4 The Old Council House

Had the best week stay at this beautiful cottage in beautiful shipston.

Was cosy, spacious and had everything we could possibly need for our lovely holiday exploring the Cotswolds!

This is a very nice property.

It is in a very pleasant central location. It has all the facilities that most people would need. There is a very nice Italian restaurant a few minutes walk way. However, previous reviews have suggested the settees are somewhat low, and this is indeed the case. We were stopping during the heatwave in July, and the pedestal fans that were provided were much appreciated.

it was clean, comfortable & in a very convenient location to shops & restaurants.

However it is in need of some TLC. Small but nonetheless bothersome issues like blinds not working, windows not opening, bedroom door not closing & bath damaged - it wouldn’t take much to fix these. We would stay again

We were very impressed with the cottage, decorated lovely (especially the main bedroom) had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay.

Location also brilliant, in the heart of the town with good variety of shops Would definitely recommend a stay here

Whilst the property is extremely clean, spacious, well equipped and bed was very comfortable, there were a number of things that caused us (a couple in our seventies) some problems.

There are 19 stairs to reach the upstairs. The 2 sofas in the lounge are way too low. Traffic noise immediately outside the lounge and kitchen is relentless between 7am and 10pm. The neighbour's big white van parked adjacent makes getting in and out of your own car quite difficult. I think these issues should be pointed out in the property listing as they make things difficult for older people.

A nice property in the centre of Shipton.

Very spacious and comfortable and easy to get to nearby attractions. Well equipped, although unfortunately the digital display on the oven was in Italian!! There wasn't a user manual and we couldn't figure out how to switch it to English but we managed to cook in it .

We found the accommodation to be lovely and clean and well equipped and really comfortable.

We also liked that it was in the middle of the village with lovely walks and amenities close at hand. We would definitely book again it is the best accommodation we have booked so far.

Very spacious and comfortable accommodation.

A good base for exploring the Cotswolds area.

Lovely comfortable and very convenient place to stay.

Excellent facilities although bedroom 2 could do with thicker curtains or blinds to deal with the light pollution from the street lights. Overall a great place to stay.

Accommodation excellent.

Excellent for New Year as plenty of facilities in the town/ village.

We found the house to be very comfortable, spacious and looking very Christmassy.

We had a very pleasant stay. We enjoyed the Shipston location with it's facilities and the lovely Cotswold towns and villages nearby. The house is very well equipped.

Another great stay at 4 The Old Council House.

We stayed back in the summer and we loved it. So we decided to book again for Christmas to get us in the festive spirit. They even popped up a few Christmas decorations, including a little Christmas tree in the living room which was a nice touch. A great place to just unwind and enjoy the Cotswolds. I’m sure we’ll be back again sometime soon.

This property was a very good standard and excellent location.

It would have been good to have a clock in the lounge. We had a mishap with one of the dining chairs, it totally collapsed and broke into lots of pieces whilst sitting on it.Luckily my wife was uninjured but bruised.The sofas are too low otherwise everything was very comfortable.I highly recommend this holiday let.

Fabulous accommodation.

Central location. Lots of pubs, hotels, little shops nearby. Good base location for exploring further. House is very clean with excellent facilities. Comfortable beds/furnishings. We will be back.

Wonderful period property.

Roomy, comfortable with all the facilities you could wish for. The parking spot right outside was a bonus. Perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds.

This is an excellent property in the heart of the small town with everything within walking distance - well-stocked shops of all kinds including a surprisingly good gents' outfitter, a shoe shop, an amazing ironmonger and a good delicatessen.

Also several good places for coffee / meals. We worried that traffic noise would disturb us, but in the event it didn't - secondary glazing helped to muffle the sound. Admittedly we didn't have any windows adjacent to the road open - in the heat of summer it could be quite a different experience. One thing did concern us: a previous guest had left a pair of expensive looking Gucci sunglasses on the wall by the gate and there did not seem to be any contact details for the owner of the property or their managing agent. The glasses were left there all week, and so we decided the safest thing was to take them indoors and leave them on the kitchen table with a note for the cleaner (or whoever???). Someone must surely have noticed their loss? Otherwise a good experience. Ian and Elizabeth Pearson

Well, what a last minute find!

We’d never been to Shipston-on-Stour before and took a chance on 4, The Old Council House. Our main worry was that due to its close proximity to the centre of Shipston, it would be a noisy stay, and instead we were aiming for something more remote and peaceful. We are so glad we took a chance, as the property was lovely, and surprisingly super quiet. Looking at the thickness of the walls, this obviously explains why it must be so quiet. In fact, the courtyard (which is a sun trap from midday in the summer) was also equally quiet. Inside the house, there was plenty of space for the 3 of us. We especially loved the lounge which the big shabby chic style sofas, and the beds were super comfy too. We are very familiar with the Cotswolds but Shipston-on-Stour was a delight. Some lovely shops, including a fabulous deli. We enjoyed a hearty lunch at the Horseshoe and a lovely Sunday roast at the George hotel. Thank you for a very relaxing stay. We’re already taking about a future visit!

