter

Time for a short break

I booked the Lord High Admiral Cottage at Sudeley Castle for 4 nights for 2 reasons to tour the Cotswolds and have short break from our driving holiday (20 days in) and did I get it right. Prefect place to stay, easy access to most of the towns and villages, witnin the Cotswolds and such a comfortable cottage. Very quite and clean and a short walk to pubs, bakeries and a Michelin Plate restaurant. Well equipped kitchen and big bedrooms and bathrooms, the decor within the cottage set the sceen for a quite peaceful stay. My only complaint and so very very minor would be the couches could be a little uncomfortable. But on the whole perfect place for a break.

Susan Musgrave

Cotswold Visit

We throughly enjoyed our stay at this location - everything was great ! would book this cottage/location again.

Linda Vandergriff

No contact throughout our stay

This could be a great place to stay. Kitchen well equipped but no dishwasher. Bedrooms spacious and plenty of storage. The sink in one of the bathrooms was missing the original plug, there was a plastic replacement but it didn't fit and therefore useless. The main issue we encountered was we were unable to contact anyone from housekeeping. We had a minor issue. The phone just rang out, without any facility to leave a message. I tried the alternative numbers provided which got me through to Security and Accounts, who were unable to help. I left my phone number with the Accounts department but no one returned my call. I did not see or hear from anyone in housekeeping. I wonder what would have happened if there was a major problem? This left us with the feeling that no one cared.

Guest

Perfect Family Cottage

The cottage was fantastic, lovely and clean and in good condition. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable bedding and lots of space. An excellent location for a weekend away, close to the village, lots of parking. A perfect place for an Easter break!

Guest

Great break

Stayed for Cheltenham week, perfect base in a great village. Cottage has everything that you need (except providing the winners for the races). Highly recommend

Bruce Pomford

Good cottage

Good cottage, second time we have rented it and was still in great condition. TV had no signal and internet is slow but didn’t make much difference over a short stay

Robert Ellis

Lovely few days in a great location

The cottage was lovely, although we had a problem with the faulty boiler, which couldn’t be fixed while we were there. Estate staff acted promptly when the problem was reported and luckily we had someone with us who could keep re- pressurising it so we at least had hot water. Free entry to the castle is added bonus when staying here.

Susan Espley

Delightful and Quirky in the Cotswolds

This was a lovely two-bedroom property on the edge of Winchcombe but within very easy walking distance of everything both the village has to offer and the Sudeley Estate. The reception space is compact and worked perfectly for us as a couple but it would have been quite a squeeze for four adults. It would have been challenging to cook all the time in the small kitchen as there is limited worktop space and no cupboard space for storing groceries - all cupboards were filled with crockery and utensils so well kitted out. No such problem in the two well-sized bedrooms and generous bathrooms. There is building work going on close by which is probably the next generation of holiday rental cottages. I hope they then turn to refurbishing this cottage which is beginning to look a little tired and outdated. Would still happily recommend this wee place as an excellent base for a relaxing holiday in the Cotswolds.

Carolyn Richmond

A lovely place to stay

We really enjoyed staying at this property which was in an excellent location in Winchcombe and very quiet with convenient and safe parking. The house was spacious and comfortable, the only slight downside was that the two showers were only lukewarm. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds very comfortable and the house was attractively decorated and very clean. We would definitely return.

Kathy Radford

Enjoyable, comfortable stay

I think the sofas need cleaning or reupholstering. The courtyard light is also too sensitive and kept flashing on and off even though the heavy curtains. However, everythingelse was very comfortable.

Fiona Palmer

Great location, very confortable

Lovely cottage, great location. Only small complaints because it was really expensive so we did expect it to be top notch! Be nice to have enough milk for 4 people when we arrived, and the sofas were stained. But kitchen super well equipped, lots towels, very comfortable.

Juliet Ibbotson

Great Stay

Just back from a 2 day break at the lord high admiral, we had a terrific time and the free entry to the castle was an added bonus and can recommend the food at the nearby white heart pub

Jane Grant

Great cottage in fab location

A great cottage in a fab location, in the castle grounds. Access to the castle being included is an added bonus, which we enjoyed. It’s our second visit to the same cottage, and still lovely, although we had problems with the water being cold for the shower, and bath.

