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Castle Gatehouse - a sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Cottage in Cheltenham with kitchen and patio

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As you enter the charming Castle Gatehouse, discover a miniature castle with symmetrical gardens lined with iron railings and a stone courtyard. Its unique layout features two individually gated gardens connected by a shared patio area where you can dine al fresco or simply take in pastoral views that line the driveway to the castle.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4840 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Castle Gatehouse - a sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Cottage in Cheltenham with kitchen and patio
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free cottage has a garden and barbecues. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Cheltenham cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 840 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Sleeps 4 Dog Friendly Free Entry to Sudeley Castle
Sleeps 4, Dog Friendly, free entry to Sudeley Castle Cheltenham
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About the area

Map
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

  • Toddington Railway Station - 9 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The King's Head - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms Prestbury - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Black Gold - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Gatehouse - a sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Castle Gatehouse - 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 Castle Gatehouse - a sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castle Gatehouse - 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 St Peter's Church Winchcombe, Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum and Belas Knap. Sudeley Castle and Hailes Abbey are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Castle Gatehouse - a sudeley castle cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

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8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Ailynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so lovely to stay on the castle grounds, giving us the ability to walk the beautiful property whenever we wanted. The gatehouse was cosy. There were nice welcoming items like tea and hot chocolate.
Early morning on the terrace
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wedding Venue with class

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay as we celebrated our Church Wedding at Sudeley Castle. The grandiose building made our stay extra special.
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10/10 Excellent

Best accommodation ever

The Castle Gatehouse was the best holiday accommodation we've ever had. Everything was perfect! Thank you!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

A beautiful property in a beautiful location.

We stayed at the property for 2 nights and it was just perfect. It seems the property has recently been renovated as everything looked very fresh. The interior design was beautiful and everything was very nicely presented. Although the living room would benefit from a second couch (in my opinion). Especially, if you stay longer and bad weather keeps you inside. There was coffee, tea, milk and a selection of jams which was very welcoming. The locations is perfect, walking distance to the town and the castle. If I will ever come to the Cotswolds again, I'll definitely stay at the Gate House again
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Great stay

We had two nights at the Castle Gatehouse and it was a wonderful, unique stay. We loved it. Three tickets to Sudeley Castle were a lovely bonus.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely unique accommodation

The Gatehouse was perfect for our stay. With one bedroom with en-suite on the ground floor it made it easy for our elderly parents to enjoy the place and surroundings. So long as whomever uses the second bedroom and bathroom can navigate narrow stairs, some without hand rails, this is a fantastically placed accommodation for exploring the Cotswolds and nearby attractions, especially Sudeley Castle.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Our favourite stay in the UK

Absolutely gorgeous accommodation on the grounds of Sudeley Castle. Modern facilities and great comfort surrounded in rich history. Would definitely stay here again.

8/10 Good

Greg S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great building and fab location

Really enjoyed our stay. The building is amazing and the location is brilliant! Good documentation from the agency.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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8/10 Good

The castle gatehouse

We stayed at the property for two nights . What a stunning building the gatehouse is . It feels very private and we had glorious weather so could enjoy the outside space . The beds in particular are super comfortable. It’s a perfect base for the castle and gardens .also great for the town of Winchcombe . The property staff were also very helpful .
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10/10 Excellent

Castle gatehouse

Very enjoyable stay,great location,excellent building,would highly recommend for a special occasion birthday or anniversary
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10/10 Excellent

A special place

Brilliant location within easy walking distance of the castle and village. Toiletries provided and plenty of towels and a nice welcome pack of essentials like milk, teabags etc. The gatehouse was spotlessly clean and provided a comfortable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sudeley Castle Gatehouse

2 bedrooms and bathrooms, very well appointed. A lovely area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Georgina S.

Gorgeous place to stay for our wedding weekend

Great location, could walk to and from the castle. Close to our other booked accommodations (14 vineyard st and almsbury farmhouse). Good parking. Love the back garden it was lovely to have drinks in the evening. Avoid if you have accessibility issues! I also didn't realise bedroom #2 was not accessible from the main part of the building with bedroom #1, something to think about if you have children. You need to go outside to access. Great amenities, clear instructions. Really nice bathroom and comfy bed.
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10/10 Excellent

The most beautiful stay in the Cotswolds

Excellent stay in a real castle gatehouse. Very nice to walk to the castle to get some history of England. Every day a lot of people walk by with their dogs and all in a tranquille setting with birds of prey in the air. Everything you need is in the gatehouse.
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

WONDEFUL

Was absolutely perfection!!!!! Relaxing, close to everything surrounded by nature and short walk to castle and town. Perfection
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6/10 Okay

SHONA S.

