Title: Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon, near the Ocean - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon, near the Ocean ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22720000/22714100/22714071/d4665225.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22720000/22714100/22714071/2b66dd5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22720000/22714100/22714071/c21e217d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22720000/22714100/22714071/3c2d7f8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22720000/22714100/22714071/256fd920.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 - One pet total (up to 55 lbs 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. - Wheelchair accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near an outlet shopping mall - 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 ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### 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 allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 55 lbs 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 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated 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 A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Peaceful Cottage Rural North Devon Ocean Hartland Peaceful Cottage Rural North Devon Ocean Peaceful Rural North Devon Ocean Hartland Peaceful Rural North Devon Ocean Peaceful Rural von Ocean Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon Near the Ocean Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon, Near the Ocean Cottage Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon, Near the Ocean Bideford ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.97299%2C-4.46949&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Wy756KDa2pvf4efRyuv4vAFIKQY=) Hartland, Devon #### What's nearby - North Devon Coast - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - The Milky Way Adventure Park - 9 min drive - 10.6 km - Clovelly Harbour - 11 min drive - 10.6 km - Clovelly Beach - 11 min drive - 10.6 km - Hartland Point - 17 min drive - 9.0 km #### Restaurants - ‪Red Lion Hotel - ‬10 min drive - ‪Bush Inn - ‬15 min drive - Rectory Farmhouse - ‪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 55 lbs per pet. ### 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? > Check-out 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 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Peaceful Cottage in Rural North Devon, near the Ocean Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 65 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark G. Apr 9, 2025 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 :) ##### Mark G. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jake A. Aug 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay. Lovely property, great host and beautiful part of the country. ##### Jake A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine H. Sep 14, 2024 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 ##### Christine H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia F. Apr 17, 2023 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. ##### Julia F. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy F. Aug 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short break Pretty - clean - well equipped and a lovely host and great location ##### Cathy F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tatjana M. Sep 10, 2023 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. ##### Tatjana M. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick G. Dec 22, 2020 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! ##### Patrick G. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn T. Sep 10, 2022 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. ##### Dawn T. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary H. Sep 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden gem Lovely property very spacious and secluded beautiful area perfect location Definitely go back ##### Gary H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sanjeev B. Sep 2, 2022 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. ##### Sanjeev B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Björn E. Aug 7, 2022 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. ##### Björn E. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martyna D. Aug 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thankful Very nice quiet place, enjoying with family We are thankful , House very comfortable , kids enjoyed. ##### Martyna D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Cathryn G. May 27, 2022 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. ##### Cathryn G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARTIN S. Sep 21, 2021 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. ##### MARTIN S. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sivanathan V. May 9, 2021 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. ##### Sivanathan V. Stayed 5 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Oliver R., Charlbury Jul 28, 2020 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! ##### Oliver R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rowland F. Jul 24, 2020 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. ##### Rowland F. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manish N. Nov 12, 2019 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. :-) ##### Manish N. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sian N. Nov 1, 2019 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. ##### Sian N. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa J. Oct 28, 2019 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. ##### Lisa J. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin W. Oct 7, 2019 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. ##### Martin W. Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue Leaney Sep 14, 2019 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. ##### Sue Leaney ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rose H. Sep 8, 2019 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. ##### Rose H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi S. Jul 31, 2019 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. ##### Jodi S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### barry A. Jul 21, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Retreat Excellent cottage absolutely everything you need, very comfortable beds for a good sleep and a nice gesture of cake and eggs on arrival. Penny on hand if you need to ask anything and doesn't intrude on your holiday at all. Lovely surroundings and plenty of interesting places to visit . ##### barry A. 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