Many thanks for the use of your home, comfortable clean the owner sent a very detailed information pack via email witch was very helpful Will definitely return

Stayed at this fantastic property on 16-11-2024 for a week.

Spotlessly clean, kitchen has everything you could need, house spacious and comfortable just like home from home. Had lovely relaxing week away will definitely look to return

A lovely cottage, very spacious and extremely well provisioned.

Lovely that there were some decorations and a Christmas tree up for our arrival too, it made it feel very special and the kids loved it.

We had an amazing stay & would definitely return.

There are a couple of minor suggestions that would have made the stay even better. 1. Blackout curtains or a blind behind especially the window overlooking the high street as the it is very bright all night long. 2. A dressing table/mirror in the same room

Toilet flush in bathroom hard to flush.

Could not switch on fire in lounge, got pilot light but could get gas through. Nothing spoilt our break though lovely place to stay

We really liked this property.

A great location to explore the Cotswolds and surrounding areas. Comfortable accommodation. Very much a place we recommend.

We had a lovely short break in this beautiful home, very well equipped, warm, so clean and comfortable.

The town has many amenities all within a short walking distance. It is well situated for visiting the Cotswolds and Warwickshire with its many attractions . It is easily one of the best properties we have stayed in and intend to return for a longer stay.

A lovely home from home.

Clean and comfortable. Great location to explore the Cotswolds - Many National Trust properties within 30 mins. Shipston on Stoke is a pretty old-fashioned English town with lots of coffee shops and restaurants and takeaways. Couldn't ask for more. A fab place for a holiday or weekend away.

Wonderful house clean and everything you need Good parking and central location

Mary Poppins springs to mind, practically perfect in every way.

Take some slippers, as the carpets are pure quality.

We loved it here!

It's a super house, great location, clean, spacious and comfortable. Couldn't have asked for anything more. Thanks owner Sally.

This is the best equipped cottage we’ve ever stayed in.

From a blender to a pastry brush, there’s everything you could possibly think of in the kitchen. The photos do not do this stay justice at all. The rooms are massive, the furniture and doors are too making it look regular sized! We cannot fault a single thing. Perfectly situated for the village (definitely head to Mrs Browns for a cream tea!) and about 20 minute drive from every key location in the surrounding area.

Superb property.

Communication prior to arrival was excellent. Property was easy to find. Exactly as stated in the listing. Gorgeous property with everything we needed for a lovely comfortable stay. Fell in love with this house and would definitely stay again.

The holiday home is in a lovely town with lots of eateries on the doorstep.

However, we found the traffic noise quite intrusive on an evening. Areas of improvement for the holiday home would be the addition of a mirror in the 2nd bedroom, currently there is nowhere to dry hair, apply makeup etc. The shower cubicle in master bedroom is in need of a deep steam clean. The grout and silicone sealant are black with mould. My husband slept in the twin room and complained that the mattress was very thin and uncomfortable, more suitable for a child than an adult.

Comfortable, spacious, well equipped, and clean.

Excellent location in the centre of town where there are numerous good restaurants, pubs and shops. We found a couple of things which needed attention so left a note for the housekeeping staff but these did not affect our enjoyment of the property too much. Would recommend, and would book again if we wanted to explore the Cotswolds further. A very pleasant stay.

Shipston is a very good base to explore the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon, but the house is so lovely and comfortable that you might not want to go out!

We would have spent another week here gladly!

Very clear joining instructions and details of appliances made it easy for us to settle down quickly in this warm and spacious property.

It was clean and well equipped and had everything we needed for our stay. It was very conveniently situated at the centre of town with shops and eating places, yet was peacefully insulated against traffic noise. A lovely base from which to explore beautiful countryside and historic sites; strongly recommended.

A lovely big two bedroom property with the added bonus of two bathrooms and a downstairs toilet, the property was very well located in the middle of a nice small town with all facilities close to hand, It was spotlessly clean and had a parking spot right outside, communication with the owner and agent was great Would definitely return

Great location.

The cottage is bigger than it looks in the photos and well-equipped. Excellent base for getting to places of interest. Shipston itself is good for shops, pubs, restaurants, takeaways, and everyone was really friendly.

What a great find!

Everything you could possibly need was provided. Setting was just right, parking right outside the door, a little outdoor seating area to take in the sun! Very convenient for south Warwickshire and North Gloucestershire tourist spots Thanks for renting out our beautiful property!

We thoroughly enjoy our stay.

The property was surprisingly quiet considering its location in the town, and nice to have its own car parking space. Shipston is an interesting small town with plenty of individual shops, and is in a very central position for visiting the Cotswolds, South Warwickshire, Gardens/ Country Houses etc. A comfortable and high standard property. Hope to visit again. Alan & Gill.

We had a lovely time at the old council house, the property had everything we needed to enjoy our break away.

The location of the property was also perfect with lots of activities available, all within a very reasonable driving distance. The town centre was a short walk away, local shops were great, and people friendly. Would 100% recommend.

We had a fabulous stay at No 4.

The cottage was clean, quiet, beautifully appointed and in an excellent location. The village is large enough to have good food,coffee ,interesting boutiques but not too big that it loses its character and is busy.