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The Shippon in Exeter

A stylish and comfortably furnished first floor apartment based on the outskirts of Exeter near Broadclyst, Cranbrook and Whimple. This is a great central base for exploring Devon.

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. 13 steps to entrance. All on the first floor. Open plan living space. Living area: With Freeview Smart TV. Dining area. Kitchen area: With 2 ring induction hob, combi microwave/oven/grill, fridge and freezer. Bedroom: With double bed, double sofa bed (for 2 children under 12 years) and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: 1 small dog only.. The Shippon is a one-bedroom first floor flat with its own private entrance set within the grounds of the owner’s home close to Cranbrook, Whimple and Broadclyst. The apartment has been lovingly furnished to assure a comfortable stay. The open plan kitchen, dining and living area is cosy and perfectly proportioned. The kitchen is equipped equipped for most of your catering needs. The living area is a great space to relax in after a busy day exploring Devon. The bedroom has a comfortable double bed plus a day bed which can accommodate two additional children under the age of twelve. There is also an en-suite shower room. The apartment at the front has a vista of National Trust Woodland, and to the rear, the bedroom window overlooks Exeter Power Station and the owner’s business. There will be other vehicles going in and out the entrance. The apartment is located two miles from Broadclyst village and Whimple village, both have a small shops, pubs and restuarants. The New Inn pub is within a 15 minute walk and a highly-rated restaurant is only 1½ miles away. The Shippon is a great base for exploring the colour-coded walks at Ashclyst Forest, Killerton House, Bicton Gardens, Powderham Castle and the cathedral city of Exeter which combines high street shopping with places of interest such as the Roman Wall, the ancient cathedral and the quay area. Exeter airport is only 10 minutes’ drive away, and guests can drive 5 minutes to Whimple to get a 12-minute train into the centre of Exeter. The River Exe Estuary at Topsham and Lympstone with many attractive pubs and restaurants is just a 20-minute drive away. If it’s the coast you are looking for, within a short journey there are both sandy and pebble beaches at Exmouth, Sidmouth and Branscombe, as well as coastal walks, or fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast. Your stay at The Shippon will provide a great base whilst you explore Devon. Free WiFi

7-Day Forecast

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Thu 21st Rain and snow 3°C -2°C 19mph 16.3mm 999mb
Fri 22nd Sky is clear 4°C -2°C 10mph 0.0mm 1,012mb
Sat 23rd Moderate rain 14°C 2°C 32mph 19.3mm 1,000mb
Sun 24th Heavy intensity rain 15°C 9°C 36mph 35.3mm 993mb
Mon 25th Light rain 9°C 7°C 18mph 0.6mm 1,004mb
Tue 26th Light rain 13°C 7°C 26mph 7.8mm 1,006mb
Wed 27th Light rain 12°C 8°C 24mph 1.4mm 1,007mb

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