Beautiful luxury cosy village cottage near Woolacombe and Croyde beaches

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A wooden staircase with a handrail, a wooden door, and a small wooden cabinet with a glass shelf.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a built-in oven, a gas stove, and a sink. There is a wooden dining table with chairs, a television, and a small wooden table.
A stone wall with a window, a round wooden table set for four, and matching chairs.
A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A two-story building with a stone facade, wooden doors, and a small balcony.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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West Down, England
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Woolacombe Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Marwood Hill Gardens and Watermouth Castle. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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West Down, England

What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 13 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 19 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Barricane Beach - 20 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 21 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 24 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪London Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Riverside - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Thatched Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪At One Dining Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful luxury cosy village cottage near Woolacombe and Croyde beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful luxury cosy village cottage near Woolacombe and Croyde beaches?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful luxury cosy village cottage near Woolacombe and Croyde beaches on 2 Nov 2026 start from £341, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful luxury cosy village cottage near Woolacombe and Croyde beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful luxury cosy village cottage near Woolacombe and Croyde beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful luxury cosy village cottage near Woolacombe and Croyde beaches?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful luxury cosy village cottage near Woolacombe and Croyde beaches located?

Located in Ilfracombe, this family-friendly cottage is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from North Devon Coast, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ilfracombe Beach and Wildersmouth Beach. Hele Bay Beach and Capstone Hill are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Lovely cottage had everything that we needed as a young family. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Really nice cottage

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely Cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, very well maintained.Had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fabulous cottage. Very thoughtful touches re welcome pack and useful necessities. Very helpful hosts. Great village shop and pub too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing property

Lovely quiet location within the village
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great visit to in cosy cottage in Woolcombe

We had a great time visiting Woolacombe. The cottage was cosy, comfortable, clean and nicely located near towns and the beaches. I would recommend visiting this cosy little cottage in any season.
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8/10 Good

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Lovely house in great location

Had a great week, helped by the fantastic weather. The house is in a lovely village with shop and nice pub and is a good base for exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2021
thank you for your lovely review Jan we hope you will come and stay again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy, comfy and clean cottage

Cottage was very well equipped with everything we needed, incredibly clean and very well located for Putsborough and Woolacombe. Very comfy beds and good shower! We loved the walk down to the little Ford in West Down - it’s a pretty village with a great pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Family weekend break

Great location. A really lovely, cosy cottage. Perfect for our little break away. Definitely bring non-slip socks/house shoes as hard wood floors throughout are slippery - 3 year old on the stairs was daunting. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Mr Pickard

Stayed here as a base for me and my 13yr old to go surfing for the weekend! The cottage was absolutely brilliant and the village pub is amazing too, couldn’t recommend it enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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West Down

Lovely cottage in a nice rural location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice cottage and location

The photographs do not do justice to the lounge area. The room and seating is much more generous than the pictures suggest. Mind your head in the bedrooms!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home in quiet location

Beautiful property. Essentials in the kitchen for us when we arrived and needed a cuppa after a long journey. Rooms are beautiful and its just a cosy home. Parking also a godsend. There was a lot of rain but 13 yo was loving the xbox so he wasnt moaning! Totally recommend as a lovely place to stay and location is superb.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Truly Home from Away

Dear Kirsty! Thanks ever so much for the warm welcome you gave us upon arrival. The home made Victorian Sponge Cake as well as the food provided was heartly appreciated! Your cottage is absolutely stunning and we felt very welcome. It truly is a home from away and we are looking forward to come back soon again. We wish you & your family all the best and please stay safe!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2020
Hi Issy and Will thank you so much for your wonderful review of our home we are glad you had a great time thanks again for being perfect guests leaving everything completely immaculate on check out come again anytime kind regards Kirsty and Chris
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10/10 Excellent

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Very pleasant holiday cottage

