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Riverfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in a serene valley, Shipload Cottage offers a tranquil retreat with its sun-drenched terraces and lovely views. Unwind on the patio as you savor breakfast while listening to birdsong or explore the beautiful garden with your dog by your side.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Small, Select Development Of Holiday Cottages


Split-level detached light and airy cottage with exposed beams and balustrade overlooking the kitchen. No distance from the parking area.
Lounge, double bedroom on ground floor, bathroom with bath and shower attachment.
Five small steps down to second bedroom with two single beds and shower en-suite with door onto the sun terrace.
Imagine having your breakfast on the terrace and just listening to the birds and admiring the wonderful views!
Beautiful fully fitted kitchen, cooker, fridge and microwave, with french doors onto a sun terrace and garden. Lovely views across the valley.
Shipload Cottage is dog friendly.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No naked flames e.g. candles.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 431 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Subject to our Dog Terms & Conditions. Max. 2 dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is a short staircase in side the cottage.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No naked flames e.g. candles.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Bideford, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Hartland Abbey and Fisherman's Cottage are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Shipwreck Museum and The Milky Way Adventure Park. Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms and The Big Sheep are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Widemouth Bay Beach - 37 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Saunton Sands - 55 min drive - 56.8 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 58 min drive - 60.7 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 58 min drive - 59.2 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Lion Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hartland farm shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The West Country Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coach and Horses - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Farmer's Arms - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Small, Select Development Of Holiday Cottages 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Small, Select Development Of Holiday Cottages?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small, Select Development Of Holiday Cottages?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Small, Select Development Of Holiday Cottages located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Beckland Beach, Mouth Mill Beach, and North Devon Coast. Shipwreck Museum and Downe Spa are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Small, Select Development Of Holiday Cottages Reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

A really good place to base ourselves for north Devon
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Excellent holiday

This was the most wonderful holiday. The accommodation was absolutely excellent, spotlessly clean and the welcome was second to none. The holiday was the best we have ever had. Ourselves and the dogs had the most wonderful time. We cannot recommend it highly enough. Please go and see for yourselves.

10/10 Excellent

Bernice F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cottage in a tranquil location

The booking process was very easy and the manager Martin was a great communicator throughout. The cottage was beautifully prepared and very comfortable. Everything so clean. Beds really comfortable. Cream tea provided which was a lovely touch and lots of helpful information in the cottage helped us prepare great days out. The location of the cottage is beautiful - lots of wildlife to see and pretty views from the private patio area. Hartland village is a short drive away (you can walk) and it has a well stocked shop for supplies, a post office, 2 great pubs serving good food and a coffee shop. Free parking to access these venues. If you want to go further afield, most interesting places can be accessed via the A39 which is close by. I would recommend Yapham Cottages. Customer comfort and enjoyment is clearly important to the manager who could not have been more helpful and available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andreas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr gut.Ruhig, gute Aufteilung, schöne Terasse, ....keine Mängel. Danke!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect! Beautiful, peaceful location

Shipload Cottage was absolutely perfect in every way. It is exactly as described on here. It was spotlessly clean and welcoming, even though certain items, I am told, had been removed due to Covid19. It’s a very quirky little cottage, with the kitchen and en-suite bedroom downstairs and the main bedroom and bathroom upstairs. Everything you need in the kitchen is there and the addition of a table top freezer is very handy. The hot water is plentiful and a nice soak in the bath, after an extremely long journey down from the Midlands, was most welcome. We sat out most evenings on the little patio area, taking in the beautiful views over the fields. Their woodlands, unfortunately, were not open to walk through which was a shame, but even though the cottage is very remote, you can easily get anywhere in Devon from it. The village of Hartland is a couple of miles down the road and a pleasant walk if you’re up to it. The beach at Hartland Quay was stunning. It’s very rocky, but can be walked over in strong shoes. We were blessed to have had good weather which just made the whole view there quite spectacular - especially the way the rocks had worn away over the years! Very rugged, but breathtaking. Clovelly is about 3.5 miles away - we went with the intention of staying a couple of hours and then going on somewhere else, but there was so much to see we stayed all day, enjoying a jug of sangria on the quay. Clovelly village is a Heritage site and owned privately by a family. It is totally cobbled everywhere and the little streets down to the quay are very steep - although there is a landrover service to and from the village. We had a fantastic time in Devon, and going back each evening to Shipload Cottage was the icing on the cake! Martin, the manager was very helpful and if we needed anything, we only had to ask. We were so impressed with Shipload Cottage, we booked a two week stay there next Summer, too!!

