The Shippen

We had a fantastic few days at the Shippen as a family complete with dog.

The cottage is well provisioned in every department and exceptionally clean. It is one of the best places we have ever stayed in the area despite coming every year. Quiet, well maintained and the games room was a huge hit with the kids. My wife and I enjoyed sitting on the terrace watching the sunset will the tractors passed by from time to time. The only drawback is getting to/from the village as it's a good 10-minute drive from any main road on tight country lanes. Personally this was no issue in our estate car, but I know some people lack confidence or drive cars that are bigger than they need to be.

Our second visit to this lovely cottage.

Extremely well equipped and comfortable. The views are amazing and there are plenty of walks across the fields. It is a great base to explore the Devon and Dorset coast. The narrow lanes are tricky but you soon get used to them. The welcome treats of eggs, milk, cake and apple juice were much appreciated. A great place to stay with lovely hosts. We will return. Alan and Sue Lord

Really lovely welcome from the owners.

Good accommodation with facilities. Bring your earplugs for the rooster who gives the morning wake up call, and authenticate farm stay experience!

Excellent stay as usual, always feel so at home and such a lovely quiet place to relax, have been coming for over ten years and always refreshes us!

Minor comments for owner - mattress in double bed was very uncomfortable and caused us some aches and pains (may be our age!) and also noticed games room had broken darts and pool cues that were unusable so we replaced the tips on cues but just wanted to flag in case someone complained that some of the stuff was unusable

We had a lovely stay at the Shippen.

Very comfy beds with high quality bed linen. The whole cottage was comfortable and well equipped. It was lovely and peaceful in the heart of the Devon countryside. Finn loved the paddock where he could chase his ball as much as he wanted. Well worth negotiating the narrow country lanes for. We loved Sidmouth and the Donkey Sanctuary. Both are well worth a visit. Sue and Simon were friendly and helpful. Thank you for the eggs, milk and fresh apple juice and for posting back my phone charger and socks (the other item wasn’t actually ours). Overall a wonderful peaceful and comfortable dog friendly stay. We would highly recommend.

Great place, nice people.

All great

We have just returned from a week in Mr and Mrs Potter's "The Shippen" Cottage an cannot thank them enough for such an enjoyable time.

We thought the Cottage was excellent and so well equipped plus situated in a beautiful part of East Devon. We were recommended to the Cottage by members of our family who had stayed there in the past and it lived up to our expectations. We would hope to return in the future years.

What a fantastic cottage / barn conversion, so peaceful and relaxing place to stay with on site hosts who were there when you needed them, but not in your face at all, the perfect hosts.

The games room (even though we only used a couple of times) was spot on, and would have been more used if we had not been at the beach. Would we go back, yes tomorrow....

A great place to stay.

Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay and plan to return for a longer break. Our hosts (Sue and Simon) were lovely. The cottage was very comfortable and offered a comprehensive range of utensils, cutlery etc. The welcome pack of eggs, cake and milk was much appreciated. Great surroundings, views and facilities in general. Games room a bonus. Well done.

An amazing property nestled in the heart of the Devon countryside.

Really lovely, well equipped cottage.

The games room was a brilliant addition. The owners were really friendly and we had some delicious cake and fresh eggs waiting for us when we arrived. The cottage is a bit remote but only 10-15 minutes from Honiton and 25 minutes from Lyme Regis. Really peaceful and lovely.

Lovely comfortable and clean.

Kitchen had everything you needed. A lovely touch of fresh milk, eggs and homemade cakes to welcome us. Plenty of information for us to look through of local attractions and walks. Owner on site very friendly. We all enjoyed using the games room in the evenings, table tennis, pool, darts, games and dvd to use.

Nice cosy cottage, quite comfortable, lovely bedding and clean.

In a nice rural hamlet. The owners are friendly and helpful. Thank you for the cake, milk, eggs and local apple juice.

Cottage was lovely and comfortable.

The welcome pack of a basket of eggs there own apple juice and a jug of milk for a cup of tea /coffee was very welcome . The kitchen area was well equipped. Even if you didn't wait to go out you could sit on the sofa and look out the French window over the rolling countryside.

Nice welcome treats .

We had a lovely stay at The Shippen.

The property was clean, comfortable with everything we needed. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The only downsides were the very narrow and bendy lanes to reach it. But it is the price to pay for the beautiful area and outlook.

We have just had a thoroughly enjoyable stay in the Shippen.

