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

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A kitchen with blue cabinets, a brick wall, and a wooden ceiling.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a window with a view.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and exposed wooden beams on the ceiling.
A wooden deck with wicker chairs, a small table, and a window overlooking greenery.
A cozy room with exposed wooden beams, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a blue cabinet with drawers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Rooftop terrace
    A rare find - enjoy stunning views from the rooftop terrace.

Popular amenities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Street parking available
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Ilmington, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
  • Place, The Church of St Peter
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hidcote Manor Garden
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiftsgate Court Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom #3

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Shipston on Stour

Shipston on Stour is home to this cottage. Court Barn Museum and Silk Mill are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kiftsgate Court Gardens and Hidcote Manor Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Shipston Leisure Centre and GWSR Broadway Station.
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Ilmington, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • The Church of St Peter - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Hidcote Manor Garden - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Kiftsgate Court Gardens - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Compton Verney House - 13 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Cotswold Way - 16 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Volunteer Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bantam Tea Rooms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pit Kitchen 3.0 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Eight Bells Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bell - ‬9 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?

Checkout 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 Shipston Leisure Centre. Cotswold Way and Dover's Hill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay!

Lovely stay in a very lovely and well equipped house. House was gorgeous and would definitely visit again.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2026
Thank you Victoria for your review of The Old Post Office. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely and well equipped. We hope to be able to welcome you back to stay again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5* stay

Brilliant weekend away at the old post office. It has everything you need. 2 lovely pubs on the doorstep too!
From a partner site

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2023
Thank you Phil for your lovely review, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A fabulous base for a short break

A gorgeous property in a lovely location. Spotlessly clean, very comfortable and well equipped. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2022
Thank you Iain for your review of The Old Post Office. We are delighted you found the property to be spotlessly clean, comfortable and well equipped. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cotswold gem

Lovely spacious cottage - extremely well equipped and clean. Great location and two excellent pubs nearby. Would highly recommend
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2025
Thank you Chris for your review of The Old Post Office. We are delihgted to read that you found the property to be spacious, extremely clean and in a good location. We hope to welcome you back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2024
Thank you Keith for your review of The Old Post Office. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be a great getaway, spacious and stylish. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely stay at the old post office

We had a girls weekend away here and the house was a great place to relax and explore the area. It’s based in a beautiful village with 2 excellent pubs on the doorstep and also a great circular walk to the highest point in warwickshire. The house was clean upon arrival, was well equipped. The only slight let down of the house is the bathroom situation. There is a shower in the bathroom of the en-suite of the main bedroom, but other wise it’s baths or a handheld shower from sitting in the bath height over a bath. As you can imagine not ideal with 7 women all wanting to shower. That would be the only thing I would change to improve the stay. Overall we had a lovely time
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great for a family

The house is lovely great position . Kitchen really well equipped and good area for eating. Lovely to have a wood burner . Bedrooms are a good size . The downside is only one shower and a hand held shower head with bath . Also the pillows are terrible lucky I brought my own . The sheets have definitely seen better days . So pillows and sheets need replacing they are very old . We did enjoy our stay and would go back if the shower situation and linen and pillows were replaced.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you Annabel for your review of The Old Post Office. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped and in a great location. We have passed on your feedback to the property manager and owner for them to consider and implement any appropriate changes. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ilmington Village

Unbelievable Cottage in a proper English Village.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Thank you Laz for your review of The Old Post Office. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and the property. We hope you will be back to stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

First class

The cottage was beautifully furnished and very well equipped. It's perfectly situated in a delightful little village with a first class gastro style pub on the doorstep.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2022
Thank you Sarah for your review of The Old Post Office. We are delighted you found the property to be beautifully furnished, well equipped and perfectly situated. We do hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We’ll be back

It’s was like walking into a country style magazine! We all had a fabulous stay. No hesitating in recommending.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2022
Thank you Pennie for your lovely review of The Old Post Office. We are delighted you found had a fabulous stay and found the property to be like walking into a country style magazine. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family New Years break

