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Shaven Cottage

Shaven Cottage

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 20 reviews
95% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.6
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.8
Value
4.4
Customer
Service
4.6

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Shaven Cottage is a wonderful holiday home which boasts stylish interiors, spacious living areas and a superb garden complete with fire pit and hot tub. Located in the heart of The Wychwoods, home to great pubs and a shop, this fabulous property is situated in a charming Cotswold village so pack your wellies and bring the dogs if you enjoy exploring on foot!

Beautiful

Review submitted on Thu, 19 Dec 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had the best time the cottage was amazing , if we had to be really picky I’d say a downstairs loo would of been great and also a tv in the main lounge as we found where the tvs were there wasn’t enough seating for us all , but other than that we had a fab stay and would highly recommend x

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 2 days ago
Thank you Jo for your review of Shaven Cottage. We are delighted to read that you had an amazing stay at the cottage. We will pass your feedback onto the property owner. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Beautiful cottage and lovely location; a few minor issues but we would return

Review submitted on Fri, 19 Apr 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Shaven Cottage is a really lovely property. It’s a great size and in a village with a couple of lovely pubs to eat in. The decoration and quality of accommodation was great and the property inside was very clean and well maintained. The three lounges were a nice bonus as the children had their own games room/lounging room. It’s well located and close to plenty of other Cotswolds villages and attractions. It’s a shame the pub next door wasn’t serving food at all while we were there as it looked lovely!

Parking is up the side of the house and behind a large gate which is good, but it’s quite a narrow driveway if you have a big car.
The outside space was nice - the lawn area hadn’t been mowed which made clearing up after the dogs trickier, but presumably this would be in the summer. One small disappointment was that the hot tub area hadn’t been cleaned since the previous use and there was food on the floor around it. Having reported this, a company arrived to clean the following day however.

We thought the standard of accommodation was good value for money, however it was a shame that when we asked for the starter logs we were told that we weren’t entitled to them as it was now April. The website noted logs would be provided October to April but evidently they mean October through March. A small detail but for the cost of the property, ambiguous wording on the website and the fact that the hot tub area hadn’t been cleaned, a few logs as a gesture would have been appreciated. No welcome hamper either which was a surprise for a high quality property like this (although some milk was provided and a few biscuits). Perhaps we have just been spoilt in previous properties however.

These are minor things however, and overall it was lovely: we would recommend this property and would return, but I think some extra touches would make it 5/5 value for money and customer service.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied 247 days ago
Thank you Suus for your review of Shaven Cottage. We are pleased to read that the property is beautiful and in a lovely location. The decoration and quality of the accommodation was great and it was clean and well maintained. We will pass your feeback onto the property owner for their attention. The hot tub cover had been damaged and the owner has now replaced this cover. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Good family short break

Review submitted on Fri, 12 Apr 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were 6 adults and 3 children celebrating a 70th birthday. The cottage was very suitable for us and the hot tub was used a lot.
The layout is really good with plenty of room. The fourth bedroom is quite tight when the (uncomfortable) sofa is up. No parking really as on a main road but this did not cause a problem as the pub was happy to take two cars. All in all a great stay.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied 254 days ago
Thank you for review of Shaven Cottage. We are delighted to read that the cottage was suitable for your family to celebrate a 70th birthday. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.

Stunning house and stay

Review submitted on Thu, 23 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a fabulous holiday house, we had the best time in this comfortable home and we enjoyed all the facilities that the house had to offer, very well equipped kitchen with plenty of space for our large family. Would definitely recommend for a family or friends getaway home. Loved it and will definitely be going back one day.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Lorraine for your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your time at Shaven Cottage and look forward to seeing you again soon!

Family stay in October half term

Review submitted on Thu, 02 Nov 2023
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
1.0
We had a lovely stay at Shaven Cottage. Very comfortable and very well appointed and in a fabulous location and I would definitely stay there again.
A couple of things though which could be improved upon. I did try to get hold of the property manager by messenger and email to ask various questions before our stay but no one responded which was frustrating. One of the questions was about the quantity of wood provided for the wood burning stoves as I knew we would be using them. There are three stoves and should have been enough logs for each to get going according to the blurb but there were in fact only three logs which actually looked like they’d already been partly used. This is a premium property and as such it would be a good idea and probably wouldn’t cost a great deal for there to be a supply of logs in a store to the rear of the property. This would be great for people staying over the winter months and save traipsing to the garage especially if you were without a car like us.
Apart from that a fabulous cottage.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Fiona for your review of Shaven Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be comfortable, well appointed and in a great location. We are sorry to hear that you had an issue with getting a response from the property manager. The property listing confirms that only a starter pack of logs is left for guests, therefore any additional logs would need to purchased from a local convenience store or garage. We hope that overall you enjoyed your time in the Cotswolds!