We had a lovely warm welcome from Sue and Simon and the apple juice, eggs and cake were much appreciated . Also, the jug of milk in the fridge was a lovely touch. The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped. The lanes are narrow but we soon got used to them and well worth the effort to get back to this peaceful location with spectacular views and fresh air to breathe. We hope to come again before too long

A warm welcome on arival the property was clean and comfortable and in beautiful country side .

Sue and Simon were friendly and helpfull but wernt overpowering Totaly enjoyed our stay and would recomend .

We had a lovely stay at The Shippen.

Well placed to explore beaches, farms and lovely villages. The fact the property was all on one floor worked really well with a young family and they loved the animals. We were lucky enough to have two calves born during our stay to make it even more memorable. The games room was a nice addition meaning we could keep entertained even when the weather wasn't great and we borrowed quite a few films during our stay. My only suggestion would be to provide child/toddler cutlery/plastic plates as there were none in the property.

Sue and Simon were very welcoming and fantastic hosts!

Fresh eggs, apple juice and homemade Victoria sponge were waiting for us when we arrived and were delicious. Such a perfect spot to switch off and reset. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

Lovely week away in the peace and quiet with fabulous views of the Devon countryside.

Our cottage was clean, very comfortable and well equipped for the four of us plus the dog. Would definitely recommend.

No problem with the cottage but the actual road to get to it is a nightmare

Lovely place to stay.

Roads in the area are mostly single track and watch out for potholes if you have low ground clearance.

Such a beautiful little secret hideaway.

So quiet and the Owners Sue and Simon have everything possible available. Lovely home made cake on arrival with fresh hen and duck eggs and a lovely bottle of fresh Apple Juice. Thanks for a lovely stay. Julie, Paul and Casper xx

This was our second stay at the Shippen.

Lovely addition of fresh eggs, cake and apple juice on arrival The cottage is well equipped, comfortable and spacious. The surroundings are peaceful and relaxing, yet you are within easy reach of the coast. There are also many lovely walks on your doorstep. Lovely quiet countryside location

We enjoyed our stay at the Shippen very much.

Its in a lovley scenic location, away from everything with countryside views but close enough for visits to Seaton,Budleigh Salterton,Exmouth,Sidmouth etc so it provided an ideal base for us. The owners Sue & Simon are available for advice if needed & left us fresh eggs,milk,apple juice & lovley cake. Our cottage was well equipped with a homely feel to it. We had a 4 berth cottage all ground floor & there are 2 more holiday lets there too (not single storey) so a larger family group could go together. Although we didn’t use it,except to borrow dvds,the large gamesroom provided,table football,ping pong table,games,books,dvds & there were sofas to sit on too,it must be a great bonus for parents in wet weather! There are facilities for laundry in a nearby shared utility room,& good recycling boxes in the barn housing the bins,all clearly labelled so no guesswork! Outside there are ducks,chickens ,a crowing cockerel & some cows so any doggy visitors need to be on their leads! The Shippen has a patio with chairs & table for use on warmer days and there’s a nice grassed orchard garden to the rear of the cottages available for guests to use. It’s perfect for countryside lovers who want to get away from it all.

A wonderful location, with excellent hosts.

The accommandation was as good as the freshly home baked Lemon Drizzy that met our arrival.

We chose this to celebrate our wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed.

Everything was first class. There was a lovely paddock in which we could run our dogs. A cracking Games Room where we nearly learnt how to play table tennis and pool but we had to use a larger ball to score on the football. Incidentally we had previously booked another place on AIRBnB but as I was unwilling to download my drivers licence for fear of being scammed, they cancelled us. Sykes was easy.

Would highly recommend.

It was very quiet and away from any urban annoyances. The Shippen is ideal if you want to get away from it all.

We had a short break available at short notice and were delighted to be able to find the Shippen.

The hosts were wonderful making my husband and I, our daughter and 3yr old grandson extremely welcome. The cottage was very comfortable, clean and well presented, exactly as we hoped. The hosts had supplied home made cake as well as farm eggs and apple juice and I was delighted to be able to bring home jam and more apple juice afterwards as a family gift. The farm animals - pigs and ducks made a special extra treat for our grandson. The gardens were safe and well maintained which was really appreciated. We found the area delightful and were able to access the local towns and beaches easily. I would most definitely like to return.

A lovely cosy cottage away from the madding crowd, where you can just relax and unwind.

The Shippen is part of Northleigh Farm and it’s lovely to see the ducks splashing in their little pond and the guinea fowl wandering around. How lovely to be greeted with fresh farm eggs, homemade apple juice and yummy slices of cake on the table as we entered the cottage. So kind and thoughtful and we were made to feel very welcome by the friendly owners. We certainly want to return again to the Shippen.

Superb accommodation and well furnished.

