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Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office

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Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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Ilmington, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
  • Popular LocationHidcote Manor Garden8 min drive
  • Popular LocationKiftsgate Court Gardens8 min drive
  • Popular LocationCotswold Way12 min drive
  • AirportBirmingham (BHX)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom #4

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom #3

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office

The Old Post Office is a stylish Grade II listed Cotswold holiday cottage near Chipping Campden which sleeps eight guests, in four well-presented bedrooms, with three spacious bathrooms. The open plan ground floor layout creates a wonderfully social living space, and with both a picturesque patio garden and cosy roof terrace, there are two separate outdoor areas from which to enjoy the sunshine. Dating back to the 17th century, The Old Post Office has beautiful exposed beams and exposed brickwork, and being recently renovated, this lovely holiday home boasts a contemporary finish, well-equipped kitchen and modern wood burner.

Accommodation
This four bedroom holiday cottage in Ilmington is perfect for a relaxing country break with family and friends. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting/dining room
Bright and spacious open plan living area with exposed beams, exposed brickwork, wood burner, four-seater leather sofa, three-seater leather sofa, leather armchair, Smart TV with on demand services only, along with Sonos soundbar, large oak dining table with seating for eight, velvet chair and selection of board games, books and jigsaws

Snug
Two armchairs, large desk and velvet office chair

Kitchen
Dual aspect, bi-fold doors to the patio garden, exposed brickwork, electric Aga, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine (initial supply of pods provided), kettle and toaster

Utility room
Washing machine/tumble dryer, iron, ironing board, drying rack and sink

Cloakroom
Loo and basin

First Floor

Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, dressing table with stool, freestanding wardrobe, chest of drawers and hair dryer
Ensuite with roll top bath, walk-in rain shower, loo, twin basins and heated towel rail

Bedroom 2 with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, freestanding wardrobe, chest of drawers, mirror and hair dryer
Ensuite with bath, loo and basin

Second Floor

Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2)
Eaves room, rural village views, two single beds, chest of drawers and built-in wardrobe on the landing

Bedroom 4 (Sleeps 2)
Beautiful exposed beams, two single beds, hanging rail and storage shelves

Family bathroom
Exposed beams, bath, loo and basin

Outside
Enclosed patio garden with large wooden table seating eight, charcoal BBQ, kitchen herb garden, colourful potted flowers and plants, and solar lights which create a beautiful atmosphere as the sun sets
Located off the first floor landing is an enclosed roof terrace which enjoys rural views and is home to two chairs.

The Finer Details...
Bed linen and towels are provided (duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic)
Free on street parking is available close by
Travel cots and highchairs are not provided, so guests will need to bring these with them
Sorry, no pets
Free WiFi (Speeds between 63 and 72 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception indoors is poor, though outdoors the reception is generally OK
Smart TV with on demand services only
Enclosed patio garden and terrace
Charcoal BBQ (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
Oil fired central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stoves under a fair usage policy. Please note that free logs are normally available, but, on occasion, there may be situations when the log supply cannot be replenished immediately
Some low exposed beams and sloping ceilings
Please be aware that the handheld shower attachment in the family bathroom (second floor) has been replaced with a low shower attachment at the tile height
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property

Things to Note...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 8 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 2 additional infants
Hen and Stag parties are not permitted
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 17:00 and check out is by 10:00

Property manager

StayCotswold
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

About the neighborhood

Shipston on Stour

This cottage is located in Shipston on Stour. Court Barn Museum and Silk Mill are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kiftsgate Court Gardens and Hidcote Manor Garden. Traveling with kids? Consider Stratford Butterfly Farm and Bancroft Gardens.
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Ilmington, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Hidcote Manor Garden - 8 min drive
  • Kiftsgate Court Gardens - 8 min drive
  • Cotswold Way - 12 min drive
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 17 min drive
  • Cotswolds Distillery - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 15 min drive
  • Coventry (CVT) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • College Arms - 9 min drive
  • Thirst Edition - 8 min drive
  • Eight Bells Inn - 12 min drive
  • The Howard Arms - 1 min walk
  • The Lazy Pug - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office located?

Located in Shipston on Stour, this family-friendly cottage is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Hidcote Manor Garden, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kiftsgate Court Gardens and The Church of St Peter. Dover's Hill and Broadway Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

keith b.

Great group getaway
Great getaway for a group of friends. Flexible accommodation with 2 doubles 2 twins. Spacious, stylish, and recently refurbished. Excellent pub on doorstep.
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10/10 Excellent

Old Post Office Ideal venue for family of 7 to celebrate Christmas.
This property is situated in the Cotswolds less than 15 miles from Stratford. Situated in a village with a shop and two pubs and 4 miles away from the town of Shipston. The house is spacious, comfortable and warm thanks to the aga. The neighbours and villages are welcoming and friendly. The pubs are too All in all a brilliant property
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10/10 Excellent

An excellent stay
Delightful cottage, very well furnished and maintained. We all had a comfortable stay and left determined to return soon!
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8/10 Good

Lorraine F.

Perfect for group get togethers
We had a fabulous few days at the Old Post Office last week. A beautifully decorated property which perfectly met our needs as a large group of friends. The kitchen was well equipped. More hand towels needed in bathrooms. With seven in our group a clean hand towel daily in each bathroom would have been appreciated. There were also many cobwebs near windows and beams and a few dead insects near radiators in bedroom 2 along with spiders in the downstairs toilet. The hairdryer was missing from bedroom 2 - just the bag and nozzle. Overall decor was lovely, beds were super comfy and the beautiful sunshine ensured we had a wonderful weekend.
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8/10 Good

Katharine E., High Wycombe, Bucks

A lovely house in a beautiful Cotswold village
Three generations of our family had a wonderful stay at The Old Post Office. Loads of space for everyone to spread out and well-equipped in all aspects from kitchen equipment to games for all ages. Ilmington is a great village - two contrasting pubs, a village shop and a large children’s play area were all appreciated. Good walks from the front door and local NT properties to visit. We struggled a bit for showers! One ensuite has a shower and the other does not (we knew this before we booked), but the shower attachment in the family bathroom was only handheld despite the photos on the website showing a wall mounting. Despite being August, the weather was cool, which we were pleased about as the Aga pumps out lots of heat constantly - such a waste of fuel and not environmentally friendly. We had the bifold doors open permanently whilst we were in - must be lovely and cosy in winter!

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