Guests say
Shippen-UK12107 is a beautifully converted barn offering a peaceful countryside retreat. Guests consistently praise its immaculate cleanliness, high-quality finish, and well-equipped facilities. The setting is tranquil, with lovely meadows and friendly hosts who are helpful yet unobtrusive. While the rural location provides serenity and access to nature, the approach via narrow, sometimes muddy lanes is noted, especially after rain. The property is ideal for those seeking relaxation, with thoughtful touches and a warm welcome for both guests and their dogs.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as immaculately clean and spotless, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The rural, peaceful location is highly valued by guests, though the access via narrow, muddy lanes is mentioned as a minor drawback, particularly in wet weather.
Guests describe the accommodation as very comfortable, cosy even in cold weather, and relaxing, with underfloor heating and quality furnishings.
The property is praised for being well-equipped, beautifully designed, and maintained to a high standard, with everything needed for a pleasant stay.
Guests mention generous welcome packs, including for dogs, and a strong commitment to environmental concerns. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Spend the day relaxing on one of North Devon’s many beautiful beaches, or explore the bustling town of Bideford with its many amenities.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor: Smart TV, Bluray Player, Bluetooth Speaker
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Air source heat pump heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. External utility room with washing machine (shared with other properties on-site). Small sitting-out area with garden furniture. 2½-acre natural, un-spoilt grounds with sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ area (shared with other properties on-site). 2 small/medium sized dog welcome. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: No children or babies.. Hartland Holiday Barns are in the perfect place to enjoy the peace of rural life but are just a short drive to stunning North Devon coastal villages such as Hartland and Clovelly, and slightly further to the broad sandy beaches in Bude, Cornwall. Being situated in one of North Devon’s finest rural and coastal areas, overlooking the meadows, these three barn conversions are popular with those who enjoy walking holidays, want to relax and recharge their batteries, and who wish to bring a four legged friend. With high vaulted ceilings and oak floors throughout, these impressive barns have been given contemporary interiors crafted from eco-friendly, and where possible, sustainable materials without compromising on comfort or modern facilities. Relax with your morning coffee on your courtyard seating area, or why not enjoy a barbecue in the shared area surrounded by a herb garden. Additional shared facilities include a large meadow, perfect for meandering, walking the dog or leisurely picnics.
The owner’s private smallholding adjacent includes a large organic vegetable plot and greenhouse, chickens, cats and a dog. They have instituted a rolling management of hedges to encourage all kinds of wildlife and have positioned owl, bat, bird and nature boxes. They have also created covered shelters and small ponds for amphibians around the shared meadow. Guests are encouraged to use the Owl Observatory to enjoy the local wildlife and take advantage of the sunsets and dark skies to star gaze on clear evenings.
There are many lovely coastal villages to explore including nearby Bucks Mills, Peppercombe, Clovelly, with its donkey transport, and Hartland. Just a short drive from the secluded, dog friendly, beach in the tiny clifftop hamlet of Bucks Mills, one of the most beautiful villages in North Devon, a secluded hidden gem with whitewashed cottages speckled along a wooded valley at the end of a no through road. Storage for cycles, surfboards and kayaks, and access to an outdoor water supply and a drying area, are provided at the properties to help those looking for more active holiday pursuits.
The pretty village of Woolfardisworthy (Woolsery) is just 2 miles away and has a well-stocked village store and post office for your daily essentials. There is also a popular village inn and adjacent fish and chip shop which serves delicious home cooked food, perfect for an evening out or an evening in with fish and chips. The beach at Westward Ho! is just 13 miles away and is renowned for its beauty. It has 2 miles of sandy beach known as the Golden Bay and is popular with surfers. Nearby Bideford has restaurants and town amenities, along with boat trips to Lundy Island, or hire a bike and explore the Tarka Trail. RHS Rosemoor Gardens, Docton Mill and Hartland Quay are well worth a visit, along with many pretty fishing villages to explore including nearby Instow and Appledore. Beach 2½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 6 guests.
Free WiFi
Cats are not allowed at the property.
Small to Medium sized dogs only allowed.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
No children or babies allowed.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Clovelly Village
- The Castle Bude
- Summerleaze Beach
- Saunton Sands
Reviews (5)
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Dave’n’Jen
Lovely welcoming hosts, generous welcome pack, (including for the dog!), heartwarming commitment to environmental concerns. Lovely surroundings with huge and accessible rewilded meadow, complete with barn owl sightings. Heavenly peace! Thank you Toni and Nigel.
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Tina and Mike
The accommodation was beautifully done with good quality workmanship, it was clean and comfortable, very relaxing and the meadow out back was perfect for walking our dog around.Ok so the approach down the country lanes was a little bumpy but worth it.Toni and Nige are excellent hosts.
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Mervyn Rogers
Ideal if you want peace and quiet. The accommodation is positioned in the countryside with the nearest village a couple miles away . Access to Bude, Bideford is easy enough but follow the instructions from the A39 Atlantic Highway as they're spot on and sat nav can lead you astray. The facilities are spotless . Everything is provided apart from food . The owners live on site and are friendly tho not intrusive, very knowledgeable and plenty of eggs if required. Only downside is the lane can be bumpy and muddy after rain .