Gîte de vacances d'époque, idéal pour les familles, dans les Cotswolds - The Old Post Office
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, range cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine (initial supply of pods provided), kettle and toaster
Primary 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... 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 (aged 2 or under) 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... Please note that The Old Post Office 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
Services et équipements
Internet
Disponible dans le cottage : Wi-Fi
Parking et transports
Parking sur rue disponible
Cuisine
Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle, ustensiles
Cafetière ou bouilloire
Congélateur
Four
Four à micro-ondes
Grille-pain
Lave-vaisselle
Plaque de cuisson
Réfrigérateur
Restauration
Table à manger
Chambres
4 chambres
Draps fournis
Literie hypoallergénique
Salle de bain
3 salles de bain
Baignoire
Douche
Sèche-cheveux
Espaces de vie
Cheminée
Salle de séjour
Table à manger
Divertissements
Chaîne stéréo
Jeux
Livres
Télévision
Espaces extérieurs
Barbecue
Cour clôturée
Jardin
Patio
Terrasse sur le toit
Buanderie
Blanchisserie
Machine à laver
Espaces de travail
Bureau
Confort
Chauffage
Animaux de compagnie
Animaux de compagnie non admis
Accessibilité
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Services et équipements
Fer et planche à repasser
Points forts de l’endroit
Dans un village
Dispositifs de sécurité
Détecteur de monoxyde de carbone (l’hôte a indiqué que l’hébergement était équipé d’un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone)
Détecteur de fumée (l’hôte a indiqué que l’hébergement était équipé d’un détecteur de fumée)
Trousse de premiers secours
Extincteur
Informations générales
Jardin
Superficie de l’unité d’hébergement : 209 mètres carrés
Un e-mail contenant les instructions relatives à l'arrivée et au départ vous sera envoyé par l'hôte
Les informations fournies par l’hébergement peuvent être traduites à l’aide d’outils de traduction automatique
Animaux domestiques
Animaux de compagnie non admis.
Enfants et lits supplémentaires
Les enfants sont admis
Événements
Événements non autorisés
Fumeurs/non-fumeurs
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Informations importantes
À savoir absolument
Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte professionnel et fourni dans le cadre d’une activité commerciale, industrielle ou libérale.
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et une trousse de secours
Cet hébergement est géré par notre partenaire, Abritel. Un e-mail d'Abritel contenant un lien vers un compte Abritel qui vous permettra de modifier ou d'annuler votre réservation
Si vous annulez votre réservation, la politique d’annulation de l’hôte s’appliquera. Conformément à la réglementation européenne sur les droits des consommateurs, les services de réservation d’hébergement ne sont pas soumis au droit de rétractation.
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Cet hébergement a pour politique de refuser les réservations de groupes se réunissant pour certaines fêtes ou événements particuliers tels que les enterrements de vie de jeune fille et de garçon
À propos du quartier
À Shipston-on-Stour, ce cottage vous promet de passer un séjour exceptionnel. Découvrez quelques hauts lieux culturels tels que les indispensables Musée du patrimoine Court Barn Museum et Ancienne filature de soie Old Silk Mill, ou explorez quelques curiosités locales comme les sympathiques Jardin botanique Kiftsgate Court Gardens et Hidcote Manor Garden. En voyage avec toute la tribu ? Envisagez de passer par les fantastiques Shipston Leisure Centre et GWSR Broadway Station. Consultez notre guide de voyage sur Shipston-on-Stour
Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?
Non, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis au sein de l'hébergement.
Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Gîte de vacances d'époque, idéal pour les familles, dans les Cotswolds - The Old Post Office ?
Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 17 h 00.
Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Gîte de vacances d'époque, idéal pour les familles, dans les Cotswolds - The Old Post Office ?
Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.
Où se situe l'hébergement ?
C'est dans le quartier de Shipston-on-Stour que vous accueille ce cottage qui plaira aux familles, à 4,8 km de Hidcote Manor Garden et à moins de 10 km de Jardin botanique Kiftsgate Court Gardens et Shipston Leisure Centre. Église de Saint-Pierre et Église de St Eadburgha sont également à 10 km de distance.
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Avis
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Vicky H.
5 mars 2026
Lovely stay!
