Welcome to Gatehouse Croft. Set over three floors, this charming Polesworth cottage forms the larger side of the ancient Abbey gatehouse and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.
Accommodation
Over three floors. Two bedrooms: 1 x half tester double with reading area and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor twin. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen. Utility. Sitting room with dining area and woodburner. Gas central heating with underfloor heating in sitting room and woodburner. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and wood for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot, highchair and folding bed on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Lawned garden with patio and furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 2 mins walk. Note: There is a pub and social club across the road and some noise may be heard.
Location
Gatehouse Croft is set over three floors and forms the larger side of the ancient Abbey gatehouse and can sleep four people. This Polesworth cottage has a first floor half tester double bedroom with a reading area and an en-suite shower room, a second floor twin bedroom, a first floor bathroom, a ground floor basin and WC, a kitchen, a utility room and a sitting room with a dining area and a woodburner. Outside there is off road parking for two cars and a lawned garden with patio and furniture. Gatehouse Croft is a wonderful base for your relaxing holiday.
The town of Tamworth is a large market town which takes its name from the River Tame which flows through the town, along with the River Anker. Tamworth is home to both Tamworth Castle and the Moat House, two wonderful, historic buildings. The town is also home to the Snowdome, a full-sized indoor ski slope with real-snow and Drayton Manor Theme Park is not far away, providing a fun-filled day out for everyone.
Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.
Reviews of Gatehouse Croft
"Gatehouse Croft is a historic building which has been imaginatively repurposed as a holiday let. It has ALL the facilities you could possibly desire. The ground floor living space is expansive, and each of the bedrooms has its own small sitting area. We did experience some noise from the local pub and social club. However, this is specifically mentioned in the description of the accommodation, and it is worth this minor inconvenience to stay in such a lovely place."
Reviewed by CloudSereneRiver on 30/12/2017
"The accommodation was of great historic interest. An old Abbey which had been refurbished in a wonderful, tasteful manner. The furnishings had been collected from good antique dealers and were superb in their settings. Although the bed was an old oak half tester it was wonderfully comfortable. It was a nice, quiet location in spite of the club and pub opposite. It was also very handy for the shops in Polesgate, and the shop just over the road had just about everything one would need. I am so glad we went there."
Reviewed by Mr Bowes on 25/06/2016
"This property was outstanding in every way. The restoration has been done to an excellent standard and with lovely detail. Great location for exploring the local area. A relaxing and beautiful place to stay. Highly recommended and we will certainly be returning."
Reviewed by Dr Fitzgibbon on 10/06/2016
"We had a wonderful stay at Gatehouse Croft. It was a pleasure and an honour to stay in a property with such fantastic history, character and quirky features. I've never stayed in a more immaculately clean property. We will definitely be recommending to friends and family."
Reviewed by Mrs Ashcroft on 24/05/2016
"We stayed at Gatehouse Croft for 2 nights in March and were very impressed by everything about it. It was very well equipped, warm and cosy. We would recommend it to other dog owners."
Reviewed by Mr Skinner on 01/04/2016
"Gatehouse Croft was well presented,spotlessly clean accommodation. We would highly recommend this property and look forward to returning again in the future."
Reviewed by Mr Hughes on 06/03/2016
"Lovely cosy and comfortable dog friendly accommodation which was spotlessly clean. Great location with all amenities within easy walking distance."
Reviewed by Mrs Billington on 06/02/2016
"Gatehouse Croft was very comfortable, cosy and spotlessly clean. There were lots of little touches to make us feel welcome. The beds were very comfy which made the cottage a very relaxing place to stay. Surpassed our expectations."
Reviewed by Mr Davies on 28/12/2015
"Location perfect for two families to meet in the middle of the country. The cottage was lovely and comfortable. "
Reviewed by Mrs Waistell on 03/11/2015
"The accommodation is outstanding. The restorations have been beautifully done. Every eventuality has been thought of and there were plenty of crockery, cooking equipment etc. It was outstanding and we will be back!"
Reviewed by Mrs Burunou on 05/10/2015
"The cottage was everything we imagined and more. We loved that it was a traditional English cottage, in a beautiful setting and really felt like a home away from home."
Reviewed by Ms Clarke on 01/08/2015
"Gatehouse Croft was an excellent place to stay; it was very spacious, well equipped and in a good position. Would highly recommend."
Reviewed by Mr Marshall on 20/06/2015
"Possibly the best cottage we have stayed in. Had a great welcome and everything was exactly as stated. It was a fantastic restoration and had lovely sitting areas in the bedrooms. In a lovely welcoming village with plenty of places to eat & drink, and lots of places to walk the dog; park, woodland and canal. A great base for lots of places to visit, a visit to Bosworth Field was the highlight."
Reviewed by Miss Fletcher on 07/06/2015
"An outstanding cottage, perfect in every way."
Reviewed by Mr Coultas on 09/05/2015
"This cottage had atmosphere and charm in abundance. It was modern inside without losing any of its character. Presented in excellent condition by very friendly people."
