Title: The Shippen provides the perfect countryside getaway for friends and family. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=5687&destination=Skipton%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=93240911&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Shippen provides the perfect countryside getaway for friends and family. ## Photo gallery for The Shippen provides the perfect countryside getaway for friends and family. ![Outdoor spa tub - The Shippen provides the perfect countryside getaway for friends and family. (Barden, near Skipton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93250000/93241000/93240911/dc4bab54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Shippen provides the perfect countryside getaway for friends and family. 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(Barden, near Skipton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93250000/93241000/93240911/7db75ab1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Shippen in the quiet historic village of Barden, near Bolton Abbey. Unwind in the wood fired hot tub for 6 or relax by the woodburner as you watch your favourite show on Smart TV. With a fully fitted kitchen and three cosy bedrooms, this countryside getaway is perfect for up to six guests. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### The Shippen provides the perfect countryside getaway for friends and family. The Shippen provides the perfect countryside getaway for friends and family. Nestled in the quiet historic village of Barden, a stone’s throw away from Bolton Abbey, where you can relax and create everlasting memories.. 1 step to entrance. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner Dining area. Kitchen area: (1 Step), Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner and hot tub included, remainder at £8 per bag. Enclosed rear garden with bench. Wood fired hot tub for 6 (private). Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. The Shippen provides comfortable accommodation for up to six guests in three cosy bedrooms. This countryside getaway is located on a working farm, where you can enjoy the tranquil sound of the river and the different farm animals in the surrounding area. Ideally situated in the quiet yet historic village of Barden, a stone’s throw away from the famous Bolton Abbey, The Shippen provides everything you need to enjoy your time away. Upon arrival you are greeted by an allocated parking area for up to three cars and then head to the rear garden where you can soak up the view from the bubbling hot tub. An allocated enclosed field has kindly been prepared for your furry friends to keep them away from livestock on the farm. On entering the property, you are greeted by a fully fitted kitchen offering everything you need to rustle up those home cooked meals. Not fancy cooking? Why not treat yourself at a local restaurant or café a short drive away. Wander up the small step to find a cosy living room featuring a wood burner and comfy sofas. Relax and enjoy the warmth of the fire as you watch your favourite show or movie on the TV after a long day exploring the area. When sleep calls, you have three bedrooms to choose from, all situated on the first floor. One of the two bathrooms can also be found on this floor the other is on the ground floor. Bolton Abbey is a village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire. Situated in the stunning location of Bolton-by-Bowland. Whether you wander beside the river, cross the exposed purple heights of the heather moorland or explore the woodland nature trails, there is something for everyone. Explore Bolton Abbey and the infamous Strid - a notorious stretch of deep water where the River Wharfe is forced into a hidden, thundering channel; or enjoy the unique botanical gardens at nearby Parceval Hall and explore the mysterious Troller’s Gill. Whatever you do during the day, you will have comfort in the knowledge that you will have great accommodation to return to. Free WiFi Only dogs allowed at the property. If you would like the wood fired Hot Tub ready for when you arrrive, please contact the owner prior to arrival. There is a charge of £50. 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no 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 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 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. ### Property is also known as su-UK43897-UK43897 ## About the area Skipton is home to this cottage. Ilkley Golf Club and Ilkley Pool and Lido are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Oldest Sweet Shop in England and Otley Market. Parcevall Hall Gardens and Hesketh Farm Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Skipton travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skipton.dx5687) [View more Cottages in Skipton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skipton-Cottages.d5687-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.01618%2C-1.92343&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dSS3vLhNH0zVJ-3dGX0JYmxf69M=) Barden, near Skipton ### What's nearby - ![0_353007](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046377/470e79f2-8dc7-4ed1-b07e-8e4310e98748.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Yorkshire Dales National Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Bolton Priory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079207/cc42d36c-5b1f-406e-b054-32507af8ab61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bolton Priory 4 min drive \- 3.3 miles - ![Skipton Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5687/82557aaf-c31a-43eb-b01f-6e9c9d6b7d3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Skipton Castle 13 min drive \- 11.0 miles - ![Aerial sunset of Comb Hill and Watlows dry Valley part of the Limestone landscape near Malham Cove, Malham, North Yorkshire, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088169/6d05272c-f52c-4a70-934f-568d18fb0c24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Malham Cove 32 min drive \- 21.2 miles - ![University of Leeds](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082847/ccbfa56a-3279-4920-b6fc-5e7ca1525f3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Leeds 47 min drive \- 27.8 miles ### Getting around - Hellifield Station 23 min drive - Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) 62 min drive ### Restaurants - Tea On The Green 4 min drive - Cavendish Pavillion 7 min drive - Abbey Tea Rooms 5 min drive - The Red Lion Hotel & Manor House 4 min drive - Billy Bob's Parlour 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Shippen provides the perfect countryside getaway for friends and family. