Title: Shipload Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shipload Cottage Cottage with free parking, in the vicinity of Hartland Abbey ## Photo gallery for Shipload Cottage ![Garden - Shipload Cottage (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38950000/38940400/38940394/4b4faec5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished - Shipload Cottage (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38950000/38940400/38940394/596bcc56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player - Shipload Cottage (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38950000/38940400/38940394/b9b1424b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Shipload Cottage (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38950000/38940400/38940394/82821100.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Shipload Cottage (Bideford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38950000/38940400/38940394/bd1fb406.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Clovelly Harbour and Hartland Abbey, Shipload Cottage provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shipload Cottage Cottage with free parking, in the vicinity of Hartland Abbey This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities, express check-out and a garden. Self parking is free. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. This cottage offers 2 accommodations with DVD players and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Bideford cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Sandy beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking available only on request - Free uncovered self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Family friendly - Highchair ### Kitchen - Cleaning supplies - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Tea bags/instant coffee - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels - Books - CD player - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating - Portable fan ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total - Pets stay free ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Electrical adapters - Guidebooks - Iron/ironing board - Local maps - Restaurant dining guides ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Theme park nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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check-in end time: 10:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Key retrieval, private entrance ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking and high chair This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms Alcohol is not served at this property ### Property is also known as Shipload Cottage Cottage Shipload Cottage Bideford Shipload Cottage Cottage Bideford ## About the area Located in Bideford, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Hartland Abbey and Hartland Quay are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hartland Point and Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall. The Milky Way Adventure Park and Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails. 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