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Mercia House is a medieval property with exposed timbers and classic overhang, or jettying, of homes from the mid-16th century. With its open-plan kitchen-dining area-living space offering fabulous views of the garden and Isbourne Valley, Mercia House boasts an elevated terrace for al fresco dining and a long sloping lawn perfect for outdoor activities.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 83251 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • 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.

Mercia House - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

Laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a furnished balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with desks and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: 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

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • 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: 3,251 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
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

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

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Mercia House Winchcombe Sleeps 8 Guests in 4 Bedrooms
570960

About the area

Located in Cheltenham, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cleeve Hill Golf Club and Naunton Downs Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Toddington Narrow Gauge Railway and Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. Parabola Arts Centre and GWSR Broadway Station are also worth visiting. Visit our Cheltenham travel guide
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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Sudeley Castle
    Sudeley Castle
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse from Cleeve Hill
    Cheltenham Racecourse
    10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Belas Knap
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St Peter's Church Winchcombe
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Toddington Railway Station
    4 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mercia House - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mercia House - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mercia House - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Mercia House - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mercia House - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

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

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Mercia House - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

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From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Outstanding house

The most lovely property to stay at with family, open plan and very spacious. Right in the center of winchcombe and great walking distance to shops and pubs. One of the best holiday houses we have stayed at
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous House

What a lovely spacious house, well equipped, very clean, comfortable beds and great bathrooms, nice and quiet with the back of the house looking out onto stunning views. The steps leading up to the house from the car park area was the only issue as there was no handrail on the last set of steps. Great location and nice to be able to walk out of the front door into the village with restaurants/pubs etc. ranging from a 3 minute walk to about 15 mins. Would definitely recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house with stunning views

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mercia house - a lovely quirky house with amazing views of the countryside. We used the outside space a lot. Winchcombe is a lovely place to visit with lots of nice places to eat and shops within a short walk.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Location, Location, Location

Another great stay on a very nice house in a perfect location for walking the dogs and then going to the pub for a beer or two.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Andy N.

Staying with friends

Nice property in a fantastic location. Winchcombe is such a fabulous small town with character, history and super pubs, shops and restaurants. Mercia House has been finished to a very high standard, although we found it to be a little lacking in character. The kitchen is very well equipped but needs a full reorganization. The lounge seating only accommodates 4 people in a house for 8. The attic bedroom is really only suitable for kids.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lesley O.

Great location

Extremely well placed for walks, pubs and food supplies. Would have appreciated a couple more comfy chairs in the family seating area. A great walking area so perhaps some coat hooks or a coat stand would be helpful. Very friendly locals. A lovely holiday had by all.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved it

It totally matched the photos and description. If anything it was even more homely and welcoming. Each bedroom really has its own privacy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Graeme S.

Fantastic stay

Mercia House was a fantastic place for a weekend away with friends. 4 Large bedrooms (just mind your head in the top one!), 5 bathrooms and an amazing open plan kitchen and living area. It’s also a very cool building! Kitchen was very well equipped. It was great being dog friendly and the garden was great, and although they asked for no dogs to go upstairs, they actually have a dog/child gate on the stairs to make sure this is actually achievable! The location was fantastic too, just a couple of hundred metres from the centre of Winchcombe and access to the shops. Would love to go back in summer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

We chose this property to be part of our daughter’s wedding preparations and for our family to enjoy Winchcombe afterwards. We were so pleased with its quirkiness and style. The beautiful staircase and room decorations were stunning. We were very fortunate with the weather and so sat out on the decking to enjoy the amazing views. It was convenient for eating out where pubs and restaurants are nestled in the idyllic streets. So thank you! There is only one thing ( and it did not hamper us at all) but if you are less mobile the steps at the back are tricky. Also parking can be fiddly as people park opposite the allocated space.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

Fantastic Stay!

We stayed at Mercia House for one week and we really enjoyed staying at the property, it was a unique in design as well as being light and airy. The rooms were large and spacious and the furnishings were to a high standard, and we have never stayed in such a well equipped property with lots of extras provided, which are not usually supplied in a self-catering property. Lovely patio area with views to the hills in a peaceful location. We had our dog with us and there were plenty places to walk her each day, and the location is really good with easy access to some of the areas' attractions and activities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

Fabulous stay for an early Christmas get together.

A really lovely weekend at Mercia House. Very spacious and comfortable house, for 8 adults for 3 nights. Perfect location within Winchcombe, great pubs and walks from the doorstep. Only possible addition to the house, would be coat hooks and boot racks, especially after a wet muddy walk....seemed a shame leaving them over the kitchen chairs . Otherwise Mercia house was perfect and would love to return again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Grace C.

Beautiful house

Thank you for an amazing stay! My family and I had a lovely time. We needed urgent accommodation due to a different company letting us down last minute and bolthole retreats/Mercier house definitely did not disappoint From the moment we called to explain our situation of needing emergency accommodation, the customer service was 10/10 so helpful and prompt at finding us accommodation I only wish we found them sooner. Beautiful house, with stunning views in a great location- Local shops/pubs along the high street Thank you
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Colleen C.

