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.

Mercia House is a lovely sized house for six people in a beautiful area of the country and has a beautiful back garden with fabulous views. The house has four bedrooms, each with a bathroom, but the fourth bedroom should be described more honestly... low beams is an understatement, even small people have to bend down and crawl into a square hole to get in! So the fourth couple get the short straw! Given that the house is for eight people, there should be eight chairs at both the inside and outside tables (of the seven outside chairs, one was broken and a couple were a bit rickety) plus guests require far more plates and bowls than just eight of each size. The kitchen was a good size with plenty of cupboards and drawers... some of them were sparsely filled with crockery, serving bowls and utensils; others were empty. Happily, there were plenty of glasses and the fridge was of a good size too! Also, more than one tea towel would be an improvement in the kitchen. The dishwasher also needs an overhaul... dishes were coming out dirty because the water souts were unclean and blocked. For the ladies, can all bedrooms please have a mirror? Also, as well as soap at the basins, soap in the showers would be a welcome addition along with a hand towel in the downstairs bathroom/toilet. I'm sorry to have to point out so many little niggles. On a positive note, the house was beautifully clean and tidy, except for the outside windows on the street, and we really enjoyed our stay in Winchcombe. The garden was fabulous, helped by beautiful weather, and we were very grateful for a plentiful supply of ice in the freezer! The beds were very comfortable and we all slept very well. Please take note of our comments. We have stayed in many, many holiday homes over the years and Mercia House could so easily be one of the best with just a few simple changes to make it so much more luxurious!

The perfect place for a group of friends to celebrate my wife's significant birthday ! The house was amazing - an incredible mix of traditional and modern. All of the rooms were extremely comfortable, each with their own modern bath/shower room. The spacious and well-equipped kitchen diner was the perfect place for us all to eat, relax and admire the wonderful view out across the Cotswold countryside. And the snug in the original part of the house, with it's log burner, perfect for a cosy evening in. Winchcombe itself was the perfect location for all that we wanted - walks (about town or further afield), coffee shops, pubs and restaurants. Samii (the housekeeper) was easily contactable and very helpful in sorting our initial difficulties. In fact, we enjoyed our stay so much that we've already booked again for next year !

Wonderful property - the blend of medieval and modern is exceptional - the internal bridge is a very clever feature used to link the architectural periods; the restoration is of a very high standard. There was plenty of space for the whole family and the spacious kitchen/family area worked very well. The kitchen is well equipped and provided us with plenty of additional crockery, cutlery, glasses and cooking utensils. The location is excellent. Whilst we were not there to explore the vicinity, there is certainly plenty to see and do. Winchcombe itself has plenty to offer on the doorstep. We were delighted with our choice of property, would certainly recommend itand may even make plans for a second visit!

We had a great stay at the house and it had everything we needed for a memorable weekend. The only things we were disappointed with were the absence of coat hooks so we had to have our coats draped all around - very strange considering there is so much space where they could have gone and it would not have been ideal if we'd had wet weather. Also the house sleeps 8 but sadly the sofas only accommodated 4/5, so people had to sit on dining chairs when relaxing watching the telly. Finally the house description misrepresented the size of the beds. It said there was a super king, a king, a double bed and twin beds. In fact there was a king, 2 doubles and the twin so we had to change who had which room when we arrived. Despite these niggles we had a lovely stay and would return.

The house was warm and welcoming and very comfortable and the showers were fantastic. Winchcombe has everything you need; shops, pubs, good walks and you can easily get into Cheltenham by bus. This was not our first visit and we would definitely return. Bolthole Retreats are excellent and are my first choice for properties in the area.

Really lovely stay, house is incredible. I would say the heating is a slight issue as the house is very very hot but other than that fab

This is an amazing property fantastically located in the centre of delightful Winchcombe. The front door opens out onto the Main Street whilst the back where the main living area is looks out over beautiful rural scenery & is so quiet. Well equipped & beautifully designed. The front rooms were a bit empty & looked slightly unfinished as a result. However we didn’t need to use them at all as the large kitchen diner lounge area was perfect. For 6 ladies the 2 small sofas were more than adequate but for more adults or men they may be a bit small. Bedrooms & bathrooms were clean, comfortable & really stylish. The welcome pack with a bottle of wine & a cake was a lovely touch too. All the booking went very smoothly. Information in the welcome guide was thorough too. Nearby Sudeley Castle is well worth a visit. Great visit & highly recommend this property & the rental company Bolthole.

Beautiful house, fantastic location, wonderful views across the Cotswolds countryside well equipped Luxurious bathrooms with powerful showers. We had superb weather so could have done with some sun loungers and outside lighting. Would highly recommend Mercier House and the Bolthole Retreats team.

We stayed at Mercia House for a week with a group of friends and our various children and it was perfect. From the front, it looks like a tiny Elizabethan cottage, but open the front door and you'll see an expansive space with a great mix of old and new. The facilities were excellent, the master bedroom has a bath so deep you could get lost in it and the kitchen was very well equipped. The garden was great and the view from the back door was beautiful. The village was had everything we needed - good pubs, butcher, deli, bakery and an excellent restaurant, all within a two minute walk. We didn't want to go home!

A spacious, bright house in a perfect location to explore the Cotswolds. Comfortable beds and plenty of space for a big group - every bedroom and bathroom is large and to great specs.

An amazing property, fabulous location and perfect for families and friends to share. Every need catered for in a modern meets old world setting. We all loved both house and village of Winchcombe and are ready to book our next visit already! Great value for money and would highly recommend!

