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A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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Oliver Cromwell at Sudeley Castle, Bolthole Retreats
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Place, Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Belas Knap
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sudeley Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Oliver Cromwell is a lovely bright apartment that was completely refurbished in February 2017, including a new kitchen, two new bathrooms, and soft furnishings throughout. The apartment was restored from a paper mill to make spectacular accommodation with exposed stone walls and original beams. It is named after one of Sudeley's most notorious figures, Oliver Cromwell, who ordered much of the destruction of Sudeley Castle towards the end of the English Civil War.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors. Downstairs comprises of an open-plan lounge, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen, complete with a dishwasher and washer/dryer. For your entertainment, there is a flat-screen TV and DVD player. The apartment boasts views over the nearby river and cottage courtyard.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms. The double bedroom has a bathroom adjacent, with a large walk-in shower, washbasin and WC. The twin bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, with a washbasin, WC, and bathtub with fixed overhead shower. Fluffy towels and bedding are provided for all guests.

Ground Floor
A bright, well-lit open plan area makes up the first floor of Oliver Cromwell.
Living/Dining Area:
Comfortable sofa seating for 4, coffee table, Freeview TV and DVD player and a good-size dining table and chairs for 4.

Kitchen:
The kitchen has a discernible country-cottage feel, with fresh-cream coloured cabinets and wooden work surfaces. Complete with a Neff cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, Russel Hobbs toaster + kettle and Nespresso coffee machine.
First Floor


Bedroom One:
A comfortable and bright double bedroom with a beautiful skylight offering views over the cottage courtyard. Complete with a dressing table with fixed mirror and drawers as well as additional hanging space.

Family Shower Room:
A fresh and light shower room with a large walk-in shower, WC, washbasin and heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two:
A lovely twin bedroom featuring two comfortable twin beds, a chest of drawers and hanging space. This bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom.

En-Suite:
A bright and modern bathroom with a full-size bath, with overhead and hand-held shower attachment, WC, washbasin and heated towel rail.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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
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 apartment is in a rural area. Sudeley Castle and Hailes Abbey are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Toddington Narrow Gauge Railway and Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Prescott Speed Hill Climb or EV Charger Points Stadium.
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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Peter's Church Winchcombe - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Belas Knap - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sudeley Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 10 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Toddington Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 55 min drive

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

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

As of 13 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 30 May 2026 start from NZ$449, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the 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 apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum and St Peter's Church Winchcombe. Belas Knap and Sudeley Castle are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay at Christmas

Stayed with my husband and two teenage children for 4 nights over Christmas. Lovely cottage with everything we needed, and even the bonus of a Christmas tree. Lots of parking and great central location to Winchcombe. Only downside would be number of steps up to the property which made unloading and loading the car hard work and wouldn’t recommend to people with mobility issues for that reason.
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6/10 Okay

Janice W.

Great location, some nice features but terrible mattresses

Bathrooms are nicely updated and comfortable. Location for Cotswold or Winchcombe way walks is perfect. There are nice places to eat in town which is a short easy walk. I would not stay here again without substantially better beds - it was like sleeping on a pullout sofa.
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10/10 Excellent

A perfect stay

A very comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable stay. I would definitely recommend a stay at this convenient location close to the High Street and its amenities as well as Sudeley Castle.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous short break

Stayed with family (4 adults) for 3 nights over the weekend and it was perfect.the accommodation and its position were brilliant. Also the added bonus of access to Sudeley Castle was a massive bonus. Loved the little extra touch of a welcome tray. Beds so comfortable too. A real home from home. Will definitely be returning. Also would recommend The Lion Inn, had a meal there Saturday and it was superb.
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8/10 Good

Excellent property.will recommend any time.

