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Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office
Family-friendly cottage in Shipston on Stour with a rooftop terrace
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8209 sq m
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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
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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 GWSR Broadway Station and Stratford Butterfly Farm.

Ilmington, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
What's nearby
- The Church of St Peter - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
- Hidcote Manor Garden - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
- Kiftsgate Court Gardens - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
- Cotswold Way - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
- Chipping Campden Church of St James - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Super Straight Audi Fan Club - 10 min drive
- Seaspray - 10 min drive
- The Red Lion - 3 min walk
- The White Hart Inn - 6 min drive
- Eight Bells Inn - 12 min drive
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