Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon, near the Ocean
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Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon, near the Ocean
Torridge District, EX39 6EG, United Kingdom
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Amenities
Golf course
Surfing
Horse riding
Wi-Fi in public areas
BBQ
Smoking area
Garden
Fishing
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Property Description
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 down a private lane away from the main road, within the grounds of a smallholding. There are 2 spacious bedrooms, one on the ground floor and one upstairs. There is a fifth bed suitable for a child or teenager in the upstairs lobby. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. There is a large open plan living/dining room with a wood burner, and a conservatory which leads out on to the lawn and patio and has views over fields and through woodland. The wood burner and heating mean the accommodation is ideal for any time of year. Well behaved dogs are welcome but please bear in mind that our chickens, ducks and geese are free range on the property.
Housing Crisis in the South West:
The Shippen only has planning consent as holiday accommodation so by booking it you are not preventing a local family from having a home to rent.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Children welcomed.About customRules:Please be honest about the number of guests - the cottage is only comfortable for a maximum of 4 adults and a child..Charging of electric cars is not permitted from the cottage electricity supply..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.
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9.8/10
Cleanliness9.8
Amenities9.8
Location9.8
Service9.8
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Surroundings
Train: Barnstaple
(36.5 km)
Train: Chapelton
(41.4 km)
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Two-Bedroom Cottage
3 single beds and 1 double bed
Smoking Permitted
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9.8/10
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7 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.8
- Amenities9.8
- Location9.8
- Service9.8
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Guest User
October 14, 2025
Lovely peaceful location, only a few minutes drive from Hartland. Nice and cosy with the underfloor heating. Owner was very helpful and welcoming. Just what we needed for visiting friends in the area. Thank you
Mark G.
April 9, 2025
Great place to explore the area
Had a great stay and wished we could've stayed longer. Excellent communication from Penny and would recommend staying here to anyone :)
Guest User
September 14, 2024
Lovely cottage beautiful surroundings!! Quiet and peaceful, spotlessly clean and comfy!
Penny the host very nice and told us about local sights to see and local
Pubs with good food! Hartland point is wild and rustic also st nectams the church on way down to point is well worth a stop would definitely stay here again
Jake A.
August 22, 2024
Great stay.
Lovely property, great host and beautiful part of the country.
Tatjana M.
September 10, 2023
Nice Location in a quiet surounding
We had a great stay in Hartland, spaceious house, friendly hosts. Our cats loved it too. Great Hikes along the coastal path.
Cathy F.
August 5, 2023
Short break
Pretty - clean - well equipped and a lovely host and great location
Julia F.
April 17, 2023
Easter stay
We had a fantastic stay at The Shippen. The house is very comfortable and spacious, with a beautiful woodland garden.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Golf course
Surfing
Off-site
Horse riding
Off-site
Wi-Fi in public areas
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Public areas
BBQ
Smoking area
Garden
Health & wellness
Golf course
Horse riding
Off-site
Surfing
Off-site
Activities
Fishing
Off-site
Cleaning services
Clothes dryer
Facilities for children
Children's toys
Kids' board games/puzzles
Accessibility
Stair-free main entrance
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Property host
Penny
Speaks: English, Spanish
About this property
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 down a private lane away from the main road, within the grounds of a smallholding. There are 2 spacious bedrooms, one on the ground floor and one upstairs. There is a fifth bed suitable for a child or teenager in the upstairs lobby. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. There is a large open plan living/dining room with a wood burner, and a conservatory which leads out on to the lawn and patio and has views over fields and through woodland. The wood burner and heating mean the accommodation is ideal for any time of year. Well behaved dogs are welcome but please bear in mind that our chickens, ducks and geese are free range on the property.
Housing Crisis in the South West:
The Shippen only has planning consent as holiday accommodation so by booking it you are not preventing a local family from having a home to rent.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Children welcomed.About customRules:Please be honest about the number of guests - the cottage is only comfortable for a maximum of 4 adults and a child..Charging of electric cars is not permitted from the cottage electricity supply..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.
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About This Property
| Nearest Train Station | Barnstaple |
|---|---|
| Distance to Train Station | 36.45KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 3 |



