The Shippen - Devon Holiday Barn To Rent | Elite Cottages

Lying in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Shippen enjoys a remarkable elevated position that offers panoramic views down the length of the Yarty Valley. Its private paddock and enclosed garden are surrounded by ancient woodlands and open fields while the Jurassic coast is only a few miles away. One of the many local footpaths allows access to a bluebell wood and, on the river, a weir pool and salmon ladder. The interior, airy and open-planned, offers easy access to all areas, including the double height bedrooms and spacious terrace.

Guests who regularly return say that photography and descriptions can’t come close capturing the scale and beauty of the natural surroundings. The Manger, sleeping five guests, is also available to book at this special location.

Check in/ Checkout Times

Check in: 4:00 pm | Check out: 10:00 am

Accommodation Description

All Ground Floor Accommodation (two internal steps):
Open-plan sitting/dining room and kitchen with large glazed doors and fabulous views
Sitting room area
With a free-standing wood burning stove, 32 inch flatscreen digital television, DVD player, CD player, radio and iPod dock.
Dining area
With table seating four guests.
Kitchen area
With an electric hob and oven, multi-functional microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher and washer/dryer.
Two steps lead to
Bedroom one
With a 5' king-size bed, a shower room and french doors looking over the steps down to the lawn.
Bedroom two
With twin 3' single beds and adjoining study area.
Bathroom
With a bath and hand-held shower attachment, wash basin and WC.

Outside:
Adjoining barn with table tennis (shared with The Manger).
Large front garden leading to enclosed half acre paddock.
Garden furniture and barbecue with charcoal available.
Parents of small children should note that there is a pond within the grounds.
Ample parking.

Additional Information:
There is a small pond within the extensive grounds.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
The Shippen is only suitable for small dogs, subject to a maximum of two. Please keep dogs off the furniture. Thank you in advance.

  • Child Friendly
  • Countryside
  • Cycling Friendly
  • Detached
  • Dishwasher
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Enclosed Garden
  • Family Friendly
  • Farm
  • Games Room / Play Facilities
  • Ground floor bed
  • High Chair Available
  • Internet
  • Luxury
  • Near Walks
  • Open Fire / Log Burner
  • Parking Available
  • Pets
  • Pub Nearby
  • Romantic
  • Short Breaks Allowed
  • Tennis Court
  • Travel Cot
  • Washing Machine

About the area

Nearby are three excellent family-run farm shops, River Cottage HQ and Canteen as well as nationally acclaimed eateries and a choice of pubs known for good cooking and beer.

Have dinner at the Tuckers Arms in Dalwood.

Cider is made in the main barn.

The nearest post office and cafe is a mile away in Membury.

Within a 20 minute drive is the seaside town of Lyme Regis, a World Heritage Site famous for fossils. Branscome, Beer, Axmouth and Charmouth are only a little further down the coast. Within an easy forty minute drive are Dartmoor and Exmoor.

The antique and second-hand book town of Honiton is on the way to the Devon Cathedral town of Exeter.

Just over the border into Dorset are many Iron Age Hill Forts.

Astronomy enthusiasts will appreciate the Dark Sky area.