The house is beautifully decorated and furnished. It was well equipped with everything we needed. Spacious enough for our family of 8. The location was great and we had a lovely meal at the nearby Howard Arms. The community shop was so handy and the staff we so welcoming.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2023
Thank you Teresa for your review of The Old Post Office. We are delighted you found the property to be beautifully decorated, spacious and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Would absolutely recommend

Beautiful property, very well maintained in a lovely village with two good pubs- Would absolutely stay here again. Kitchen, Well appointed lots of crockery, cutlery, et cetera and beautiful entrance to the garden area which made eating outside work really effectively. A few things to note- there is actually only one shower in the property- This was really inconvenient with four couples. The bathroom on the top floor has a handheld shower which is just not suitable with eight adults in a house. Also it would be lovely to have some more products in the bathrooms- there was hand wash but I would like to have seen at least some shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. Lovely cake was there on arrival which was a super treat and tea and coffee available which was great. Cannot recommend highly enough; felt homely, wonderfully decorated and a lovely location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful & the perfect stay!

I went away for my birthday for a wholesome weekend with 7 other school friends. The house was gorgeous , plenty of space for everyone and a great space for dinners and games by the fire with the big comfy sofas! We were also a short 1 min walk to The Howard Arms for a lovely dinner and Saturday night treat. There are also some lovely easy walks to do from AllTrails, and it’s a short drive to lovely spots like Bouton on the water. Overall we had an epic stay - not enough sun to enjoy the garden or balcony. The cake and milk on arrival + tea and coffee was a lovely touch. My only improvements would be a bigger and better front door matt & having more showers - there was only one, as most bathrooms had a Bath! Thank you so much. Would come back in a heartbeat
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2026
Thank you Emma for your review of The Old Post Office. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be spacious, comfortable and in a lovely location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2024
Thank you Pete for your review of The Old Post Office. We are pleased that you found the property to be an ideal venue for your family to celebrate Christmas. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The Old Post Office

The Cottage in Ilminster was a specious ;well equipped and maintained house. We were seven adults with one child and the house accommodated us easily. There was sufficient crockery etc. not to have to wash up by hand . The showers were a nuisance . The one in the upper bathroom either froze or scalded you . The only other shower was en suite and thus difficult for the other five adults who had to wait to use it . My daughter in law left more accurate details of the shower problems (one also leaked a little) in each bathroom. All in all I would recommend it to friends .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We were a family group of 7. We had a lovely long weekend at The Ol

Thank you for a great long weekend at The Old Post Office. We were a group of 7 family members enjoying a weekend together. The accommodation was spacious and immaculate. It had everything we needed. The location was peaceful with a lovely local shop/cafe and pub where we enjoyed a tasty roast. We enjoyed walks in Ilmington, Broadway to the tower, Chipping Campden and Moreton in Marsh. I would highly recommend The Old Post Office if you are looking for a lovely place to stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2024
Thank you Elizabeth for your review of The Old Post Office. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the property to be spacious, immaculate and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and welcoming house

The Old Post Office is really welcoming from the moment you step through the front door. It’s warm, comfortable, spacious and beautifully decorated with a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and great bathrooms. It had plenty of room for our party of seven and we had a very relaxing weekend. We didn’t venture far but walked from the door in pretty Ilmington and walked from NT Dover’s Hill into Chipping Campden. We hope to return again next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2023
Thank you so much Michele for your amazing review of The Old Post Office. We are so delighted that you found the property to be comfortable, spacious and beautifully decorated. We would love to welcome you back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lounge furniture