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Shippen provides the perfect countryside getaway for friends and family.? ### What time is check-in at The Shippen provides the perfect countryside getaway for friends and family.? ### What time is check-out at The Shippen provides the perfect countryside getaway for friends and family.? ### Where is The Shippen provides the perfect countryside getaway for friends and family. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Shippen provides the perfect countryside getaway for friends and family. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanna J. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location! We had a lovely stay at the Shippon. It's set in a beautiful location in the Yorkshire Dales, and was clean and comfortable. Becky and Joey were great hosts, friendly and helpful and very happy to show us their animals on the farm! I highly recommend a stay at the Shippon. It's location is great, just up the road from Bolton Abbey and near to Skipton and Ilkley, both towns are worth a visit. ##### Joanna J. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate 7 Jul 2025 #### Honestly our favourite place in the world. Honestly our favourite place in the world.Rebecca and Joey really looked after us, from the minute we arrived.Absolutely stunning views, so incredibly peaceful, the beds were all so so comfortable and I have a terrible back! Gorgeous sofas, the shower was so powerful!We travelled with a 7, 13 and 15 year old and we enjoyed collecting eggs from chickens, feeding the goats, amazing walks and trips to the river, shooting, riding up the the top fields with Joey and the super talented sheepdogs Gip and Rock and so much more.We loved every second apart from when we came home! Next year already booked and we cannot wait to visit our friends at the farm again, both human and animals 😊!!! ##### Kate From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Nathalie Zoethout 6 Dec 2025 #### Such a lovely stay in this peaceful setting. Such a lovely stay in this peaceful setting. So convenient for walks from the door. The cottage was comfortable and while dated it had all we needed. The hotvtubb is wood fired and a bit of a faff so we only did it once. Was stone cold next morning. Joey the farmer was lovely and taught us alot about farm life. All in all we had a restful, cozy week. Yorkshire is just sublime. ##### Nathalie Zoethout ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [OYO Shanklin Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shanklin-Hotels-OYO-Shanklin-Beach-Hotel.h7539838.Hotel-Information) > - [Brock Cottage private Hot Tub DOG/Cat FRIENDLY\* with on site fishing](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pickering-Hotels-Spacious-Stone-Cottage-DOG-FRIENDLY.h36805890.Hotel-Information) > - [Crafted at Powdermills](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Battle-Hotels-Powdermills-Country-House-Hotel.h195688.Hotel-Information) > - [voco Lythe Hill Hotel & Spa by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haslemere-Hotels-Voco-Lythe-Hill-Hotel-Spa.h517258.Hotel-Information) > - [Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Bear-Lodge-Aspinall-Foundation.h40101484.Hotel-Information) > - [DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Borehamwood-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-London-Elstree.h18549.Hotel-Information) > - [Chimney House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sandbach-Hotels-Chimney-House-Hotel.h527768.Hotel-Information) > - [Hampton by Hilton Canterbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canterbury-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Canterbury.h66541221.Hotel-Information) > - [Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Pinewood-Apinall-Foundation.h40101599.Hotel-Information) > - [Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-Exeter-Rougemont-Hotel-By-Sunday.h7784.Hotel-Information) > - [Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Hotels-Mermaid.h31883430.Hotel-Information) > - [Wild Rose Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Appleby-In-Westmorland-Hotels-Wild-Rose-Caravan-Park.h24459296.Hotel-Information) > - [Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sheffield-Hotels-The-Quays-Hotel-Sheffield.h46197620.Hotel-Information) > - [Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burnley-Hotels-Crowwood-Hotel-Spa-Resort.h38222710.Hotel-Information) > - [Donnington Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sevenoaks-Hotels-Donnington-Manor-Hotel.h865829.Hotel-Information) > - [Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worksop-Hotels-Lock-Keeper.h27479298.Hotel-Information) > - [Skegness The Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skegness-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel-Skegness.h23931999.Hotel-Information) > - [The Swan Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wells-Hotels-The-Swan-Hotel.h26791.Hotel-Information) > - [voco Leicester by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Hotels-Voco-Leicester.h76596043.Hotel-Information) > - [The Stables Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Stables-Whitby.h23322490.Hotel-Information) > - [Soar Mill Cove Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Soar-Mill-Cove-Hotel.h2042032.Hotel-Information) > - [The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clacton-On-Sea-Hotels-Smugglers-Cove-By-Marstons-Inns.h35853904.Hotel-Information) > - [Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Broadstairs-Hotels-Canterbury-Bell.h33103125.Hotel-Information) > - [Samsara Retreat and Yoga - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maidstone-Hotels-Samsara-Retreat-And-Yoga.h41349775.Hotel-Information) > - [Seven Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southend-On-Sea-Hotels-Seven-Hotel.h19282555.Hotel-Information) > - [Yeoldon House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Hotels-Yeoldon-House.h2764122.Hotel-Information) > - [Wild Thyme & Honey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-Wild-Thyme-Honey.h9241983.Hotel-Information) > - [Cromer Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cromer-Hotels-Cromer-Country-Club.h1927781.Hotel-Information) > - [Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Milton-Hotels-Chewton-Glen-Hotel-Spa.h528432.Hotel-Information) ---