Lady Jane Grey, Sudeley Castle, Cotswolds

Lady Jane Grey Cottage is one of Sudeley Castle's largest Country Cottages, and is named after Lady Jane Grey, who lived at Sudeley Castle before her brief nine-day reign as Queen of England. This lovely cottage was originally part of a paper mill, which was restored to make two cottages (Lady Jane Grey and Princess Elizabeth) and two apartments (St Kenelm and Oliver Cromwell), preserving the original exposed walls and beams throughout. (St Kenelm sits directly above Princess Elizabeth and Oliver Cromwell sits directly above Lady Jane Grey.) The accommodation is arranged over two floors. Guests enter from a covered porch into a small hallway, with handy coat hooks, and pass through to an open-plan area with a desk and chair, under stairs storage (baby and cleaning equipment) and a very well-equipped kitchen. The kitchen windows look out on to the private courtyard. Off the kitchen, and down three stairs, is the dining area with a large oak table, comfortably seating 5 guests. At the end of this large open plan space is the living area, which leads out to the private courtyard. Upstairs (via a carpeted staircase with handrail) there is one double bedroom, one spacious twin bedroom, a single bedroom and a family bathroom with full-size bath and over-bath shower. Contractors are undertaking building works near the property during 2022 from Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, and you may encounter some noise disturbance during your visit. Ground Floor Kitchen Area: The kitchen at Lady Jane Grey is very well equipped, with plenty of storage space in the distinctive, off-white cabinets with wooden work surfaces. The kitchen has all the appliances, cookware, crockery and glassware you need for a self-catering holiday, including a Neff cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, washing machine/dryer and Nespresso coffee machine. A welcome pack of teabags, Nespresso coffee pods, hot chocolate, milk, biscuits, jam/honey mini pots, boiled sweets is provided for your first day at the Cottage. Living/Dining Area: Step down from the kitchen area to the dining/living area which is dominated by the paper mill's original stone wall. The dining area has a large circular oak table, seating five, while the other end features two large, sink-in sofas, a flat-screen TV and DVD player and oak coffee table. Double doors lead out to the courtyard with a table and seating, the perfect place to relax in the evening sun after a day exploring the Cotswolds. First Floor Master Bedroom: The largest bedroom in the Lady Jane Grey is a spacious twin room, with the beds arranged to provide some privacy between guests. This rear-aspect bedroom features original oak beams and the mill's exposed stone wall. Guests share a hanging cupboard, while each bed has its own bedside table and dimmable reading lamp. Bedroom Two: This pretty bedroom features a standard double bed with oak bedstead and headboard. Facing the front of the property, with a large double window, this bedroom is light and bright with plenty of storage space in a hanging cupboard and bedside cabinets. An original mill shelf with a mirror acts as a handy ‘dressing table', while dimmable bedside lamps provide perfect reading light. Bedroom Three: This cosy, single bedroom has a large window with views to the rear of the property and out towards woodland. The room is furnished with a hanging cupboard and bedside table and lamp. Family Bathroom: The pretty bathroom with Shaker-style panelling and exposed stone wall has a full-size bath with over-bath shower, a large sink with a mirror and shaver point, a dual flush toilet and heated towel rail. Handy hooks on the door are provided for your clothes or robe. Complimentary toiletries are provided including hand soap, shower gel, hand wash, vanity kit, shower cap and toilet paper. Outside Guests have access to Lady Jane Grey's private, gravelled courtyard with a table and seating for five.