Very pleasant stay overall. No issues.good clean property,well stocked kitchen and ample of parking space.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Lovely apartment in a great location

We stayed for an event at Sudely Castle. The apartment is very well located both for the castle and for Winchcombe - just a short walk from both. It’s well equipped, with toiletries, condiments, tea, coffee etc - always nice to have a decent coffee machine! The beds and sofas are very comfortable. My only complaint is that the en-suite shower temperature ranges from too hot to scalding - we all had to use the main bathroom shower instead (which is very good), and the taps in the en-suite have been installed the wrong way round. We’ve already booked it for the same event next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Very comfortable and quiet in a Great location

Well equipped cottage to recuperate after long walks. 2 good showers. Comfortable, warm. 5 minute walk from town.
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8/10 Good

Great stay

Lovely stay, everything we needed and within walking distance of Winchcombe for food in the evening. We had a great time but if I am being nit picky, the squeaky floor boards in the bedroom need sorting. The skylight windows need a good clean and I didn't enjoy being woken by the heating coming on at 5 am! I admit we probably shouldn't have checked the instructions.
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Very good. The flat is excellent and when we had a problem with the heating it was repaired immediately. Towels, kitchen equipment etc very good, beds comfortable. Lots of steps so not great for anyone with mobility problems, but other flats or houses on the site would be just as nice. Lots of off street parking. The staff who helped with the booking are extremely nice and professional.
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay

We had a wonderful time. The apartment is great and the location is perfect. Changes? The front door key is awkward and the bedside lighting too low. Apart from that all good.
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10/10 Excellent

Lasea d.

Great Stay!!

We had a wonderful stay at the Oliver Cromwell cottage near Sudeley Castle. The old paper mill is tastefully decorated and the beds were very comfortable. Bathrooms, kitchen, living area, dinnerware, cutlery, cooking utensils.... everything was stunning. The extra special bonus was entry to Sudeley Castle which is awe inspiring!! We had a superb 2 night stay and would highly recommend it if you get the chance. The surrounding nature and stone cottages and terraces are postcard beauty - we couldn't get enough of Winchcombe.
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8/10 Good

Courtney C.

Great location!

We loved the convenience of this location for exploring the castle and area. The cottage was very comfortable and cozy. It was also very clean except for the many large dead black flies all over the bathrooms which led us to wonder if chemicals had been sprayed shortly before our arrival. We also tried to no avail to get in touch via telephone and email with customer service the day before we departed to request late checkout or bag storage while we toured but never got a response. Overall a wonderful visit but those two things prevent me from giving 5 stars all around.
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10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Recommended

Lovely clean rooms with modern facilities in a property full of character. Some nice touches - fans in the room, milk in the fridge - were the icing on the cake. Cleaning fee seems on the high side but the overall price is still a good price for the space you get. A word of warning for first time visitors to Winchcombe - there are various pubs and restaurants in the village but all require booking for a weekend evening (in August at least...) - don't expect to be able to walk in and get food without a reservation!
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4/10 Poor

Hannah D.

Unclean and fly infested

Encountered hundreds of dead cluster flies on our arrival, bathroom was unclean with hair and debris clogging up the plug holes. In need of some basic maintenance to bring this up to the supposed 4 star standard. Very disappointing for the price.
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10/10 Excellent

Short stay in Winchcombe

I wanted somewhere to stay that was convenient for Giffords circus at Sudeley Castle. Bolthole Retreats had properties in the grounds and so I booked Oliver Cromwell. It proved to be absolutely perfect; within easy walking distance of the circus, the castle and Winchcombe. For a two night stay with friends it was excellent value for money compared with a hotel. The property had been sensitivity restored, retaining elements of the original building whilst incorporating modern facilities. The seating area and beds were really comfortable and the kitchen was fully equipped. Entrance to Sudeley Castle and gardens was complementary which was an added bonus. Winchcombe itself is delightful with a range of shops and some excellent pubs, restaurants and cafes. The surrounding area also has plenty of opportunities for visiting.
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

Great location

The standard of the accommodation was great but we were overrun with flies. They seemed to lodge in the bathrooms and, fortunately, were close to death. We think it is something to do with the window coverings. One of the dining chairs had a very wobbly leg probably due to the table being close to the fridge so a squeeze past is needed. Perhaps turn the table round slightly? I rang to request an additional key and was told someone would get back to me but never did. Perhaps a container for recycling material could be provided. In the bedroom with the double bed the window leaked onto the carpet but there had been a torrential shower and this may not happen with a lighter shower. We did enjoy our stay and I hope these comments are regarded as constructive.
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8/10 Good

