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Dog friendly cottage - Gardners Cottage

Shipston on Stour accommodation with kitchen

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A stone house with a covered patio, a garden with various plants, and a clear sky.
A dining area with a table set for four, wooden beams, large windows, and a view of a garden.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a large sliding glass door leading to a patio, and a cozy seating area with a coffee table and armchairs.
A stone house with a large garden, a covered patio, and a dining area with outdoor furniture.
A stone fireplace with a modern wood-burning stove, flanked by two upholstered chairs and a rustic wooden ceiling.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8217 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ilmington, Warwickshire
  • Place, The Church of St Peter
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hidcote Manor Garden
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiftsgate Court Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

Shipston on Stour

In Shipston on Stour .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Shipston on Stour cottage, you'll find Hidcote Manor Garden and St Eadburgha's Church. Also, Kiftsgate Court Gardens is within 3 miles (5 km) and The Church of St Peter is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • The Church of St Peter - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Hidcote Manor Garden - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Kiftsgate Court Gardens - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Compton Verney House - 14 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Cotswold Way - 17 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 20 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Volunteer Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Eight Bells Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bantam Tea Rooms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pit Kitchen 3.0 - ‬13 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog friendly cottage - Gardners Cottage

Gardners Cottage is a welcoming Cotswold holiday home, situated in the beautiful village of Ilmington, which sleeps eight guests, in four well-appointed bedrooms, with four bathrooms. Tastefully and sympathetically decorated after a two year restoration, this enchanting cottage is a splendid example of country living. There is a cosy snug, log burner, plenty of seating in the living room and a light and airy open plan kitchen/diner, making this a wonderful, sociable abode to enjoy with family and friends. The garden is equally alluring; south-facing with a charming water feature, large lawn and outdoor dining area, perfect for those summer evenings. With a dog bath in the garden as well, be sure to bring your four-legged friend on holiday too!

Accommodation
This four bedroom holiday cottage in Ilmington 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
Inglenook fireplace with feature bread oven, three-seater sofa, two-seater sofa, two armchairs and French doors to the garden

Snug
Exposed beams, feature fireplace, three-seater sofa, two armchairs and Samsung Smart Frame TV with apps (guests to use their own login details)

Kitchen/dining room
Central island with quartz worktop and three bar stools, electric oven, hob, Combi oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, Nespresso capsule coffee maker, kettle, toaster and soda stream
Oak framed dining area with eight-seater table, two-seater sofa and two armchairs

Utility room
Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, ironing board and door to outside

Cloakroom
Loo, basin and heated towel rail

First Floor

Bedroom 2 with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, chest of drawers, built-in wardrobe, mirror and hairdryer
Ensuite with walk-in shower with separate handheld shower attachment, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, feature fireplace, built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers, mirror and hairdryer

Shower room
Shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Bedroom 4 with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, chest of drawers, chair, clothes hooks, mirror and hairdryer
Ensuite with walk-in shower with separate handheld shower attachment, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Second Floor

Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Super king size bed, armchair, two bedside tables and hairdryer
Dressing room with hanging rail and chest of drawers
Ensuite with walk-in shower with separate handheld shower attachment, freestanding bath, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Outside
South-facing garden with lawn, waterfall feature, patio, gas BBQ (available summer months) and outdoor dining table with seating for eight

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 1 additional infant (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided (duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic)
Please note that the bed configurations are fixed and cannot be converted into twin beds
Off street parking is available for up to 4 cars
Electric charging point available on request, with additional charge of £35 per car per use
Travel cots and highchairs are not provided, so guests will need to bring these with them
2 medium sized dogs are welcome for an additional £40 per booking per dog. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
Strong WiFi (Download speed 55 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception is poor (WiFi calling is recommended)
Samsung Smart Frame TV with apps (guests to use their own login details)
Enclosed garden
Gas BBQ, summer months only (guests are responsible for cleaning BBQ after use)
Air source heat pump
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stove
This is a period property with character features including low beams and sloped ceilings
Children and dogs must be supervised at all times, especially in the garden where there is a waterfall feature, and in the upstairs master suite where deep windowsills could present a climbing risk
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
Either a Security Deposit or payment of an Accidental Damage Waiver is required at this property
Check in is from 17:00 and check out is by 10:00
The garden is regularly maintained by a professional gardening service and although this work is generally carried out when the property is vacant, the gardener may need to carry out work whilst the property is occupied. If you require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us
Children are welcome at Gardners Cottage, however, due to the rural setting and in consideration of the neighbouring properties, we kindly ask that noise is kept to a minimum and that outside games, including ball games, do not harm the carefully tendered flower beds (there are playing fields nearby in the village)

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,336 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

635470

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dog friendly cottage - Gardners Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 27 mi (51-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dog friendly cottage - Gardners Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Dog friendly cottage - Gardners Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dog friendly cottage - Gardners Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Dog friendly cottage - Gardners Cottage?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dog friendly cottage - Gardners Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Dog friendly cottage - Gardners Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Dog friendly cottage - Gardners Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Dog friendly cottage - Gardners Cottage to downtown Shipston on Stour?

This cottage is 0.2 mi away from Ilmington.

