About this property
… a mile from Wilmington, hidden in flower-filled lanes, two semi-detached, single-storey cottages converted from barns across the lane from the friendly owners’ farmhouse. You are welcome to walk the 10 acres of surrounding heath and woodland and enjoy the wildlife (excellent birdwatching). Walks are cut through the organic wildflower meadows (picnic tables) and ancient cider orchard, and a footpath meanders beside the river to Cotleigh. The cottages are smart and modern with high ceilings and Velux windows, some original beams and oak floors. Each has a suntrap deck behind for enjoying peaceful valley views and soothing birdsong. Below (8 steps down), a shared lawn (barbecues). At the front, shared gravelled parking area, laundry (washing machine, tumble drier) and barn, useful for your bicycles/beach gear etc. Smart, comfortable cottages in a peaceful, picturesque location, much enjoyed by birdwatchers.
2 Shippen Cottages (see arrow 2): porch for coats/boots; stable doors into spacious, light open-plan living/dining/fitted kitchen (dishwasher, microwave) with leather sofas, TV/DVD and French windows to deck (table/chairs). Two bedrooms, both smart with pretty valley views – a double (5’ bed) with en suite roll-in shower-room (wet-room suite), and a twin with en suite shower-room.
Accommodation
- Electricity costs are included
- Heating costs are included
- This property has underfloor heating
- There is a broadband internet connection
- There is one television
- There is one DVD
- Linen, duvets and blankets are provided free of charge
- Towels are provided free of charge (but please bring beach towels)
- Parking is off the public road on the grounds of the property
- Baby sitting is not available
- A travel cot is available
- A highchair is available
- Smoking IS NOT allowed at this property
- This property is suitable for those with walking difficulties
- There is one fridge
- There is one microwave
- There is one dishwasher
- There is one tumble drier
- There is one washing machine
- There is a barbecue
-- An absolute maximum of 1 dog allowed at the property, no negotiation
- Suitable for people with walking difficulties
- Property has a large garden
- Property is within 5 miles of a railway station
- Property has countryside views
- Property is near a golf course
- Property is non smoking
- Property is within 1 mile of a pub
Nearby points of interest
- Beer Beach
- Lyme Regis Museum
- Diggerland Devon
Reviews (13)
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Mrs Bromhall
"We've just had an excellent stay at Shippen Cottages. We can't recommend this place enough. The location was fabulous, it was spotlessly clean and the owners Mark and Anne were so welcoming. Our children loved the honeycomb and being able to help Mark collect eggs!! Helpful Holidays were really good and we are looking forward to booking this cottage with you for next year!"
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Roger & Monica Kelleway
"Shippen 2 was such a lovely place, out in the middle of the countryside, amongst the trees, so many different birds coming to the feeders, we could just sit on the deck and watch it all, so quiet, apart from the odd train or car nearby. Just perfect - everything there that we could ever want. Mark the owner very welcoming, and their eggs, cakes, milk and flowers were much appreciated. Hope to visit again one day. Shame about the wet weather!"
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Mrs R Cable
"This is our true home from home holiday cottage. Mark as always was very welcoming, we love the deck, watching the birds, we love the fresh eggs, milk and the cakes are always fantastic. We will return."