A great place to stay

Review submitted on Tue, 27 Jun 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a short stay and thoroughly enjoyed it. The hot tub was a great hit with all the family especially the grandchildren. A great place to stay.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Gregory for your review of Shaven Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be a great place to stay. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!

We spent a long weekend in Shaven cottage celebrating a family 50th birthday with 5 adults & 2 dogs.

Review submitted on Tue, 09 May 2023
3.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
1.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Thanks for providing us with the opportunity to review Shaven Cottage. We had a wonderful stay - the house, decor and garden were lovely, however there were two issues we were unhappy with, one big issue and one minor issue (which did impact on our stay).

The first and major issue was the failure to disclose that the cottage is on a main road. The traffic and speed of the traffic was a big problem particularly with dogs, elderly people and if you had young children. The description describes a village location which is true however the road was a major issue for us - even crossing the road was perilous as you had to run given cars travelled through at high speeds. I recognise you cannot be held responsible for the speed in which cars are travelling but you do have a responsibility to let customers know about the road.

The other issue was the lack of coffee making facilities. No provision of a cafetiere was super disappointing given the standard and cost of the accommodation. We had to drive to Chipping Norton both mornings to visit Cafe Nero in order to get coffee. We couldn't get on with the on the hob espresso maker and given there were 5 of us, this was not a practical solution. This is an easy fix.

I would recommend the property if the road is disclosed so you can make a choice as to whether this is suitable for your needs. Until then, I would not recommend.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing your review and feedback, Lisa. Shaven Cottage is located in the heart of the Wychwoods and Shipton, the largest of the Wychwoods, is a picturesque village that is very well connected to London. The exact location can be seen in the property map which shows the proximity of the A361, additionally, this is also shown in one of the photographs. A cafetiere is typically provided for guests and we’ll ask that the property manager checks this is still available. For anything like this, it’s always best to reach out to the property manager at the time of a stay as they are on hand to help and will always work to ensure guests have the most enjoyable stay at the properties they manage.

Well equipped, tasteful decor and ornamental accessories.

Review submitted on Tue, 25 Apr 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Car parking at property needs clearly stating that driveway is almost inaccessible.

No loo paper!!!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Janine for your review of Shaven Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be well equipped and tastefully decorated. We do advertise the property has having 2 spaces for cars on the narrow driveway and there is 1 additional parking space for larger vehicles in The Shaven Crown Hotel's car park. Please note that only an initial supply of toilet paper is supplied with each changeover. We hope that overall you enjoyed exploring the Cotswolds and that you will be back to stay again soon!

Perfect for a weekend getaway

Review submitted on Mon, 21 Nov 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful property with plenty of space so the family could spread out. Bedrooms were very comfortable and the facilities were very good.
Location was great with two pubs within walking distance which was perfect.
Parking is very tight but we parked in the road opposite without any difficulty.
Highly recommend

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review on Shaven Cottage. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and found the property to be spacious and comfortable. We are delighted you would highly recommend and hope to see you again soon.

Cotswold gem for family get-together

Review submitted on Tue, 15 Nov 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful and well appointed cottage in the lovely village of Shipton under Wychwood. Perfect for family get-together to celebrate a big birthday. Our dogs too were very welcomed including a luxurious dog bed! Bedrooms are all excellent with very comfy beds. The outside space is fabulous and although we visited in November, we could imagine the bifold doors open to the patio with its fire pit, outside table and hot tub. Ideal for walking in the Cotswolds or visiting the cute villages. Loads of good pubs around: we would recommend The Lamb Inn in Shipton, The Hare at Milton, and the Royal Oak in Burford (especially for the pies!).

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



Stay Cotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Neil for your review of Shaven Cottage. We are delighted you found the property to be perfect for your family get-together, well appointed and beautiful. We hope you will be back to stay again!

