A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage

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Post Office Cottage - StayCotswold
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Post Office Cottage - StayCotswold
Post Office Cottage - StayCotswold
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8.0Excellent
(7 Ratings)
"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 ..."
RICHARD S.
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8.0 / 10.0
Excellent(7 Ratings)

Cottage in West Oxfordshire District

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

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

Amenities at A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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    Ratings and reviews

    8.0 / 10.0
    Excellent(7 Ratings)
    8.0 / 10.0
    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.
    8.0 / 10.0
    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.
    8.0 / 10.0
    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!
    10.0 / 10.0
    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.
    6.0 / 10.0
    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.
    8.0 / 10.0
    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.
    8.0 / 10.0
    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
    2.0 / 10.0
    Post Office Cottage was filthy and unhygienic throughout, so much so that we left the property as soon as physically possible. In addition to the cottage being presented to us in such disgusting conditions, there was hazardous black mould present that had clearly not been treated. Both the property owner and StayCotswolds have shown little concern for the appalling conditions, refusing to provide a refund despite us leaving due to the health risks and the property being unfit for purpose. We’ve reported the property, its owner, and StayCotswolds to Trading Standards and the local parish council, and we will continue to pursue a refund by any means necessary.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this cottage?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage. 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 A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage pet friendly?

    Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

    What amenities are available at A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage?

    We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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