• Entire home
  • 1130 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Parking on site
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The Shippon is located in Barnstaple, just 16 miles from Watermouth Castle and 18 miles from Bull Point Lighthouse. The property is around 11 miles from Lundy Island, 11 miles from Royal North Devon Golf Club, and 12 miles from Westward Ho!. The vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Providing free private parking, this 4-star vacation home also features free Wifi. The accommodation has a fireplace. Guests at The Shippon can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 55 miles from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely cosy farmhouse, well set up for dogs - we used the back entrance which made it perfect for wet dogs. Great back garden. Lovely cosy and comfortable homely feel.
  • Sloganhouse
    Netherlands Netherlands
    De rust, het landschap, de bedden en een uitgebreid keukenassortiment.
  • Ana
    Spain Spain
    La anfitriona encantadora. Nos hizo scones with jam and cream riquísimos. La casa es preciosa y está ubicada en un sitio tranquilo y muy bonito. No le falta detalle. Todo perfecto, muy limpio y las camas muy cómodas.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 73,364 reviews from 21526 properties
21526 managed properties

Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

The Shippon is a delightful detached cottage nestled in the north of Devon. The cottage holds two bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, a ground-floor cloakroom, and a shared bathroom, making the property suitable to sleep four people. Within the property you can also find a kitchen with a dining area and a utility leading on from this, as well as a lovely sitting room with a woodburning stove. Outside you can find a private garden with a patio and lawned area and swings and a trampoline for the children to enjoy. The Shippon is the perfect property for a small family looking for an adventure in North Devon.

Neighborhood info

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.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Shippon
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Coffee machine
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Game console - Nintendo Wii
    • Game console
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Cycling
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Shippon takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Shippon accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    One well behaved dog welcome

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Shippon

    • The prices at The Shippon may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, The Shippon is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Shippon offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling

    • The Shippon can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Shippon is 3 miles from the center of Barnstaple. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Shippon has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at The Shippon is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.