Title: Beautiful Cottage Home! Short walk to Coastal Path, Budleigh Salterton & beach. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Beautiful Cottage Home! Short walk to Coastal Path, Budleigh Salterton & beach. Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60100000/60098300/60098227/2d4cbe6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60100000/60098300/60098227/5d12e785.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60100000/60098300/60098227/e099db57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60100000/60098300/60098227/a2a92b4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60100000/60098300/60098227/e1875712.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Otterton, a picturesque thatched village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Shippen offers a tranquil retreat. This award-winning converted barn boasts stunning views of the Otter Valley and River Otter. Enjoy a spacious living/dining room with wood beams and glass walls on the first floor or unwind in the large landscaped garden sloping down to the river. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful Cottage Home! Short walk to Coastal Path, Budleigh Salterton & beach. Presenting a rare opportunity to rent in the highly sought after thatched village of Otterton, The Shippen is the mid-terrace of an award-winning converted barn complex situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We ask all guests to read the rules carefully before booking. Please note there are 2 deposits - a damage deposit paid via VRBO, and a bedding and towel deposit paid directly to the owner 7 days prior to occupancy. The latter is detailed in house rules. Our home is located in an idyllic courtyard consisting of 12 properties and boasts stunning views of the Otter Valley and the River Otter. We remodelled in December 2019 to add an additional ensuite and seperate laundry area to our home. Please note, all VRBO reviews posted pertain to rentals prior to these upgrades. For recent reviews please check out our photos of guest entries into our guest book. Additionally we remodelled the other 2 ensuites in February/March 2022. The house comprises of two ground floor double bedrooms, each with en-suites, and a large double bedroom with en-suite on the lower ground floor with views over the garden and river. The beds on the ground floor are custom made by John Ryan. The living/dining room and kitchen are on the first floor. The first floor is architecturally stunning with wood beams and glass walls allowing full enjoyment of the high-beamed cathedral ceilings, oak floors and period fireplace. The house is furnished with a mix of antiques and custom-made furnishings. At the back of the house the large landscaped garden slopes gently down to the river. You can watch people ambling along the river path that takes you the 3.5 miles to Budleigh Salterton. The walk is flat and appeals to people of all activity levels. You can also walk out of the house and be on the Coastal Path half a mile away. Some of the path is steep but offers magnificent views. This beautiful home offers a fabulous holiday base from which to enjoy the many natural and cultural attractions of the area. Otterton is a picturesque thatched village with a fabulous pub serving locally produced food in a warm and welcoming community. There is easy walking access to the Regency beach towns of Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton, as well as the East-West Devon Coastal Path. Some local venues worth exploring are Otterton Mill, The Donkey Sanctuary and Pecorama with its gardens, games and trains. Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton in East Devon’s glorious Axe Valley, about 30 minutes away. A short walk from the house along the up-river path takes you to the beautiful Bicton Park Botanical Gardens with its historic palm house, countryside museum and woodland railway. A trip to the caves at the seaside town of Beer and an exploration of Topsham with its little port and village charm, and of course Darts Farm shops and café are a must. Should you wish to venture further afield, the cathedral city of Exeter is only a 30-minute drive away, Dartmoor only 45 minutes and the fossil beaches of Charmouth and Lyme Regis are 40 minutes away. The whole area is well served by public transport. The village community shop is great with a good range of items to choose from. Otterton Mill also sells vegetables as well as the huge choice of bakery items. There are lots of additional opportunities for child guests who must be over 8 years old. The facilities at Ladram Bay, 1 mile away, are available for use on a daily basis and offer play areas, mini golf and game machines. There is a lovely café at Ladram and the ice-cream is delicious. Sidmouth is a charming town with incredible views of the Jurassic Coast cliffs and the promenade is a great place to stroll. For dining and other visiting opportunies please refer to my personal welcome email to you. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: If in breach of this rule, deposit is forfitted. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91487900/91487821/81a7ad5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous 3 bedroom home opposite beach. ! 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No BBQs near house. Neighbour request. Thanks for your consideration. Recycling containers from garage & house must be put out on Monday night & returned to garage on Tuesday. See welcome email.for more details. Strip beds and pile used towels into bath or shower enclosures. There is a £100 deposit for this payable into owner's account 7 days prior to stay. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children age 8 & over only. No toddlers or babies. ### Events No events allowed If in breach of this rule, deposit is forfitted. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted If in breach of this rule, deposit is forfitted. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: If in breach of this rule, deposit is forfitted. Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.657337,-3.303245&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:m%7BetHfddS%3FW%3FW%3FY%40W%3FW%40Y%40W%40W%40WBY%40W%40WBWBWBWBWBWDWBUDWDWBUDWDUFUDUFUFUDUFUFUFSFUHSFSHSFSHSHSHQHSHQJQHQJQHQJOJOHQLOHOLMJOJMJMLMJMLMLKLMLKJKLILKLINILILILGNILGLGNGLENENGLCNENELCNCNCLANCNANANAN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBNBLBNDLDNDNDLDNDLFNFLFLHNFLHLHLHNHJJLHLJLJLLJJLLLLJLLLJLJNJLJNJNJPJNJNHPJPHPHPHPJRHPHRFRHRFRHRFRFTHRFTFTDTFTDTFTDTDTDVDTDVBVDTBVDV%40VBVBVBVBV%40V%40XBV%40V%3FV%40X%40V%3FV%40X%3FV%3FV%3FX%3FVAX%3FVAVAX%3FVAVCVAXAVCVCVCVCVAVEVCVETCVEVETEVETETGTETGTETGTGTIRGTGRIRGRIRGRIRIPKRIPIPIPKPIPKNKNKPKNKNKLKNKLMLKLMLMLKJMLMJMJMHKJOHMHMHMHOFMHMFOFMFODMDODODMDODMBOBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCMCOEOEMCOGOEMEOGMGMGOIMGMIMIOIMIMKMIKKMKMMMKMMKMMMKMKMKOMMIOMOIQKOKOIQKQIQKQIQISIQISISGSISGSISGUGSGUGUEUGUGUEUGUEUEWCUEWEWCUEWCWCWCWCWCWAWAWCYAWAWAWAY%3FWAW%3FY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3P2fXBiBrRbtYSk4CYeIWUk51r8=) BUDLEIGH SALTERTON, Devon #### What's nearby - Ladram Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles - Sidmouth Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles - Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles - Devon Cliffs Beach - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles - The Donkey Sanctuary - 14 min drive - 7.3 miles #### Getting around - Exmouth Station - 22 min drive - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Taste of Sidmouth - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Marine - ‬6 min drive - ‪Fort Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Fifty Degrees North - ‬4 min drive - ‪Coffee #1 - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Cottage Home! Short walk to Coastal Path, Budleigh Salterton & beach. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Cottage Home! Short walk to Coastal Path, Budleigh Salterton & beach.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Cottage Home! Short walk to Coastal Path, Budleigh Salterton & beach.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful Cottage Home! Short walk to Coastal Path, Budleigh Salterton & beach. located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bicton Park Botanical Gardens, Ladram Bay Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Budleigh Salterton Beach and West Down Beacon walk are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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