Queens Cottage
Per Night
4 + 2 Guests
3 Beds + 1 Sofa Bed
2 Baths
Queens Cottage is a charming and carefully restored, 2-bedroom cottage that sleeps 4 + 2 guests and is wheelchair accessible in 1 double king size room, 1 twin room and 1 double downstairs sofa bed. The cottage is a detached, two storey property with a fully-equipped modern kitchen and a spacious living and dining area that leads out to a small, elevated outdoor patio with dining table that faces into the cottage courtyard, as well as a downstairs bathroom with a fixed shower over a bathtub. Upstairs are two comfortable and well-appointed bedrooms and a large modern bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Guests staying at Queens enjoy complimentary (other than separately ticketed events) day-time entrance to Sudeley Castle & Gardens during the open season.
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Facilities
- WiFi
- Pub within 1 mile
- Shop within 1 mile
- Parking - x2
- Travel Cot - x1
- High Chair - x1
- Bedding & towels
- Free Entry to Sudeley Castle (Feb - Dec)
- Disabled Friendly
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Gallery and Floor Plan
Full Description & House Rules
Introduction
Over its vivid and expansive history, Sudeley Castle has played host to many of England’s reigning Queens, from Anne Boleyn to Queen Elizabeth. Named in commemoration of all its regal visitors of the past, Queens Cottage is an elegantly converted old engine house that offers guests an open-plan cottage experience.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors. Guests enter from the raised patio/dining area into the long, open-plan living/dining/kitchen area. The living area features a flat-screen Freeview TV and two large sofas, of which one converts into a bed. Further into the property you will find a dining table that can seat 6 and a well-equipped kitchen. To the left of the kitchen is a downstairs bathroom.
Upstairs (via a carpeted staircase with handrail) there is one double bedroom with a king size bed and one very spacious twin bedroom, as well as a large family bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Queens Cottage may be accessed by wheelchair. There is a ramp up to the entrance of the cottage and the downstairs area is spacious and open plan. One of the sofas can be converted into a double bed and there is a downstairs bathroom.
Situated just a short walk from the beautiful Cotswold town of Winchcombe, guests will be spoiled for choice when it comes to things to do and see and places to eat while staying at one of Sudeley’s cottages! See ‘Local Amenities’ or the Winchcombe guidebook for more information.
Facilities
- Sleeps 4+2 in 2 bedrooms across 1 king size double, 2 singles + 1double sofa bed
- 2 bathrooms; 1 downstairs with bath and overhead shower, 1 upstairs with walk-in shower
- All bed linen, bath towels and tea towels provided, including bedding for sofa bed
- Hairdryer x1
- Kitchen Starter Pack (for first night/day): teabags, Nespresso coffee pods, hot chocolate, milk, biscuits, jam/honey mini pots, boiled sweets.
- Cleaning Starter Pack (for 2 nights): dishwasher tablets, scourer, cloth, washing up liquid, bin bags, kitchen paper
- Bathroom starter pack (for 2 nights): hand soap, shower gel, handwash, vanity kit, shower cap and toilet paper (minimum 2 rolls)
- Easily accessible, free car parking behind the cottage
- Heating gas/electric (with independent thermostat control)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Flat screen TV (Freeview)
- DVD player
- Child friendly
- Fully equipped kitchen with toaster, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, utensils, crockery, cutlery, glassware (champagne flutes, tumblers and wine and water glasses) cafetière, bakeware, food preparation (grater, jug, sieve, saucepans, bread bin, kitchen foil, cling film
- Neff oven
- Russell Hobbs microwave
- AEG dishwasher
- Fridge-freezer
- AEG Washer-dryer
- Ironing board, iron + clothes airer
- Vacuum cleaner
- Baby/Child Equipment: high chair x1, travel cot (cot linen not supplied) x1, stairgate x1, safety socket covers
- Outdoor patio/seating area
- Garden furniture – seats 6
- Safety equipment: fire extinguisher, fire blanket, carbon monoxide monitor, smoke alarm, First Aid kit.
Full Description
Ground Floor
Living/Dining/Kitchen Area
A bright, well-lit open plan area makes up the downstairs floor of Queens Cottage. Comfortable sofa seating for 4/6, coffee table, Freeview TV and DVD player and a good-size dining table and chairs for 6. The kitchen at Queens Cottage has a discernible country-cottage feel, with fresh-cream coloured cabinets and wooden worksurfaces. The kitchen is complete with a Neff cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Russel Hobbs toaster + kettle and Nespresso coffee machine.
Downstairs Bathroom
A useful downstairs bathroom with bathtub and attached shower fixture, toilet and washbasin.
Upstairs
Master Bedroom
A lovely high-ceiling bedroom with original beams, a comfortable king size bed, chest of drawers, saddle chair, and wardrobe with drawers.
Family Bathroom
A generous-sized family bathroom with a large walk in shower, complete with fixed rain shower head as well as detachable shower hose. Toilet, washbasin, plenty of shelf space and a handy light-up mirror!