Guest

A relaxing week

Enjoyed our stay again and visiting the castle a few times. I have stayed in the same cottage many times with my sister and enjoyed it as always, but my only gripe is the poor state of the wooden table and chairs at the front of the property, it was grey and by the look of it has never been painted or cleaned and this is a shame because we couldn't sit outside. Hopefully this will be taken on board before i decide to return.

Margaret Williams

Lovely cottage, perfect for family

We stayed for a week. Such perfect location for walks and easily access to the town, and wonderful for our little one as we have access to the playground in Sudeley Castle. Cottage is clean and nice. Highly recommended!

Yi Zhang

Our favourite Xmas break.

Stay here every Xmas,so obviously love it. Winchcombe is such a pretty town! Setting of property is perfect - we love to walk around castle grounds. Just wish property had a dishwasher! Very close to nice pubs and restaurants, and some lovely walks in the area.

Sue Roberts

Wonderful relaxing stay

We had a really relaxing quiet stay at the cottage. Lovely to see lights on and heating on when we arrived. Really welcoming. Would recommend if you just need to chill.

Sara Robb

Lovely quaint location and beautiful cottage

The cottage was beautiful - very clean, large towels provided and the little extras were appreciated. Entry to Sudeley Castle included in the price is a great extra. No torches left in the cottage which we were expecting on windowsills and the shower in the main bathroom was hit and miss and not very powerful but otherwise a lovely stay.

Rachel Halliday

Looks good, but problems with various systems bring the review down considerably

This expensive property looks good and has an excellent location. But there are various problems with many of its systems: 1. the heating system does not work properly and the instructions in the manual have nothing to do with the actual heater control, which is not labelled at all. The heat either comes on quite high or is off. Try living there for a day and see for yourself. You won't like it. Tried to call the BoltHole help line, got a weird msg that made it sound like somewhere else. Called the emergency line and a man showed up (quickly -- good!) and turned on the heat, but later it went off and was unmanageable. 2. the shower for the bedrm with one large bed works only about 50% of the time. Confusingly, it delivers hot water to the tap, but about 1/2 the time it does not deliver hot water at all to the shower. Very annoying. 3. in that same bathroom there is no screen over the sink outlet, so it is easy to drop bottle caps, rings, etc. down there, and block up the system and lose the item; 4. the First Aid kit has been partially emptied. 5. that same bathroom shower is basically designed to get water on the floor, and with no grab bar and a hi tub and low floor, it will lead to a slip and fall at some point. Dangerous. 6. The other shower is designed so it is impossible to control/change the water temp without getting wet, can lead to scalding. 7. Several TV channels are unwatchable, due to pixelization. All this means the property is not worth the hi price and is not recommended for others.

Llewellyn Toulmin

Celebration

Beautiful cottage with all amenities in stunning grounds - perfect location for walking and a good selection of restaurants.

Sarah Adams

excellent cottage with up to date facilities close to town and the castle

We came to the Cotswolds to attend our friend's wedding at the Sudeley castle. The cottages were a convenient options for this. As it turned out they were also very comfortable and well located for our needs. It did help that we also had glorious weather for duration of our stay. Our cottage was comfortable with modern facilities. Great bedrooms and showers. Easy access by car with ample parking spaces. The information provided about the cottages, arrival and access were very good and accurate. Very enjoyable stay.

Ali Modaresi

Excellent location

Lovely couple of days will definitely be back. Cottage vey clean and comfortable. Added bonus of a free admission to Sudeley Castle, which is beautiful.

Michael Collins

Good cottage for a Cotswolds/Sudley Castle stay

Good cottage for Cotswold/Sudley Castle stay. Comfy and well equipped. Easy walking distance of Winchcombe.

