Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office

Exterior
4 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Bathtub, hair dryer
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

About this cottage rental

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, electric Aga, 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... 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... 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 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

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Reviews

4.9/5.0
Outstanding(18 Reviews)
10.0
Feb 2024
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 :-)
5.0
Jan 2024
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
5.0
Nov 2023
Delightful cottage, very well furnished and maintained. We all had a comfortable stay and left determined to return soon!
4.0
star 5 empty
Oct 2023
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.
4.0
star 5 empty
Aug 2023
Three generations of our family had a wonderful stay at The Old Post Office. Loads of space for everyone to spread out and well-equipped in all aspects from kitchen equipment to games for all ages. Ilmington is a great village - two contrasting pubs, a village shop and a large children’s play area were all appreciated. Good walks from the front door and local NT properties to visit. We struggled a bit for showers! One ensuite has a shower and the other does not (we knew this before we booked), but the shower attachment in the family bathroom was only handheld despite the photos on the website showing a wall mounting. Despite being August, the weather was cool, which we were pleased about as the Aga pumps out lots of heat constantly - such a waste of fuel and not environmentally friendly. We had the bifold doors open permanently whilst we were in - must be lovely and cosy in winter!
5.0
Jul 2023
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.
5.0
Jul 2023
Unbelievable Cottage in a proper English Village.
5.0
Jul 2023
This really is a 5 star property. When I say it exceeded expectations it was just a perfect perfect place to a really high standard. We would 100% book to go again and I would book through staycotswold again. Their communication was great and extremely clear from the booking up to the week of us going. There was one negative and this has nothing to do with the property or staycotswold but one of the neighbours who is also connected to the courtyard has 2 dogs which they let bark from about 5.30/6am and I think it's extremely inconsiderate and annoying. We would still stay at the property again but I might make my thoughts clear to the other owner politely.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Cotswold District?

The average price for a rental in Cotswold District is $180 per night. This rental is $354 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Family friendly period holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Old Post Office?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, laundry, and balcony / patio.

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