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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. - Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office (Ilmington, near Chipping Campden)
A wooden deck with wicker chairs, a small table, and a window overlooking greenery. - Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office (Ilmington, near Chipping Campden)
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and exposed wooden beams on the ceiling. - Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office (Ilmington, near Chipping Campden)
A cozy room with exposed wooden beams, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a blue cabinet with drawers. - Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office (Ilmington, near Chipping Campden)
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a window with a view. - Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office (Ilmington, near Chipping Campden)
A rooftop terrace, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8209 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

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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, range cooker, 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

    Primary 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...
    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 (aged 2 or under)
    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...
    Please note that The Old Post Office is best suited to peaceful, family-style stays. Please take consideration whilst booking as the property is not appropriate for parties, hen or stag groups, or events of any kind
    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
    Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

About the area

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. Visit our Shipston on Stour travel guide
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Ilmington, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • A historic stone building with blooming trees, a large tree in a park, topiary art, a hedge archway, a neatly trimmed hedge path, and a garden with tulips.
    Hidcote Manor Garden
    8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • The Church of St Peter
    7 min drive - 7.9 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
  • The Bell
    9 min drive
  • Eight Bells Inn
    12 min drive
  • Bantam Tea Rooms
    12 min drive
  • Pit Kitchen 3.0
    13 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. The Church of St Peter and St Eadburgha's Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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