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Wildlife haven with river
Riverside cottage in Launceston with kitchenette
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1 bedroomSleeps 2
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Explore the area
- Place, Dartmoor National Park
- Place, Jamaica Inn
- Place, Lydford Gorge
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Shower room 1
Shower only
Spaces
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Wildlife haven with river
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..
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..
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Launceston
Located in Launceston, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Launceston Steam Railway and Lawrence House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Tamar Valley. Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre and The Hidden Valley Discovery Park are also worth visiting. Windsurfing, sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Cornwall
What's nearby
- Launceston Castle - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
- Roadford Reservoir - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
- Dartmoor National Park - 23 min drive - 24.0 km
- Jamaica Inn - 30 min drive - 37.3 km
- Lydford Gorge - 36 min drive - 27.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Eliot Arms Pub - 16 min drive
- Arundell Arms Hotel and Restaurant - 12 min drive
- The Bell Inn - 12 min drive
- Costa Coffee - 12 min drive
- Harvey's - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jon Valters
We're both passionate about wildlife and we're living the dream as there is so much of it here. The owner was a TV journalist in current affairs and spent several years working on wildlife programmes.
Why they chose this property
We bought Coombe Mill and The Shippen in 2012 after moving from the New Forest in Hampshire.
We fell in love with the place when we realised how much wildlife was here. Several years later and its still surprising us as we discover new species. It is a real privilege living so near to a river as it brings so many scarce species close to us.
Most days here it is wonderfully peaceful; our nearest neighbour is quarter of a mile away.
We fell in love with the place when we realised how much wildlife was here. Several years later and its still surprising us as we discover new species. It is a real privilege living so near to a river as it brings so many scarce species close to us.
Most days here it is wonderfully peaceful; our nearest neighbour is quarter of a mile away.
What makes this property unique
The Shippen is situated in the middle of a private nature reserve; the diversity of wildlife is extraordinary and some of it is right on your doorstep!
The river is close by and the reserve also has a pond, fields, woodland and a former railway line. It is also a great place for star gazing; there's no light pollution here!
Despite its remoteness Launceston is only a 20 minute drive away and there's easy access via the A30 to most places in Devon and Cornwall.
The river is close by and the reserve also has a pond, fields, woodland and a former railway line. It is also a great place for star gazing; there's no light pollution here!
Despite its remoteness Launceston is only a 20 minute drive away and there's easy access via the A30 to most places in Devon and Cornwall.
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