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The Shippen Middle Langdon

Littleham, Devon
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A rural, peaceful bolthole situated in the rolling countryside and with the local residents including chickens, ducks and sheep
  • Within easy walking distance of the popular village pub
  • Light the wood burner on cooler evenings and enjoy the warmth and relaxation
  • Freedom to explore the local area and visit beautiful locations, just a 10 minute drive from the stunning North Devon coast and main villages and towns
Property code: SMIDD

This gorgeous barn conversion nestled into the North Devon countryside offers the ideal place for a romantic retreat. Set in the grounds of the owner’s house and surrounded by luscious green fields, you won’t find it hard to relax and unwind in this tranquil setting. Located in the charming village of Littleham, there is a pub offering home-cooked food only a few hundred metres from your door. This property also offers a fantastic base from which to explore the many delights of North Devon.

From the outside, this property has instant appeal with its stone walls, slate roof and hanging baskets; its charm continues inside. Stepping into the open-plan lounge/dining area, the white walls and vaulted ceiling convey light, space and cleanliness, whilst the simple, tasteful and traditional decoration makes it seem homely and comfortable. The modest kitchen is well-equipped and includes a utility area. From the lounge, one step leads to the comfortable king-size bedroom. Outside, there is one acre of grounds which is shared with another property and includes a BBQ and seating area, so sit back with a glass of wine and immerse yourself in the peace and quiet.

The rugged North Devon coastline is definitely one of the highlights near here. Westward Ho! with its miles of sandy beach is only 4.5 miles away and is the ideal place to sunbathe, ramble around the rockpools or take to the waves. You can also join the South West Coast Path from here and head south to explore more of the coastline. The historic, market town of Bideford with an array of shops and eateries is only 4 miles away with Barnstaple 13.5 miles away.

  • 1 bedroom with king- size bed
  • Bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Smart TV, hi-fi, and iPod dock
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with ice compartment, and washing machine
  • Washing line and bike storage available in shed available for guests to use
  • Tumble dryer and freezer in shared store room
  • Highchair available however regret no travel cot, but guests may bring their own
  • 2 dogs welcome (must be kept on leads at all times). There are dog friendly beaches nearby and a dog shower outside for muddy days.
  • Guests can purchase fresh produce including bread and cakes, free range eggs, fruit and vegetables when available
  • Ample off-road parking and bike storage available
  • Outside seating and shared lawn with BBQ
  • Fresh home-grown flowers on arrival
  • Please note Wi-fi can be intermittent due to location of property  
  • Please note there are two steps down to the kitchen and bathroom, and one step up to bedroom
  • Pub walking distance, shop 3 miles, beach 5 miles
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sofie 30th December 2024

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A beautiful and homely cottage in a lovely tranquil setting. We were lucky enough to enjoy some spectacular star gazing. Very friendly owner.

Reviewed by Ian 22nd November 2024

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Lovely cottage caring owners in Vicki and Pete. Stunning views of the countryside.

Reviewed by Lesley 13th November 2024

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A lovely cottage with everything you need for a relaxing break. The owners were very friendly and on hand if we needed anything. A great base to explore. We visited Clovelly, Instow, Appledore and Croyde and had some nice beach walks with our dogs.

Reviewed by peter 2nd November 2024

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Reviewed by Susan 25th October 2024

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Reviewed by Cynthia 18th October 2024

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Really comfortable, clean barn conversion with everything we could need and in a pretty Devon village in the countryside. The owners were friendly and welcoming. We look forward to staying there again.

Reviewed by Keith 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by Tamsin 16th August 2024

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Reviewed by Kathleen 2nd August 2024

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Had a great stay lovely place and welcoming owners

Reviewed by Karen 26th July 2024

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On arrival, we were welcomed by the owners, Vicky and Pete. There were fresh garden flowers and two slices of homemade cake for us which was a lovely touch. The cottage is so well equipped, everything you could wish for. The information folder was extremely helpful, everything from beaches, restaurants to Veterinary Services. The grounds are beautiRead moreful. Theres also another small cottage thats also rented out. We meet a lovely couple who were staying from London. Would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Gary 7th June 2024

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This cottage is cosy and very comfortable.modern equipment with all mod cons and lots of information about the surrounding areas.for honeymoons it is ideal

Reviewed by David 3rd May 2024

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We have stayed in many cottages over the years and The Shippen is right up there with the best of them. It is a very well realised conversion which provides a most comfortable holiday home; we would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone. As a bonus, Pete and Vicki were very welcoming and helpful hosts.

Reviewed by Linda 19th April 2024

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Our second stay at The Shippen which is conveniently situated in a peaceful location in the North Devon countryside. It is a peaceful retreat! where a warm welcome was given by on-site owners who had presented an exceptionally well equipped clean and cosy cottage.

Reviewed by Shirley 5th April 2024

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The accomodation was perfect, cozy and warm, everything we would need, beautiful setting, friendly helpful host and locals!

Reviewed by Jacqueline 29th March 2024

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Very clean and everything you could need. Owners are very friendly and the cottage was warm and comfortable

Reviewed by Christina 22nd December 2023

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We had a wonderful Christmas at The Shippen, cosy and comfortable, everything we could need for our stay, even a Christmas tree. A great location with beautiful views and access to the coast and plenty of great walks to explore. Pete and Vicki are wonderful hosts. Definately recommend the Shippen

Reviewed by Mark 10th November 2023

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What a find. We will definitely return for a longer stay. Its not often you feel so comfortable and at home so quickly. Sadly we only had time for a quick 2 night break, but settling down on a comfortable sofa, in front of the roaring woodburner was absolutely perfect. A very peaceful setting, and hearing the owls calling at night was an added bonuRead mores. We wanted to relax and unwind and the Shippen provided the perfect setting. Mark & Helen Hide

Reviewed by Trudi 4th November 2023

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Kitchen was a bit small and oven grill difficult to see designs on knows in poor light.

Reviewed by Stuart 27th October 2023

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Absolutely spot on, amazing place thank you

Reviewed by Susan 21st October 2023

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Reviewed by Dave 29th September 2023

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Great, high quality, conversion of an old farm building in a lovely quiet location. Great place to explore the north Devon coastline from but with everything you need to come back to and relax.

Reviewed by Amy 15th September 2023

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Beautiful stay in this cosy cottage, such a peaceful location too, surrounded by beautiful views. Fresh wildflowers and homemade brownies on our arrival gave it a personal touch. Pete and Vicki were amazing when my husband and I had car trouble while staying. Thank you for being so accommodating.

Reviewed by James 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Ken 11th August 2023

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Reviewed by Chloe 4th August 2023

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Reviewed by Simon 21st July 2023

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Reviewed by Sue 23rd June 2023

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A really well equipped and cosy place to spend time .. Friendly , welcoming owners , ..the perfect base to explore North Devon

Reviewed by John 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Gavin 10th June 2023

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A really lovely place to stay in a quiet village, convenient for many North Devon towns. The accommodation is really clean and furnished to a good standard and there is everything you would need for a comfortable stay, we were really happy. Pete and Vicki are great hosts and are a wealth of knowledge around where to go and what to do. Hopefully we Read morewill get back soon. Hide

Reviewed by Jillian 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Amber 2nd April 2023

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