This property was an absolute delight. Looking like a picture postcard tiny cottage from the street but opening up into an extremely spacious and well-appointed property behind. All modern bathrooms with excellent water pressure in all the showers. Extremely comfortable bedrooms. Various options for finding a quiet corner. Lovely terraced garden with amazing views and plenty of seating and dining space. If we ever took on a project in the Cotswolds you would want the number for the architect that did the renovation here. So many individual shops on the doorstep. And plenty of amazing places to visit and eat in within 1/2 hour. We loved this house. Probably our favourite from the seven cottages we have stayed in to date in the Cotswolds.

Beautiful architectural property with high quality feel and finishes Excellent position and views However let down on some fundamental areas Heating - not working properly / broken thermostats etc and housekeeping support not really able to help - significant problem in December !! Had to bring unsightly radiators after 2 nights of sitting in blankets!! Poor quality bedding not fitting properly Only small double beds in 2 bedrooms - should be larger as there Is space - very uncomfortable for adult couple!! Outside wooden steps extremely slippery when wet and could cause accidents - needs remedy urgently Little touches missing compared to other properties which make the difference - poor kitchen extras dishes/ plates / serving plus no salt,pepper,sugar,milk,etc etc etc I am comparing with other similar prop in Winchcombe which are excellent they obviously have been in business for a while hence have experience and it shows .

Beautiful, newMy refurbished cottage with lots of space. Good location near Broadway and as a base to explore the rest of the Cotswolds.

Undoubtedly an amazing property architecturally. The internal property is beautiful, airy and light - a brilliant design. However, our break was spoilt by many disappointing failures to live up to the property description and service promises: 1. The COVID clean @ £150 extra to the rental price. There was hair (ladies) on sofa and in shower room lower level, cobwebs in the sitting area and bedrooms and the windows had not been cleaned, showing lots of greasy finger prints! 2. No BBQ - we had planned meal for each night of our stay - the BBQ meal was impossible. 3. We had made it clear that one member of the party was allergic to feathers and had been assured that any feathers would all be removed; this was not the case and there were feathers in cushions. Very worrying after expressly asking for no feathers in the property. 4. This point should be higher on the list of disappointments and was a real safety concern due to the heavy rain during our stay. The multiple steps at the back of the property are very steep, in fact dangerous. Very slippery when wet and some without any banisters at all. 5. The outside bins were full on arrival, and not emptied during our stay - overflowing by the end of it. Also there was no glass recycling. 6. The heating system was not functioning properly, but excellent support from the management company. On the second day she replaced the missing cable and reset the thermostats. 7. The noise from the road - large lorries etc meant that the Master Bedroom was also a huge disappointment. 8. Listed consumables were missing, eg cling film, no hand sanitisers. 9. Nowhere to hang coats or outdoor boots, which would have been useful.

Mercia House is a brilliant place for a walking holiday in the Cotswolds. Numerous OS mapped walks from almost on the doorstep many of which lead to great pubs and the village of Winchcombe offers 4 or 5 pubs most of which we visited. Mercia House offers great family space with the lounge/kitchen/dining area together with great views out over the Cotswold countryside. Well equipped kitchen, large connected TV with Apple Play built in and super bedrooms spanning the new and old parts of the house over several levels.

4 couple had a long weekend at the house, it really is a lovely house all the bedrooms are beautiful with their own bathrooms so perfect for couples. Everywhere was spotlessly clean, beds were really comfy and lovely quality bed linen and towels. The kitchen was well equipped and again lovely and clean. A small criticism is the dining table needs 2 more chairs we brought in two garden chairs so we could all sit together. The garden is lovely it’s so peaceful at the back of the house with beautiful views sitting out with a cuppa in the morning was a pleasure. The local area is lovely we went for a walk round and was made very welcome in the local bars and restaurants. We are at the Wesley House on Saturday evening and it was a fabulous meal we all enjoyed with great service. We’ve booked several houses over the years, this is one of the best we’ve been to it exceeded our expectations.

The house is located in the centre of Winchcombe with numerous shops and restaurants close by. The house itself is quirky in layout with contemporary open living space combined with the more historic rooms situated at the front of the house. During our stay we did have a minor problem with the kitchen taps. There Is ample outside space with a large table that seats 8 and a sloping garden leading to the car parking area.

Fantastic stay in an amazing property which has been modernised beautifully, maintaining loads of period features whilst incorporating all the mod cons you’d expect. In great condition, very clean and with all the facilities you would expect, with the exception of no milk or shampoo / shower gel which we had expected. Tea, coffee, sugar all provided in a superb kitchen area and dining table big enough to easily sit 8 people. Patio doors tough to lock but am sure the owners will fix as we’re not the only ones who seem to have had trouble. Outside is a wonderful decking area and another fantastic patio area with large garden table and chairs along with an excellent parasol which was a godsend in 30* heat! In a great location right in the centre of town with all shops, restaurants and amenities in walking distance, so too Sudeley Castle. We ate at Wesley House restaurant, which was superb and had a drink in the lovely beer garden of the Lion Inn. Overall all an excellent stay. Suspect we will be back

We had a great week here in July. We were three couples. Excellent combination of old world charm and modern facilities. House very well equipped. One feature that does not really come through in the blurb is the lovely view of the countryside not enjoyed by other houses in the street with the convenience of being in town. Good walking from front door. Good selection of shops and pubs within walking distance. Car parking for two cars (not three) but we found a nearby place without charge for our third car. My only complaint were the locks which need to be changed.