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"Lovely clean cottage, tidy, well kept garden, direct access to two footpaths although one is very steep, with loose flints, not suitable for anyone wanting an easy walk!"
Beautiful river and bluebell wood. Peaceful holiday with everything we needed in the cottage. Very thoughtful owners.
Reviewed by JaneApr 2022
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"We found Shippen cottages to be ideally located in the East Devon countryside surrounded by good walks and plenty to do with the family; Lyme Regis is about twenty minutes away and Exeter half an hour or so to the west."
The towns of Honiton and Axminster are about ten minutes drive so whilst enjoying the peaceful location you are only a few minutes drive from the main south west arterial routes.
The cottage itself is well equipped, deceptively spacious and was spotlessly clean. There is underfloor heating throughout which works a treat!
Outside there is a good sized child friendly balcony overlooking a secure lawned garden. There are also meadows (where we saw deer) accessed through an adjacent gateway where the owner has thoughtfully mowed a pathway up to a picnic bench (and rope swing) at the top where you can take in the views.
The cottages also sit on a bridleway which appears to have little use but is well marked and gives instant access to open countryside and beautiful views along the valley.
The owner really has thought of everything, right down to the conveniently placed hose pipe near the front door that we used to rinse off muddy paws!
This property ticked all our boxes and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending these cottages to others and will certainly be returning!… Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Reviewed by BenOct 2021
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"Lovely views and some unexpected extras."
Nice couple
Reviewed by JohnSep 2021
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"Friendly and helpful owners."
Lovely surprise to find eggs, cake and flowers when we arrived! The property was well equipped with everything we could possibly have needed, including binoculars for bird and wildlife watching Would definitely return in the future. Views from the property and the lovely decked balcony were amazing and we found the property very peaceful.
Reviewed by AnneAug 2021
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"The cottage was excellent."
Cleanliness was perfect and well equipped. Sitting on the balcony with an evening meal and a glass of wine was so relaxing. The host was very friendly and helpful.
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Reviewed by AndrewJun 2021
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"Excellent all round."
Reviewed by RonaldMay 2021
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"We have been to Shippen Cottages several times, and each time enjoyed our stay."
The cottage is very comfortable and has everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Reviewed by MarkMay 2021
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"Everything about the accommodation was just perfect, couldn't find any issues at all and we had a lovely relaxing break in a lovely part of the world."
Highly recommended and hopefully will return in the future.
Reviewed by WilliamOct 2020
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"The lane to the cottage is very narrow with very few passing places."
Not suitable for anyone with reversing problems!
Reviewed by KathleenSep 2020
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"Have visited before same accommodation."
ALWAYS GOOD
Reviewed by ColinSep 2020
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"The owner had added homemade extras to the welcome pack and supplied milk in the fridge."
A much welcomed treat after a long car journey.
Reviewed by HelenJul 2020
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"It was perfect all round loved our stay every thing we needed was at hand"
Reviewed by AngelaJul 2019
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"Fantastic time loved the cottage and it was great that we could take our little chihuahua too,he loved the place too."
A nice relaxing holiday love to return back again in the future.
Reviewed by ColinJul 2019
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"The facilities and attention to detail to ensure the best experience for any holidaymakers staying at 1 Shippen were among the best we have found."
Reviewed by MichaelApr 2019
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"Thanks to Mark and Anne for a fabulous stay and very relaxing."
I would recommend to anyone!!
Reviewed by PriscillaFeb 2019
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"If perfect peace and relaxation is what you are looking for then Shippen Cottage is for you."
Cottage very comfortable, clean and welcoming. A bird watchers haven!
Reviewed by MarionOct 2018
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"Shippen Cottages make the ideal base for exploring Devon - excellent facilities and setting"
Reviewed by MikeOct 2018
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"Mark and Anne make you feel very welcome,always on hand to asist with any quires you may have."
The welcoming package is always a surprise, which makes a pleasent start to our stay.
C&M
Reviewed by ColinSep 2018
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"Superb week,very enjoyable stay
Mark and Anne are to be congratulated on getting everything right."
Reviewed by HarryAug 2018
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"Such a beautiful place."
The balcony is wonderful. There's everything you could wish for in the cottage and the hosts are welcoming but discreet. The road to the cottages is very narrow, we thought we had taken the wrong route and would end up in a field! However if you persevere with the road you end up in a very peaceful and special place.
Reviewed by LynneJun 2018
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"The owners of the property are very consciientious about maintaining their own high standards which is spread further than points mentioned in the survey They ensure their guests can be well informed about the flora and fauna ( pocket reference books and binoculars)."
In the immediate vicinity of the cottage you can observe the birds from a picnic table in the middle of of a wild flower meadow situated on the valley side , the view is stunning. For lovers of the countryside this is a wonderful cottage.
Reviewed by EleanorJun 2018
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"We have been to the cottage several times before and it has a lovely home from home feel, it is a place to relax watch the birds and you are able to just chill out, the cottage has everything you need."
Reviewed by RosalineMar 2018