That House on the Beach

That house
on the beach

Set in an exclusive beachfront position Shippen House, Hope Cove, is a one-of-a-kind South Devon property by the sea. With stunning coastal vistas across the sandy beach and beyond, the house offers stylish self-catering accommodation in the most breathtaking of settings.

Whether it’s waking up to the magnificent view of waves crashing on the shore or watching family and friends enjoying the beach from the comfort of the homely sitting room, or the spacious, social kitchen dining room, there are so many reasons our visitors keep returning to Shippen House.

On the edge of the Sandy Beach at Hope Cove in South Devon

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01Hope Cove

Unique Location

Whatever season you choose to visit, you’ll quickly realise Shippen is so much more than just a holiday home, it truly is an unforgettable seaside escape where memories are forged for a lifetime.

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The Property

Ground Floor
First Floor
Top Floor
Outside

Kitchen Dining Room
Sitting Room
Utility Room
Wet Room
W/C
Front Porch

Bedroom 1 – Super King
Bedroom 2 – King
Bedroom 3 – Twin
Landing
Washroom / WC
Shower / WC

Bedroom 4 – Twin + Bunk Bed
Bathroom / WC

Roof Terrace
Garden
Parking

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Photo Gallery

Each time of year has its own unique charms; summer offers a bustling and vibrant sea side atmosphere with boats, ice cream, sandcastles, and laughter; autumn’s golden sun inspires long coastal walks, slow cooked stews, nostalgic board games and the sharing of stories around the kitchen table; winter brings dramatic scenery, crashing waves, woolly hats and hot chocolate beside the roaring log fire; and with spring comes new life on the shoreline, bobbing seal heads in the harbour, birdsong in the air and the peace to lose yourself in a good novel.

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Local Area

Within the traditional fishing village of Hope Cove there are two welcoming local pubs, a post office / small local store and an art gallery, all within minutes from Shippen House. There are two sandy beaches to enjoy which benefit from the shelter provided by the headland of Bolt Tail. The village is perfectly situated as a base from which to explore the South Hams being under a 15-minute drive from Salcombe, Kingsbridge, Bantham and Thurlestone.

Food & Drink
- Pub – The Hope & Anchor, Hope Cove
- Café Bar – The Cove, Hope Cove
- Restaurant – The Crab Shed, Salcombe
- Salcombe Distilling Company
- Bar & Brasserie – Dick and Wills, Salcombe
- Restaurant – The Winking Prawn, Salcombe
- Restaurant – The Oyster Shack, Bigbury
- Café Restaurant – The Old Bakery, Kingsbridge
- Pub – The Millbrook Inn, South Pool Kingsbridge
- Beach House Dining – The Beach House, South Milton
- Pub - The Sloop, Bantham
Local Shops
- Post Office & Store
- Hope Cove Gallery
- Harbour Master Kayak Rental
Hope Cove
- Boat / Harbour Beach (directly in front of Shippen House)
- Mouthwell Sands Beach
- Coastal Path
- Bolt Tail Cliff Walk
- Private Cliff at the rear of Shippen House
Nearby & Notable
- Burgh Island
- Start Point Lighthouse
- Overbecks Museum & Garden Salcombe
- Salcombe
- Kingsbridge
- Bigbury
- Bantham Beach
- Thurlestone

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Contact

Address

Shippen House, Hope Cove
TQ7 3HQ, United Kingdom

Email

info@thathouseonthebeach.com

What an incredible week! We’ve had such a relaxing time at Shippen exploring the beaches, walking along the coastal paths and just sitting enjoying the view. Thank you for having us, we’re already looking forward to next year’s stay.

Lorna Edwards

Our family have been visiting Shippen House for many years and it was great to bring our own kids here this year. We love the convenience of having the beach right on our doorstep and loved the updates to the décor. Shippen House truly is a home from home in the South Hams.