The Old Dairy

5.0★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

58 Customer Review(s)

William
August 2024

“If you want a central location to visit the Cotswolds, looking for a clean comfortable well appointed cottage, looking for the perfect hosts, looking for a sincere welcome and liberty around the property, this property is perfect, Tom and Nicola are perfect hosts and I am speaking from experience of renting cottages in the past, the goodies provided on arrival are all very welcome and appreciated, Nicola’s brownie’s are to die for.”

- William, August 2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay (and the brownies!) at The Old Dairy and would love to welcome you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Linda August 2024

“A wonderful relaxing holiday in this beautiful part of the country.”

The property had everything we needed and was clean and comfortable. Nicola, the property owner, made us very welcome and we really appreciated the additional touches - fresh flowers in every room, homemade chocolate brownies on arrival and apple and pear juice from fruit grown at Shilton House. We have visited The Cotswolds on numerous occasions but it was out first visit to Shilton - a real gem. We would not hesitate to stay at The Old Dairy again on future holidays in that area. Thank you.

- Linda, August 2024

Thank you for this lovely review. We're delighted you enjoyed such a relaxing holiday at The Old Dairy and look forward to welcoming you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Michael July 2024

“The best property we’ve stayed in, absolutely nothing to fault and the owners are very welcoming and helpful.”

- Michael, July 2024
Stuart July 2024

“This is a lovely cottage in a great location, perfect for a couple's getaway.”

Nicola was a fabulous host, friendly and welcoming and a pleasure to talk to. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again or recommend it to anyone else.

- Stuart, July 2024

Thank you for this lovely feedback. We're delighted you loved the cottage and location and really enjoyed your getaway. We hope to welcome you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Gary June 2024

“Nicola and Tom are the perfect hosts!”

The old dairy is a wonderful place , an ideal base to explore the gorgeous Cotswolds countryside and quaint villages, pretty towns! I can only recommend the old dairy, Shilton is a really pretty village with the ford and pond just as I remember it from when I paddled there as a child

- Gary, June 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and your visit to the Cotswolds., we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best Wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Ian May 2024

“Beutiful cottage in a lovely part of the world,Nice pub in walking distance.”

The owners were lovely and allowed us to use there own garden as they themselves were away for a few days.Very central for a lot of attractions including Highgrove which we managed to visit.Also great for plane spotters as Brize Norton is just down the road.

- Ian, May 2024
Jocelyn May 2024

“A very comfortable stay and I would recommend this accommodation , especially as they do not allow pets; this sort of accommodation is getting more and more difficult to find.”

(Not everyone likes, or can tolerate, dogs for various reasons.) The cottage was very clean with everything we could possibly need (including plasters in the first aid tin for the odd foot blisters etc, and new toothbrushes/toothpaste). Lots of thought had obviously gone into making visitors very comfortable. A very comfortable bed so slept well. There was ample car parking in a pretty courtyard. All in all we’re glad we discovered The Old Dairy and hopefully return.

- Jocelyn, May 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best Wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Stephen May 2024

“What a wonderful, homely cottage in a fantastic location.”

Everything thing you could possibly need for a great stay. Nicola was very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Had use of private garden which was really relaxing. Plenty of parking. Within easy reach to all the great cotswold locations. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back

- Stephen, May 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best Wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Neil April 2024

“The stay at the Old Dairy was fantastic!”

It's a lovely, comfortable cottage with every facility needed to make your stay enjoyable. The kitchen is very well appointed as is the lovely shower room. It's well placed geographically near the A40 to easily get to many of the usual tourist attractions (many within 30 minutes), but situated in a lovely small and quiet village with a great pub a few minutes walk away. The owners are very accommodating and friendly and provide loads of local information on the area and OS maps marked up with loads of walks which we enjoyed doing!

- Neil, April 2024

Thank you so much for this lovely review. We're delighted you had such a fantastic stay at The Old Dairy and found it to be so comfortable. It is indeed in a great location for visiting all the tourist attractions but we're glad that you also loved the quiet village too. We hope to welcome you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Kirsty October 2023

“A fantastic wee cottage in the perfect location.”

It has everything you would need, very comfortable and clean. We couldn’t recommend this enough.

