Guests say
The Shippen in Bideford is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and tranquil location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, including underfloor heating, an electric Aga, and a woodburner. The property's proximity to wild beaches and local attractions like Clovelly and Tintagel adds to its charm. The owner, Penny, is commended for her warm welcome and helpfulness.
Reviewers unanimously mention the spotless condition of The Shippen, indicating exceptional cleanliness throughout the property.
The property's secluded, quiet countryside setting and proximity to wild beaches, Hartland Quay, and local attractions are highly valued by guests.
Guests describe The Shippen as cosy, spacious, and comfortable, with special mentions of the underfloor heating and woodburner.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped, with a bright conservatory, electric Aga, and private woodland, indicating excellent facilities and maintenance.
While guests express appreciation for the host's warm welcome and local knowledge, there is no mention of gifts, so it is not possible to assess thoughtfulness in this context.
About this property
The Shippen is a comfortable, spacious barn conversion, on a peaceful smallholding within easy reach of the sea and the coast path. Ideal for walkers, surfers, families and anyone needing a quiet place to relax..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Aga, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Conservatory.
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Landing: (Child Only) Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Air source heat pump and underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Front garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a natural water supply via borehole which has been tested.. Air source heat pump central heating (underfloor heating downstairs and radiators upstairs). The Shippen is a cosy but very spacious detached barn conversion in a peaceful rural location near Hartland, North Devon within easy reach of Hartland Quay, and other local beaches. The cottage is accessed via a private lane away from the main road, within the grounds of a smallholding. The cottage has a private water supply which is tested regularly according to Council regulations. There is underfloor heating on the ground floor and there are radiators upstairs. There are two bedrooms, one on the ground floor and one upstairs and there is also a single bed suitable for a child or teenager on the upstairs lobby area. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. The large open plan living/dining room has plenty of comfortable seating and a wood burner which makes it cosy in the winter, and the kitchen is well equipped with an electric aga, fridge/ freezer, microwave and dishwasher. There is also a washing machine in the downstairs bathroom. The conservatory is a real suntrap and leads out on to the lawn and patio with views over the fields. There is a woodland in front of the cottage which is idea for short walks, but please bear in mind there are chickens, ducks and geese on the premises and the garden isn’t enclosed.
The cottage is an ideal place to stay and explore this beautiful and unspoilt part of North Devon and it is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Hartland Peninsula. Hartland village is only 1.5 miles away where there are shops, several pubs and a Post Office. Hartland Quay with its beautiful, dramatic scenery is a 10 minute drive away and has a beach and a pub. There are plenty of other beaches within easy reach, both small secluded rocky ones and the large sandy beaches at Bude and Northam. There are beautiful walks around the coastal path and inland. You’ll struggle to fit everything into one visit to The Shippen and you will certainly want to stay time and time again! Beach 8 miles.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Towels are not included.
Ground floor facilities- there are two internal steps in the downstairs hallway but there is a wheelchair ramp which we can place there for people with limited mobility.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Clovelly Village
- Summerleaze Beach
- Saunton Sands
Reviews (7)
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Michael Clayton-Harding
A really lovely barn conversion. It is definitely for you if you like a remote, secluded location. We loved the underfloor heated, the electric Aga, the woodburner and the bright conservatory. Our dog loved the private little wood that is directly opposite the front door. The cottage is separate from the owner's house, really nicely decorated and spotlessly clean. The local countryside is quiet and beautiful, with stunning wild beaches and wonderful churches. Clovelly is only a 15 minute drive, and Tintagel an hour to the south. We highly recommend the Shippen and hope to return.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely stay, the cottage was stunning and cosy, everything you could wish for and the people who run it friendly and helpful, could not wish for more.
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Confirmed Guest
Had a really lovely stay at The Shippen. It’s a lovely, very spacious cottage for the price and we really appreciated the local knowledge from the host.