Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon, near the Ocean

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

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Dryer
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Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

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Hartland, Devon

North Devon Coast
‪19 min walk‬
Clovelly Harbour
‪10 min drive‬
Hartland Quay
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

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.

Property manager

Penny

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Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcomed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. North Devon Coast and Northam Burrows Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Shipwreck Museum and The Milky Way Adventure Park. Consider The Castle Bude for a night out or Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Hartland, Devon

What's nearby

North Devon Coast - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Clovelly Harbour - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
Hartland Quay - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
Hartland Point - 14 min drive - 8.1 km
Clovelly Beach - 20 min drive - 8.6 km

Restaurants

‪The Hart Inn - ‬4 min drive
‪Farmers Arms - ‬9 min drive
‪The Bush Inn - ‬15 min drive
‪The Old Smithy Inn - ‬11 min drive
‪The Anchor Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon, near the Ocean pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon, near the Ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon, near the Ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon, near the Ocean located?

This family-friendly Bideford cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of North Devon Coast, Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms and Shipwreck Museum. The Milky Way Adventure Park and Spekes Mill Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S., South Australia

25 Aug 2018

Very peaceful location

We enjoyed a wonderful week at The Shippen. Very private and quiet. Would be perfect for people with dogs. Penny was very friendly and helpful. We appreciated the lovely cake and the eggs on arrival. Close to fabulous coastal walks and good golf courses. Also close enough to Dartmoor to enjoy a walk there and a game of golf. Thanks Penny for a lovely stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

9 Apr 2025

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

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 :)

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

14 Sept 2024

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

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

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake A.

22 Aug 2024

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Great stay.

Lovely property, great host and beautiful part of the country.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatjana M.

10 Sept 2023

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

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.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

4 Aug 2023

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

Short break

Pretty - clean - well equipped and a lovely host and great location

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

17 Apr 2023

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

Easter stay

We had a fantastic stay at The Shippen. The house is very comfortable and spacious, with a beautiful woodland garden.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

10 Sept 2022

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

Lovely cottage

Had a lovely relaxing week here, plenty of space. Everything you could.possibly need. Owner extremely welcoming and helpful. Although property is remote and is surrounded by lovey countryside, it is fairly central to many interesting and beautiful places to visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

6 Sept 2022

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

Hidden gem

Lovely property very spacious and secluded beautiful area perfect location Definitely go back

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeev B.

2 Sept 2022

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

Long weekend getaway in Devon

Lovely property with everything in good condition and a lot of space in the surrounding woodland to wonder. Minutes away from the beach and walks.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Björn E.

7 Aug 2022

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

Ein sehr tolles Cottage.

Ein sehr schön eingerichtetes Cottage. Für eine Familie ein wunderbarer Ort zum Ausspannen und die Natur um Hartland zu genießen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martyna D.

4 Aug 2022

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Thankful

Very nice quiet place, enjoying with family We are thankful , House very comfortable , kids enjoyed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cathryn G.

27 May 2022

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

Great cottage in peaceful setting.

Lovely quiet location a few miles from the South West Coastal path - great for walkers. Good facilities.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN S.

21 Sept 2021

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

September Holiday

A quiet, comfortable, spacious and well equipped barn conversion with all that is needed for a restful holiday. Plenty of space for small children to run around, both indoors and outdoors. The area is a cliff walkers paradise but parking car parking is sometimes quite limited. Penny, the owner, was always about to give advice and the eggs were super fresh.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sivanathan V.

9 May 2021

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

Hartland Cottage

Enjoyed the stay with the family. Hope to visit again. The owner was very friendly and helpful. Will recommend to any one looking for a peaceful holiday. Enough places to visit . Beaches and Historic places not far from the cottage.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

22 Dec 2020

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A great stay in a beautiful, comfy, home!

We loved our stay with Penny! The home had all the things we needed to be comfy and was really beautiful. The wood stove was great (might have contributed to some dust on the floor, but really a tiny issue)! We had intended to hike a lot but were rained out; no matter as we spent a lot of time just relaxing in this great house. Penny is also an incredible host. Very communicative and kind. She had to check on something in the house while we were out and was incredibly covid-safe, airing out the house in-between, wiping things down, etc.... We really appreciate that. Highly recommend staying with Penny!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Oliver R., Charlbury

28 July 2020

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Great

We had a lovely week in this beautiful, peaceful place tucked away in the countryside and not far from the incredible Hartland coast. The house is comfortable, everything we wanted, and is full of special touches, artworks, books etc. Our host Penny was so welcoming and friendly to us throughout our stay. We hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rowland F.

24 July 2020

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Quiet location, ideal for relaxing break. Penny and her husband made us feel very welcome .

Very spacious cottage, ideal for the four of us and could easily accommodate 6. Facilities couldn't be faulted. Ideal resting place to explore the local attractions, coastline and within easy reach of Devon and Cornwall's AONB. Amazing coastline views for day trips. We would definitely stay at Penny's again when next visiting such a lovely and hospitable part of the country with it's own rich cultural history.

10/10 Excellent

Manish N.

12 Nov 2019

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

Lovely Stay !

Penny was very thorough and made sure we have a comfortable stay. My children loved her house and even got to feed the chickens. Thank you Penny. :-)

10/10 Excellent

Sian N.

1 Nov 2019

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

Generous cottage in a secluded location near to both Devon & Cornwall places of interest

Lovely, spacious cottage, generous with both facilities and little touches (plenty of tea bags for example) the weather wasn’t kind to us, but we used it as an excuse to enjoy the log burner. Penny was very friendly and helpful and we had a lovely time, already thinking about coming back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

28 Oct 2019

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Relaxing week.

Lovely property with everything we needed for a lovely break away. Superb hosts. Would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

7 Oct 2019

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Sehr schönes Cottage

Grosses Anwesen. Durften unsere Motorräder und den Anhänger in der Scheune unterstellen. Sehr freundliche Vermieter.

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue Leaney

14 Sept 2019

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Lovely warm cosy cottage away from it all.

Cottage is warm and cosy yet spacious. It would be our ideal home. Penny, our accommodation host was very welcoming, and quick to respond to any queries.

10/10 Excellent

Rose H.

8 Sept 2019

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Wonderful few days in perfect cottage

We had a wonderful few days at The Shippen. So much so that we actually extended our stay. Penny and her husband are friendly, so helpful and were really patient and understanding with us. We felt so welcome. Thee cottage is a very generous size with two bathrooms, two bedrooms and room for a fifth person or child. But despite its size, it is so cosy. We had an amazing first holiday with our 7 month old baby. Penny and The Shippen took all our stresses away.

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

31 July 2019

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

Wonderful

What a lovely place for a relaxing break! The cottage had everything we needed and more, and was clean and cosy. Such a peaceful location, but within easy reach of many lovely walks/attractions. Penny greeted us to show us around and make sure we were comfortable, and we were welcomed with eggs and cake - delicious. We don’t normally revisit the same place twice, but I have a feeling we will make and exception here and return. Thanks for a lovely break.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Penny

We are a family of 5, with a dog called Santi, living on a small holding with ducks, geese and chickens.

Why they chose this property

We came to live in North Devon via Surrey and Malaysia. We love the peace and quiet of West Staddon, the proximity to an incredibly beautiful coastline, the sea views from our house and garden, and being part of Hartland's interesting and diverse community.

What makes this property unique

A peaceful getaway, down a private lane. The cottage is spacious and offers lots of different spaces to relax in whether the weather is warm or cold.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

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