Reviewed by Mr Bailey on 25/04/2015
"For our son, a professional jazz musician, Christmas 2014 was a busy period, with gigs up and down the country. As a result, he could not make it home to the Isle of Wight from his house in Leeds. We therefore decided to celebrate a 'delayed Christmas' in mid-January and, in order to share the travelling, we agreed to meet at Polesworth, which lies about half way between the two. We rented the Gatehouse Croft for the weekend and had the most wonderful stay. The house is probably the best-equipped rental accommodation in which we have ever stayed and we lacked for nothing. With its mixture of Mediaeval structure and modern facilities, it was extremely comfortable and, indeed, on the coldest night of the year [minus 4 C], we were as warm as toast, thanks to the log fire and the under-floor central heating. The whole place was spotless and beautifully presented and we received the friendliest of welcomes from the custodian, Father Philip, who gave excellent guidance on shopping, sightseeing and walks for out two Golden Retrievers: Sherlock and Mycroft. The village itself has a good range of shops, including a small Co-op supermarket and a superb 'old-fashioned' butcher's shop, selling first class local produce. There is a good fish and chip shop near by but the real find was the American Diner, just down the road, whose burgers and milkshakes were first class. We will certainly visit again!"
Reviewed by bear_in_town on 29/01/2015
"We liked everything! The location, ambiance and overall very high standard of the property - not to mention the friendly welcome - made for a most enjoyable break. Despite fronting a fairly busy road and an equally popular path through the abbey grounds, Gatehouse Croft was extremely quiet and relaxing. The beds were comfortable and, on the coldest night of the year we were as warm as toast. All that and the local area provided superb walks for our Golden Retriever! We will certainly be back."
Reviewed by Mrs Johnson on 20/01/2015
"The Gatehouse is a very interesting property with a long history. The refurbishment has been made to a very high standard and we found that it is better equipped than many of the other cottages we have stayed in over the past few years. It was also very well maintained and very clean. We were particularly impressed with the little touches such as fresh flowers, toiletries etc. We hope to return and will definitely recommend it to others."
Reviewed by Mr Donald on 10/01/2015
"Beautiful. Very clean, a real home from home. Everyone was so friendly and very welcoming. Everything it promised and more. Our only regret was that we didn't stay longer. Well placed for days out and perfect for cosy nights in by the fire. Would highly recommend to anyone."
Reviewed by Mrs Haynes on 11/11/2014
"The property was larger than expected and fitted out to a very high standard. It was very warm and cosy. There are plenty of amenities in the village and people were all very friendly."
Reviewed by Mrs Mander on 01/11/2014
"We loved the location of Gatehouse Croft, walking along the tree lined lane to the lovely church. Everyone was very friendly as were the volunteers who run the Abbey tours. Lovely walks along the canals nearby. The property is beautiful and very homely."
Reviewed by Mr Green on 26/10/2014
"This is probably one of the best equipped and most beautiful buildings we have stayed in throughhout many years of holidays in the UK.The excellent accomodation was enhanced by the warm welcome and assistance offered by the Polesworth team. I do not beleive the accomodation or commitment could have been better."
Reviewed by Mr Bowman on 30/06/2014
"Everything was thought about to make our stay fabulous, the level of care and attention taken could not be bettered! The quality of the restoration of a unique building and the forethought put into designing the resulting space and furnishings was excellent. We will be back very soon."
Reviewed by Mr Bennett on 16/06/2014
"The cottage was lovely, lots of character and very well equipped."
Reviewed by Mr Cass on 01/04/2014
"Living only a mile away from this property we have watched the scaffolding erected and builders come and go and read about the lottery funded restoration of Polesworth Abbey gatehouse, so with friends from Lincolnshire coming to visit for the week it was a perfect excuse to book the property as a base to introduce them to the area - and oh boy, are we glad we did. This is one of the most amazing properties it has been our privilege to stay in. Full of character and charm you could feel the history in every beam, wall and rafter whilst enjoying the modern day comfort of under floor heating, free Wi-Fi and dishwasher. The welcome from Fr. Philip and his flock made us proud to say we were locals and we were amazed at the discoveries we made about our own locality and heritage. Situated on the Warwickshire/Staffordshire/Leicestershire boarder the property is an ideal base for days out to Bosworth Battle Field, the National Memorial Arboretum Drayton Manor Theme Park, Twycross Zoo and many more attractions as well as been about 45 minutes from Birmingham or Nottingham in you require a serious shopping day, Theatres etc. It should be noted that there are steep stairs to the top floor where the twin room is situated which would be unsuitable for young children or the less mobile. We are so pleased that we decided to 'holiday at home' - it was just fantastic and a place we would certainly recommend and can't wait to return to."
Reviewed by TinaBilli on 16/02/2014
"The ambience of the property was fantastic; history oozed from every beam, wall and rafter. The welcome received from the owner and the local people was fantastic; and the dog was well catered for. Very good base for exploring Warwickshire, Leicestershire and easy access to Birmingham and Nottingham if a City fix is required."
Reviewed by Mrs Billington on 14/02/2014
" I stayed here for the second time and was not disappointed. It was a pleasure to be there as always. I hope to be back as soon as I can. Highly recommended!"
Reviewed by Mr Hodgson on 01/02/2014