Beautiful with a lot of Stairs

The Sudeley Castle Gatehouse is a beautiful building from the outside, but not the most practical place to stay ...unless you like a lot of stairs, and are happy with one of the two bedrooms (with Ensuite), being located outside the main residence. The Kitchen is pleasant. Beds are comfortable if you like a firm mattress. The upstairs shower had very noticeable mould as did the washing machine. There are 6 or 7 steps from the main Bedroom (over the archway) down each side to either the Ensuite/ Robe/ EuroLaundry on one side, or the Sitting Room on the other. Then the usual winding staircase down to the ground level. Being a very old structure, only two tiny windows upstairs were able to be opened making it a bit stuffy in the Bedroom. Great location with short walk to Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle.
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6/10 Okay

Castle gatehouse

Very unique property, stunning location. Beds are a little uncomfortable and it is on the pricey side. Make sure the heating is always on as it gets cold
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10/10 Excellent

Such an unusual property!

We spent a lovely two nights at the Castle Gatehouse. It’s such an unusual property and so close to Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle, yet in quiet isolation. Absolutely everything you could wish for is provided at the Gatehouse and the inclusion of free admission to the Castle is a bonus. It’s a beautiful place to visit and just along a path that leads directly from the Gatehouse.
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10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Stay at Castle Gatehouse

Wonderful stay in the Castle Gatehouse over Easter, celebrating my 60th Birthday with friends. Four of us stayed, beds were comfortable, great location, we enjoyed our free visit to the Castle & Gardens which are well worth a visit. Walking distance to some nice pubs in Winchcombe, and enjoyed some lovely walks around the surrounding area. During our stay we had a problem with one of the smoke alarms, we called the number provided and maintenance visited with half an hour, most impressed.
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8/10 Good

Great Location

The Gatehouse is in the perfect location to enjoy both walks from the door and a stroll in to Winchcombe. The grounds of the castle are a mecca for dog walkers so if you bring dogs, they will have plenty of company! We stayed for four nights, a short winter break. The Gatehouse was very warm and had everything we needed. There was only two of us so the space worked well, it would be a little tight with four people. The shower cubicle was host to some mould, it could do with a deep clean. We didn't use the second bedroom so can't comment on that.
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10/10 Excellent

Highly recommend

We had a perfect short stay here without a car. A short walk into town for groceries, meals out and shopping, plus beautiful country to walk in, the castle, and gardens direct from your front door. We were there in the off-season so fewer tourists and lots of lambs—perfect! Clever, quirky, architectural conversion and wonderfully hot water for showers. There are several steep staircases in this particular conversion, so I wouldn’t recommend it for people that might challenge, but I would for everyone else. We loved our stay.

6/10 Okay

Allison P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely exterior...inside could use some TLC

The gatehouse was lovely and a perfect location but the interior needs some updating. Kitchen chairs & fabric headboard were heavily stained and entire cottage was in need of dusting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Kitt and Mike D.

Nice stay at Gatehouse

We enjoyed our stay at Castle Gatehouse. Beds were comfortable and space was great for two couples. We loved walking up to castle in morning. Kitchen was sufficiently stocked for our needs. Coffee and tea were provided. The weather was hot and humid so a bit hard to keep upper bedroom cool with limited windows available to open (old building so understand the limitations). Some fans would be helpful. Overall I’d recommend this place.
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10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

A knight at the castle.

Our three day stay at the Gatehouse was exactly as we had hoped it would be. A great location with nature all around but the village amenities just 5 minutes walk away. The castle itself is both beautiful and historically significant, having been the resting place of Katherine Parr and home to monarchs and kingmakers. The rooms are cosy - it’s a gatehouse, not a chateau, so don’t expect to have acres of space. That doesn’t detract from the charm of the place and for one or two couples it’s something very different to the cottage let you would normally see. Very highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Regina R.

Magical stay in extraordinary caste gatehouse

If you have the opportunity to book a stay in this historic castle gatehouse, do not hesitate. The property has all the modern comforts including two spacious bathrooms and a full-sized clothes washer and dryer. Perfect for two couples or a family with older children (since the two bedrooms are in separate parts of the gatehouse). It’s a 5-minute walk into the charming town with several good pubs and restaurants. Make sure to save a day to explore Sudeley castle and its gardens. It is spectacular and packed with history. Admission is free with your stay, but we recommend the inexpensive 30-minute tour provided by one of their excellent guides. Don’t miss a chance to stay in this extraordinary property!