A wonderful stay

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Jun 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a great week at Shaven cottage. It's very comfortable, with high quality furnishings. Very conveniently situated to explore the Cotswolds. Had everything we needed for an enjoyable family get-together. (Parking restricted though, we parked across the road most of the time)

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Alison. We are really pleased you had a great week at Shaven Cottage and managed to take advantage of its great location. We hope we can welcome you and your family back to the Cotswolds soon.

A gorgeous cottage stay

Review submitted on Mon, 16 May 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We visited shaven cottage with a group of friends for my birthday. The cottage was spotless, modern and had a great outside area. This is the perfect place for large families or groups of friends to rent. Very easy to get to surrounding areas by car. Would definitely recommend!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
We are really pleased to hear you had a great weekend away celebrating your birthday and found the cottage to be the perfect place to host your friends.

Family Christmas 2022

Review submitted on Fri, 07 Jan 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A fabulous family Christmas, spent in a cosy home , in a beautiful part of the world.
Three wood burning stoves, excellent, a must for any Christmas house. It did take a little convincing though, as to how Father Christmas got down the chimney.
We were 7 adults and three children under 5 , Shaven cottage worked very well for us . Good size rooms , nicely decorated, plenty of space for all to eat , play or disappear for a quiet moment. The Swan only a short walk away where we had an excellent Christmas Eve lunch.The little local park with the zip wire also proved very popular with the little ones and big ones ! As was the hot tub every morning and evening for 7 days.
We had a few minor issues during our stay that were taken on board and very quickly sorted out by Chris and Daniel. Especially after we had left , Chris went beyond the call of duty searching out and retrieving several items, we inevitably left behind. Nothing was too much trouble for them.
We definitely would like to go back to Shaven cottage, if they will have us that is.
Thank you for helping us to make more,Happy family memories .

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your superb review Loraine. It was an absolute pleasure to welcome you to the Cotswolds at such a magical time of year and we are so thrilled Shaven Cottage was the perfect fit. We hope to welcome you again soon!

Beautiful cottage, stunning location

Review submitted on Sun, 31 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A beautiful cottage for a relaxing week with the family.
Great location and lovely walks just on the doorstep.
Will definitely be visiting again.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Great to hear that you had a wonderful stay at Shaven Cottage, Clair. We hope to see you again sometime soon!

Very Nice Stay

Review submitted on Wed, 13 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a very nice and relaxing stay in Shaven Cottage which was beautiful and also wonderfully clean and warm and cosy. Driveway is a little bit tight but fine once you're in! Good location and close to a super pub. Thanks for all help and assistance.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for the superb review Philip. We hope to see you again at Shaven Cottage sometime soon!

AMAZING!

Review submitted on Wed, 06 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have just had the most wonderful stay at Shaven Cottage for my 60th! This cottage is awesome. Every room is decorated to the highest standard. It felt like we were in a brand new place. It has everything you need and the garden with the hot tub and fire pit were just the icing on the cake. There are some lovely pubs within walking distance and some beautiful villages a short drive away such as Bourton on the Water. I have stayed in numerous houses/cottages over the years and this one is by far the best! We will definitely return. Thank you!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes



StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your wonderful review Alison. We're delighted to hear that you had the BEST stay at Shaven Cottage and enjoyed your 60th birthday celebrations. We hope to see you again sometime soon!

A wonderful presented home

Review submitted on Sat, 02 Oct 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Shaven Cottage and would definitely stay here again. The house was extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated throughout.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Amit for your lovely review on Shaven Cottage we are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Stunning cottage, great location

Review submitted on Mon, 20 Sep 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at Shaven Cottage. The cottage is beautiful, it had everything we needed for a perfect weekend with family. It’s a great location too. The owners were also fantastic at sorting out a problem we had (of my own making nothing to do with them!) and could not have been more response and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





StayCotswold replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Alison for the wonderful review on Shaven Cottage. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

And relax ……

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Sep 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Open the front door and feel your heart rate drop a few notches as you instantly relax. Stunning !!!

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes





Fantastic house in great location

Review submitted on Thu, 12 Aug 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Shaven Cottage is a fantastic property, decorated to the highest standard inside and out. The facilities are first class and it is an ideal property for a large group.

The location is perfectly suited for both walking and driving around the Cotswolds.

Would you recommend StayCotswold to a friend?
Yes