Shilstone Rocks

“THE SHIPPON”

The Shippon is a brand new open plan barn conversion based on the ancient hill farm of Chittleford. It has stunning original wooden beams and polished wooden floors, most of the furniture is antique. All windows have secondary glazing.

The front door leads from a quiet lane into the living area. Comfortable older style easy chairs face the wood burner and television. The modern kitchen which is light and airy is an extension to the side of the barn and fitments include a washer/dryer, fridge, freezer, full size LPG cooker and microwave.

A sturdy oak wooden staircase leads up from the living area to the large double/twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The bathroom is spacious with bath and overhead shower.

Storage heaters supplement the wood burner downstairs and upstairs.

There is space for parking at one end of the barn and although there is no private garden guests are welcome to walk certain areas of the 150 acre working farm or of course the 365 acres of Dartmoor on their doorstep. The local pub the Rugglestone Inn is within walking distance and is well worth a visit or two. Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome, both in the barn and the pub! .

Widecombe in-the Moor is under 1 mile from The Shippon and is renowned for it famous church known as “The Cathedral of the Moor” services are held regularly. We have a post office & general stores. Fresh home grown vegetables and eggs are normally available at Manor Cottage next to the Post Office. Widecombe also sports gift shops, tea rooms and two pubs. Every last Saturday of the month is Widecombe Farmers Market where a good selection of local produce is available. Ullacombe Farm Shop is conveniently situated just outside Bovey Tracey and en route to Widecombe. Tor to Tor just over a mile and a half away produces delicious sausages and pork (also Beef and lamb if we do not have any available!).

The nearest town is approximately 6 miles away where there is a range of eating places, pubs and take a ways. Torquay Plymouth (both on the coast) and Exeter are all within an easy drive.

The second Tuesday in September is the famous Widecombe Fair people come from all over the world to attend this old festival

We have excellent stabled livery should you wish to bring your own horse to ride over Dartmoor. Guides are available

There is no mobile phone reception in Widecombe Valley and no phone in the barn. So you can really switch off and relax. Of course a phone is available in an emergency.

Shilstone @ dartmoor - ponies . com
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