The Old Shippen, Kerswell Farm

Kerswell Farm is a beautiful place to stay. We and our dog particularly enjoy the large enclosed, private garden, being able to walk around their 22 acres of beautifully kept wildlife areas, lakes and woods and the location in North Devon. The Old Shippen is as near perfect as a holiday home can get, very clean and tidy and tastefully furnished, but it still feels like a home. Elaine and Adrian are marvellous hosts, leaving lots of delicious goodies and providing homely touches like blankets and garden furniture. This was our second stay of the year and won't be our last.

This was probably the best standard holiday cottage we have ever stayed at. Beautifully presented, clean, high quality fixtures and fittings. Elaine made us very welcome by providing fresh scones, cream and jam on arrival along with fresh milk, local eggs and butter. The view from the cottage is wonderful and walking around the farm an absolute delight.

A great spot to be based for an exploration of the North Devon Coast. Elaine and Adrian are perfect hosts and Kerswell Farm a quiet, natural environment they nurture with care . The cottage offers all one would need, spotlessly, and you have as much privacy as you need. Elaine's bread is wonderful, her marmalade sublime and the advice notes really helpful. Very helpful large and fenced garden if you have exuberant dogs.

We shall be returning, The Old Shippen is a haven of peace and tranquility in a beautiful part of Devon. All the thoughtful touches in the cottage and attention to detail made our stay a stress free delight and the home cooked goodies were absolutely delicious. A hidden gem we shall treasure and look forward to returning.

The Old Shippen is such a delight. An extremely comfortable stay from the amazing welcome goodies to the style and comfort of the furnishings. The kitchen is very well equipped if, like us you enjoy cooking. The owners are so helpful in providing useful tips about the area and local shops and restaurants. A must to stay here if you are visiting North Devon.

The Old Shippen is quite simply the best self catering cottage we have stayed in. The accommodation is immaculate, comfortable and charming, and we wanted for nothing. The extra "goodies" far exceeded our expectations, i.e. cream teas, handmade bread and biscuit bone for our JRT, locally sourced milk and eggs etc. etc. The hostess, Elaine, will even cook you an evening meal if required, and on top of all this it is hugely dog-friendly. We are so very glad we had the lovely experience of the Old Shippen just prior to the second lock-down!

The Old Shippen exceeded our expectations and everything about it oozed quality. A lot of thought has clearly gone into providing absolutely everything that guests could want for a perfect stay. It is in a lovely spot, tucked away in peaceful countryside yet with easy access to a spectacular part of the Devon coast. Our hosts could not have been more welcoming and helpful, yet totally respected our privacy. We had a great week, from the cream tea waiting for us when we arrived, to the starry night sky and hooting owls on our last evening.

Beautiful cottage in a stunning peaceful location! Every detail has been thoughtfully chosen - fabulous hand-made soaps, delicious home-made scones, jam and clotted cream on arrival, the most comfortable Egyptian cotton sheets ever, warm dog shower and totally dog-safe garden. Loads of wonderful walks to explore (Elaine gives great hints and tips!) - not enough time to do everything!! Just fabulous! Thank you!!

Post-COVID-lockdown delight! We booked in for a week and have to say it was delightful. Scones and clotted cream for tea when we arrived after a hideous drive! The attention to detail in the cottage was fantastic - such a well equipped kitchen - lovely bedding and towels - home-made soap. Everything such good quality. Elaine cooked a meal for us one night - again excellent (sorry - running out of superlatives!) We pretty well did all the walks suggested and are hoping to return.

Our stay at Kerswell Farm cottages was absolutely delightful. The accommodation was superb, tasteful, comfortable and incredibly well equipped. The hosts perfectly balanced their support by being available but unobtrusive. Elaine’s cooking was such a welcome treat along with the cream tea that greeted us on arrival. We will definitely like to return.

Our second stay here this year. We’ve had a relaxing week with our two dogs; lovely beach walks then back to this beautiful, comfortable cottage with Elaine’s delicious food to round off the day- thank you Elaine, Adrian and of course, a Ralph!

I can't recommend this place highly enough. The care and attention to detail from Elaine and Adrian is mindblowing. The kitchen was the best equipped we've ever had in a self-catering stay and everything throughout was spotlessly clean. Elaine and Adrian are warm, welcoming and fascinating to chat with - and Ralph the lurcher is just gorgeous. We arrived to fresh scones with cream and jam - a perfect accompaniment for the fruit cake I'd ordered! Lots to see a short drive away, when you can drag yourselves away from the tranquil farm location. We'll be going back.

A beautifully furnished cottage. Elaine and Adrian are brilliant hosts. The highpoint was Elaine‘s wonderful cooking. We had three meals prepared for us while we were staying there. This was on top of arriving to scones and cream home-made bread and home-made cake . Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. It’s fortunate there are some stunning coastal walks to work off some of the good food. We were thoroughly spoilt and had a wonderful break. We would highly recommend. Amazing!

What an amazing experience from start to finish. The beautiful cottages of Kerswell farm and not only been beautifully finished with every detail thought of but they are set in some stunning countryside topped off with the most attentive and friendly hosting of Elaine, Adrian and their very friendly dog Ralph! We stayed in the Old Shippen with our two French Bulldogs which is equipped with everything you need to enjoy a dog-friendly weekend away. We have fallen in love with the area after visiting Kerswell farm and will definitely be back to Kerswell Farm again! Ashton, Jonathan, and Frenchies

A superb place. We (couple & dog) had a truly wonderful week in the Old Shippen. Elaine and Adrian couldn’t have been better hosts. The cottage is delightful, peaceful and furnished to a very high standard all over. The location is unique, and a sun trap even in winter. Nearby are loads of stunning walks and beaches/coastal paths, and plenty of good pubs. Elaine’s cooking is both generous and excellent - we enjoyed four tremendous suppers of hers, really a special treat indeed. Everything that one would hope for from a Sawday’s cottage, and of the ten or so that we’ve enjoyed so far, No1.

Such a lovely, peaceful setting. The cottage is beautifully done yet cosy and homely. Ideal for our 4 legged friends and lots of great walks. Elaine and Adrian are such friendly hosts and Elaine is a great cook. We hope to return soon.

Very comfortable and beautifully furnished accommodation in a peaceful rural setting. There is nothing bland or standard; every room has character and unique features and reflects the owners' attention to detail and wish for their guests to feel relaxed and enjoy their stay. The ideal place to unwind!