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
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... 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... 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 Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue
Fireplace
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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
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 Meon Vale Leisure Centre and GWSR Broadway Station.
Chipping Campden Church of St James - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
Getting around
Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 15 min drive
Coventry (CVT) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Mrs Brown's - 8 min drive
The Bell - 9 min drive
The Ebrington Arms - 12 min drive
College arms - 9 min drive
The Kings Arms - 6 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.
How much does it cost to stay at Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office on 20 June 2026 start from AU$858, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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 The Church of St Peter. Meon Vale Leisure Centre and Cotswold Way 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.
Lovely stay in a very lovely and well equipped house. House was gorgeous and would definitely visit again.
Vicky H.
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
29 Jan 2026
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
Annabel T.
26 Mar 2026
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.
Annabel T.
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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 Mar 2026
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
20 Aug 2025
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
23 Nov 2023
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
Iain C.
29 Oct 2022
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.
Iain C.
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
keith b.
20 Mar 2024
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.
keith b.
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
8/10 Good
19 Nov 2025
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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 July 2025
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 July 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
15 Aug 2025
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!
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
Sarah G.
18 Oct 2022
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.
Sarah G.
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
1 Nov 2022
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
Teresa S.
3 Jan 2023
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.
Teresa S.
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
30 Mar 2025
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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
2 Jan 2024
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
10/10 Excellent
Anthony N.
12 Oct 2024
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.
Anthony N.
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
Michele B.
25 Jan 2023
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.
Michele B.
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!
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.
Ruth B.
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
5 Dec 2022
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!
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 :-)
carol k.
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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah D.
11 July 2024
Gorgeous house and location for families
We absolutely loved the property - amazing sofas and comfortable beds which was incredibly clean. The proximity to the pub, which did a fantastic roast and has a lovely beer garden, was amazing as well!
The only element to be improved is that the curtains in the bedroom are very thin, so recommend bringing blackout blinds for children as otherwise it’s broad daylight in each room from 4.30am in the summer. Perhaps this is something that the company can look to amend for future guests’ comfort? We were not provided with a welcome hamper, which other reviewers have mentioned receiving, which was not a big issue but wanted to flag for future reference. However, it is certainly a properly we would all love to stay in again!
Sarah D.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Thank you Sarah for sharing your review of your recent stay of The Old Post Office. We are delighted to read that you absolutely loved your stay at the property, it has amazing sofas and comfortable beds. We will pass your feedback onto the property owners for their consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
ros l.
12 July 2024
Family surprise
Beautiful spacious cottage in lovely location. Plenty of room for an extended multigenerational family. Furnished well, and everything you could need there. Great local pubs within the village. Easy access to the Cotswolds and Stratford upon Avon for tourist trail.
Had concerns about cooking on an AGA but was simple. If I had one suggestion not criticism it would be to remove the bath from second en-suite and replace with walk in shower. As there are 3 baths upstairs and only 1 shower and the elderly do find it difficult and dangerous stepping in/out a bath. Too risky.
ros l.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Ros, thank you for your lovely 5* review and feedback. It’s wonderful to hear that all of the family had a great stay at The Old Post Office with everything you needed, also that you found the Aga easy than expected to use. We hope to assist you with your next stay in the Cotswolds!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lorraine F.
12 Oct 2023
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.
Lorraine F.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2023
Thank you Lorraine for your review of The Old Post Office. We are delighted you had a fabulous stay and found the property to be perfect for your large party of guests. All guests are left a hand and bath towel to use during their stay as well as hand towels in the shared bathrooms. We will pass on your feedback about the cleanliness issues and the hair dryer to the property manager for them to review and implement any appropriate actions for the benefit of future guests. We do hope that you will be back to stay again soon!
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