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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
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TV, fireplace, video game console
TV, fireplace, video game console
Dining

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10244 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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Shipton-under-Wychwood, near Burford, Oxfordshire
  • Place, Church of St John the Baptist
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Tolsey Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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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.

Luxury dog friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a hot tub - Shaven Cottage

Shaven Cottage is a beautifully refurbished luxury Cotswold holiday cottage near Burford which sleeps 8+2 guests (see Finer Details), in four well-appointed bedrooms, with the +2 option being a double sofa bed, with three spacious bathrooms. On the ground floor you have a stylish open plan kitchen/dining room which leads out into the split level garden, boasting plenty of outdoor seating and a fire pit, a space to enjoy all year round. Indoors there are three cosy living rooms and lovely features including exposed stone, original beams, inglenook fireplaces and three wood burners. Shaven Cottage is a dog friendly holiday home, suitable for two medium sized dogs, and also has a hot tub! Unfortunately Hen, Stag and other same sex groups are not permitted at Shaven Cottage

Accommodation
This four 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
Sunny aspect, exposed stone walls, wood burner, 42" Smart TV, two-seater sofa, two armchairs and selection of board games

Drawing room
Sunny aspect, inglenook fireplace with wood burner, two three-seater sofas and two armchairs

Family room
Wood burner, four-seater chaise sofa, 50" Smart TV and PlayStation games console

Kitchen/dining room
Bi-fold doors to the garden, central island with granite worktops and three bar stools, two ovens, gas hob, fridge, butler sink with waste disposal, wine fridge, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, cafetière and ten-seater dining table with chairs

Utility room
Washing machine/tumble dryer, freezer, vacuum, iron and ironing board

First Floor

Master bedroom with ensuite (Sleeps 2)
Dual aspect, super king size bed, armchair, two bedside tables and dressing table
Dressing room with built-in wardrobes, chair and full length mirror
Ensuite with shower, loo, basin, heated towel rail and hair dryer

Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2+2)
Double bed, double sofa bed (available on request), built-in wardrobe, two bedside tables and hair dryer

Bedroom 4 (Sleeps 2)
King size bed, built-in wardrobes, chest of drawers, two bedside tables and hair dryer

Family bathroom
Roll top bath, shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Bedroom 2 with ensuite and mezzanine (Sleeps 2)
Accessed via a separate staircase from the sitting room, king size bed, built-in wardrobe, full length mirror and armchair
Accessed via a ladder, mezzanine with soft seating
Ensuite with shower, loo, basin, heated towel rail and hair dryer

Outside
Patio, decked area and elevated lawn with hot tub, gas fire pit, outdoor seating, outdoor table seating ten, parasol and charcoal BBQ
With a contribution to the honesty box, there is an electric charging point for your use

The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 10 guests, though the number of adults per booking is capped at 8. 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               
Off street parking is available for 1 car on the narrow driveway, originally constructed in 1780 for horse and carts. If required, plentiful free on street parking can be found nearby, around the village green
Electric charging point
1 travel cot, 1 highchair and 2 stair gates are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
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 60.69 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception is generally OK
2 Smart TVs
Enclosed garden with split level layout
Charcoal BBQ (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
Hot tub
Gas central heating system
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stoves from October to April only
The mezzanine level is accessed via a ladder
There are some low doorways in the property
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, Stag and other same sex groups are not permitted
Commercial and work related bookings are not permitted
Parties, celebrations, and events of any kind are not permitted at this property
Strictly no Hen and Stag Groups
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
For security reasons, CCTV is installed covering the parking area of the property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00
Shaven Cottage has a lovely garden for guests to enjoy and it is important to the owners that guests are courteous and considerate towards the neighbouring properties. We politely request that guests do not disturb the neighbours and that loud music is kept to a minimum
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to River Windrush. A hot tub and laundry facilities are available. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • 7 minutes by car from Tolsey Museum and 7 minutes from Church of St John the Baptist
This cottage offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Chipping Norton cottage is smoke free.


Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV
  • Video game console

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,627 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Shaven Cottage sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms
Shaven Cottage - sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms Cottage
Shaven Cottage - sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms Chipping Norton
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Luxury dog friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with a hot tub - Shaven Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location to explore the Cotswolds
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant Cottage

We had a fantastic stay in Shaven Cottage. The period cottage has been sensitively upgraded and fitted with all mod cons. A very comfortable place to stay and the location is great and ideal for exploring the Cotswolds.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022