Oliver Cromwell Apartment

Cleaning was not particularly good with lots and lots of dead flies all over the property. The access corridor and staircase shared with adjoining apartment cleanliness was poor, the carpet clearly not having been cleaned prior to arrival. More significantly, the corridor and staircase which is the sole means of escape from the property and the adjacent apartment had no lighting whatsoever which constitutes a major safety failure and contravenes Part B of the Building Regulations. Some fittings, for example, the free standing lamp in the lounge requires fixing/replacement. Overall, the property was somewhat tired and in need of some refresh work.
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8/10 Good

Great accommodation , ideal location for beautiful walks

We had a lovely time at Winchcombe staying in the Oliver Cromwell apartment. Ideal location , 2 min walk from the high street but very peaceful and pretty. The Apt was very comfortable , warm , clean with everything you need to make use of. A few small paint areas that need a touch up perhaps , in the shower room for example but everything inside the apt was clean and tidy. Very good location for the walks and hikes, that we came for, in the Cotswold Hills - Sudeley Valley Walk particularly worthwhile with views over the Castle and the Estate and all the surrounding counties, also the walk to Cleeve Common/Hill - even if we got a little muddy across the footpaths ☺these walks are on the Winchcombe.com website and we left print outs in the info folder for other guests use! There are plenty of places/pubs to eat at in the town , good food at the Corner Cupboard and the White Hart. It's great that as a guest in the properties you are able to visit the Sudeley Castle free of charge, this place is lovely, we went on the first day they opened for the season which was Lady Ashcombe's birthday and had cupcakes !! So interesting and learned so much of our English history and the Sudeley past, the gardens and the little chapel were lovely. Worth having the guide's talk before going inside too which brings it all to life. The only thing to mention was just on arrival and the Outer entrance hall to the accommodation was not particularly clean , the carpets needed hoovering and the stairs, also the lights in the hall way did not work so a little tricky trying to see the keyhole to the Oliver Cromwell at night time... First impressions count ! So may be worth noting that the carpets did need a hoover in the access hallway . The apt was absolutely clean though ☺ We loved our break here and would definitely book a cottage / apt again.
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10/10 Excellent

95

The only thing we would like to se changed next time is the silicone in the shower. We think it just has to be renewed. Also the shower is leaking. Apart from that: a wonderful experience. The place was nicely warm when we arrived. We felt absolutely welcome. We certainly recommend this place to our friends.
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10/10 Excellent

Nicolas G.

Great Stay

Comfortable for family of 4 and the flat was well appointed. Enjoyed our stay and access to the castle was a great bonus. Would recommend.
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8/10 Good

Ruth S.

Great location

The best thing about the property is the location. Short walk to Winchcombe and the castle. No outside space. Well equipped and clean. Beds not very comfy! There is building work at the moment which started 8am Monday. Apart from that a lovely quiet spot.
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10/10 Excellent

Suzie B.

Comfortable with ups and downs.

Comfortable and clean but the stairs leading to the door in addition to peculiar stairs inside the unit mean I will choose a different unit next time.
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8/10 Good

Do not stay in periods of higher heat.

The two bedrooms here are on the third floor and have very little ventilation. Two of our three nights here the bedrooms were too hot to sleep until the early mornings. This made our sightseeing plans much more difficult to complete. I would cancel any plans to stay here if temps rise above 80F.
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8/10 Good

Great location

Great comfortable stay, well equipped and perfectly located for walks, visits an enjoying the cotswolds
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely weekend wedding break

The Oliver Cromwell apartment was a lovely place to stay for a weekend wedding at Sudeley Castle. The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed for our stay, and was very comfortable. The beds were comfy and the cottage was really clean. We would recommend for a short break or for guests attending a wedding. We also enjoyed having free entry to the castle and grounds included in our stay.

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What makes this property unique

Oliver Cromwell Cottage is a charming and carefully restored, 2-bedroom apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 1 double room and 1 twin room, with 1 family bathroom and 1 en-suite. The cottage is a semi-detached, two storey apartment (alongside St Kenelm and above Princes Elizabeth and Lady Jane Grey), with a fully-equipped modern kitchen and a spacious living and dining area. Upstairs are two bright, light and comfortable bedrooms and two modern, well-equipped bathrooms, offering guests both a bathtub and walk-in shower. Oliver Cromwell is accessed by an external staircase.

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

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