The cottage was very cleaned and neatly organised with clear guidance as to the rules of the stay which were easy to follow. There were some lovely local products in the cottage as a welcome gift which was very much appreciated. The cottage was plenty big enough for four of us and was located in a very picturesque village with a local shop and lovely pub. We used the cottage as a base to explore the local area and we were very close to a lot of beautiful beaches and local towns. Overall, we were highly impressed with The Shippen and would certainly stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very enjoyable 3 night stay in the Shippen. Thank you Kirsty and Chris. The cottage is even better than the photographs suggest. Very clean and comfortable and is equipped with everything we needed. West Down itself is a lovely little village. We visited the Community Shop on a few occasions. West Down is close to a lot of places worth visiting. We went to Woolacombe which has an exceptional beach and Croyde Bay and also RHS Rosemoor, Clovelly, Appledore. We hope to visit again in the near future and would have no hesitation in booking the Shippen again if it is available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We hebben echt een geweldig verblijf met ons gezin gehad. De cottage is sfeervol, heel erg goed onderhouden en smaakvol ingericht. Absoluut een aanrader.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Charmantes Cottage

The Shippen ist ein wunderbares Cottage, das für uns perfekt war. Genug Platz für 2 Erwachsene und unsere zwei Teenager Kinder. Supersauber, hochwertig eingerichtet, tolle und sehr bequeme Betten, von allem reichlich vorhanden (Geschirr, Besteck), es gibt sogar eine Waschmaschine mit integriertem Trockner. Sehr praktisch! Und eine sehr nette Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin. Sie hat uns sogar außer der Reihe nur sechs Tage vermietet und an einem Nichtanreisetag den Zugang einfach über eine Schlüsselbox gewährt. Danke dafür! Die Lage ist super!!! Alles ist sehr schnell erreichbar, aber weg vom Trubel und Verkehr! Superruhig, bis auf die Krähen beim Nestbau ;-)... Wir können das Cottage the shippen wärmstens empfehlen!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful cottage!

Absolutely stunning cottage, beautifully and tastefully decorated. Spotlessly clean. Host’s had left thoughtful welcome bits! Cake, bread, milk, Prosecco. Lovely neighbourhood, only thing is a little out of the way, as village pub was closed it meant we had to drive to go for food. Didn’t deter us though will definitely come back to this stunning cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Pretty and well equipped cottage in central location to explore North Devon

The property is clean, cosy and well-equipped. It was perfect for us as a family of 4 with two boys under 8. Having the outside terrace and parking spaces is a bonus. There is a great shop and nice pub in the village. For other things you need to take a short drive, but you're only 20 minutes away from most things.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Place to Stay.

Beautiful. Cleaned to a high standard. Lovely furnishings and full of charm. Well stocked with extras. Much Appreciated!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Cosy cottage

We have enjoyed our stay at The Shippen. It was of a high standard and well equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely base to explore

Easy to book and very well presented. Local roads not for the feint-hearted! Easy for the glorious local beaches and towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent Location and property

I loved the property as it was one of the best ones around by far when we were looking for a long stay in that area of North Devon. The local village was very cute and accessible to beaches and other amenities within a good distance. Only small issue was better network coverage for any remote working and mobile lines but it was fine and manageable. The owners spoke to use before we arrived to make sure it was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
thank you for your kind review Sam we are glad you loved it as much as we do. Mobile phone signal in the village is unfortunately poor on all networks so we do recommend that our guests switch their phones to 'WiFi calling' to phone and text using our excellent broadband signal and speed instead. kind regards Kirsty and Chris
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10/10 Excellent

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Family holiday in a beautiful cottage

We had a lovely week-long stay at the Shippen for our Summer holiday (2 adults, 2 children). Very clean upon arrival, well stocked kitchen (plus treats from the owners), comfy beds, peaceful location. Top-notch. Thank you Kirsty for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
thank you Peter and family for a really lovely review of our home it was our real pleasure to host you
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