The Shippon, Totnes, South Devon

The Shippon is a detached converted barn with fabulous views down to and over a completely unspoilt, building-free stretch of the navigable river Dart.

This is a fabulous place to bring your children and their friends or your friends and their children! With lots of space inside and out, the Shippon is a family friendly property where everyone can relax.

There are some good walks right from the door, especially into Totnes (40 minutes mostly on a good tarmac cycle track), where you will find an eclectic market town, packed with cafes, boutiques and great places for lunch. Along the route there are plenty of breathtaking views and lots of wildlife.

We're also lucky to have Sharpham Vineyard and award winning cheese makers just 20 minutes walk in the other direction, great for a wine & cheese tasting session by the river.

2016 has seen a number of improvements to the house including added flexibility with guests being able to choose whether to have a twin bedded layout or a kingsized bed in room 1. Plus the addition of a double with a extra single bed in room 6, which we hope gives you even more choice and enables you to sleep up to 19 in beds.

Inside the Shippon the majority of the heating is provided by economical electric infra red heaters with convector heaters in 3 bedrooms. There is always plenty of hot water from 5 immersion tanks. A wood burner in the sitting room gives added warmth and cosiness in the winter.

You approach the property down about a half mile private tarmac drive (please go slowly over the speed bumps), there is parking space for approximately 8 cars once you reach the Shippon.

Please note electricity is no longer included in the price, we ask you to pay for what you use at the end of the stay, based on the meter readings. We provide logs for a fire on your first evening (in winter), after that there are plenty for sale locally.

The hot tubs are a new addition for 2017. They are positioned in front of the house, taking advantage of the lovely views. A great way to enjoy a sundowner whether there's snow on the ground or its 25 degrees!