The Old Kiln House

The Old Kiln House, 8 West Street, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4HD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.9/10! <small>(score from <b>135</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
135 reviews

This stay was PERFECT! Great location, wonderful host, amazing room and delicious breakfast. The room had every possible consideration for travelers. What else is there to consider? Will definitely stay here again.

Glen United States of America
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The Old Kiln House

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Between the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon, The Old Kiln House offers luxury accommodations and high-quality breakfasts. Spacious and well-appointed rooms have free parking and WiFi access. With garden views, the individually designed rooms have a flat-screen TV, seating area and tea and coffee facilities with biscuits and fresh milk. All have an en suite shower room with luxury towels, bathrobes and Bulgari toiletries. Full English breakfast at The Old Kiln House features locally sourced bacon and sausages, artisan bread and free-range eggs. In summer you can enjoy your breakfast in the garden, or in the winter by a warming wood-burning stove. Shipston-on-Stor is a 15-minute drive from Stratford-upon-Avon, and Cotswolds towns including Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh are within a similar distance. Oxford and Cheltenham are within 50 minutes’ drive of this south Warwickshire market town.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Shipston-on-Stour
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  • Glen
    United States of America United States of America
    “This stay was PERFECT! Great location, wonderful host, amazing room and delicious breakfast. The room had every possible consideration for travelers. What else is there to consider? Will definitely stay here again.”
  • Annette
    United States of America United States of America
    “Bridget thought of everything to make our stay comfortable and relaxing. The bedroom decor was lovely, lots of lovely little touches including bottled water, fresh milk each day for our tea and coffee, great walk in shower, heated towel rail. ...”
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This place was a little gem of a find. Bridget is such a lovely host, nothing too much trouble. Breakfast was lovely, rooms very nice, clean and very comfortable. Would thoroughly recommend.”

Hosted by Bridget Green

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Bridget Green
The Old Kiln House is a fascinating building over 300 years old. The oldest part of the house was built in 1750 and in the 19th century was extended adding some Georgian features. We have not changed any of the original features so for example the Avalon room still has the original 300 year old flagstone floor complete with ammonite fossils in certain areas. The Westminster room also has some beautiful beams which appear to have been recycled from a ship and make a splendid feature in the room. The house also has some beautiful exposed stone and brick in parts of the house. We also have a beautiful courtyard garden which is lovely in all seasons and has a section with a fountain which catches the sun in late afternoon. Perfect for sundowners!
I was brought up in Sussex on the South Coast of the UK and studied geology at Kingston University. For many years we lived in Wimbledon and I worked in the corporate sector as an Operations Director for a FTSE 100 company. My life consisted of commuting up and down the country and was exhausting. When our daughter left for university we decided to make a major change in our lives. We have always loved the Cotswolds so we jumped in and opened The Old Kiln House Luxury B&B and have loved every minute of it. One of the best parts of this job is meeting all of our lovely guests who come to this beautiful area from all around the world.
We are located in a hidden section of Shipston that is quiet and private. However we are only a two minute walk from the town centre which contains several restaurants, pubs and some very interesting shops. Shipston is a market town which used to be a key place in the sheep based economy. The name Shipston comes from the Old English Scepwaeisctune which means Sheep-wash-Town. Hence there are several very narrow alleys between the streets whish were used to count the sheep on their way to market or on their way to be washed.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Kiln House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old Kiln House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Kiln House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Old Kiln House

  • The Old Kiln House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at The Old Kiln House include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double

    • Check-in at The Old Kiln House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at The Old Kiln House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Old Kiln House is 0.9 miles from the center of Shipston-on-Stour. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.