- Kirsty, October 2023

Thank you for your kind comments. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Norman September 2023

“Lovely place to stay and we were made to feel very welcome.”

Lots of lovely places to visit locally and within reasonable driving distance. Would highly recommend.

- Norman, September 2023

Thank you for taking time to leave this feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your time at The Old Dairy and the local area. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner
Stanley September 2023

“The property is fitted out to a very high standard in all the rooms.”

The decor was impressive with interesting pottery etc. Good to see a 42" modern TV with Netflix connection. The sofa was not the most comfortable?(OK TO MISS OUT IF YOU PUBLISH) Your house keeper was very friendly on the last morning Altogether, a property we would be happy to book again

- Stanley, September 2023
Angela August 2023

“Great location to explore the cotswold.”

Beautiful house and gardens a real home from home. Very comfortable bed and everything you need in the kitchen. The hosts were very friendly and helpful and they took a genuine interest in making our holiday enjoyable. A lovely welcome, very personal touches - flowers cut from the garden, locally produced apple and pear drink and homemade brownies.

- Angela, August 2023
Mike June 2023

“A lovely property in a perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds.”

Nicola and Tom made us really welcome and the local walks that Tom had printed were priceless! Thank you to you both for making us so welcome. The mini blip with the Wi-Fi didn’t detract from our enjoyment and was being addressed as we left. I would return in an instant and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the property to anyone. Thanks again for a lovely holiday.

- Mike, June 2023

Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope that we can welcome you again one day soon! Best wishes, Manor Cottages. Property Owner
Steve June 2023

“A very lovely week at the old dairy, Nicola made us feel very welcome on our arrival.”

Beautiful gardens to relax in, excellent base for touring the Cotswolds. Hope to return again one day, we would thoroughly recommend the Old Dairy.

- Steve, June 2023
Keith May 2023

“Comfortable, characterful and well equipped property with access to the owners beautiful grounds and gardens, situated in a picturesque Cotswold village.”

- Keith, May 2023

Thank you for the wonderful feedback, we're so pleased you enjoyed a relaxing stay and would love to welcome you back. Best wishes, Character Cottages Property Owner
Odilla May 2023

“Lovely accommodation and perfect location to visit so many places.”

We had a perfect week in the Cotswolds and had a relaxing time in the cottage which was brilliant. Many thanks Nicola and Tom

- Odilla, May 2023

We are pleased that you enjoyed your time at The Old Dairy and in the Cotswolds. Thank you for your lovely feedback. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner
Peter April 2023

“A perfect place to stay in a charming Cotswold village.”

The owners, Nicola and Tom, are most friendly and helpful people, who always have time for a short and pleasant chat. We really enjoyed staying here.

- Peter, April 2023

Thank you for your lovely comments. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and felt well looked after. We hope to welcome you back. Best wishes Manor Cottage Property Owner
Lorraine November 2022

“Had a great time in a loverly cottage.”

Everything was as stated, and the welcome pack very much appreciated. The owner was very friendly and helpful as also was the cleaner who we met on the last day. If we are down this area again would stay here again.

- Lorraine, November 2022

We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay in The Old Dairy and were pleased with the welcome goodies. It sounds like you were well looked after. We hope that we can welcome you back again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
A September 2022

“Comfortable stay in an original property with a welcoming host.”

- A, September 2022

Thank you for providing us with feedback on your stay at The Old Dairy. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and cannot wait to one day welcome you again in the future. Best wishes, Manor Cottages. Property Owner
Patricia August 2022

“This was a fantastic cottage in a great location.”

The hosts were lovely and we hope to stay again in the future.

- Patricia, August 2022

Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at The Old Dairy. It's fantastic to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at the house. I hope you enjoyed all the sites and wonderful places to eat. Kind regards Manor Cottages Property Owner
Fiona August 2022

“The Old Dairy was a spacious, elegantly appointed and comfortable cottage for 2 with all the facilities needed for self catering.”

As a bonus we also had access to the gardens of the owners' house which were large enough to afford us privacy and them too. The owners, Nicola and Tom were very welcoming and friendly. Parking was easy and bike storage was offered too. Thank you Nicola & Tom, we had a great week.

