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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Garden
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

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

About this property

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

Old Post Office Cottage is a stunning example of a thoughtful renovation which sleeps four guests, in two beautiful bedrooms, with a family bathroom. This Cotswold holiday cottage is the epitome of a peaceful space; the interiors have been designed with a soft colour palette and styled with luxurious soft furnishings that harmonise perfectly with the original features. The homely kitchen leads through to the cosy sitting room with a log burner and access to the outside, where you'll find a country cottage garden with a stylish al fresco dining area. Old Post Office Cottage is a dog friendly home, suitable for one dog!

Accommodation
This two bedroom holiday cottage in Church Westcote is perfectly suited for those looking to get together with family and friends, exploring the local countryside and eateries. The Cotswold accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting room
Original exposed beams, wood burner, Smart TV with on demand services only (guests must have personal logins to use apps), two-seater sofa, two armchairs, selection of books and access to garden

Kitchen/dining room
Electric oven and hob, under counter fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, cafetière and four-seater dining table

First Floor

Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, built-in wardrobe, hairdryer and two bedside tables

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, chest of drawers and bedside table

Family bathroom
Bath with overhead waterfall shower and separate handheld shower attachment, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Outside
Gravelled seating area with outdoor table seating four and charcoal BBQ (please note there is a right of way across the patio and around the back of the lawn which gives access to the neighbouring property and allotment)

The Finer Details
The maximum occupancy for this property is 4 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
Free on street parking is available
Travel cots and highchairs are not provided, so guests will need to bring these with them
1 dog is welcome for an additional £40 per booking. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
Free WiFi
Mobile phone reception varies depending on provider
Smart TV with on demand services only (guests to use their own login details)
Unenclosed garden
Charcoal BBQ (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
Electric central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove
Please note this is a period property with character features including low beams and a steep staircase
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...
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
There is a right of way through the garden to the neighbouring property and to the allotment site
Please be aware that there is building work taking place at a neighbouring property during September and October. Work should only take place between 8am -5pm Monday to Friday.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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

About the area

Chipping Norton

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

What's nearby

  • Fosse Gallery Fine Art - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
  • St. Edward's Church - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Dragonfly Maze - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • The Model Village - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum - 9 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell at Stow - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fire & Wine - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Willow - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Chip Shed - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old New Inn - ‬7 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 does it cost to stay at Characterful and stylish dog friendly holiday cottage - Old Post Office Cottage?

As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Characterful and stylish dog friendly holiday cottage - Old Post Office Cottage on 18 June 2026 start from AU$416, 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.

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

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angel W.

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!
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.
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 .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trudi K.

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
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!
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

Marie M.

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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.
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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mette G.

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.
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 !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lee L.

The old Post Office is a most beautiful and charming Cotswolds cottage

The Old Post Office Church Westcote Cotswolds is absolutely exquisite and perfectly captures all the charms you’d expect when visiting such a beautiful part of England The interior is of very high quality decor with contemporary furniture and fittings and has been lovingly restored to the upmost degree whilst maintaining the feel of a typical stunning Cotswold cottage It sits in a gorgeous little hamlet but is only 2 miles from Daylesford organic farm and shop along side a Bamford beauty spa and shop It’s an easy and quick drive to some wonderful historic popular villages too such as Chipping Campden , Cirencester, medieval Village of Burford I’m already preparing for my next magical stay at The Old Post Office !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

DAVID L.

A peaceful, late summer break in a quiet, rural hamlet at the epi-centre of the Cotswolds

We had a lovely time at the cottage. It had just about everything one needed for a peaceful, comfortable stay. The village is quiet and feels a million miles away from anywhere, but in reality is just 15 minutes from Stow and just about everywhere else one would want to visit in the Cotswolds. The cottage felt brand new; had been decked out tastefully (look at the photos). A microwave oven would have been handy, but not essential. A slip mat for the bath might be a consideration. BTW, the shower is the best shower we have ever had in a rental! It might also help protect the cottage's crockery if there was a 'protective mat' for the lovely Belfast sink (just a thought). The small garden could have done with a tidy and the grass cut as the weather was fantastic for early September. Communication between the owner , Stay Cotswolds and ourselves was fantastic.

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