I found the lounge furniture uncomfortable because I have a bad back. Some more upright alternatives would have been preferable. If the family had been staying for longer another shower would have been helpful. Generally we were all very happy with the property.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Thank you Kevin for your review of The Old Post Office. We are delighted that you were happy with the property. We're sorry to hear that you found the lounge furniture uncomfortable due to your back. There are some more upright chairs available in the snug area, which may have provided more support. Regarding the family bathroom, unfortunately, due to the roof shape, there isn't sufficient space to install a shower in that room. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous family weekend

Loved the Old Post Office. Beautiful and comfortable property - exactly as described. Ilmington is a beautiful village with lovely pubs and community shop. Great location for walking/trail running and close to Stratford-upon-Avon and Waitrose. Great manager who was very sympathetic and helpful when we realised we’d left a bunch of keys at the property! Would highly recommend. We will return! Thank you.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2025
Thank you Alison for your review of The Old Post Office. We are delighted to read that you loved your stay at the property, it was exactly as described in the beautiful village of Ilmington with lovely pubs and a community shop. It is lovely to hear that the property is in a good location for walking and you were able to visit Stratford upon Avon. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in Ilmington

Spacious, well equipped and stylish cottage with fantastic facilities, huge kitchen and all mod cons. We enjoyed our short stay very much. If you are tall beware the shortish doorways. The house was spotlessly clean and had great communal spaces, lots of comfortable chairs and sofas, enormous tables good for eating and playing board games. About 50 yds from the pub which served a good meal on Sunday evening. Loved the village shop with local bread, veg and spirits! Pretty village and plenty of things to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thank you Ruth for your review of The Old Post Office. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be spacious, well equipped and spotlessly clean. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Do

Three generations of our family spent a wonderful long weekend at the Old Post Office. The accommodation was spacious, comfortable and well equipped with a great outdoor space where we enjoyed a BBQ. A home from home which was very easy to relax in. The village was peaceful and charming with 2 very good pubs ( with great beer gardens) and a shop which offered a good choice and great service. Sunday lunch was particularly good at The Howard Arms. We were spoilt for choice of places to visit and fitted in lots of great activities and sites to suit all generations without too much travelling time. Do not be deterred by the lack of dedicated parking for this property as we had 3 vehicles and never had an issue parking near by.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Thank you Janet for your review of The Old Post Office. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful weekend and found the property to be spacious, comfortable and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A fantastic cottage in a lovely village

I booked the Old Post Office for my 70th birthday celebration with family & friends & was not disappointed. The cottage was spacious & beautifully appointed. It was warm & inviting with a chocolate cake wine & other goodies awaiting us. The bed linen & towels were luxurious & plentiful. It was less than a minute from a pub/restaurant where we had an excellent Sunday lunch. There was also a very well stocked community run shop just a 10 minute walk away. The village itself was extremely pretty & very quiet & peaceful. I highly recommend both the cottage & it’s location.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2022
Thank you Joan for your lovely review of The Old Post Office. We are delighted you found the property to be spacious, beautifully appointed and in a great location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fabulous cottage for a lowkey girls weekend

The cotttage was beautiful and very well equipped. The space was huge and perfect for 8 friends sharing. Some minor grievances: - Parking arrangements were slightly annoying - you are advised not to park in front of the neighbours houses but there is nothing to stop someone from parking in front of your home (which someone did for the whole time we stayed). The car park we were advised to park in was also full when we arrived. - The house would benefit from another shower as we all had to use the one in the master bedroom. - The bed in the master bedroom was extremely creaky too and impacted quality of sleep.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely cottage in pretty village

The cottage is as full of old world charm inside as it is from the outside. It is warm and cosy, comfortable, immaculately clean and tidy. There is only one space for parking immediately outside the property but we knew that in advance and not uncommon in a small village and anyway we always found parking close outside the pub. Cooking is on an Aga which we are a bit unused to in terms of controlling the heat and it does take longer, however it added to the charm as well :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2024
Thank you Carol for your excellent review of The Old Post Office. We are delighted to know that you found the cottage to be full of character inside and out. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
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