- Fiona, August 2022

Thanks Fiona...glad you had a great stay. So nice to meet you both. Very impressed with all the cycling you did. Best Nicola -Owner Property Owner
Graham July 2022

“The Dairy is the perfect sized cottage for a couple to use as a base for visiting the beautiful Cotswolds!”

It is well placed for getting to all of the well know tourist sites, and also the smaller, equally beautiful, villages. It is also fully equipped for your stay and both Tom and Nicola are very helpful and welcoming. We certainly intend on returning in the future!

- Graham, July 2022

Thanks so much Graham. So pleased you loved your stay. Come and see us again. Best Nicola Property Owner
Chris June 2022

“Lovely cottage.”

Quiet setting in a peaceful village. We were welcomed on arrival by the owner who lives adjacent to the cottage and told to knock if we needed anything. We were told to make use of the garden which is large with plenty of areas to explore and quiet places to sit. There are plenty of local walks and places to visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Chris, June 2022

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. I'm thrilled you have enjoyed your stay with us and really hope to welcome you back again. Best wishes, Manor cottages Property Owner
Patrick June 2022

“Owners very friendly, beautiful house and lovely well kept gardens.”

Very quiet and relaxed atmosphere and spot on location to discover the Cotswolds areas. Rooms large and airy and well furnished. Very fast WiFi. Wonderful powerful shower although modern doorless showers tend to leave a very wet floor and a soaked towel !

- Patrick, June 2022

Fabulous you had a lovely stay in the house. Pleased you found in very quiet and relaxing and enjoyed the location. Thank you for leaving feedback. Property Owner
Michele May 2022

“We had a lovely stay at The Old Diary.”

It was a real "home from home". The owners were very helpful and friendly and the cottage was very clean, cozy and comfortable. It was a great location for exploring the Cotswolds. Will certainly be returning at some time in the future.

- Michele, May 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback. It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we cannot wait to welcome you back. Property Owner
Roberta December 2021

“A delightful cottage - our hosts Nicola and Tom went the extra mile in every respect.”

Lovely Christmas decorations and lots of generous treats. The village was beautiful and the local pub cosy and welcoming with good food. Ideal for keen walkers in the wonderful countryside and neighboring villages.

- Roberta, December 2021

Thank you very much for your feedback on your stay at The Old Dairy. We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely holiday and enjoyed the Cotswolds as well. Property Owner
Shelagh December 2021

“This wonderful cottage is situated in the very pretty village of Shilton.”

The accommodation was very comfortable. Excellent shower room and well equipped kitchen. Immaculately clean and everything of high quality. Map with local walks marked on it was very useful.

- Shelagh, December 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back any time in the future. Property Owner
Jodie November 2021

“This lovely cottage had it all from the location, quality of the furnishings, very clean, warm & inviting.”

Location was great for us, pretty village with a local pub that served lovely food. The cottage had a great wood burning stove, just the ticket in November and there was a plentiful supply of wood. The bed was large, comfortable and beautiful linen. We really did have a very relaxing stay.

- Jodie, November 2021

Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back any time in the future. Property Owner
Victoria November 2021

“We had a fantastic weekend staying at the Old Dairy.”

We met Nicola, such a lovely friendly owner. Homemade delicious brownies waiting for us on our arrival. The local pub, became our second home, so inviting and friendly. We would like to move there, it’s so nice! Definitely coming back to stay. Thank you so very much. With love Mark and Vicky Cooper x

- Victoria, November 2021

Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back any time in the future. Property Owner
Vimalen October 2021

“We booked the Old Dairy for 5 days and had a great time there!”

Nicola and Tom are wonderful people and generous hosts. We were welcomed by yummy homemade brownies and jam, and a lovely tea-set all ready for an afternoon treat. Later, Tom dropped in for a nice chat, recommendations on walks around the region, and a bottle of wine. The Old Dairy itself is very comfortable, with lovely little decorative details (from the vintage tins in the kitchen or the Agatha-Christiesque desk in the living room), and all the modern amenities you might need (an excellent shower included). We, especially, loved the fireplace and being able to stay in with a cosy fire on the evenings. We also especially liked Shilton. All the other villages we visited were very picturesque, but Shilton has the feel a real lived-in village, quiet and reserved. It was very much reminiscent of the villages we grew up in our countries, which made us feel happy and at home. The "Shilton Rose and Crown" down the road added to its charm. On the day of our departure, we left with big smiles and an excellent bottle of apple and pear juice that Nicola had just pressed in her kitchen! We highly recommend the Old Dairy, and will definitely be going back in the future for another great mini-break!

