Title: Shipload Cottage - 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 # Shipload Cottage Cottage with free parking, in the vicinity of Hartland Abbey ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38950000/38940400/38940394/4b4faec5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38950000/38940400/38940394/82821100.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38950000/38940400/38940394/b9b1424b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38950000/38940400/38940394/dafba3c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 2 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38950000/38940400/38940394/345a8b56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to Clovelly Harbour and Hartland Abbey, Shipload Cottage provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Parking included - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Shipload Cottage Cottage with free parking, in the vicinity of Hartland Abbey This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities, express check-out, and a garden. Self parking is free. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. This cottage offers 2 accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Bideford cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Sandy beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking available only on request - Free uncovered self parking on site ### Family friendly - High chair ### Kitchen - Cleaning supplies - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Tea bags/instant coffee - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels - Books - CD player - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating - Portable fan ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total - Pets stay free ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Electrical adapters - Guidebooks - Iron/ironing board - Local maps - Restaurant dining guides ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Theme park nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hartland Point and Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall, while The Milky Way Adventure Park and Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms are popular area attractions. The Big Sheep and RHS Garden Rosemoor are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. [Visit our Bideford travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bideford.dx4570) [View more Cottages in Bideford](https://www.expedia.ca/Bideford-Cottages.d4570-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C51.00221%2C-4.44209&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=skB1pE3bowBu11EC6Sp4kmCovLM=) Yapham Cottages, Hartland, Bideford, England, EX39 6AN ### What's nearby - North Devon Coast - 6 min drive - 3.8 km - The Milky Way Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 7.9 km - Clovelly Harbour - 10 min drive - 7.9 km - Clovelly Beach - 10 min drive - 7.9 km - Hartland Point - 16 min drive - 8.3 km ### Getting around - Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Red Lion Hotel - ‬10 min drive - ‪Farmer's Arms - ‬10 min drive - ‪Hartland farm shop - ‬7 min drive - ‪The West Country Inn - ‬10 min drive - ‪Coach and Horses - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shipload Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Shipload Cottage? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Shipload Cottage? > Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Shipload Cottage? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Shipload Cottage located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Hartland Abbey, Hartland Point, and The Milky Way Adventure Park. Clovelly Harbour and Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall 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