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A stone house with a traditional design, featuring multiple chimneys, a wooden door, and a small garden area.
TV, fireplace
A cozy living room with exposed wooden beams, a stone wall, and a large window.
A cozy living room with exposed wooden beams, a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable sofa.
A kitchen with blue cabinets, a wooden countertop, a window with a view, and a black oven.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom1453 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire
  • Place, River Windrush
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Church of St John the Baptist
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪39 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.
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What's nearby

  • River Windrush - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Church of St John the Baptist - 13 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Chipping Norton Leisure Centre - 16 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 17 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Chipping Norton Golf Club - 21 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farmer's Dog - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Farmer's Puppy Bar & Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Chequers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Priory Restaurant - ‬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...
Please note that Post Office Cottage is best suited to peaceful, family-style stays. Please take consideration whilst booking as the property is not appropriate for parties, hen or stag groups, or events of any kind
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

644859

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Chipping Norton, close to Crocodiles of the World, River Windrush, and Rissington Kart Club. Tolsey Museum is also within a driving distance of 4.3 mi.

Will I be able to park at A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

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 good for couples?

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

Does A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Does A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

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 cottage with balconies at A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage.

A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD S.

Post Office Cottage

We had a fantastic four night beak in the cottage. All the rooms were excellent and clean. The cottage is located in the perfect spot to access the Cotswolds. we shall be returning. This is the first time that we have used StayCotswold and it won't be the last they were so good.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

JAMES K.

Two weeks in Shipton-Under-Wychwood

My family and I enjoyed two weeks at the old post office cottage in the beautiful town of Shipton-Under-Wychwood. This beautiful little town is quiet and away from the tourist traffic, but still close enough to enjoy nearby Cotswold villages and beautiful countryside. The home is very well maintained and matches the photos well in my opinion. Our host was responsive and very helpful. Be sure to visit The Crown pub directly across the street!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

An idyllic family get away with great pubs in walking distance

My family and I had a lovely, cosy stay at Post Office Cottage. The property is situated in a great location which is private and quiet but is within walking distance to three local pubs. We all enjoyed our stay, but agreed collectively that there were a few things that could be modified, to improve our stay. Suggestions were small but easily rectifiable for example having a full length mirror in the property, having more basic amenities such as cling film, foil, oven gloves, a bin, egg cups, tea, sugar and coffee provided and more glasses.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stay in the cotswolds

We had a great stay, the accommodation was lovely and the updates from those managing it was great. On the day of check-in we received a message to say we could check in early (before midday), however on the website it says 5 o'clock check-in (which is quite late). We were also allowed a later check-out which was a bonus. The only downside is we had not made any plans to arrive earlier than 5, so the only improvement would be to give a little more notice on check-in and check-out times so we could make the most of it. Otherwise it was what we needed
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Disappointing

This should be a beautiful property. It is in a charming location and full of potential. Unfortunately poor choices inside let it down. The furnishings appeared to be the bare minimum: most of the walls were depressingly bare and showed empty picture hooks. It had a strangely austere feeling for having so little in the way of comfort and warm touches. There were not enough bedside tables for the number of beds. The supplies were bleakly thrifty: the cheapest possible hand soap, a miserly pair of bin bags, and just three dishwasher tablets. The glassware was an odd mix of abandoned pairs, e.g. just a single champagne flute. There was nothing inside the property that was welcoming or thoughtful. The paintwork was variously flaking and in need of repairs. There was a large piece of plasterwork missing above the front door. All in all, our stay was fine but for the price and the setting we were disappointed.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely House

Great house in a lovely location- nice pubs within walking distance and a short drive to great locations in the cotswolds. House desperately needs more cleaning equipment- it's a self catering house where of course friends/ families will cook and inevitably make a mess together. All that was present was a dribble of washing up liquid left in an old bottle. We dropped and smashed a bottle of wine so needed to use bath towels to soak up wine from the kitchen floor. It would have been a nice touch to atleast have some basics eg tea coffee sugar present in the house too. We were told a kids hi chair would be dropped off on the second day which never happened.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amber W.

Lovely little cottage!

We had a great week at Post Office Cottage. We chose the location as it’s very near family, but the village is lovely with a pub a few minutes away and the lovely Cotswolds Lounge for breakfast, lunch and coffee a five minute walk away. We also had pizza from Fire and Wine in Milton which was lovely. The cottage was cosy and nicely furnished. I did raise some concerns about cleanliness with the property manager and he couldn’t have been more helpful. He also helped when one of the radiators wasn’t working and he came over with a heater and also lit a log fire which was much appreciated. There are some things that could do with a bit of a refresh, and a bit more furniture for storing clothes would be great. Also note the shower is very low due to the sloped ceilings! We had a lovely stay and will definitely return.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Post Office Cottage: Shipton-under-Wychwood

Post Office Cottage is located in the beautiful village of Shipton-under-Wychwood. The location is perfect for exploring The Cotswolds. However, in terms of the accommodation itself, it is getting tired and needs maintenance. The front gate is broken. The internal paintwork needs a refresh, particularly the painted kitchen cupboards. Cleanliness also needs attention. A leftover pizza crust stuck to foil in the oven grill pan is not acceptable. The TV was smeared in handprints. The outdoor bins were full of the previous occupant’s rubbish. There is a lack of information regarding the operation of the tech, particularly TV instructions. Information on what items go in each outdoor bin in terms of recycling/waste was non-existent. The ability to turn off the extractor fan at night in the WC adjacent the main bedroom would be welcomed. The shower head feeder pipe needs to be reduced in length to avoid the bathroom floor being sprayed with water each time the shower is used. Overall we had a lovely stay but the property would definitely benefit from a refresh. Cleanliness needs to be addressed.