10/10 Excellent

Colin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely week

Very clean and well presented cottage. Martin was very helpful when needed and the area is very quiet and peaceful. Ideal for a chilled, relaxing break. Handy for the main A39 trunk road to get to places in Devon and Cornwall, would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place, wonderful location

Truly a wonderful break, such delightful place to stay. I think we had literally everything we could have possibly needed. Cleanliness was second to none, the cottage was charming and quirky. I think we'll certainly be back!

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Beautiful and Peaceful

Four of us stayed in Shipload Cottage for a long weekend. The cottage was spotless, with everything one could possibly need, plus a delicious cream tea, bottle of wine and even a box of chocolates to welcome us. We were enchanted by the beautiful surroundings and all the little birds that came to the feeder just outside the front door. We would definitely like to return and do some more exploring of this lovely part of the world. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

Perfect

This is a wonderful cottage to stay in as it has everything you could want. The perfect place to see the wonderful North Devon coastline. If you like a peaceful and quiet holiday and beautiful scenery this is the place for you.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

DENISE W.

Great cottage, cosy, warm, comfortable and clean with beautiful views plus a cream tea on arrival

Really enjoyed our stay, the directions on arrival were easy, the cottage was well stocked and cosy, everything you could want for a New Years holiday in Devon. The owner had ensured we had food on arrival, coffee, tea, milk and sugar, plus a cream tea and a box of chocolates. Lots of great pubs near by plus some amazing cliff top walks. Couldn't have been happier would recommend to friends and family and certainly go back again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Fantastic week at Shipload Cottage!

Recently enjoyed a great week (6-13 Aug) in Shipload Cottage with my wife, 2 teenage kids and our one-year old Labrador. I can honestly say this was one of the best rental properties we have holidayed in. Met by Martin on arrival to show us where everything was. Extremely well equipped, wi-if that actually works (which like it or not is pretty much the number one requirement of the kids) and access to a shared utility area with a washing machine, tumble dryer and extra freezer space. We arrived to flowers in the kitchen, homemade scones (with homemade jam and clotted cream), a bottle of wine (we were even asked our preference for red or white before arrival), a box of chocolates and some basics to get us going (including milk, tea, coffee, washing-up liquid, etc.). Cottage is located on a quiet and peaceful farm just outside the village of Hartland and is alongside two other rental cottages as well as the owner's house. Easy access to the Devon coastal path and some lesser known but really beautiful beaches (there is a picture of 9 beaches on the kitchen wall and we managed to get to 5 of them - need to go back at some point to do the other 4). Short drive to some of the more popular surfing beaches both in Devon and Cornwall. Lots of information in the cottage on where to eat, where to shop and places to visit (Nearby Clovelly is definitely to be recommended).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Super cottage, super location!

Lovely cottage, excellent facilities in a very peaceful location. The cottage was very well equipped, comfortable, spotlessly clean with the added advantage of a second bathroom. Very useful when we needed to be out in a hurry as with our trip to Lundy! It was nice to sit out on the patio with the only noise the wildlife. We felt especially welcome when we discovered the flowers, wine, chocolates and homemade scones! These thoughtful touches really do make a difference. Although the weather was not at its best this didn't detract from a super holiday in a super cottage! Just wish we could have stayed longer! I can thoroughly recommend Shipload Cottage.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barrie E.

A very warm welcome, everything you would require to make your stay comfortable

A great break away from it all
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful getaway.

I have travelled a lot and I can honestly say that Shipload Cottage was the nicest cottage that I have stayed in. Martin the manager does an amazing job looking after the cottages and making your stay very comfortable. Upon arrival it took my breath away, the scenery is beautiful with lots of wildlife and we were greeted with a bottle of wine, and scones. The cottage is very well equipped, clean, cosy and warm and there are many coastal walks on your doorstep.. Hartland has a couple of convenience shops and a couple pubs which is only a five minute drive away and there is also the lighthouse at Hartland Quay which is a stunning walk looking right out to the sea. If it is a quiet break you are looking for and you like amazing walks then this is definitely for you and thank you Martin for making our stay so special. .