Karen Wing

Weekend stay

Reiterate all of the above. Very enjoyable brief visit to the area convenient for where we had to be

Guest

Great cottage

Spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Only 5 min walk to Winchcombe. Would recommend Wesley’s to eat

Hilary White

Fabulous accommodation

Really enjoyed our stay at the Lord High Admiral. Great accommodation ,for in our case two couples as we had separate bathrooms. The kitchen had all we needed but we did expect a dishwasher as the blurb suggested we had one. It wasn't an issue though as we took washing up in turns. The welcome pack was much appreciated and the fans as it was a very hot weekend!

April Boardman

Fabulous weekend away.

When we booked this cottage we new very little about Winchcombe, what a gem we have found. There is so much to do on the doorstop, we visited the castle and a couple of the circular walks. All the shops and pubs/restaurants are all walking distance, so our car stayed put during our visit. The cottage was really comfortable, we would definitely recommend this little complex. Thank you for helping making our weekend away fabulous.

Helen Bradshaw

short break

overall the location was excellent, the property was good except for a few details 1. being the cottage was very clean apart from a few cobwebs and spiders. these were mostly on the curtains 2. we had a issue regarding the tv which didn't appear to have a signal. we tried to call the numbers in the book took a while for somebody to answer. a guy come out pretty quickly but it was not his job and could not fix it. he said someone would call the next day. when we came home still no tv. we called again and they said someone would be sort it. we went out and on returning we had another tv. 3. the outside furniture was not very appealing. and as the weather was very good. would have been nice to sit outside. 4. although the book was very helpful. finding the directions to the castle were not clear. and only found out by chance from a local.

Guest

Another lovely stay at Sudely cottages.

Enjoyed my stay at Lord high Admiral cottage as always. Everything is immaculate and in good order .A nice welcome pack on arrival of tea,coffee,fresh milk mints etc.the same in the bathroom with complimentary toiletries and even a cloth for removing makeup. The bedding is lovely and clean and fresh and fresh towels. Can't wait for another week.

Margaret Williams

Short Stay

Stayed for the weekend. Cottage was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Could have done with a dishwasher, rather than a washing machine. Would definitely rent again.

Robert Ellis

A relaxing break

Warm, cosy and clean on our arrival. Very well equipped Car parking close to cottage and hidden from the road feeling secure. Staff very helpful and cheerful. Short walk to all amenities, and access to good walks from the cottage.

Denise Smith

Short stay whilst moving house during lockdown.

This was a lovely safe place for us to lock down in the week between selling one home and completing the purchase of another. The stressful experience was made easier by having this lovely place to ourselves.

Win Galloway

We have visited these cottages a few times now and the quality is superb. the rooms are perfect.

We shall endeavour to come to these cottages every year. We find the location peaceful and with opportunities to walk, visit Sudeley Castle and just enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Jacqueline Ward

A well-earned break

After working solidly for the last 7 months we needed somewhere to relax, regardless of what the weather was like. This suited us perfectly. Very comfortable, everything spotlessly clean and very cosy. It is in a quiet location but only 2 or 3 minutes walk to shops, pubs, restaurants etc. Free access to Sudeley castle and grounds without needing to book was great. Would thoroughly recommend it.

Sue Graham

Family get together

Four adults stayed in High Lord Admiral for 4 nights. The property surpassed our expectations, it was very well equipped with high quality furnishings and equipment. The proximity to the town was excellent, a very short walk.

Pat Henderson

Lovely stay

Very clean and comfortable. Had a lovely time even on a very rainy weekend! Good location and will be back.

Aneesha Dhami

Excellent and thoroughly enjoyable stay at the cottage. Walking distance to everything.

Will certainly be recommending the Sudeley Castle Country Cottages to friends and family. Lord High Admiral was a very delightful and well equipped property in wonderfully peaceful surroundings and just a very short walk to the Castle itself.

Ingrid Leeman

Lovely cottage

Only negative on the property itself was that the hot water for the shower in the shower room was too hot to use. It would have also been good to have access to the Castle grounds itself before 11am, even if that was just the kids adventure playground. Overall though, we had a lovely stay at the cottage and comfort, cleanliness and other amenities couldn’t be faulted.