- Vimalen, October 2021
Sharon October 2021

“Thankyou to Nicola and Tom for our wonderful honeymoon stay.”

Amazing cottage, all you could wish for with lovely gardens. Shilton is a pretty village with Burford, Bibury and Letchlade close by for all your amenities. We have waited nearly 18 months for our honeymoon due to Covid but when we arrived we were delighted. We had a welcome tray, flowers from the garden, home made brownies, eggs and a wedding present which was a lovely gesture. If you are looking for a tranquil, relaxing accommodation amongst lovely surroundings then The Old Diary is perfect. By night there is a lovely wood burner to relax to and Tom is on hand to help with the wood. Keep doing what you are doing Nicola and Tom as it’s perfect. Didn’t want to leave but we shall return for sure. Sharon & Nick. 15/10/21 - 22/10/21

- Sharon, October 2021
Jeffrey September 2021

“Great cottage, lovely welcome from Liz and Nicola.”

Well fitted kitchen, comfortable bed, lots of room, great shower room.

- Jeffrey, September 2021
Sue July 2021

“Nicola was very hospitable”

- Sue, July 2021
Graham May 2021

“It is the perfect cottage to base a holiday from being central to anywhere you may wish to visit.”

It is very homely and the owners are very welcoming. What a wonderful and we certainly hope to be returning!

- Graham, May 2021

We look forward to you returning in the future! Property Owner
Graham April 2021

“A very nice cottage in a beautiful setting.”

The village is very nice , the owners on hand and really helpful very nice people ,the cottage has every thing you need and more very roomy . 10 /10 . plenty of cupboard space. The only draw back is like in every Sykes cottage the fridge freezer. They are far too low and very difficult to access not good for the elderly or disabled.

- Graham, April 2021

Thank you for leaving your comments on The Old Dairy. We are sorry to hear that the fridge/freezer were too low for you however pleased to hear that the cottage had everything you need. In the future please call through and we will try and assist you in finding a property that may be more suitable for your needs. Property Owner
Kathryn April 2021

“Just returned from a really nice stay at The Old Dairy.”

The property is a real treat: a lovely combination of period fittings and modern comforts. Tom and Nicola are kind and generous hosts and we would love to return in the near future. Shelton itself is a very pleasant and pretty village, and although slightly on the edge of the Cotswolds we found it ideal for Oxford/Blenheim P in one direction, and Buford and all the other lovely Cotswolds towns/villages in the other.

- Kathryn, April 2021

We are glad you had a nice stay at The Old Dairy and that you would love welcome you back in the near future! Property Owner
Michael April 2021

“Lovely cottage and hosts”

- Michael, April 2021
Nicholas December 2020

“Absolutely loved our stay here.”

A perfect cottage tucked away in a picture postcard village with easy access to the whole of the Cotswolds . The owners were incredibly welcoming (thank you for the delicious brownies!) and helpful throughout. This was a perfect antidote to lockdown city living stresses and we would definitely recommend.

- Nicholas, December 2020

We are so pleased that you loved your stay at The Old Diary! Property Owner
William October 2020

“A lovely little cottage in the Cotswolds.”

Ideal location to explore the area. Cottage was excellent and the owners were more than helpful and friendly, even providing goodies on our arrival. Highly recommended.

- William, October 2020

The Old Dairy is perfect for discovering the local area.. we're so pleased you ha a lovely time! Property Owner
Glynda September 2020

“The cottage was excellent with little treats ready for us.”

It was very well presented and very clean. The owners were very friendly and helpful at all times. Definitely recommend this place.

- Glynda, September 2020

Thank you for recommending The Old Dairy! Property Owner
Alan September 2020

“Discovering Shilton and the neighbouring area was a great experience.”

These tiny villages form a beautiful 'hidden corner' of the Cotswolds; very different from the tourist attractions such as Burford - and arguably more attractive. The Old Dairy was a wonderful comfortable home base and Nicola and her family were very hospitable.

