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A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Chipping Norton

Located in Chipping Norton, this cottage is in a rural area. Blenheim Palace and North Leigh Roman Villa are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Burford Garden Company and Diddly Squat Farm Shop. Chipping Norton Leisure Centre and Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

  • Burford Visitor Information Centre - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Church of St John the Baptist - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Tolsey Museum - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Diddly Squat Farm Shop - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 17 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Swan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Farmer's Dog - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Farmer's Puppy Bar & Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Cotswold Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Chequers - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Burford Visitor Information Centre, Tolsey Museum and Church of St John the Baptist. The Burford Garden Company and Diddly Squat Farm Shop are also within 6 miles (10 km). Shipton Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

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10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2025
Thank you Richard for your review of Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic four night break in the cottage and all the rooms were excellent and clean. We are pleased to know that the cottage is in a good location and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2025
Thank you James for your review of Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your two week stay at property in Shipston Under Wychwood. It is lovely to know that you found the town to be beautiful and quiet and away from the traffic, but in a good location to visit nearby Cotswold villages and the beautiful countryside. We are pleased to read that the house is well maintained and reflects the photos on the website and the host was responsive and very helpful. We hope to welcome you back soon.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2025
Thank you Abigail for your review of Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to know that you had a great stay and the accommodation was lovely and the communication from the management team was great. It is the decision of the property manager to allow an early check in and late departure, this is dependent on their timescale and if the property is ready for guest arrival. This is not a decision that can be made by StayCotswold. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 February 2025
Thank you Amber for your review of Post Office Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be cosy, nicely furnished and in a lovely village location. We too hope you will be back to stay again soon!
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

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2026
Thank you Benjamin for your review of Post Office Cottage. We’re sorry to hear that your stay did not fully meet your expectations. We will forward your detailed feedback on to the property owner so they can review each of the points you have raised, including the furnishings, supplies, and general condition of the property. This will help them understand where improvements can be made to enhance future guests’ experiences. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we hope we can have the opportunity to provide you with a more enjoyable stay in the future!
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.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Thank you Dale for your review of Post Office Cottage. We are pleased to read that you had a lovely stay, however we are sorry to hear that the property was not up to your expectations. I have passed your feedback onto the property owner and their manager to address the issues mentioned in your review. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon.
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