The Shippen

The Shippen is a 2-bedroom cottage on East Gooseham Farm near Kilkhampton, sleeping 4 with 1 bathroom. The cottage has an open fire in the living room, full-fibre broadband, and Netflix. The patio features a gas pizza oven, and the enclosed garden is suitable for dogs. Parking is included. Changeover is Saturday.

The farm sits in deep North Cornwall countryside, with very little light pollution and no immediate neighbours. The 10/10 rating from 49 reviews on Sykes reflects consistent performance - the gas pizza oven in particular appears in multiple reviews as a standout feature.

Duckpool Beach is 5.5km, a National Trust beach in a valley where a stream runs to the sea. Sandymouth Beach is 6.9km, dog-friendly year-round with a NT cafe in summer. Morwenstow Church and the clifftop hermit's hut of the eccentric Victorian vicar R.S. Hawker are within 3 miles, a worthwhile walk from the Coast Path above the Atlantic cliffs. Bude is 8 miles south for shops, surf schools at Summerleaze, and a tidal pool.

Best for couples or small families with dogs who want a quiet working farm setting and enjoy outdoor cooking. The pizza oven and open fire suit guests who plan evenings in. Not great for guests who prefer a town base or need sandy beaches within a short walk.

East Gooseham Farm is a working farm - guests should be comfortable around farm sounds and animals on the approach road.