- Alan, September 2020

We are pleased to hear that you were able to experience our local villages from The Old Dairy. Property Owner
Derek August 2020

“We found the cottage very much as described homely and comfortable and the ...”

We found the cottage very much as described homely and comfortable and the hosts very accommodating in a lovely location a local pub a short stroll away and other villages and towns within easy reach all in all very enjoyable break in a beautiful cottage in an ideal location would definately reccomend and would hope to visit again

- Derek, August 2020

Thank you so much for such lovely feedback! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Old Dairy Property Owner
Hannah July 2020

“The cottage was beautifully presented in the beautiful little village of Shilton.”

It was peaceful and tranquil and a great location to journey out to the lovely villages and towns the Cotswolds have to offer. The owner Nicola was really welcoming and friendly and we arrived to freshly baked vegan cookies which were delicious and the place was even better than the photos suggest. Thoroughly enjoyed our time in the Cotswolds and would recommend this cottage to anyone :) Thanks for everything!

- Hannah, July 2020

Thank you for your feedback regarding The Old Dairy. It's alway's lovely to hear how much our guests enjoyed staying at our cottages and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Property Owner
Claude July 2020

“The Old Dairy was absolutely perfect.”

The hosts were incredible and provided lots of small touches to make the place very inviting. For a couple looking for a break away from it all, but being only 10 minutes away from some of the busier spots then this is perfect. We will certainly be back.

- Claude, July 2020

Thank you for your feedback regarding The Old Dairy. It's always lovely to hear how our guests have enjoyed staying. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Hannah March 2020

“The place is amazing and the host is super.”

She really looked after us! Highly recommended !

- Hannah, March 2020

Thank you for such lovely comments we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Old Dairy and would love to welcome you back! Property Owner
Jeffrey September 2019

“What a lovely cottage the best so far ,we had a great time.”

- Jeffrey, September 2019
Sally August 2019

“A wonderful place to stay .”

Immaculate with everything you need . We can highly recommend!!

- Sally, August 2019
James August 2019

“Nicola very kindly provided us with tea, coffee, milk and even home made brownies, which were delicious”

- James, August 2019
Yvonne August 2019

“Quality accommodation, absolutely stunning, fantastic attention to detail, would ...”

Quality accommodation, absolutely stunning, fantastic attention to detail, would highly recommend this cottage which is situated in a lovely village

- Yvonne, August 2019
Paul July 2019

“The Old Dairy is a well furnished and equipped annexe cottage to Shildon House ...”

The Old Dairy is a well furnished and equipped annexe cottage to Shildon House good size kitchen/ breakfast room ,great shower comfotable bedroom and lounge with open log fire for those autumn/winter nights The host's Nicola and Tom are very friendly leaving a few treats for you and allowing you the freedom to roam their extensive gardens and with useful local information The property is located in a small quiet village with a very good hostelry ,the Royal Oak,only a ouple of hundred yards away serving superb food and ales and with the medieval town of Burford 2-3 miles one way and the larger Carterton the same distance the other way for all your provisions Also well situated for all the Cotswolds sights you will want to see

- Paul, July 2019
Jennifer May 2019

“Shilton is an attractive village and a very convenient location for visiting all parts of the Cotswolds.”

The cottage is well-appointed and has every facility you could possibly need.We were made to feel very welcome. You will not be disappointed; you will long to return, as we do.

- Jennifer, May 2019
Ruth April 2019

“The Old Dairy is a lovely cottage set in a beautiful village with very friendly and helpful owners.”

We had a wonderful holiday,

- Ruth, April 2019
Miss Anderson December 2018

“This is a great little property in a beautiful setting in the heart of the Cotswolds.”

Perfectly located for exploring the area and on the village there is a great pub serving high end restaurant-style food. The facilities are excellent and every detail has been thought about. The owner is lovely and left us some eggs, fresh juice and a freshly baked cake for our arrival. We will definitely be back to the Old Dairy!

- Miss Anderson, December 2018
Gillian December 2018

“This cottage was as good in reality as the images on the website.”

It is tastefully furnished with a lovely mix of old and new. Just a tiny thing that must have been overlooked. The freezer compartment and the bins had not been emptied since the last visitors so we did that ourselves.

