Characterful and stylish dog friendly holiday cottage - Old Post Office Cottage

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An outdoor dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by stone walls and wooden pergola.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a wooden table, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
Old Post Office Cottage - StayCotswold
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table set for four.
A cozy living room with a light-colored sofa, patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Church Westcote, Oxfordshire
  • Place, The Model Village
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Birdland Park and Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cotswold Motoring Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton is home to this cottage. Sezincote House & Garden and Chastleton House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Broadway Tower Country Park and River Windrush. Dragonfly Maze and Birdland Park and Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Church Westcote, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

  • Dragonfly Maze - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • St. Edward's Church - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • The Model Village - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Birdland Park and Gardens - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 9 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Kingham Station - 14 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Porch House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Rabbit - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Mousetrap Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Characterful and stylish dog friendly holiday cottage - Old Post Office Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Characterful and stylish dog friendly holiday cottage - Old Post Office Cottage?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Characterful and stylish dog friendly holiday cottage - Old Post Office Cottage?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful and stylish dog friendly holiday cottage - Old Post Office Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Characterful and stylish dog friendly holiday cottage - Old Post Office Cottage located?

Situated in Chipping Norton, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Dragonfly Maze, Birdland Park and Gardens and The Model Village. Rissington Kart Club and Bourton Model Railway Exhibition are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Comfortable stay.

Despite the cleaners still being there when we arrived and no toilet paper and the shower difficult to use we enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

Very easy to book Stay Cotswold are easy to contact on the phone with questions before the stay The cottage was in a brilliant, quiet location with plenty to see nearby The cottage was largely clean and with everything we needed Only slight issue was no microwave in the kitchen, but brilliant apart from that!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A peaceful stay at the Old Post Office

A beautiful home with cosy features was nothing short of perfect for my birthday staycation in the Cotswolds!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2026
Thank you Emily for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We were thrilled to hear that you found the property to be cosy and perfect for your stay. we hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Incredible stay!

What a magical stay. The location was excellent, the accommodations were lovely and well-furnished, and the communications with the team were detailed, reliable and accurate. I certainly will be coming back again!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec, 2025
Thank you Angel for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you had a magical stay and found the property to be lovely, well furnished and in an excellent location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very nice . Lovely welcome pack.sweet little cottage .

Lovely stay at the old post office. Nice and relaxing just what we needed. Visited some lovely places and nice restaurants .
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thank you Gina for your review of Old Post Office. We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely and relaxing break. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at the old post office cottage. Location was remote but good for access to all villages by car. The welcome basket was a nice touch. We would stay again - thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
Thank you Meghan for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the property to be in a good location to explore by car. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little bolt hole in the perfect location to see all the best of the Cotswolds. Welcome hamper was lovely and a very nice treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2025
Thank you Trudi for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Perfect getaway

We’ve just returned from an amazing break away at the cottage. It was beautifully styled, clean and well equipped if choosing to stay in and cook. I took some extra tea towels after reading reviews, which were needed as there was only one and nothing to wipe the worktops down with unless you used kitchen roll. Location was great. 10 minutes away from Bourton on the Water and 20 minutes from Jeremy Clarksons farm shop/pub. Customer service was 1st class when I contacted them about checking in. Would highly recommend and will definitely be returning.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2026
Thank you Katie for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be beautifully styles, clean and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful weekend retreat.

An excellent place for a weekend away. Delightful cottage in a lovely village. Stairs could be a problem for the elderly.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2024
Thank you Paul for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be an excellent place to stay for the weekend. We do hope that you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

our stay in the cotswolds

welcome hamper very nice good quality, very nice gesture, nice peaceful short break. we would come again to church west-cote very nice quiet village.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2024
Thank you Jennifer for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are pleased to know that you had a nice peaceful break at the cottage and you enjoyed the welcome hamper on arrival. We hope you will return soon to the Cotswolds.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Short stay in a beautiful cottage in a quiet village

Great location, walks from the door through wild flower meadows to a nice country pub. Short drive to Stow. Clean, well equipped cottage tucked away in quiet village. Very relaxing stay. Thanks.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2024
Thank you Adam for your wonderful 5* review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to know that the property was in a great location and you enjoyed the walks from the door through the wild flower meadows to the local country pub. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place for some peace and quiet

The cottage is lovely and in a peaceful location. Everything is as lovely as it looks in the pictures. We had a peaceful stay in a quiet location. The owners were very helpful during our stay as well. If you have mobility issues, the stairs and bath may be difficult for you.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
Thank you Elaine for sharing your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to know that the property is lovely, in a peaceful location and the owners were very helpful during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property fit out needs perfectly (retired couple looking for a base for exploring the Cotswolds); quiet location with everything we needed. Two cautions: narrow winding stairs to upstairs bedroom could be challenging for some (but were fine even for an old couple like us) and parking in front could be a challenge if the folks working on the neighboring cottage are there (again, only an issue once and didn't really bother us ... just something to be aware of). Would happily stay here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2025
Thank you for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cosy boutique-style cottage

We loved the modern decor, the warmth on arrival, comfortable beds, well appointed kitchen and Welcome Pack. Some small touches would help- a clean oven, vaccumed under mats and appliance instructions.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan, 2025
Thank you Christine for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to know that you loved the modern decor, the warmth on arrival, the comfortable beds, well appointed kitchen and welcome pack. We will pass your feedback onto the property management team to rectify the housekeeping issues. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

