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Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon, near the Ocean

Family-friendly cottage in Bideford

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Near Hartland, North Devon, The Shippen offers a peaceful retreat in a rural setting. With spacious bedrooms and bathrooms on each floor plus an extra bed for kids or teens upstairs, this cozy barn conversion is ideal for families. A wood burner warms the large open-plan living/dining room while the conservatory leads to views over fields through woodland.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon, near the Ocean

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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children welcomed

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Hartland, Devon

What's nearby

  • Hartland Abbey - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Shipwreck Museum - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Downe Spa - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • The Milky Way Adventure Park - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Hartland Quay - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bush Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rectory Farmhouse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Farmer's Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hartland farm shop - ‬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.

How much is parking at Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon, near the Ocean?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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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Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon, near the Ocean Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely peaceful location, only a few minutes drive from Hartland. Nice and cosy with the underfloor heating. Owner was very helpful and welcoming. Just what we needed for visiting friends in the area. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake A.

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

Great stay.

Lovely property, great host and beautiful part of the country.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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.

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

Julia F.

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

Cathy F.

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

Tatjana M.

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

Patrick G.

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

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

Dawn T.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Oliver R., Charlbury

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Relaxing week.

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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