Lovely stay in a very lovely and well equipped house. House was gorgeous and would definitely visit again.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
29 janv. 2026
5* stay
Brilliant weekend away at the old post office. It has everything you need. 2 lovely pubs on the doorstep too!
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
20 août 2025
Cotswold gem
Lovely spacious cottage - extremely well equipped and clean. Great location and two excellent pubs nearby. Would highly recommend
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
23 nov. 2023
An excellent stay
Delightful cottage, very well furnished and maintained. We all had a comfortable stay and left determined to return soon!
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Sarah G.
18 oct. 2022
First class
The cottage was beautifully furnished and very well equipped. It's perfectly situated in a delightful little village with a first class gastro style pub on the doorstep.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
9 mai 2026
A lovely stay at the old post office
We had a girls weekend away here and the house was a great place to relax and explore the area. It’s based in a beautiful village with 2 excellent pubs on the doorstep and also a great circular walk to the highest point in warwickshire. The house was clean upon arrival, was well equipped. The only slight let down of the house is the bathroom situation. There is a shower in the bathroom of the en-suite of the main bedroom, but other wise it’s baths or a handheld shower from sitting in the bath height over a bath. As you can imagine not ideal with 7 women all wanting to shower. That would be the only thing I would change to improve the stay. Overall we had a lovely time
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
28 mai 2026
Would absolutely recommend
Beautiful property, very well maintained in a lovely village with two good pubs- Would absolutely stay here again.
Kitchen, Well appointed lots of crockery, cutlery, et cetera and beautiful entrance to the garden area which made eating outside work really effectively.
A few things to note- there is actually only one shower in the property- This was really inconvenient with four couples. The bathroom on the top floor has a handheld shower which is just not suitable with eight adults in a house.
Also it would be lovely to have some more products in the bathrooms- there was hand wash but I would like to have seen at least some shower gel, shampoo and conditioner.
Lovely cake was there on arrival which was a super treat and tea and coffee available which was great.
Cannot recommend highly enough; felt homely, wonderfully decorated and a lovely location.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Laz L.
31 juil. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Ilmington Village
Unbelievable Cottage in a proper English Village.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Annabel T.
26 mars 2026
Great for a family
The house is lovely great position . Kitchen really well equipped and good area for eating. Lovely to have a wood burner .
Bedrooms are a good size . The downside is only one shower and a hand held shower head with bath . Also the pillows are terrible lucky I brought my own . The sheets have definitely seen better days . So pillows and sheets need replacing they are very old .
We did enjoy our stay and would go back if the shower situation and linen and pillows were replaced.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
keith b.
20 mars 2024
Great group getaway
Great getaway for a group of friends. Flexible accommodation with 2 doubles 2 twins. Spacious, stylish, and recently refurbished. Excellent pub on doorstep.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Teresa S.
3 janv. 2023
Family New Years break
The house is beautifully decorated and furnished. It was well equipped with everything we needed. Spacious enough for our family of 8. The location was great and we had a lovely meal at the nearby Howard Arms. The community shop was so handy and the staff we so welcoming.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
8/10 Bien
11 avr. 2026
The Old Post Office
The Cottage in Ilminster was a specious ;well equipped and maintained house.
We were seven adults with one child and the house accommodated us easily. There was sufficient crockery etc. not to have to wash up by hand .
The showers were a nuisance . The one in the upper bathroom either froze or scalded you . The only other shower was en suite and thus difficult for the other five adults who had to wait to use it . My daughter in law left more accurate details of the shower problems (one also leaked a little) in each bathroom.
All in all I would recommend it to friends .
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
4 mars 2026
Beautiful & the perfect stay!
I went away for my birthday for a wholesome weekend with 7 other school friends. The house was gorgeous , plenty of space for everyone and a great space for dinners and games by the fire with the big comfy sofas! We were also a short 1 min walk to The Howard Arms for a lovely dinner and Saturday night treat. There are also some lovely easy walks to do from AllTrails, and it’s a short drive to lovely spots like Bouton on the water. Overall we had an epic stay - not enough sun to enjoy the garden or balcony. The cake and milk on arrival + tea and coffee was a lovely touch. My only improvements would be a bigger and better front door matt & having more showers - there was only one, as most bathrooms had a Bath! Thank you so much. Would come back in a heartbeat
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
2 janv. 2024
Old Post Office Ideal venue for family of 7 to celebrate Christmas.
