About this property
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.
Barnstaple is the main town of North Devon, holding tradition in its pannier market, as well as offering shops, restaurants and bars, it makes a fantastic holiday destination with a wonderful array of amenities around every corner. You can also find two glorious sandy beaches here, perfect for the summer months with the family. With pretty scenery due to its floral decorations, this award winning town makes a brilliant base for your coastal trip to Devon.
Accommodation
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 and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included 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
Nearby points of interest
- Saunton Sands
- Putsborough Beach
- Woolacombe Beach
- Exmoor Zoo
Reviews (56)
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Ruth
It was an amazing
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Karen
We would not book the cottage again and cannot recommend it. We have booked many Sykes cottages and this is the first negative review I have ever posted. On arrival the ownerâs driveway had numerous potholes. The external appearance of the property looked very tired. We arrived in the dark and there was a trench dug in the front garden and a grid cover had been removed that was a health and safety risk (we were not made aware of this and our dog has poor eyesight). There was old wooden fencing and furniture left in the front garden in a large pile and in another part of the garden a gate had fallen down and had just been left on the ground. On entering the property it looks exactly like the pictures posted on Sykes, nothing has changed, and the owner had 5 plug in air fresheners in use. On switching these off there was an awful smell throughout our stay that seemed to come from the utility room, which was very unpleasant. On booking the cottage the Sykes website stated that we could walk through the garden back gate and through the woods to a Nature Reserve. We could not do this as the gate was blocked off by 2 metal gates. This was a major factor in choosing this cottage and could not be done. The window in the main bedroom was very dirty and on walking into the bedroom for the first time the dressing table mirror was dusty. The ensuite shower was only ever lukewarm and never hot and the light above the mirror was extremely dusty and had not been cleaned. There were a number of lights that were just bulbs with no light fitting on them. We did not speak to the owner about our many issues as we were on a holiday and did not want our overall holiday ruined by this. The owner must be fully aware already of the external appearance and how their property looks. The scale of issues was also not quickly resolvable in our view. We loved the North Devon area and beaches. The cottage back garden was large with a scenic outlook and it was lovely to listen to the birds. The owners welcome pack was extremely generous and included a cream tea, coffee and tea and many different biscuits and chocolate. On the approach to the property some of the lanes are very narrow and some have no passing places and this needs to be taken into account. During our stay the external lights at the front and back of the property were not working and I would expect this to be checked for handover. The front door also was sticking and was hard to open and close at times and needed some attention. I also found the blue rug in the bathroom to be potentially unhygienic, unless it is being washed after every handover (the same rug as in the Sykes pictures). A welcome guide would also be helpful for the house and the area for guests to refer to.
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Neil
We were greeted by the owner when we pulled up outside and given a warm welcome. The cottage was warm and the welcome pack was a very nice surprise. We found the kitchen table to be a great family focal point and it was nice to be able to sit and talk as a the meal was prepared. Something that has dwindled as our family has got older. Having a wood burner was really nice after a dog walk in the woods , we lit it almost every evening. We found the cottage clean, tidy and had everything we needed for a week away. Our dog was particularly impressed with the very large garden to the rear and enjoyed hours of ball throwing and zoomies. We wouldn't hesitate to rebook again in the future, as it's well placed to be in a rural location but be close enough to pop into the local supermarkets in Barnstaple and ideal to explore the surrounding area. We found many local pubs that had outstanding food and all were dog friendly. 10/10