Twin Bedroom
A big, bright bedroom with original porthole window and beams. Two comfortable single beds, wardrobe with drawers, chest of drawers with fixed mirror and overhead reading lights.
Outside
Guests have access to an elevated patio area with a table and seating for 6, overlooking the cottage courtyard.
Local Amenities
Local amenities
Winchcombe is an elegant and timeless Cotswold town. Venture down the narrow side streets to find a mix of Cotswold stone cottages and black and white half-timbered buildings. The town is a famous centre for walkers, yet also boasts a number of traditional pubs and delicious cafes, galleries, boutique clothing, interior design and antique shops to browse.
During your stay at Sudeley Castle Country Cottages you are entitled to free admission to Sudeley Castle and Gardens during the Castle’s open season (except for separately ticketed events). If you wish to visit the Castle and gardens during your stay, please take your room key or booking receipt with you to the admissions desk.
Steeped in a thousand years of history, Sudeley Castle makes for a fascinating day out, not to mention the vast number of events also taking place throughout the year. For a full history of this glorious building, see ‘History of Sudeley Castle’ in this guide.
Thanks to your proximity to Winchcombe town centre, you have a host of amenities within walking distance of the cottage to enjoy. The town itself benefits from several small supermarkets, including The Co-Operative Food and Warner’s Budgens, both well-stocked with fresh produce and store cupboard essentials. Vale & Hills Family Butchers offers fantastic, local meat on the town’s high street, with a host of delicious goodies available at North’s Bakery for those in search of a fresh morning loaf. For larger shops, Tesco Superstore in Bishop’s Cleeve is just a 15-minute drive away, whilst Cheltenham’s impressive selection of stores, eateries and amenities are just a 20-minute journey. Most major supermarkets also offer home delivery to the cottages, including Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrison’s and ASDA.
With Winchcombe on your doorstep and the Cotswolds’ many market towns and villages just a short car ride away, you’re somewhat spoiled for choice when it comes to places to eat!
For gourmet hunters, Winchcombe’s 5 North Street is just a 5-minute stroll from the cottage, offering Michelin-starred seasonal dishes created by expert husband and wife team Gus and Kate. Michelin-recommended Wesley House is also just a 5-minute walk in Winchcombe’s town centre, offering exceptional cooking in the confines of a characterful 15th century house.
For fans of more relaxed cuisine, The White Hart Inn on Winchcombe’s High Street offers tasty gastropub grub in relaxed, rustic-chic surroundings, as well as The Corner Cupboard Inn; a historic 15th Century Inn serving traditional fare, supposedly haunted by a 12-year-old girl! Just 10 minutes’ down the road by car, The Pheasant Inn at Toddington is a great choice for families or groups visiting the GWSR Steam Railway station next door, whilst the Royal Oak at Gretton offers an unbeatable pub garden; perfect for sunny afternoons when only a pub pint will do.
Walks
Winchcombe’s rolling countryside is a true walkers’ paradise, with options for casual, seasoned and hardy walkers running right from the cottage’s front door. Winchcombe itself is a “walkers are welcome” town, a special status awarded to towns and villages which go above and beyond with their walking amenities, making it a fantastic destination for groups in search of a walking break.
The Winchcombe Way, a 42-mile figure-of-eight trail centred around the town, offers walkers a great way of discovering the surrounding Cotswold towns and villages section-by-section over the course of a stay, whilst there are plenty of options for those looking for a more casual, leisurely pace within a close radius of the cottage.
We recommend the Sudeley Castle Circular walk for a relaxing stroll; a 2-mile loop setting off straight from the cottage’s front door, taking you into the grounds of historic Sudeley Castle – a must-visit for any guest. The 2 ½ mile walk to Belas Knap, a Neolithic chambered long barrow sat atop Cleeve Hill, is also a great walk to try from the doorstep, providing you don’t mind the incline.
Detailed information about local walks is provided at the property.
Walking & Cycling Guides
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Guide Books
By Car
The postcode for the cottage is GL54 5JA.
The Sudeley Castle Country Cottage Complex is located on Castle Street in the village of Winchcombe 8 miles north east of Cheltenham on the B4632 (A46) or just 10 miles from junction 9 of the M5. From London, the East and Oxford, follow the A40 towards Gloucestershire.
For Winchcombe Tourist Information click here
By Train and Bus
The closest train station to Sudeley Castle & Gardens is Cheltenham Spa.
A bus service operates between Cheltenham or Broadway and Winchcombe. You can also travel to Sudeley Castle with Marchants Coaches on their W1, W2 & 606 Services.
Parking
There is a large carpark for the use of all guests staying in the cottages. The carpark is clearly signposted and on the right-hand side as you enter the cottage complex.
Queens Cottage
Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe
4 + 2 Guests
3 Beds + 1 Sofa Bed
2 Baths
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