Excellent welcome of home produce. Thoroughly recommended.

Lovely stay, friendly and helpful hosts, thank you!

A lovely place to stay.

We spent a week here with our two-year-old twins and dog. The owners were really nice and helpful, they even put farmyard duvet covers on the boys beds which they loved! The boys also really enjoyed the cows, pigs, ducks and hens on the farm. Northleigh is a lovely quiet village away from the main tourist areas, but only a short drive from coast. The accommodation was clean, well maintained, comfortable, and child and dog friendly. Everything we could want! A big thank you to the owners for a great holiday and making us so welcome. Phil and Susie

The Shippen was very spacious for 2 people.

All the facilities worked well, although we would have preferred a walk in shower rather than a bath with shower but that is just personal preference! The location was peaceful and picturesque and was quite close to a number of seaside resorts and the small town of Colyton which was well worth visiting. Take care when driving through the lanes as they are mostly single track with high hedges. Wonderful countryside! Our hosts were friendly and accommodating and responded well to any requests we made. We enjoyed our stay!

Property very well equipped and lovely peaceful setting with beautiful views.

Owners live in adjacent farmhouse and very helpful. Also provide their own eggs, home made sausages (highly recommended), home pressed apple juice and home made jam and marmalade. Highly recommended.

Our family had a fun break in this beautiful, peaceful location.

The hosts were friendly and helpful and the games room kept us all busy when we weren’t out exploring the local area.

Thank you we enjoyed our stay, greatly.

Lovely accommodation, very cosy especially the log burner.

All kitchen utensils provided for, all mod cons very handy, dishwasher ect. Plenty of hot water. Very tranquil hamlet with a beautiful church which was open. Our party of four would definitely stay again.

Thanks for a lovely stay.

Loved the games room and cottage had everything we needed. Hope to visit again

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage and the eagerness of the owners to help was really appreciated.

The owners were lovely.

Very friendly and helpful. The property was extremely clean and tidy. Great games room for the children. And a very picturesque location. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Excellent Cottage and rural surroundings, just what we needed for a quiet break.

Owners on site and very welcoming. Loved the arrival goodies of fresh eggs, freshly baked cake and home pressed apple juice. Cottage facilities great, we loved the wood burner (so did our dog!). Great local walks for the dog, near to small towns, and lovely coast. Would definitely recommend and return.

Lovely place to stay which we enjoyed very much.

Very quiet and indeed very rural. Would have no hesitation in returning on another occasion.

I would draw attention to the narrowness of the country lanes around the host farm which although a "charming" local feature is not good for nervous drivers.

Also although dogs are permitted as advertised, they were required to be kept on a lead at all times when outside due to the presence of guinea fowl wandering free. A bit restrictive at times when exercising etc. Property was excellent and a great location, hosts very friendly and helpful but not intrusive. Access to east coast and Dorset area was very easy

Lovely peaceful setting ideal for walking the dog in the surrounding countryside.

Within easy reach of the coastal places. Friendly hosts. Much appreciated eggs, scones, apple juice and jam on arrival. Would recommend this accomodation

Beautiful cottage,very well equipped and spacious in gorgeous surroundings, great for walking our dog.

Sue, the farm owner, was very friendly and really helpful with local information .

Made to feel very welcome,arrived to find we had been left fresh milk,homemade scones and eggs from the farms chickens and ducks.

Lovely week spent in The Shippen.

Owners live on site and we’re very hospitable. The large garden at the back was good for the dog to have a run around and the patio at the front was a lovely sun trap. Would recommend staying here even with the twisty turney lanes!

The hosts were very friendly but kept a discreet distance.

The property was very good all on one level and was well equipped. Position was central to the attractions of east Devon.

The location was brilliant loved the peace and quiet,but it was to far from beaches and towns.

It was by far the cleanest cottage I've stayed in with everything you could need.The owners where there to meet us and was very helpful.We have already booked again for next year and are taking the grandkids.

Friendly owners.

Good location which I was familiar with as had a home in village many years ago. Good eating venues in area and comfortable area to visit

The Shippen at Northleigh Farm is well away from the hustle and bustle of the major seaside towns.

For anyone who wants to get away to be deep in Devon countryside, where the only passing traffic is the local farmer on his tractor or a local going off to the shops. This is the place for you. The lanes surrounding the village of Northleigh are typically Devon ie narrow with high sides topped with 6 ft hedges. Good for long walks. The tourist traffic is well away to the north and south, so its only locals on the road. One day we met 2 cars en-route to Colyton , a distance of 4 miles. Sue is on hand in the background should you need to ask anything, but leaves you alone the rest of the time. A nice surprise was the home made cakes and bottle of apple juice made from the apples in the paddock. A good holiday was had at The Shippen.

