Wildlife haven with river

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The River Carey
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the shippen
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9.9Outstanding
(118 Ratings)
The property offers a cosy and relaxing retreat surrounded by wildlife. The hosts are friendly and knowledgeable, providing a peaceful setting with abundant birdlife and nature walks.
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9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(118 Ratings)

Cottage in West Devon District

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

The Shippen at Coombe Mill is a one-bedroom detached property for two people that is close to the River Carey and surrounded by a private nature reserve of 34 acres. It is the perfect retreat for those who enjoy wildlife and peace and quiet. There are kingfishers, dippers, owls, deer, foxes, badgers, otters and bats as well as butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies. Now we're getting regular visits from beavers although they tend to be nocturnal. The Shippen is situated some distance from the main house and has its own parking and entrance. FOR BEST PRICES PLEASE CONTACT THE OWNER.
The property has a small secluded garden with table and chairs. It is situated six miles from Launceston,once the ancient capital of Cornwall, and only four miles from the A30. Its central position close to the Devon/Cornwall border means most places in either county are less than an hour's drive away including Dartmoor National Park, Bodmin Moor, the Tamar Valley and the spectacular north coast of Cornwall.
REGRETTABLY THE PROPERTY IS UNSUITABLE FOR CHILDREN AND NO PETS ARE ALLOWED..

Amenities at Wildlife haven with river

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.9 / 10.0
    Outstanding(118 Ratings)
    review starsSummary of reviews
    The property offers a cosy and relaxing retreat surrounded by wildlife. The hosts are friendly and knowledgeable, providing a peaceful setting with abundant birdlife and nature walks.
    From real guest reviews summarized by AI
    10.0 / 10.0
    Cosy accommodation, friendly and helpful hosts and some lovely wildlife right on the doorstep.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Overall a very good holiday. Jon and Janice were excellent hosts with a cream tea to welcome us. Jon gave us an excellent tour of the reserve and seeing the badgers and fox with him in the evening was very special. We had a peaceful and relaxing time and going again next year. Would highly recommend.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Clean & well equipped bungalow Onsite entertainment at the Bird feeders Nature walks with the thrill of meeting Foxes a Badger & the spectacle of Butterflies, insects & Dragonflies, Walking by the river & spotting Kingfishers Staying at the Shippen recharged our batteries
    10.0 / 10.0
    Staying in this lovely bungalow with the river at the end of the garden was idyllic. You are surrounded by nature here. We had wonderful views of Kingfishers. We saw Spotted Flycatcher, Marsh Tit, a Barn Owl, and Swallows were nesting in an Outbuilding. So many other birds too!... there were Deer, Hedgehogs, Badgers, Bats, Foxes. There was a vast array of insect life too, with some beautiful damsel flies, dragonflies, butterflies, and moths, Recommend arranging the tour with Jon, he was great! We had so many peaceful walks and feel very relaxed - we both want to return!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Just the spot to get away from it all. Beautiful woodland with the river running through it, always with the chance of seeing something special. Thank you Jon and Janice for letting us share your wonderful space.
    10.0 / 10.0
    everything was great - the communiction beforehand was good, Jon made enquiries as to what wildlife we may be interested in so he could keep his eyes out for us in the weeks before our stay. When we arrived it was late, the keys were ready for us and The Shippen was a lovely home for our holiday - everything we needed, and a very welcome Devon cream tea waiting to welcome us. On our first day we had arrived with Jon for a tour of the reserve, this was perfect. Jon was great telling us about the history, the wildlife, the seasons and spotting birds as we walked for a happy 3 hours. This gave us a great show of the reserve, and we walked and walked the reserve in the days we were there. The birds came to the feeders in The Shippen garden in great numbers which was fantastic to watch, along with seeing them on the reserve too. There was a very cold snap during our stay and Jon kindly checked on us and made sure we knew of the -5 prediction (that did happen!) being able to communicate well made our holiday so enjoyable and we would totally recommend. We did look at trying to return in 2023, but see it is so very full already, a good sign that our visit was loved by so many as well. A great find and a wonderful oasis of wildlife.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Very peaceful lovely setting owner Jon very helpful.
    10.0 / 10.0
    If you're interested in wildlife or simply want absolute peace and quiet - this is the place for you.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this cottage?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Wildlife haven with river. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this cottage?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is Wildlife haven with river pet friendly?

    Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

    What amenities are available at Wildlife haven with river?

    We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.


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