Beautiful luxury cosy village cottage near Woolacombe and Croyde beaches

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Entire home

Lounge area with log burner and oak staircase to first floor

Open plan Ground Floor oak flooring underfloor heating original beams

Dining Area open plan French Doors to patio area

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 475 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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West Down, England

Ilfracombe Harbour
‪10 min drive‬
Woolacombe Beach
‪16 min drive‬
Sandy Cove Beach
‪20 min drive‬
Swansea (SWS)
‪206 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Stunning 2 bedroom well designed barn conversion built 2018 fully equipped with all new high quality furnishings oak staircase underfloor heating log burner and original beams, 2 private parking spaces makes for a fabulous holiday stay. Lovely sunny large terrace with seating for 5 for outside. dining. Lovely village with community shop The Crown pub serving great food a great play equipped community field. Easy to reach by car Woolacombe Croyde Lee Bay Ifracombe and other beautiful North Devon beaches and SW Coastal path. Tarka Trail for cycling and Walking at nearby Braunton down the Taw Estuary.
minimum 7 night bookings in school holidays.

Property manager

Kirsty and Chris Powell

Languages

English

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Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

kitchen rubbish bin liner and recycling to be removed to outside bins on check out and beds stripped for housekeeping as part of our Covid 19 policy

Private drainage system please abide by rules for use of the system toilet paper only to be flushed

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park. Marwood Hill Gardens and Watermouth Castle are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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What's nearby

Ilfracombe Harbour - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
Ilfracombe Beach - 14 min drive - 8.2 km
Woolacombe Beach - 16 min drive - 10.4 km
Sandy Cove Beach - 20 min drive - 11.5 km
Croyde Bay Beach - 30 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

Barnstaple Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Good Food & Drink Depot - ‬5 min drive
‪The Muddiford Inn - ‬14 min drive
‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬14 min drive
‪Ebrington Arms - ‬7 min drive
‪The Wellington Arms Ilfracombe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful luxury cosy village cottage near Woolacombe and Croyde beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful luxury cosy village cottage near Woolacombe and Croyde beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful luxury cosy village cottage near Woolacombe and Croyde beaches?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful luxury cosy village cottage near Woolacombe and Croyde beaches located?

Situated in Ilfracombe, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from North Devon Coast and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ilfracombe Aquarium and Ilfracombe Beach. Wildersmouth Beach and Ilfracombe Harbour are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui P.

5 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend break

Great location. A really lovely, cosy cottage. Perfect for our little break away. Definitely bring non-slip socks/house shoes as hard wood floors throughout are slippery - 3 year old on the stairs was daunting. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

1 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant holiday cottage

The cottage was very cleaned and neatly organised with clear guidance as to the rules of the stay which were easy to follow. There were some lovely local products in the cottage as a welcome gift which was very much appreciated. The cottage was plenty big enough for four of us and was located in a very picturesque village with a local shop and lovely pub. We used the cottage as a base to explore the local area and we were very close to a lot of beautiful beaches and local towns. Overall, we were highly impressed with The Shippen and would certainly stay again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth G.

16 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

West Down

Lovely cottage in a nice rural location

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna R.

7 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy, comfy and clean cottage

Cottage was very well equipped with everything we needed, incredibly clean and very well located for Putsborough and Woolacombe. Very comfy beds and good shower! We loved the walk down to the little Ford in West Down - it’s a pretty village with a great pub.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian E.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage and location

The photographs do not do justice to the lounge area. The room and seating is much more generous than the pictures suggest. Mind your head in the bedrooms!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen W., United kingdom

31 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in quiet location

Beautiful property. Essentials in the kitchen for us when we arrived and needed a cuppa after a long journey. Rooms are beautiful and its just a cosy home. Parking also a godsend. There was a lot of rain but 13 yo was loving the xbox so he wasnt moaning! Totally recommend as a lovely place to stay and location is superb.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

matthew Pickard

16 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr Pickard

Stayed here as a base for me and my 13yr old to go surfing for the weekend! The cottage was absolutely brilliant and the village pub is amazing too, couldn’t recommend it enough!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina G.

11 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really nice cottage

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely Cottage

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve t.

6 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

Lovely quiet location within the village

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amit J.

5 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Lovely cottage had everything that we needed as a young family. Would definitely stay again

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silke S.