Catherine Parry

Walking in the Cotswolds

Lovely base for a circular Walk over two days to Bourton-on-the-Water. Windrush Way and Wardens Way. Cosy and had everything we needed.

Nick Wake

Lovely few days staying in the heart of the Cotswolds

Lovely cottage last stayed there 18 years ago! Warm quiet & comfortable with easy access to the castle and town centre. Lots of walks on the doorstep

Philippa Brennan

Half term break

The weather did not spoil our trip. The cottage is very well appointed, clean and nice touches of milk, jam etc on arrival. It would be nice to check in a little earlier on arrival.

Kate Thompson

Not up to its Luxury title

The pillows, duvets and sofas were smelly and need replacing or cleaning. There was very little space in the second bathroom for putting out toiletries and the shower needs a shelf or basket for putting your shampoo and shower gel in so that you don't have to keep bending down to the floor. A box of tissues would be nice. The mini pots of jam were cheap and tasteless. I expected the Wilkins mini pots that they serve in the castle café. The seating around the dining table was cramped and okay for 2, but would be a squeeze for 4 people. The upstairs is spacious and quiet at night, but as mentioned the second bathroom needs some shelving fitted. There were black marks on the sofas and up the stairs on the walls. This cottage needs refurshing to bring it up to luxury level.

Guest

Christmas 2019

As usual, we really enjoyed our stay at the Lord High Admiral for Christmas. A really nice touch was the bottle of Prosecco! However, what has happened to the dishwasher? Surely more people would appreciate a dishwasher whilst on holiday, than a washing machine! Especially at Christmas! Other than that, the usual high standard.

Guest

Great little escape away

Chose this cottage as two bathrooms is always heavenly - less arguments !! Cottage kitchen is really well equipped. Very clean and lovely christmas tree too Rooms are spacious and plenty of storage Bathrooms were spotless WiFi was good if that’s important Felt like a very luxurious break My only niggle was was the welcome pack. Felt more in keeping with a very old fashioned B and B Was expecting it to be better quality. eg local butter / small cake as well as basics. Not the horrible foil jam and coffee sachets. No hot chocolate either Felt like unnecessary cheapness and not in keeping with rest of the property. But all in all really lovely and will try and visit again

Guest

Enjoyable but with issues

A good general standard of accommodation but a few issues that impacted on our overall score. The heating struggled to cope with the cold weather (there is only one radiator in the living room that is obscured by curtains and the front door was very drafty). The stairwell walls were scuffed and some areas of carpet were heavily compacted. Neither extractor in the bathroom or shower-room worked. We were surprised that the main bedroom only had a standard double when there was adequate room for a king-size which we would normally expect of a cottage in this price range. Privacy was also an issue as the cottages within the complex all overlook each other, a particular issue as numerous workmen congregated outside our windows at 7 o'clock in the morning (not quite the dawn chorus we were hoping for!)

Michael Westley

Great place in the Cotswolds

This is one of a set of cottages just bordering the grounds of Sudeley Castle and a short walk into Winchcombe, a characteristic Cotswold village. The cottage was maintained to a high standard and we were pleased overall with everything. I would highly recommend it!

Jane Turcic

Mixed

The master bedroom bed is only a double and has bed frame that makes it impossible for a tall person to sleep. The room has plenty of room to make a true “double” by taking the two twins beds to the master and combining them into a large bed. The double, along with another twin, could provide sufficient beds in the other room. We loved getting out in the country for the fresh air and opened our room up while we went to Sudeley Castle . Unfortunately, someone next to Sudeley Castle started a large burning fire and it smoked up the place until we could return and close it back up! Our CPAP machine filters were dark and smoky just from the short evening that we were able to sleep. While this is not the owners fault, hopefully they will contact the local authorities about open burning and get this addressed as this should not really be allowed at all, but certainly not during tourist season. There is no telephone on the premises. It rained the morning that we were to leave and the road flooded. There was no way to get a taxi up to the bus station.

Geraldine L Brooks

A quiet retreat.

Love this cottage,everything you need is there, comfortable ,clean beds,comfort downstairs with two seater sofas,tv.dvd.even a dishwasher if needed. The cleaning staff are very good and pleasant and helpful,will surely be back soon.

