The Shippon at Wyke Farm

30 Customer Reviews

• "First impressions of The Shippon were beautiful a building with Idlic surroundings."

  Waking up to rolling countryside was lovely. Inside the property it was beautiful, clean and comfortable. We arrived in hot weather. It soon became apparent that the sun shone through the double glass doors until sunset. Which is absolutely fine, but a roller blind covered both doors. Meaning you have to have both doors closed to have the roller blind down (which made the living space unbelievably hot) or have both doors open with the blind up which also made the property too hot to sit in. This made things uncomfortable in the property, so the only option you had was to sit outside in the full Sun. No parasol was provided. No fan was provided for inside the property. Which I think for the comfort of visitors in the summer is the bare minimum. There was also no welcome pack. Just a small bottle of milk which was disappointing. As every property we have stayed in previously has given some local produce to enjoy, which is always welcome. Little things in the kitchen like foil and salt and pepper wouldn’t go amiss. Also worth noting the tap water is yellow, due to being supplied by a spring. This wasn’t on the welcome information and had us a little worried and we had to contact the owner late at night to address this. Kathryn and John are lovely hosts. Just a few adjustments would have made a perfect stay. Overall we had a lovely stay at Wyke Farm. We would recommend with a few doable tweaks :)

  Hello, We are sorry to see that you felt uncomfortable during your stay. Regarding welcome pack, we provide tea, coffee and milk. Starter quantities of loo rolls, tea towels, handwash, shampoo, dishwash tabs, cloths etc. We usually provide flowers cut from our own garden, but had not owing to the recently dry conditions and having little to cut (we don’t think ‘garage’ out of season blooms are in order). We used to put more welcome items in, but find that people often leave them. For perishable items, such as butter, this is wasteful. To be frank, 50% of guests don’t use the milk we supply nowadays. And we generally try to clear out store cupboard items left by other guests, as we can’t be held responsible for the suitability for consumption of any items left by others. However, our salt and pepper mills should have been full and we shall check and top up accordingly on next changeover. We do put foil, baking paper and cling film on at the start of the season, and check periodically for top ups. It is so difficult to get everything just right, as different guests appreciate different things, and the nature of the self catering unit is really that you will have to nip to the shops (1 mile) to get the kind of things which you know you use. The period of your stay was not particularly hot, but we appreciate that the Shippon patio receives sun from early afternoon to sunset. We don’t really know why the blind/door combination was a problem. We did have a fan, which we could have given you (we provided them the previous week to guests as it was very hot). We ask all of guests to let us know if we can do anything to assist throughout their stay. You are correct that we don’t have a parasol. We used to have one, but a sharp gust of wind had damaged it, and the nearby table. We had not replaced it, but shall look for a simple parasol. We understand that the tap water has a tinge to it, noticeable when pouring larger quantities, but it is not unsafe to drink or use. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stuart3.0★Jun 2026

• "What a great place!"

  Accommodation is beautiful, well presented, spotless and in a beautiful location. Lovely and quiet but not to far from places. Hosts lovely and friendly. Would definitely recommend this accommodation.

  Thank you so much for a lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Kathryn and John Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kelly5.0★May 2026

• "I have to say that this is a perfect place to stay for a family with a dog."

  Very comfortable accommodation with parking right outside the doors. Beautiful views of rolling countryside all around. Walk out of the lounge, turn left and you have a three field walk for the dog first thing in the morning before you set off on your travels for the day. Literally five minutes drive and you are on the A35 or in Axminster, which is surprising as from the farm you would think that it's nothing but countryside in every direction. Highly recommended.

  Thank you for your feedback, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Apr 2026

• "We had a lovely short stay, will certainly return, hopefully for longer."

  The owners were very friendly and helpful. Very relaxed environment and we enjoyed walking our dog around the fields, with beautiful scenery.