10 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charmantes Cottage

The Shippen ist ein wunderbares Cottage, das für uns perfekt war. Genug Platz für 2 Erwachsene und unsere zwei Teenager Kinder. Supersauber, hochwertig eingerichtet, tolle und sehr bequeme Betten, von allem reichlich vorhanden (Geschirr, Besteck), es gibt sogar eine Waschmaschine mit integriertem Trockner. Sehr praktisch! Und eine sehr nette Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin. Sie hat uns sogar außer der Reihe nur sechs Tage vermietet und an einem Nichtanreisetag den Zugang einfach über eine Schlüsselbox gewährt. Danke dafür! Die Lage ist super!!! Alles ist sehr schnell erreichbar, aber weg vom Trubel und Verkehr! Superruhig, bis auf die Krähen beim Nestbau ;-)... Wir können das Cottage the shippen wärmstens empfehlen!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare F., English

25 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage!

Absolutely stunning cottage, beautifully and tastefully decorated. Spotlessly clean. Host’s had left thoughtful welcome bits! Cake, bread, milk, Prosecco. Lovely neighbourhood, only thing is a little out of the way, as village pub was closed it meant we had to drive to go for food. Didn’t deter us though will definitely come back to this stunning cottage!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonie S.

29 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty and well equipped cottage in central location to explore North Devon

The property is clean, cosy and well-equipped. It was perfect for us as a family of 4 with two boys under 8. Having the outside terrace and parking spaces is a bonus. There is a great shop and nice pub in the village. For other things you need to take a short drive, but you're only 20 minutes away from most things.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Iris D.

2 July 2022

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Great Place to Stay.

Beautiful. Cleaned to a high standard. Lovely furnishings and full of charm. Well stocked with extras. Much Appreciated!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

2 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage

We have enjoyed our stay at The Shippen. It was of a high standard and well equipped.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antony Y.

25 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely base to explore

Easy to book and very well presented. Local roads not for the feint-hearted! Easy for the glorious local beaches and towns.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

20 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location and property

I loved the property as it was one of the best ones around by far when we were looking for a long stay in that area of North Devon. The local village was very cute and accessible to beaches and other amenities within a good distance. Only small issue was better network coverage for any remote working and mobile lines but it was fine and manageable. The owners spoke to use before we arrived to make sure it was ok.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter C., Guildford

4 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday in a beautiful cottage

We had a lovely week-long stay at the Shippen for our Summer holiday (2 adults, 2 children). Very clean upon arrival, well stocked kitchen (plus treats from the owners), comfy beds, peaceful location. Top-notch. Thank you Kirsty for a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

31 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Holiday Cottage

We had a lovely week at Kirsty's cottage. It was extremely clean and had everything we needed, including extras for our toddler & 5 yr old such as kids plates, a booster high chair and stair gate. The cottage is much larger than it looks from the photos and the bedrooms are beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Great location in a lovely village too, perfect for exploring North Devon beaches and coast. Kirsty was a great host, very responsive and helpful with suggestions. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

22 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely property

Great property in a lovely village. It has everything you need. A beautiful cake was left for us to enjoy along with some other essentials. The village pub serves excellent food. Good location to visit areas of North Devon

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jan W.

25 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in great location

Had a great week, helped by the fantastic weather. The house is in a lovely village with shop and nice pub and is a good base for exploring the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Amanda G.

18 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Devin sunshine

Had a great week away at half-term. Although the beaches were very busy, West Down is a nice quiet village and well located less than 20 minutes away from multiple beaches. The property was clean and well presented. The kitchen had all the crockery, pans, utensils etc that could be needed. Some welcoming touches such as a lovely Victoria Sponge and milk in the fridge. There were also all the basics such as coffee, dishwasher tablets etc to keep you going until you went shopping. We did have a problem with a leaky shower, but I can’t fault the communication from Kirsty and the matter was resolved as quickly as possible.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

10 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay in West Down cottage

Very comfortable cottage. Good location for exploring north Devon.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Duncan W.

19 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family cottage

Great for our family of 2 parents and 2 young kids. Even better that our wider family could stay in the holiday cottage next-door!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dani P.

3 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit to in cosy cottage in Woolcombe

We had a great time visiting Woolacombe. The cottage was cosy, comfortable, clean and nicely located near towns and the beaches. I would recommend visiting this cosy little cottage in any season.

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Hosted by Kirsty and Chris Powell

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property