Margaret Williams

Brilliant

Really nice cottage. Lovely location. Having the free entry to the castle was a real bonus the castle staff and all the staff we net round about the cottage were so friendly and helpful. The only criticism was the cooker hood which my husband kept hitting his head on, it has a glass top with corners which are quite sharp. Beds really comfortable as was the seating very clean on arrival, could have done with more coffee pods or at least a means of buying more. But having the machine was a nice touch. Will happily book again.

John Stevenson

Relaxing break in lovely cottage

Enjoyed our stay in Lord High Admiral which was cosy and comfortable. Lovely spacious bedrooms with 2 bathrooms, although you couldn’t have both bathrooms in use at same time due to water pressure issues. Mysteriously we couldn’t find the dishwasher which was listed as being there. There was a note about filling it in the cottage but all we could find was a washing machine! However we were more than happy with our stay and would return.

Anne Bargh

Great location

Nice cottage but for the money definitely should of had a dishwasher rather than a washing machine. Can’t use more than one shower at once else water pressure drops and your scalded. Would stay again providing there is a dishwasher. Slightly on the expensive side but very convenient for what we needed

Jacqui Robinson

Great short stay

The Lord High Admiral Cottage is an excellent cottage for a small family or two couples, the cottage is very attractive with all the facilities needed for a short stay. It is within walking distance of the castle and the local village, which has plenty of pubs, restaurants and shops. Highly recommended for a short stay....

Garry Millard

Comfortable stay in a lovely location

Another enjoyable stay in the well equipped cottage. The welcome pack is a nice touch. A great response from the Bolthole team when needed helped the weekend go well. Thank you.

Alison Tytherleigh

Winchcombe

Stayed 2 nights in the Lord High Admiral. Everything as expected. Well equipped and comfortable accommodation. Good location for touring the Cotswolds.

Guest

A weekend away in the Cotswolds

We had a very enjoyable stay, a weekend away with our walking group. The cottage was very comfortable and well located within the village, although rather difficult to find! An issue with the lock on the front door was quickly dealt with and the staff that we met were friendly and helpful. The cottage is well equipped, our only comment was that a lamp in the sitting area would have been welcome.

Guest

Great cottage for weekend break

The cottage is very comfortable for a weekend break. Well equipped kitchen and good plumbing. Location is quiet but still close to the village.

Frederick Fowler

Christmas at Sudeley.

Have stayed at Sudeley Castle cottages many,many times- so we obviously love staying there. Beautiful area and lots of lovely places to visit. Now that the cottages have been refurbished, they are an excellent base. It is particularly special to stay there for Christmas and we loved our visit to the Spectacle of Light at the Castle. However, we were a little disappointed that the suite was desperately in need of cleaning and that there were so many marks on the stairwell ( suitcase marks we presume). Other than that, the standard was excellent. Looking forward to our next visit.

Guest

A lovely cottage

We had a lovely stay at Sudeley Castle Cottages-a few minor issues though-part of sink was broken so every time you wiped the surface it flew across the kitchen-toilet in en suite bathroom leaked on first flush and left big puddle on the floor (I will say the site manager was quick to respond to this and replaced a part the first night meaning it didn’t happen again)- If you inadvertently turned the key too many rotations when opening it the front (&only) door to the property deadlocked, meaning it couldn’t be opened from the inside (!) Again, on telephoning the site manager he immediately knew what we meant when we said we couldn’t open it and told us how to resolve the situation straight away-it was pretty scary for a while though and clearly something that should perhaps be told to residents as it is the only emergency exit? The cottage is beautiful and very well appointed, just a shame when you pay quite a lot and have the few niggles we did.

Guest

3 Night Stay in Lord Admiral High Cottage

We are traveling through the UK on a 3 week vacation from the US. Our stay at the cottage was one of our favorite stops. It felt like home away from home. The cottage had everything you could ever need. Stopped at Tesco in Cheltenham and stocked up. We visited the castle and enjoyed afternoon tea. We also visited Bath and various locations in the Cotswolds. Dinner at Rosie’s Thai Restaurant and breakfast at the White Hart were both fabulous. Despite previous reviews and comments in the guestbook, there was no problem getting hot water in the shower and laundry is available in a common area across the courtyard from the cottage (I believe it was Chandos Hall). I would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone visiting the area.