  Thank you for your very good review, Graham. Kathryn and John Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jul 2025

• "On arrival of the cottage, it was beautifully clean and a very warm welcome everything that you would need for your holiday beautifully kept gardens with plenty of outdoor furniture to relax including barbecue I would definitely recommend this holiday."

  Let Tesco’s is a short distance to top up on shopping. Lyme Regis is about 5 miles away.

  Thank you so much for your review! Kathryn and John Property Owner

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Jul 2025

• "Beautiful,, comfortable accommodation"

  Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Jul 2025

• "Absolutely immaculate, very well equipped and comfortable, exactly as described and wonderful view from The Shippon."

  Would happily recommend.

  We are very glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking the time to review us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Oct 2024

• "We enjoyed our week at this property which is in a rural setting overlooking the hills."

  It didn't bother us but if you are looking for a tranquil stay you can hear the traffic from the main road. The barn was very basic compared to other places we have stayed over the years. The mattress in the ensuite room was very worn and not one to get a comfortable night sleep on. The owners live on site but the barn is private and has plenty of outdoor space including private terrace with outdoor furniture, which was a bonus having the sun loungers. A good base for getting out and about to explore. Excellent farm shop just 2 miles drive or Tesco 5 minutes drive.

  Thank you for your review, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay. Having reviewed the contents against the Sykes required inventory, we are confident that we are well stocked. If there were any specific points which led you to feel things were basic, we are keen to know and understand better, so that we can take action. The mattress in the ensuite king room is firm. We have a returning guest who selects that bedroom for this very reason, so we have to accept that we can’t please everyone. We are sorry that it did not give you a good night’s rest. We add duvet toppers and from inspection this week, can confirm that the mattress is not worn. It has no scuffs, stains or damage? Thank you for taking the time to review the cottage. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie3.0★Sep 2024

• "Beautiful setting with stunning views."

  The Shippon was comfortable and spacious and with a huge field to exercise our two spaniels. Lots of places within 10 miles to visit with scenic walks to Golden Cap, highly recommend.

  Dear Gill, Many thanks for your lovely review. May we also thank you for leaving the Shippon in such an immaculate condition! That was so appreciated. Best wishes Kathryn Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gill5.0★Sep 2024

• "Shippon is located in a lovely area and has beautiful views."

  The cottage was clean and well presented. Whilst some of the pictures/descriptions showed stairs we were unaware of the fact that there were no handrails which we felt was a health & Safety issue especially as 4 of us were 70 - 82 years old. Also the area to allow dogs free rein to run was some way from the cottage and on a significant slope which was difficult fr us oldies! However the cottage would be ideal for younger folk.

  David, we are sorry you were not entirely happy. It would help us if your comments were published to explain the scoring, and give context. You are correct to point out that on our farm, our surfaces beyond the Shippon terrace are not entirely flat. Our fenced fields are where we recommend you free run your dogs, and these are gently sloping.We will consider whether we could put handrails on the step-ups between levels, but can in no way make the building or setting Part M compliant, due to the heritage constraints. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David3.0★Sep 2024

• "We had a wonderful stay at The Shippon."

  The property has lovely views from the lounge out of the patio doors, well-equipped, comfortable, nicely furnished, and dog walks on your doorstep. Would definitely recommend!

  Thank you for your super review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Kathryn and John Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lynda5.0★Jun 2024

• "The Shippon is a lovely, spacious and comfortable cottage."

  The kitchen was well equipped and there is a good size terrace and BBQ which we used. in short we had everything we needed for our stay. The owners who live in the farmhouse next door were very friendly and helpful and the fresh flowers from their garden were a joy!

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★Jun 2024

• "Great stay at the Shippon."

  Barn conversion is huge, bigger than my house! Tastefully decorated. Beds were lovely and comfortable. Everything there that we required. The hosts were great and even supplied a dog for ours to run around with!! Would highly recommend it for quiet peaceful getaway set on a lovely well kept farm.

  Thank you, Lesley. Kathryn and John Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★May 2024

• "Perfect setting for us."