Dog friendly cottage - Gardners Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay

We loved everything about this property, the village location and the very easy access to lovely Cotswold locations. A wonderful week away which we do as three couples each year in May. The local community shop/cafe is fabulous and the property owner was very friendly and helpful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

Group of 8 friends came for a long weekend, absolutely beautiful house in a lovely village, warm and comfortable, extremely well equipped. Very comfortable beds and fantastic showers! Village is really great, such friendly people and two nice pubs, fabulous community shop and cafe, will definitely stay again and would highly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderfully comfortable stay in this lovely village.

What a special Cotswolds property in this pretty and welcoming village. High spec, with every need thought about and catered for. Beautiful garden. We all enjoyed our time here at this exceptional property and would happily rebook. Hopefully avoid the stormy weather next time but the wood-burning stove made it cosy and comfortable. Excellent communication from the outset.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay in the Cotswolds

First time in the Cotswolds and we couldn’t have stayed at a better place, lovely and clean. Everything was perfect and communication was amazing. Would definitely stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great, cottage was beautiful. Both local pubs fantastic. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

First class Cottage

The cottage was perfect - comfortable, clean, warm, well equipped with plenty of parking for 3 cars off the road, we all agreed it was the best cottage we have stayed in as a group of 5, thank you Oli and Jeremy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Delightful cottage

Gardners Cottage was a perfect setting for our long weekend stay with friends and two dogs. The accommodation is five star and the village of Ilmington has two excellent pubs within walking distance. There is a lovely stroll around the village and the community café and shop are wonderful facilities. Lots to do close at hand for the more adventurous but we were happy to enjoy the cottage and the garden. Great service when a swarm of bees arrived and the team sorted everything out quickly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay at Gardners Cottage

A lovely stay at Gardners Cottage, the property has been fitted out to a very high standard. It's in a lovely location and has everything you need for a holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeremy was very welcoming, even letting us enter the property early as we arrived ahead of schedule. The property is absolutely stunning in a gorgeous village. It was spotlessly clean and.has fab facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple entry arrangements worked well and the house was all we expected being well equipped, clean and warm. The property is of good quality and was as described.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Idyllic stay in the Cotswolds.

Beautifully renovated cottage in a delightful village within walking distance of two pubs and a village shop.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Idyllic stay in the Cotswolds.

Beautifully renovated cottage in a delightful village within walking distance of two pubs and a village shop.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An ideal holiday home in a picture-perfect setting.

We were looking for a holiday home for a long weekend in the Cotswolds for four school friends (plus husbands). What a wonderful find Gardners Cottage turned out to be! The property was clean, comfortable & had everything we needed. Ilmington itself is a beautiful village, with a friendly & well stocked community shop. We had lovely meals in the village pubs (the Red Lion & Howard Arms), both of which which are conveniently within walking distance of the house. We explored the gardens at HIdcote & enjoyed walks along local footpaths, taking in the wonderful views. Thank you for enabling us to have a such a great reunion.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A pre Christmas break

We had a brilliant stay at Gardners cottage. It was very comfortable throughout and had a very well equipped kitchen. A very welcoming environment. The village is very pretty with Two good pubs and a very handy village shop and coffee shop. We will definitely return!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous cottage in the most beautiful area.

We have just had the most amazing stay at gardeners cottage, its such a wonderful place. The house is equipped to a very high standard, and the kitchen has everything a cook needs and more ! The area is delightful, and walking distance to two great pubs, both serving good food. The local community shop has more in than Tesco !! And lovely friendly staff too. All in all a great place to relax and recharge.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family gathering

Ideally located for places too see. Lots of good country walks. Off road parking, nice outside area to sit and relax. A Warren of rooms to relax in. Very enjoyable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family weekend stay.

Gardeners cottage is beautiful and is of a very high standard. We have a wonderful family weekend there and our grandsons loved the garden and meeting the owner and his dog. We hope to return to this wonderful place in a quiet village with superb amenities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Enjoyed stay. Everything provided and very clean. Warm and cosy. Easy access to places to visit. Excellent communicator from management.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very relaxing

We all had a great time at the cottage, which surpassed our expectations. Ilmington is great for walks, as is very dog friendly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place for a break away

We loved our stay, amazing location - the village is great with two fab pubs that serve good food. Nice local village shop as well. The cottage is well absolutely lovely, really well equipped and nice a clean, lots of nice little touches throughout the cottage too! Would certainly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful weekend

House was perfect for our family get together and having two excellent inns within walking distance was a bonus. Perfect.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, perfect for our multi generational weekend. Lots of space, very clean and a fully equipped kitchen. The children loved the garden and meeting Mavis next door. Good base for exploring the Cotswolds and Stratford upon Avon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Weekend Break

We had lovely time, Oli answered all our questions promptly. The Cottage was of a high standard and created a memorable stay. We would highly recommend to anyone wishing to stay in the Beautiful North Cotswolds.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage in a delightful village

The cottage was ideal for our family reunion. The cottage is beautifully presented it is not just well thought out and full equipped but has plenty of 'wow' as the owners have gone several extra miles. The location in the village is a real plus as you can walk to the two welcoming pubs as well as the very impressive community cafe and shop. The village has its own understated charm and has easy access to lots of visitors attractions.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

4 night family break at Gardners Cottage

Beautifully renovated cottage in an ideal location. Bedrooms all very comfortable and the kitchen was a perfect social space for our family reunion. The village shop and cafe just a short walk away are well worth a visit. Highly recommended - hope to book again in the future.