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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.
Post Office Cottage Sitting Room - StayCotswold
A cozy living room with exposed wooden beams, a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable sofa.
A cozy living room with exposed wooden beams, a stone wall, and a large window.
A kitchen with blue cabinets, a wooden countertop, a window with a view, and a black oven.

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7.8 out of 10
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Located in a rural setting, this 3-bedroom cottage accommodates 7 guests. It features 1 bathroom and offers a comfortable retreat in the village. Explore local attractions like the Church of St John the Baptist and the Tolsey Museum for a taste of history and culture.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Garden
  • 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

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

About this property

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

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11725792
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Chipping Norton

Located in Chipping Norton, this cottage is in a rural area. Chipping Norton Golf Club and Witney Lakes Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore River Thames and River Windrush. 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

  • River Windrush - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Church of St John the Baptist - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Tolsey Museum - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Chipping Norton Leisure Centre - 16 min drive - 15.4 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Farmer's Puppy Bar & Kitchen - ‬11 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.

How much does it cost to stay at A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage?

As of 2 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A beautiful characterful Cotswold Cottage - Post Office Cottage on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$1,401, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Tolsey Museum, Church of St John the Baptist and River Windrush. Chipping Norton Leisure Centre and Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km). Shipton Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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