Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Beckland Beach, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mouth Mill Beach. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a fenced private yard.
The Milky Way Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
Clovelly Beach - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
Clovelly Harbour - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
Fisherman's Cottage - 17 min drive - 4.9 miles
Getting around
Barnstaple Station - 31 min drive
Restaurants
The Hart Inn - 6 min drive
Farmers Arms - 10 min drive
Coach & Horses Inn - 12 min drive
The Old Smithy Inn - 17 min drive
The Anchor Inn - 6 min drive
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.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and an electric kettle.
Property manager
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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
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
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Subject to our Dog Terms & Conditions. Max. 2 dogs
Children and extra beds
Note from host: There is a short staircase in side the cottage.
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
Check-in: 5:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
Small Select Development Holiday Cottages House Bideford, Devon
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Small Select Development Holiday Cottages Bideford, Devon
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to do near this cottage?
This cottage is located in Bideford, close to Fisherman's Cottage, Clovelly Harbour, and Clovelly Beach. You'll also find North Devon Coast and Hartland Point within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this cottage?
No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.
Is this cottage next to a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Small, Select Development Of Holiday Cottages?
At this riverfront cottage, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a terrace.
Does Small, Select Development Of Holiday Cottages have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.
Does this cottage include breakfast service?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.
Does this cottage have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Small, Select Development Of Holiday Cottages?
Yes, every accommodation at Small, Select Development Of Holiday Cottages comes with a deck.
Small, Select Development Of Holiday Cottages Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jo H.
Aug 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
A really good place to base ourselves for north Devon
Jo H.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bernice F.
Jul 31, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Bernice F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Colin E.
Jul 31, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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!!
Colin E.
10/10 Excellent
Colin A.
Oct 28, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Colin A.
10/10 Excellent
Liz C.
Aug 6, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Liz C.
10/10 Excellent
Linda B.
Oct 27, 2018
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.
Linda B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Simon S.
Apr 5, 2017
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.
Simon S.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2017
10/10 Excellent
DENISE W.
Jan 5, 2017
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.
DENISE W.
10/10 Excellent
Stephen C.
Aug 24, 2016
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).
Stephen C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
10/10 Excellent
Barrie E.
Jun 22, 2016
A very warm welcome, everything you would require to make your stay comfortable