- Gillian, December 2018
Scott November 2018

“The cottage was clean, warm and cosy.”

The decor was lovely. The bed and sofa were very comfy. The hosts left us some lovely food. I would highly recommend it

- Scott, November 2018
Brian November 2018

“This cottage is a delight.”

It’s a pity we only stayed for three nights, and we will certainly return. We loved the comfort and cleanliness, the superb location for sightseeing and the off road parking was a big bonus. Can’t wait for our next visit.

- Brian, November 2018
Julie September 2018

“Even before arriving at The Old Dairy, Nicola the owner was in contact with us and very kindly arranged for us to arrive early which fitted in with our travel arrangements.”

On arrival the Old Dairy met every expectation, not just the presentation of the cottage but the thoughtful welcome of the lovely fresh eggs and homemade cake. The property provided a great base from which to visit all that the Cotswolds has to offer, but at the same time a lovely place to relax and enjoy a quite evening. We were travelling in our vintage car which when raining benefits from being garaged if the weather becomes inclement. Nicola and Tom were extremely kind and made space in their barn to shelter our pride and joy!! - thank you so much for this. The Old Dairy was simply a lovely home from home and for anyone planning to visit to the Cotswolds it cannot come more highly recommended. We shall without doubt return.

- Julie, September 2018

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Summary

All on one level/ground floor, accessed via 6 external steps
One bedroom: 1 x king size double
Bathroom with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Living room with woodburner.
Central heating, woodburner
Electric hob, oven, grill, microwave, slimline dishwasher, washing machine, fridge with freezer compartment
TV with freeview, WIFI
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Off road parking
Guests can use the owner's garden, access areas advised on arrival
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 3 miles, pub 0.2 miles
Note: The property is all on one level however it is accessed via 6 external steps
PLEASE NOTE: FRIDAY ARRIVALS ONLY - EXCEPT WITH PRIOR AUTHORISATION FROM THE OWNER. FULL WEEK BOOKINGS ONLY

The property

Located in the quaint village of Shilton, The Old Dairy is a quintessential Cotswolds property, set back from the lane that runs through the heart of the village, very smart and very stylish.

Step inside to find a joyful show of colour and homeliness, large light rooms and a well equipped retreat ideal for a relaxing break.

Dating back to the 1680's, the building was originally the creamery and the place where butter was churned.

Today it retains a classical charm with high ceilings and large windows that make the space really welcoming.

The owners, who have completely renovated the building, have created a beautiful retreat.

Outside is a typical English cottage garden, with a delightful village beyond this.

Stroll to the pub (the owners can lend you wellies and coats if necessary!), jump in the car and be in Burford in about 3 mins or simply do nothing - this choice is your in this cracking holiday home. Please note Friday arrivals only - except without prior authorisation from the owner.

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About the location

BURFORD

Swinbrook 2.4 miles; Little Barrington 3.5 miles; Minster Lovell 5.6 miles.

Burford is possibly one of, if not THE most famous of the Cotswolds' locations. With its medieval bridge, old stone houses and attractive Tudor and Georgian frontages, Burford is justifiably one of the most picturesque towns in England. Often referred to as the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds', the town was originally a fortified Anglo-Saxon ford which later grew to be an important regional crossroads and wealthy wool town. Located mid way between Oxford and Cheltenham (25 mins each away) it is a little haven of history and beauty that many come to fall in love with when they visit.

The 16th century Tolsey building, once the meeting place for medieval merchants, now houses The Tolsey Museum, a delightful local museum illustrating the town's social and industrial past. The church is stunning, a real gem architecturally with many interesting memorials charting some of Burford's great families. There is also the signature, on the baptisimal font, of Antony Sedley, one of the Levellers besieged in the church in 1649 - three of the ringleaders were executed by Oliver Cromwell's men in the churchyard. History awaits!

With little changing over the centuries, Burford is now very popular with visitors, both for its beauty and history but also for its shopping and antiques, and for the wide variety of places to eat, with restaurants, pubs and teashops. It is an ideal base for visiting The Cotswolds area as it is within easy driving distance of popular attractions such as Blenheim Palace, Sudley Castle, Warwick Castle and several National Trust Houses and Gardens. Bourton on the Water, Bibury, Cirencester and Stow on the Wold are all with 25 minutes from the property.