We had a wonderful holiday at The Shippen.

Perfectly clean and comfortable barn conversion with all home comforts. Sue the owner met us on arrival and couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. Our 4 year old loved meeting all the animals, especially monty and tabby the cats, and it was a great safe environment for her. Perfect peaceful location for exploring the local area. We will be back!

A really lovely holiday cottage in the most beautiful surroundings.

The owners are friendly and welcoming. Would stay here again.

The owners were lovely, a beautiful and peaceful setting.

The Shippen was immaculately clean. A great place for children, a lovely paddock and all of their animals to look at.

The hosts were very welcoming and friendly.

The cottage was beautiful with lovely views of its surroundings would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone.

As soon as we arrived we felt at home.

Warm, comfortable and peaceful, everything we required was supplied even some milk and tea for a cuppa on arrival. Games room was well equipped. We had a lovely stay.

Lovely setting, very friendly owners.

On hand if needed, but left us to our own holiday too!

The shippen is a spacious, clean cottage with everything that you need!

It’s located in the middle of glorious countryside down some very narrow lanes which after a couple of days you get the hang of! You are made to feel so welcome on the farm and my two children loved helping in the garden and collecting the eggs. It’s a short drive away from beautiful coastline beaches. We all can’t wait to visit again! The pictures do not do this place justice!!

Helpful and firendly owners; cottage clean; good views and good wi-fi.

Misleading description - freezer was top part of fridge; Wasing machine was use of owners washing machine Surrounded by single track roads in all directions; Dog had to be kept on lead outside of cottage

Owners were receptive, accommodating and very pleasant.

Cottage lived up to expectations in every respect. The Victoria sponge, the eggs and the marmalade were lovely bolt- ons. Thank you.

Very friendly and helpful owners.

Beautiful surroundings and well-kept grounds. I would not hesitate to return to this group of cottages.

The cottage is in a quiet picturesque location within the grounds of a working farm which can only be reached via narrow and winding country lanes.

we really enjoyed all of our holiday at the shippen.

The cottage was an absolute gem.Sue and Simon were absolutly fabulous, nothing was too much for them &they were perfect hosts, as was the guinea fowl, dogs, cat &ducks.the greeting of cake,milk,tea &wineplus fresh eggs were a real treat.Beautiful scenery all round. Not too far to travel to numerous beaches. All in all a very good holiday and would reccomend it to all and sundry.THANKYOU.

We had a lovely time at The Shippen Northleigh Farm.

The owners were so kind and friendly and really accommodating. The place was really nice with everything we needed for our stay. The eggs, cake,bottle of wine and tea bags on our arrival were a really nice touch. We hoped to stay again.

Location was quiet with distant views.

Good telephone (for my phone provider) and wifi reception. Excellent comfort and cleanliness. Very helpful owners about a personal issue.

Really enjoyable holiday.

The accommodation had everything you could need supplied, all in a lovely peacefull setting. Friendly, helpfull owners, Welcome pack of eggs, milk, tea bags, and wine. We will definately be going back.

My daughter and I had such a lovely half term week here.

The rural setting is so peaceful and beautiful to wake up to. The owners have thought of everything to ensure a comfortable stay and we were 20 minutes drive through stunning countryside to the beaches. We will definitely return another time.

30st Jan untill 4th Febr from The Netherlands It was fantastic, beautiful weather with snow and the place is cozy.

We arrived in the evening tired from traveling all day, but the warm welcome with the eggs, home made chocolate sponge cake and flowers was so nice. If you like orange marmalade try the home made one, it is delicious! We enjoyed the quietness. Sue and Simon thank you for sharing your beautiful place. Peter and Bianca

The location and set up suited us as we have 2 dogs.

It was easy to let them out, walk them and they were accepted in the yard without any problems. The layout inside was suitable as well having an area to clean them off inside the door. The proprietors were very friendly and helpful and the atmosphere of the accommodation was very good.

We enjoyed the peace of the location and the comforts of our house all of which was above our expectations

Excellent,comfortable cottage with very friendly hosts,who were only too willing to give local information.

Very rural setting on small farm. Lovely touch providing welcome pack of eggs, fresh milk,tea and bottle of wine. Locally very narrow 'typical Devon lanes' that provided good access to main roads. Well positioned for access to Lyme Bay towns and beaches. Several hostelries that provide good food are within easy reach by car.

Wonderful warm welcome from owners Beautiful, peaceful location Excellent facilities Clean cosy cottage