The Shippon

Barnstaple 3.6 miles. Surrounded by scenic woodland areas and an abundance of activity, The Shippon is a delightful character-filled cottage, promising you and your family a wonderful stay near the coast of North Devon. With a cheery blue décor running throughout a variety of the rooms, this quaint cottage is sure to remind you why you picked this charming cottage near the sea. Providing you with a spacious sitting room with ample seating for all the family to unwind, this room is the go-to after a day of exploring, with a woodburning stove to huddle around in the winter months and bright and airy windows to open up in the summer months, be sure to stop here with a glass of wine and good company to end your day in an unwinding environment surrounded by your loved ones. For a spot of home-cooking, the kitchen offers a wide array of amenities for any food you fancy, with an AGA cooker in the kitchen itself and an electric cooker in the utility, you’ll be able to whip up a feast in no time. Enjoy your dinner at the table in the kitchen before playing board games for some competitive family-fun. Upstairs you can find the two bedrooms; a double and a twin room, providing you with the perfect layout for a small family to rest after a tiresome day. The garden is the perfect opportunity for both the little ones and the dogs to enjoy an afternoon of activity, with a patio for you to relax on and a field just ahead with swings and a trampoline, the back garden is the ideal spot to spend a summer’s evening. Take a walk into the woodlands where you can find stunning scenery and may even be lucky enough to spot an abundance of nature. Barnstaple is the main town of North Devon and is just a short journey away from the cottage, with a wide selection of shops and restaurants to explore and markets to mosey around, it makes a fabulous day out for all the family. For a day at the beach, make your way to Woolacombe by car, here you can find the seafront offering two beautiful beaches, an information centre informing you of all the local pub, and even more beachfront cafés, it’s well-worth a visit with the North Devon AONB close by too, it’s the perfect place to see the stunning sights of Devon.

A character-filled property perfect for your holiday in North Devon. Dog-friendly. Children’s play area. Walking routes. WiFi. Wii. Barnstaple 3.6 miles.

Please note: From first Saturday in May until last Saturday in September only weekly bookings can be accommodated starting on a Saturday. Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, and 1 x twin. Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Utility. Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Oil central heating and woodburning stove. AGA cooker, electric oven and hobs, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Sky, music system, Nintendo Wii, WiFi, and a selection of books.. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot, highchair and stairgate available. Off-road parking for two cars. Patio area with seating and a lawned area with swings and a trampoline. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4 miles, pub 2.7 miles