September stay at the Old Post Office

We loved our September stay at The Old Post Office. A good base to be able to travel to some of the most beautiful parts of The Cotswolds. The cottage was cosy and had everything we needed, it’s a shame there wasn’t a little pub nearby but it was set in a lovely little hamlet and was very quiet at night. We will definitely be back, but perhaps to a different location we’ve not yet explored!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2024
Thank you Gemma for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be cosy, well equipped and a good base to explore the Cotswolds. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely stay

We could not have asked for a more comfortable setting for our Cotswolds visit. The decor was perfect and the extras such as the basket of food items was a pleasant surprise. Some have mentioned the steep staircase yet we felt it quite fitting. The rope railing was of course a necessary addition. Should we return to the area, we would want to stay in The Old Post Office Cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2025
Thank you Pamela for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be perfectly decorated and in a comfortable setting. We too hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous cottage

We had a lovely few days staying at the cottage. On arrival there was a lovely welcome hamper which was a really lovely touch. The cottage was spotlessly clean and well equipped. The location of the cottage was ideal for visiting all the local attractions with nothing more than a 20 minute drive away. Communication with the owners was very good and any queries were answered promptly. I would definitely recommend a visit and we would definitely return again when visiting the Cotswolds. I would agree with other reviews about the hot water, in was extremely hot so if you are visiting with very young children beware, but on the plus side we were never without a lovely hot shower.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2025
Thank you Marie for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be spotlessly clean, well equipped and in an ideal location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Old post office church westcote

A lovely well located cottage. Four adults and a toddler plenty of room. Dishwasher so no washing up. The welcome pack was an unexpected bonus a lovely thought as no shop in the village. Stow on the wold 10 mins away. Plenty of walks from the village recommend a stroll about an hour and half , across to the King's Head in Bledington good food and beer. Altogether a lovely cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2025
Thank you Stuart for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely and to be in a good location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

I stayed here with my 2 teenage children. It is a lovely cottage, had everything we needed (more hangers needed for the wardrobe and no hair dryer though) A lovely hamper left for us. The cottage was immaculate. It’s in a quiet area but a good location for explaining other areas. We visited Diddly Squat, Sudeley castle, Lacock abbey, broadway, Bourton-on the water, Bath and Snowshill Manor.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2024
Thank you Emily for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely, immaculate and in a good location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Old Post office, Church Westcote

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this charming little Cotswold Cottage. The decor is calming and the cottage was cosy, clean, warm and very comfortable. We were appreciative of the welcome hamper on arrival which included some tasty goodies. The village is quiet and there are some fabulous walks along nearby public footpaths with wonderful views over the Cotswolds. Regarding the cleanliness, the oven shelves and trays were not clean, and a kitchen cloth would have been useful for wiping down the surfaces. Other than that it was all perfect and we would definitely like to stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar, 2025
Thank you Sarah for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be cosy, clean and comfortable. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Old Post Office

Handrail at the top of the stairs wasn't secure if you would have learnt on it it would have come out of the wall. Cobwebs on light fittings on the landing. The legs on the two armchairs wasn't stable. We booked this property because it was dog friendly but unfortunately we couldn't let him out in the court yard as there was building work going on and he would have been able to escape as it wasn't secure. Cottage was extremely cold and took forever to warm up so we sat around in our dry robes. Ended stay early as it wasn't how we hoped it to be.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exactly like the pictures

Small details like being worried about staining the counters and the towels. Beds that were a little on the harder side. And wishing there were more than one hand towel for 4 persons for a 4 days stay, dissappear in all the perfection of this place. The Old Post Office is a little gem. The cleanliness was immaculately ✨️ The quality of the bedlinen and towels was delightful and a lovely welcome package was the icing on the cake. We loved staying there, and would absolutely do it again in a heart beat.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2024
Thank you Mette for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be as advertised and immaculately clean. We do hope that you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely bolthole

Cute cottage with spacious rooms. Steep stairs as described in particulars but no problem if careful. Lovely welcome hamper which included a yummy cake, thank you. One point knocked for the comfort rating as the sofa seat cushions were not very comfortable but the two chairs were perfect. Very good location for visiting local area. Can recommend the Cotswold Wildlife Park as a great day out. Parking at the cottage no problem (although the builders working on next door had put their materials outside the garage that was given as a parking option) but plenty of space on the road. Will definitely visit again.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2025
Thank you Karen for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to read that you found the cottage to be cute and spacious and in a good location for visiting the Cotswolds. We are pleased to know that you appreciated the lovely welcome pack on arrival. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice stay

Everything was perfect. The only thing I can Say.. We couldn’t clean after our meals in the kitchen because hoover is not present in the house. Also the towel were not in off for four ,without the washing machine was a bit annoying.. But we had a nice moment anyway. We will back with your agency very soon! Thanks, Rachele from Tuscany !
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2024
Thank you Rachele for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to know that everything was perfect and you had a good stay. We will pass your feedback onto the property manager. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

April getaway

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. It was so peaceful that there was no sound of traffic, just bird song. It was well equipped. We cooked a few meals old school as there is not a microwave. The hob works very well. It's beautifully decorated and and a nice comfortable sofa. On arrival there was a lovely hamper.which made us feel very welcome. The location is great very close to some lovely places. If you are not a flexible person you may find the stairs a bit tricky as they have narrow steps and a rope banister. But other than that the place is wonderful.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2025
Thank you Julie for your review of Old Post Office Cottage. We are delighted that you had a great stay and found the property to be beautifully decorated and comfortable. We hope you will be back to stay again soon.
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