Lovely Property

Very nice accommodations. Beautiful views out back with lovely yard. We had to buy portable fans as the weather was unseasonably hot and the hair dryers were hard to find (in a dresser drawer?) so we bought a hair dryer. Had to buy body wash too. Otherwise, highly recommend staying here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous house

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Mercia House. It is a beautiful house in a great location for walking the Cotswold Way. The house is immaculate, well equipped with good facilities (a bathroom each plus an extra one!). Kitchen has everything you need. Parking is a bit tight but once you’re in everything is walkable. Great to have an enclosed garden for the dog. More comfy seating in the lounge with the fire would be great as that was the room we wanted to all sit in. It’s warm and cosy and we will definitely stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Superb house in heart of Winchcombe

Our family of seven thoroughly enjoyed our stay here over Christmas. The house is extremely spacious and the owners have done a wonderful job renovating and designing the layout. Every bedroom feels like it is in a completely separate wing of the house! There is also a multitude of communal spaces to congregate in. Winchcombe is a quiet town but still has all the amenities you need need...pharmacy, bakery, supermarkets, restaurants (recommend the Lion Inn and the Indian Restaurant). We also went on numerous walks directly from the house. Don't forget to bring your wellies!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent get together venue and location

Meeting up with old school friends at Mercia House was a great success. The communal areas are large and well appointed, hours spent round the large table chatting, cooking eating and relaxing. Mixed November weather but with easy strolls and shops right on the doorstep there was plenty to do. We asked for a later checkout from housekeeping and were able to stay until 12,(we all thought 10 was a tad early), so we had a great walk up Salters Hill shaking off the cobwebs from Saturday nights takeaway from the excellent Winchcombe Restaurant. Beds were comfy, loads of hot water and the house was lovely and warm from arrival to departure. Interesting conversion of an old building into a contemporary home. Thinking of returning in warmer weather to enjoy the garden and terrace which would be excellent for barbecues. Many thanks.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

Stunning house in great location

Mercia is a stunning house in a fantastic central location in Winchcombe with wonderful views from the back sitting room / kitchen and garden. It is a short walk to a couple of supermarkets and a variety of independent shops, pubs and restaurants, while there are excellent walks from the house, including to Sudeley Castle. It is really convenient to be able to park at the rear of the property. We had an issue with the heating but that was resolved satisfactorily by the very helpful housekeeper. The bedrooms and bathrooms are fabulous and it was a great luxury to have a bathroom for each room. We felt that for a party of 8 it would have been nice to have had 8 chairs around the kitchen table and also room to fit 8 people on the sofas around the TV. But if you were largely eating out or in the garden that wouldn't be an issue.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Historic house with modern comforts in beautiful Cotswolds

Looking for a large family house for 6 this really worked well. The rooms are all lovely and spacious although the attic room is slightly hard to access in terms of head height so suits the youthful members. The kitchen and back lounge have a wonderful outlook over the hills whilst the front brings you into the centre of charming Winchcombe. The downstairs front rooms don’t flow well into the more comfortable back of the house, which is a shame but altogether the architectural conversion is impressive. It slightly lacks homely touches - no pictures at all on the walls. The dining area is very spacious although we found it lacks a few basics like a big teapot and microwave. Check out and in should also be more generous as despite booking Friday to Sunday we couldn’t check in til late afternoon Friday and you have to be out by 10am Sunday so it was only one full day in reality. The location is a winner as you can walk from the house to Sudely and across into the beautiful hills. We loved Winchcombe and had a great meals at 5 North, posh restaurant two minutes from front door! A lovely place to stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Our fourth stay!

This is our fourth stay and our best. Improvements have been made which make it even better :) A microwave would be handy .....
From a partner site

8/10 Good

David T.

3 night Cotswolds stay

We had a lovely stay at Mercia House. Excellent location and house had plenty of space for us all. We would stay again
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Mini break

Lots of space but could be cleaner and better organised in the kitchen. Attention to detail with the cleaning needs improving. Poop found under the toilet lid in the master room. Mattress hard. No hand wash in the kitchen and a drizzle left of washing up liquid. No door mat at the back door - no good on a rainy day when you’ve walked up from the parking space through the garden. Also no where to hang coats!
Verified

8/10 Good

Peggy T.

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

Nice house

Mercia House is a lovely property in Winchcombe. It's very spacious which nicely accommodated our 7 person group. There were a few things that could be improved. The key situation and backdoor locks was confusing but we eventually figured it out. We almost ran out of toilet paper so extra would have been appreciated. The location was perfect as we were there for a wedding at Sudeley Castle.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An Amazingly Atmospheric and Deceptively Large Mid 1500's Cottage in the Centre of Winchcombe

We chose Mercia House as the base to celebrate a significant anniversary. It is an amazingly atmospheric and deceptively large mid 1500's cottage in the centre of Winchcombe, and was lavishly extended in 2018 to blend modern wood and glass with the ancient original structure to comprise a superbly effective and very comfortable whole. Our family group of eight was blown away by the architectural impact of the living areas, with each of the four bedrooms having a stylish en-suite bath/shower, with one more downstairs. It was warm and cosy with superb views over the Cotswold countryside from the elevated rear. Lots of walks nearby easily accessed. Excellent Italian restaurant (La Vecchia Banca) in Bishops Cleeve. The house was impeccably clean throughout, and the housekeeper Samii was friendly, very helpful and responsive. Car parking was private and realistically provided space for two cars, but there is plenty of overflow in nearby car parks. Take care with the steps up from the parking to the rear access when it's wet/frosty. On arrival it's best to unload quickly in front of the property, after first opening up at the back to unlock the front door.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Chris O.

Mercia House (Winchcombe)

Ideal house for a gathering of old friends to walk, talk, eat, drink and reminisce ! A wonderful time was had by all.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Comfortable house in a central location offering old meets new in a carefully designed adaption.

Quirky and original cosy snugs but also open, light, modern living accommodation at the rear. Centrally located with limited parking - really only space for 2 cars adjacent.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024