Castle Gatehouse, Tower at Sudeley Castle

Live like royalty in this Castle Gatehouse, a cottage heralding the entrance to historic Sudeley Castle. It is a dog-friendly* property that comfortably sleeps four guests in two en-suite bedrooms. The Gatehouse is split into two wings, accessed by separate doors. On one side is a two-poster bed master bedroom with an en-suite shower room. On the other side is the kitchen/diner, a living area and a second king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room on the first floor. The space Staying at the Castle Gatehouse is akin to booking your very own miniature castle at Sudeley. The house marks the entrance to the castle grounds and has been converted and restored and offers comfortable accommodation for up to four guests. The ancient and impressive structure is complemented with symmetrical gardens lined with iron railings and a stone courtyard in the centre. The accommodation is arranged with bedroom one and its two-poster bed and en-suite shower room, occupying one wing of the Gatehouse. Across the courtyard another door leads into a well-equipped kitchen and stairs leading up to a beautifully furnished, cosy living area. The second bedroom is on the first floor of this wing along with an ensuite shower room. Outside, guests can admire the pastoral views that line the driveway to the castle from two individually gated gardens– a mirror image of each other – neatly connected by a shared terrace in the middle with an outdoor dining table and chairs. There is private driveway parking for two cars and two dogs are welcome. 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 the Gatehouse! See ‘Local Amenities’ or the Winchcombe guidebook for more information. Please note, as per the floor plan, the bedrooms have separate entrances across a courtyard and are not joined. Ground Floor Bedroom One & En-Suite Shower Room To your left when facing the Castle Gatehouse is a door into Bedroom One, a lovely two-poster bedroom with a decorative fireplace, wardrobe and shelves, bedside tables and its own private en-suite shower room with a walk-in shower, WC and washbasin. Head across the courtyard and enter through the opposite door into the… Kitchen A thoughtfully laid-out and well-equipped kitchen, featuring a dining table and chairs for 4 people, a toaster, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, oven and 4 ring electric hobs, microwave and dishwasher. Utility The practical utility area off the kitchen under the stairs is where you’ll find a large free-standing fridge/freezer, high chair and stairgate, a floor mop, cushions for the outdoor chairs and even a spare dog bowl and blanket should you need it. Note: the washing machine and tumble dryer are upstairs in the ensuite bathroom. Upstairs Immediately on your right at the top of the landing is a …. Cloakroom Separate WC and wash basin. Living Room A beautifully furnished, cosy living room, decorated in rich tones of red, navy blue, black and gold. Relax in front of the flatscreen television and DVD player, surrounded by interesting antique features, such as the beautiful feature tapestry that adorns the wall. Go up a further 7 steps to… Bedroom Two A bright room in the arch of the gatehouse, featuring painted beams, a comfortable king-size bed, a full-length mirror, storage ottomans and bedside tables. Go down six steps into the… En-Suite Shower Room En-suite with wooden floors, large walk-in power shower WC, washbasin, heated towel rail, wardrobe with storage cupboard above. There is also a washing machine and tumble dryer in a concealed cupboard. Outside Front Garden The gatehouse benefits from two small, symmetrical, gardens with a wooden table and chairs for four guests, with retractable parasol, in the courtyard patio area that separates the gardens. Guest access Guest have access to the entire property. Free entry to Sudeley Castle & Gardens during the open season excluding private or ticketed events. Please check the Sudeley Castle website for up to date open season information and dates. Other things to note • 2 well-behaved dog/s are welcome for an additional fee of £45 per dog. This fee is not included in the rental price. Please advise us at the time of booking if you are bringing a dog/s and you will be sent a request for the additional fee. • Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences. • Sudeley Castle and Gardens: A booking made for this property entitles you to free admission to Sudeley Castle and Gardens, as many times as you wish during your stay. This includes general admission, during the open season, but does not include entry to special events. To check if the Castle and Gardens are open for your dates, or to book a ticket for a special event, please refer to the Sudeley Castle website. • Between November and December the Spectacle of Lights event is held at Sudeley Castle. As part of this event Castle Gatehouse is brightly lit. The lights will be switched off at 10pm each night. • Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, an additional fee per dog applies. • The Castle Gatehouse has a number of stairs throughout the property and is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. • Castle visitors cannot drive or walk through the Gatehouse, but cars and people will be walking nearby from 10am to 5.30pm on their way to visit Sudeley Castle & Gardens; the volume of which depends on the time of year you visit. Before and after these hours it is quiet and peaceful. • Castle Gatehouse accepts a maximum of 2 infants due to limited space.