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The Shippon

The Shippon

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 5 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.4
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
5.0


With four bedrooms, four bathrooms, glorious open plan living and tons of outside space, The Shippon is luxury coastal living at its best. Vaulted ceilings, exposed trusses and beautifully styled spaces create a home that beckons you to swap the bustle of a busy routine with pure relaxation, all while taking in the sweeping views of Devon’s picturesque countryside which lies right on the doorstep.

Designed to offer complete comfort during your stay, every room in this home has been thoroughly and thoughtfully kitted out. Large bi-fold doors in the living area open the space to the outside so on warm, sunny days you can soak up the scenery without having to move off the sofa (other than to charge your glass of course!). Expect superior mattresses and tasteful soft furnishings in the bedrooms, high-quality features and fittings in the bathrooms, and a superbly equipped kitchen so you can rustle up family feasts or even bake your very own batch of Devonshire scones. The setting is rather special too, and with the home’s layout maximising the views, you'll have the beauty of the surrounding landscape on constant display from nearly every angle.

Perfectly located to offer guests both rural tranquillity and beach holiday bliss, this is a place where you can truly get away from it all. Your holiday home has a large, sheltered garden for fresh air dining, as well as a sprawling front terrace where you can unwind whilst taking in the views. The lovely seaside town of Dawlish lies just 3 miles away where you’ll find sandy beaches for lazing on and clear water for swimming and water sports. The town offers a host of shops, restaurants and café’s too, along with all the amusements of a traditional seaside resort, so there’s plenty to keep guests of all ages entertained.

Teignmouth and Shaldon are within a short drive and here you’ll discover bustling promenades, a lido and more sandy stretches, while the Exeplorer Water Taxi service which operates from Dawlish Warren, can ferry you across to Exmouth which is the perfect place for sailing, windsurfing and paddle boarding.

With its unspoilt and rugged landscape, tors, forest and reservoirs to explore, Dartmoor which is a 20-minute drive from The Shippon, offers lovers of the outdoors a wonderful day out. Naturally, a trip to this special place wouldn’t be complete without a country pub pit-stop and there are plenty to choose from, whether for a quick refreshment or a hearty Sunday lunch! Closer to home at only 10 minutes’ drive away, Haldon Forest offers visitors of all ages the chance for adventure with its 7.5 miles of wooded cycle paths which are ideal for mountain biking or walks. There are bikes for hire here too, as well as a café and play area.

*Please note that access to this countryside home is via roads which are narrow and single track in places

Wow well appointed accommodation in beautiful setting

Review submitted on Thu, 27 Nov 2025
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Shippon had everything our 3 generational family needed for a fabulous stay. En suite bedrooms were of a good standard, the accommodation although open plan was warm and welcoming. There were plenty of glasses, cutlery and crockery and the welcome pack was a nice touch too.


Alan from Goole stayed at The Shippon for 7 nights in November 2025


Indigo- Luxury Coastal replied 128 days ago
Hi Alan, Thank you for leaving us your review. We are so pleased that you and your family were able to have a fabulous stay and that you found it to be warm and welcoming. We hope to welcome you back for another stay! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Fantastic place - but…

Review submitted on Fri, 22 Aug 2025
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Even though I had seen photos beforehand, the first thing I said upon entering the property was “Wow”. The sense of space is just amazing. All the rooms were great, but avoid the top floor bedroom if you’re tall (angled beams).
Small points - the 4 slot toaster appeared to be down to 2 slots working for at least the previous 3 guests and was still not working for us. There are no large or full length mirror’s anywhere in the property - would be a nice addition.
The very fancy oven doubles as a microwave! But this means you have to wait for it to cool down before popping in a bag of spinach etc. There is so much space, a separate microwave would be handy. The hob ONLY comes on if there’s a pan on the ring - very clever and safe, but it confused the heck out of us for a few minutes. (Probably mentions it in the handbook, but we though “ it’s a hob, how tricky can it be - lol)
Location-wise, it’s lovely (say hello to the squawking goose on the farm opposite - still miss him/her). Do be aware that the approach roads are all single lane ‘tracks’ - you will come face to face with other vehicles occasionally and me need to reverse back to a passing point. Only ever met one big tractor though. There are also some very steep hills on the outlying roads, tricky if you have an overburdened older vehicle like we had.

Overall, wonderful place - just be prepared to feel cramped once you get back to your own house.



Robin from Kingston upon Thames stayed at The Shippon for 7 nights in August 2025


Indigo- Luxury Coastal replied 176 days ago
Hi Robin, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased that you were amazed by the property and the space, we do agree it is incredible! I have of course passed over your feedback to the Owners and the Housekeeping team. In regards to the toaster, if you are toasting only two pieces of bread you can only use the left-hand slots as the right ones wont go down until the left slots are used. We do mention about the hob in the welcome folder as we do understand this may be slightly confusing for guests. As there are 2 full-sized fan ovens, the combination microwave is usually used as a microwave, however we do know that if this was hot and used as an oven, it would take a slightly longer to cool down. We hope to welcome you back for another stay! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

A great place for friends to catch up and relax.

Review submitted on Mon, 23 Jun 2025
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Shippon is set in a very rural Devon location. It was an ideal house for 8 old friends to catch up and relax.
The house was spotless and has all the amenities required for a weeks stay. Online groceries assisted with the relaxation!
I would definitely recommend and we will be booking again!


Matthew from Reading stayed at The Shippon for 7 nights in June 2025


Charlie - The Luxury Coastal Team replied 282 days ago
Hi Matthew, Thankyou for taking time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that you found The Shippon a great place to catch up with friends and relax! It really is such a beautiful and very rural location! We cant wait to welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Beautiful house

Review submitted on Fri, 06 Jun 2025
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our second stay at the Shippon. Absolutely gorgeous house, lovely decor and great layout for our family. We can’t fault it and Im sure we will return.
We love the location which is very quiet but also near to Dawlish, Exeter and supermarkets.


KATIE from Alcester stayed at The Shippon for 7 nights in May 2025


Charlie - the Luxury Coastal team replied 296 days ago
Hi Katie, Thankyou for taking time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful second stay at the Shippon, it really is a beautiful property and in such a scenic part of the world! The team are very excited to welcome you back again in the future, Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Beautiful house in a peaceful location

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Shippon was perfect for our multi-generation family to stay at and gave us a great base to explore South Devon. The accommodation was spotless, beautifully designed, had all mod cons, with everything provided and was super comfortable, spacious and accessible for all 7 of us. Really enjoyed those stunning views too. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home from home with us. Would happily return again, the area has so much to offer. We had a very chilled week, but we loved the NT places.. Killerton and Castle Drogo as well as Exmouth Beach, Beer and Canonteign Waterfalls.

Emma from xxxx stayed at The Shippon for 7 nights in June 2024


Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Emma, Thank you for leaving a review on your recent stay at The Shippon. It is so wonderful to hear The Shippon was a great base for you all to explore and was comfortable accommodation for your time spent in Devon. We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team