Note - Babies in arm only
Note - All on one level/ground floor, accessed via 6 external steps.

PLEASE NOTE: FRIDAY ARRIVALS ONLY - OTHERWISE PRIOR AUTHORISATION SHOULD BE OBTAINED FROM THE OWNER.

PLEASE NOTE OWNER ONLY TAKES FULL WEEK BOOKINGS.

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Reviews & Ratings

“A wonderful relaxing holiday in this beautiful part of the country.”

“The best property we’ve stayed in, absolutely nothing to fault and the owners are very welcoming and helpful.”

“This is a lovely cottage in a great location, perfect for a couple's getaway.”

“Nicola and Tom are the perfect hosts!”

“Beutiful cottage in a lovely part of the world,Nice pub in walking distance.”

“A very comfortable stay and I would recommend this accommodation , especially as they do not allow pets; this sort of accommodation is getting more and more difficult to find.”

“What a wonderful, homely cottage in a fantastic location.”

“The stay at the Old Dairy was fantastic!”

“A fantastic wee cottage in the perfect location.”

“Lovely place to stay and we were made to feel very welcome.”

“The property is fitted out to a very high standard in all the rooms.”

“Great location to explore the cotswold.”

“A lovely property in a perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds.”

“A very lovely week at the old dairy, Nicola made us feel very welcome on our arrival.”

“Comfortable, characterful and well equipped property with access to the owners beautiful grounds and gardens, situated in a picturesque Cotswold village.”

“Lovely accommodation and perfect location to visit so many places.”

“A perfect place to stay in a charming Cotswold village.”

“Had a great time in a loverly cottage.”

“Comfortable stay in an original property with a welcoming host.”

“This was a fantastic cottage in a great location.”

“The Old Dairy was a spacious, elegantly appointed and comfortable cottage for 2 with all the facilities needed for self catering.”

“The Dairy is the perfect sized cottage for a couple to use as a base for visiting the beautiful Cotswolds!”

“Lovely cottage.”

“Owners very friendly, beautiful house and lovely well kept gardens.”

“We had a lovely stay at The Old Diary.”

“A delightful cottage - our hosts Nicola and Tom went the extra mile in every respect.”

“This wonderful cottage is situated in the very pretty village of Shilton.”

“This lovely cottage had it all from the location, quality of the furnishings, very clean, warm & inviting.”

“We had a fantastic weekend staying at the Old Dairy.”

“We booked the Old Dairy for 5 days and had a great time there!”

“Thankyou to Nicola and Tom for our wonderful honeymoon stay.”

“Great cottage, lovely welcome from Liz and Nicola.”

“Nicola was very hospitable”

“It is the perfect cottage to base a holiday from being central to anywhere you may wish to visit.”

“A very nice cottage in a beautiful setting.”

“Just returned from a really nice stay at The Old Dairy.”

“Lovely cottage and hosts”

“Absolutely loved our stay here.”

“A lovely little cottage in the Cotswolds.”

“The cottage was excellent with little treats ready for us.”

“Discovering Shilton and the neighbouring area was a great experience.”

“We found the cottage very much as described homely and comfortable and the ...”

“The cottage was beautifully presented in the beautiful little village of Shilton.”

“The Old Dairy was absolutely perfect.”

“The place is amazing and the host is super.”

“What a lovely cottage the best so far ,we had a great time.”

“A wonderful place to stay .”

“Nicola very kindly provided us with tea, coffee, milk and even home made brownies, which were delicious”

“Quality accommodation, absolutely stunning, fantastic attention to detail, would ...”

“The Old Dairy is a well furnished and equipped annexe cottage to Shildon House ...”

“Shilton is an attractive village and a very convenient location for visiting all parts of the Cotswolds.”

“The Old Dairy is a lovely cottage set in a beautiful village with very friendly and helpful owners.”

“This is a great little property in a beautiful setting in the heart of the Cotswolds.”

“This cottage was as good in reality as the images on the website.”

“The cottage was clean, warm and cosy.”

“This cottage is a delight.”

“Even before arriving at The Old Dairy, Nicola the owner was in contact with us and very kindly arranged for us to arrive early which fitted in with our travel arrangements.”

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