Air source heat pump underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Garden with patio and garden furniture. Grounds with courtyard (shared). Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a pond in the grounds. The property has a natural water supply from a borehole.

This property is located near the popular port town of Ilfracombe, and just under 3 miles from the nearest beach. It is situated on a small complex of 5-star properties, one of which the owners live in, and is accessed via a private agricultural lane owned by the adjacent property. The Shippon is a four bedroom barn conversion with an open-plan living space, which is the hub of the property. There is even a piano for a group singalong! The kitchen has a fantastic island with a hob, where real foodies can cook up a storm while chatting with other guests, who can sit with a glass of wine whilst their meal is being prepared. Outside there is a private raised garden and orchard area with countryside views, with the Bristol Channel in the distance.

The property is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 4 miles from Ilfracombe’s lovely harbour and port which dates back to at least the 12th century, with quality ice cream, fish and chip shops, various craft shops and art galleries to enjoy. The surrounding area has many attractions waiting to be discovered including Cairn Woodland Nature Reserve, Hillsborough and Rapperee Cove, Watermouth Bay, the South West Coast Path and for the family, Watermouth Castle and Theme Park. You can have a day out on Lundy Island, go diving or take a trip on the Ilfracombe Princess and see seals, porpoises and sea birds nesting on the cliffs. Try your hand at sea fishing on Blue Fin or take an exhilarating tour of the amazing coastline on the Ilfracombe Sea Safari or on the Hampshire Rose, a former RNLI Lifeboat.

Ilfracombe is perfectly situated to enjoy countless other North Devon attractions such as the popular Tarka Trail, Exmoor National Park 20 minutes’ drive away and the breath taking Valley of the Rocks at Lynton with its incredible sea views, rugged cliffs and amazing funicular cliff railway to Lynmouth, which opened in 1890 and is the highest and steepest entirely water powered railway in the world!
There are also numerous great pubs within walking distance 4km (plus the owners are happy to pick you up on the way home!). Sawmills in Watermouth Valley and 1675 traditional pub in Berrynarbor and stunning Sandy Cove Hotel in Combe Martin Bay which has stunning coastal views. This area plays host to world class beaches including Saunton Sands, Woolacombe and Croyde – all of which are famous for their surfing and vast stretches of golden sand. Beach 2¾ miles..