  Lovely views to relax and look at. Easy access to Lyme Regis. Tesco 5 mins away. Cottage was superb just as listed.

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Sep 2023

• "Very comfortable, clean and well proportioned accommodation."

  Hosts very hospitable and went out of their way to assist us when our vehicle broke down.

  Reviewed by Lawrence5.0★Sep 2023

• "A great place to stay in a great location - there's so much to see and do within an easy drive."

  Lovely walk through the farm fields and footpaths up to the nearby nature reserve too - heaven for us and our two year old cocker spaniel.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jun 2023

• "We had a special week."

  The weather was kind enough so we could enjoy the patio and the views. Lovely comfortable cottage and Kathryn, the hostess, was extremely friendly and helpful. We would definitely come back to the Shippon.

  Reviewed by Alec5.0★May 2023

• "We had a really lovely stay at The Shippon."

  Beautiful property with stunning views. Very well equipped and ideal for a family group. We hope to visit again.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Apr 2023

• "A beautiful setting, on a friendly farm."

  A great value cottage that had everything we and our two toddlers needed. Very family friendly - cots and high chairs provided - and a lovely spot to relax within easy reach of beaches.

  Reviewed by Alice5.0★Mar 2023

• "We had a lovely four days , we came as looked peaceful and my mum has terminal cancer she wanted to visit some places again ie sidmouth , Lyme and my dad wanted to go back to tar steps to do the money tree , although that was a drive but a day out !"

  Great host and we just had everything we needed . Thank you so much . Claire

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely stay at The Shippon."

  The owners were extremely nice and accommodating. Ideally situated, around 15 minutes to all the local attractions.

  Reviewed by Shaun5.0★Jul 2022

• "Very pretty outlook over rolling hills and fields."

  Good for sunsets and star watching, with no light pollution at night. We enjoyed exploring the owners' 50 acres. There was great access to walks from the property with our dog. Convenient setting, rural and peaceful yet only a couple mins drive to a big supermarket and a short drive to Lyme Regis, Charmouth and other lovely beaches in the area.The owners were very friendly and helpful, thank you.

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Jul 2022

• "Beautiful setting."

  We enjoyed roaming the farm and lazing about on the decking watching the house martins swooping about. Welcoming and helpful host. Tulips, milk, and coffee appreciated, thank you. Well equipped kitchen. Relaxing rainfall shower.

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★May 2022

• "A lovely property, just as described with fantastic views from the windows and deck area."

  A great base to explore the area.

  Reviewed by Kathrin5.0★May 2022

• "Lovely cottage perfect base for us with two toddlers."

  Well equipped, clean, tidy and beautiful view.

  Reviewed by Jody5.0★Apr 2022

• "Wonderful owners who were incredibly kind to us during the extended power cuts following Storm Eunice."

  Made sure we were as comfy as possible. The barn is lovely and the kitchen one of the best equipped I have ever encountered in a holiday cottage. Great base for exploring the area - if only we hadn't had the weather we did, we'd have actually done that... Thank you Kathryn and John.

  Reviewed by Melanie5.0★Feb 2022

• "This is a really splendid place to stay."

  The property is immaculate and the surroundings lovely. It is close to the sea and the delightful Lyme Regis. The owner was very helpful and everything in place to have a really good time. Stuart & Fiona

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Nov 2021

• "The owners were wonderful people."

  The property and location were stunning.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2021

• "The cottage was lovely and the views were incredible."

  The owner was on hand whenever we needed them and was very helpful. We hope to return in 2021.

  Reviewed by JemmaOct 2020

• "The Shippon is a fantastic cottage, spacious and spotlessly clean it has amazing countryside views."

  We really enjoyed our stay there, the hosts were lovely and it was really well equipped and modern. Its just a short drive to Lyme Regis. We also visited nearby Beer, Seaton, Charmouth and Sidmouth. Great location and we hope to come back.

  Reviewed by EmmaJul 2020

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