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A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage

Cottage in Chipping Norton with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Interior

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8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom1453 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire
  • Place, Church of St John the Baptist
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Tolsey Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Chipping Norton

This cottage places you within a 10-minute drive of Tolsey Museum and Church of St John the Baptist. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.

What's nearby

  • River Windrush - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Church of St John the Baptist - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Tolsey Museum - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Fairytale Farm - 16 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Shipton Station - 16 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farmer's Dog - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fire & Wine - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Cotswold Arms - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage

Post Office Cottage is a quintessential Cotswold holiday home which sleeps 6+1 guests, in three stylish bedrooms, with the +1 option being a single pull-out trundle bed, with a family bathroom. Waiting within is an inviting home from home, with a well-equipped kitchen, a light and airy dining room and a beautiful sitting room full of plush soft furnishings, completed with a warming log burner creating a cosy abode. The quaint outside area consists of a courtyard, with easy access into the fabulous village of Shipton-under-Wychwood

Accommodation
This three bedroom holiday cottage in Shipton-under-Wychwood is perfectly suited for those looking to get together with family and friends, exploring the local countryside and eateries. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting room
Exposed stone walls, inglenook fireplace with wood burner (not currently in use), Smart TV with Netflix, and two three-seater sofas

Dining room
Wood burner (not currently in use) and dining table with seating for six

Kitchen
Electric oven, electric hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, cafetière, washing machine, clothes rack, iron and ironing board

First Floor

Master bedroom with ensuite cloakroom (Sleeps 2)
Super king size bed, hairdryer and built-in wardrobe
Ensuite cloakroom with loo and basin

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Double bed, clothes hooks and two bedside tables

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

Second Floor

Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2+1)
Two single beds, single trundle bed (available on request) and clothes hooks

Outside
Gravelled back garden with charcoal BBQ and outdoor table seating four.

The Finer Details
The maximum occupancy for this property is 7 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 close by
1 travel cot is available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
Sorry, no pets
Strong WiFi (Download speed 400 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception varies depending on the provider
Smart TV with Netflix (guests to use their own login details for other apps)
Enclosed garden
Charcoal BBQ (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stoves from October to April only
To enquire about including a hot tub for your stay, please contact Nick at Oxford Hot Tubs. Hire costs will be payable to Oxford Hot Tubs directly, along with a standard £75 charge payable to the Owner via StayCotswold as a contribution towards the usual running costs
Please note there are some low beams and sloped ceilings
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, though other same sex groups can enquire
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
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • 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: 1,453 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
  • Check-in: 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Chipping Norton, close to Crocodiles of the World, Witney Lakes Golf Course, and River Windrush. Tolsey Museum is also within a driving distance of 4.3 mi.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Oxford (OXF), which is 16.1 mi away (41 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage.

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