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
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
16 juil. 2025
Lounge furniture
I found the lounge furniture uncomfortable because I have a bad back. Some more upright alternatives would have been preferable.
If the family had been staying for longer another shower would have been helpful.
Generally we were all very happy with the property.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Anthony N.
12 oct. 2024
We were a family group of 7. We had a lovely long weekend at The Ol
Thank you for a great long weekend at The Old Post Office.
We were a group of 7 family members enjoying a weekend together.
The accommodation was spacious and immaculate. It had everything we needed.
The location was peaceful with a lovely local shop/cafe and pub where we enjoyed a tasty roast.
We enjoyed walks in Ilmington, Broadway to the tower, Chipping Campden and Moreton in Marsh.
I would highly recommend The Old Post Office if you are looking for a lovely place to stay.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Michele B.
25 janv. 2023
Beautiful and welcoming house
The Old Post Office is really welcoming from the moment you step through the front door. It’s warm, comfortable, spacious and beautifully decorated with a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and great bathrooms. It had plenty of room for our party of seven and we had a very relaxing weekend. We didn’t venture far but walked from the door in pretty Ilmington and walked from NT Dover’s Hill into Chipping Campden. We hope to return again next year.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
15 août 2025
Family Do
Three generations of our family spent a wonderful long weekend at the Old Post Office. The accommodation was spacious, comfortable and well equipped with a great outdoor space where we enjoyed a BBQ. A home from home which was very easy to relax in.
The village was peaceful and charming with 2 very good pubs ( with great beer gardens) and a shop which offered a good choice and great service. Sunday lunch was particularly good at The Howard Arms.
We were spoilt for choice of places to visit and fitted in lots of great activities and sites to suit all generations without too much travelling time.
Do not be deterred by the lack of dedicated parking for this property as we had 3 vehicles and never had an issue parking near by.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
30 mars 2025
Fabulous family weekend
Loved the Old Post Office. Beautiful and comfortable property - exactly as described. Ilmington is a beautiful village with lovely pubs and community shop. Great location for walking/trail running and close to Stratford-upon-Avon and Waitrose. Great manager who was very sympathetic and helpful when we realised we’d left a bunch of keys at the property! Would highly recommend. We will return! Thank you.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Ruth B.
31 juil. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful cottage in Ilmington
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.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
8/10 Bien
19 nov. 2025
Fabulous cottage for a lowkey girls weekend
The cotttage was beautiful and very well equipped. The space was huge and perfect for 8 friends sharing.
Some minor grievances:
- Parking arrangements were slightly annoying - you are advised not to park in front of the neighbours houses but there is nothing to stop someone from parking in front of your home (which someone did for the whole time we stayed). The car park we were advised to park in was also full when we arrived.
- The house would benefit from another shower as we all had to use the one in the master bedroom.
- The bed in the master bedroom was extremely creaky too and impacted quality of sleep.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
5 déc. 2022
A fantastic cottage in a lovely village
I booked the Old Post Office for my 70th birthday celebration with family & friends & was not disappointed. The cottage was spacious & beautifully appointed. It was warm & inviting with a chocolate cake wine & other goodies awaiting us. The bed linen & towels were luxurious & plentiful. It was less than a minute from a pub/restaurant where we had an excellent Sunday lunch. There was also a very well stocked community run shop just a 10 minute walk away. The village itself was extremely pretty & very quiet & peaceful. I highly recommend both the cottage & it’s location.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
carol k.
15 févr. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
lovely cottage in pretty village
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 :-)
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2024
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
ros l.
12 juil. 2024
Family surprise
Beautiful spacious cottage in lovely location. Plenty of room for an extended multigenerational family. Furnished well, and everything you could need there. Great local pubs within the village. Easy access to the Cotswolds and Stratford upon Avon for tourist trail.
Had concerns about cooking on an AGA but was simple. If I had one suggestion not criticism it would be to remove the bath from second en-suite and replace with walk in shower. As there are 3 baths upstairs and only 1 shower and the elderly do find it difficult and dangerous stepping in/out a bath. Too risky.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
3 juil. 2023
Exceeded expectations, a truly special place.
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.