Debbie Baughman

Lovely stay

What a gorgeous cottage! Very well equipped and beautifully presented. A short walk to the shops and restaurants in Winchcombe and to Sudeley Castle. Both were lovely to visit and had plenty to see. We will be back.

Carol Douglas

Short break

Quiet location.well equipped cottage.comfy bed squeaky floors. Great location for the castle.last minute booking all went smoothly. Cottage clean on arrival and arrival instructions clear.plenty of pubs and eateries in winchcombe all price levels. Great base for exploring by car or walking.clearer instruction for finding the communal washing machine.

Victor Bradley

Excellent cottage in a superb location

The Lord High Admiral cottage was exceptionally clean and comfortable. It was very clean and had all amenities one could need including in the kitchen so we were able to cook our own meals. Excellent location within a short walk to Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle.

Matthew Morris

2night stay

We had a Simply lovely stay. Fresh clean, pretty spacious in fact. Very near local shops and the castle grounds are fab for little ones

Guest

Lovely cottage in a great location.

The cottage was very comfortable, well equipped and spotlessly clean. Having free access to Sudeley Castle was a bonus and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Katie Davis

Short break

Very good location. Comfortable cottage with many extras to make stay enjoyable. This is our second stay at this location and we really enjoyed it. It was really quiet and a good base to explore the Zcotswolds

Ann Leeks

A really lovely place to relax.

Another lovely week here at sudely for peace & quiet.This cottage has everything you need if you wish to cook in the lovely kitchen or you can take a short walk to the local deli &.shops, or there are lovely pubs also nearby.This property is spotless from top to bottom, has a freeview tv & dvd, furnishings are lovely, definatly reccomend and i hope to return for a week in september.

Margaret Williams

Cotswold retreat

Spacious, well equipped and comfortable cottage. A short stroll to Winchcombe centre and easy access to countryside walks.

Guest

Cotswolds at Christmas

Have stayed at Sudeley many times before for Christmas, so we are obviously fans of the properties and the area. However, as these properties are being refurbished, they are even more appealing, especially for a Christmas stay. Very impressed with the standard of accommodation, great to have an ensuite, dishwasher etc.

Sue Roberts

Yearly visit

We have been coming to the cottages for 6 years now and find them very comfortable and convinent for our stay visiting old work friends in Gloucester. We have tried several of the cottages and fin the Lord High Admiral the best, having a en-suite and a separate bathroom. We have noticed though the over the years we have been coming several changes some good and some not so good. The quality of the accommodation has improved after the rececent re-fits, the negative points being that you use to get a welcome pack. Also it would be nice if we could have a ice cube tray for the freezer and a stool/bench plus a shelf for the bathroom in the Lord High Admiral. These small changes would improve an already excellent accommodation.

Stephen Bowering

Does not meet standard Accommodatipn regulation

Not fit for staying in.Brdroom height a major discomfort.Staircase and location of bathroom a complete inconvenience.znor sure how this house lasses dafety fehulation.Fife alarm kept going off every hour.Got no sleep.Relorted sll this already

Eamonn McBride

A disappointment

Very disappointed as we have been before and after telling my brother how good it was took him and his wife with us and felt really disappointed. The house keeping was abysmal, the cleaners before work met under our windows for long chats quite loudly The water in one of the showers was never above cool and the toilet did not flush properly it was temporarily repaired but was told it will go again. Lots of things from the inventory where missing some were replaced but not all I did ring and write to the cottage manager but have reiceved no reply.

Kenneth Forrest

Very good and comfy

Sudeley Cottages are ideally situated to enjoy either Winchcombe or the Castle. In the heart of the Cotswolds, everything is incredibly charming and beautiful. Very comfy, practical and easy to live. There’s everything you need.

Guest