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Ship Shape

Padstow, Cornwall
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Comfortable, welcoming home with sea glimpses from the master bedroom
  • Charming outside dining area on the front garden patio
  • Perfectly placed for exploring Padstow and the North Cornwall coast

Property code: OC-P00633

Your Cornish seaside adventure awaits you at this perfectly positioned cottage, a short walk from the town centre of Padstow with its abundance of cafe's, pubs, restaurants and galleries to choose from.  Hop on the passenger ferry to Rock and stroll along to Daymer at low tide or sit and build sand castles and enjoy watching the boats sail by.  This lovingly renovated family home will not only be a great base for your holiday, it also provides a warm and cosy home from home atmosphere with stylish furnishings and an electric log burner effect fire.  It also boasts outdoor furniture and a BBQ to enable you to dine al fresco and you can wake up to glimpses of boats on the estuary and have a coffee in the south facing front courtyard.

The Camel Trail is just minutes from your front door and can be enjoyed on foot or on one of the bikes available to rent in town. The charming harbour is a very short walk away where you can hop aboard the sea life safaris to enjoy a trip out to view the coastline and marine life, take in a fast fun fuelled speedboat ride or simply explore the souvenir shops.  If dining out is a family favourite pastime then you really are in good hands, as Padstow offers some of the best restaurants in Cornwall including Paul Ainsworth's No 6, Rojanos, Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant and Bistro or choose the option of fish and chips on the quay in true Cornish style.  

GROUND FLOOR:
Lounge/Diner: Smart TV, DVD, electric wood burner effect fire, bluetooth speaker, doors leading to patio.
Kitchen: Gas oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Nespresso coffee machine.
Cloakroom: Basin, w.c. 

FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1: Double bed (4'6"), built in TV, bedside cabinets, wardrobe, chest of drawers, sea glimpses.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds (3'), wardrobe, chest of drawers.
Bathroom: Bath with electric shower over, basin, w.c.

GARDEN AND PARKING: Enclosed rear patio, front patio with table and chairs. Private permit parking for one car. 

Dogs Welcome: Maximum 1 medium sized dog; £25 per week, regret no other pets. Information about bringing your pet. 2 dogs may be accepted by prior arrangement.
Power and Heat: Utilities included. Central heating throughout. Heated towel rail in bathroom.
Bedding and Linen: Bed linen and towels provided (please bring your own beach towels).
Baby Equipment: This cottage is not suitable for infants, therefore this property doesn't accommodate infants. 

Please note:- there is a small flight of steps from the parking space to the property.


Shop: 0.2 ml Beach: 1 ml Pub: 0.5 mls

NOTES: Please note this cottage is not suitable for infants, therefore this property doesn't accommodate infants. No short breaks, no smoking. WiFi provided. Important information about internet usage. Mobile phone reception varies. Information about mobile phone coverage. The only pets welcome at this property are dogs. 

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double with TV, 1 twin room
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath, additional ground floor WC
  • Gas oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Nespresso coffee machine
  • Smart TV, DVD, Bluetooth speaker in the lounge, TV in the master bedroom.
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • 1 medium-size dog welcome, 2 dogs may be accepted by prior arrangement. Regret no other pets
  • Enclosed front patio with table and chairs, small enclosed rear patio with seating
  • Private permit parking for 1 car
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 1 mile
  • Please note:- there is a small flight of steps from the parking space to the property.
  • Regret no infants
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Charlie Boundy

This property is personally managed by Charlie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Emma 30th May 2026

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Fabulous cottage in close proximity to the harbour, immaculately clean and well presented with two little gardens ensuring you can always choose sun or shade to relax in. Lovely personal touch from the owners too. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Alison 23rd May 2026

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Beautiful well kept cottage with parking ...comfy beds amazing power shower and welcoming scones and goodies on arrival ....spotlessly clean and well equipped kitchen..bonus to have 2 pretty gardens to catch the sun and relax in for breakfast or evening drinks ....I'll be back for a 3rd time hopefully next year xx

Reviewed by Gail 17th May 2026

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Fabulous holiday home, perfect position in Padstow with parking, lovely personal touches and made to feel very welcome by the owners.

Reviewed by Jackie 28th March 2026

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We have stayed at 4 different properties at school court and this was definitely the best. Lots of thoughtful details. The complimentary toiletries were local and excellent quality. The cream tea was delicious and the Joshs chocolate was so good we decided to take some home. Overall a perfect property in a great location

Reviewed by Sandra 15th March 2026

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We have stayed at Ship Shape a number of times. We love it here. Perfect cottage for us.

Reviewed by Paul 5th January 2026

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Reviewed by Matthew 4th October 2025

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lovely little house and perfect distance from the centre of Padstow with the added bonus of parking

Reviewed by Tony 18th September 2025

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Great location and with a parking space, short walk into Padstow 5 mins and always some where to eat.

Reviewed by Gary 30th August 2025

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Great location near to town centre , where there are shops galore and plenty of pubs to visit . But remember, it's a steep hill to walk back back up . Car parking near to cottage is a bonus . When doors are open , very noisy traffic , as cottage is on a main road .

Reviewed by Norman 24th July 2025

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Location is excellent, away from the main town area and easy to walk to and from padstow. Car parking also an added bonus with plenty of visitor spaces close by if needed. House is comfortable and light.

Reviewed by Mary 14th June 2025

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Lovely little, clean cottage. The owners have thought of everything. The location was perfect, only a few minutes walk to the harbour. However, the stairs, landing and main bedroom have very loud creaking floor boards, which can be disturbing if someone is moving around early in the morning and during the night.

Reviewed by Astrid 7th June 2025

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Schnes Ferienhaus in super Lage zur City von Padstrow. Es war sehr gut ausgestattet und sauber. Empfehlenswert

Reviewed by Dean 17th May 2025

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Reviewed by Sandra 11th May 2025

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Reviewed by Mark 3rd May 2025

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Fantastic property in an ideal location. Has everything you need

Reviewed by Rachel 19th April 2025

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Lovely cottage, well equipped, perfect location - good communication throughout

Reviewed by Nicholas 14th April 2025

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The house is located a few minutes walk from Padstow harbour. It has all the facilities needed for an enjoyable holiday. There is an allocated parking space

Reviewed by Sandra 18th March 2025

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We have been to Ship Shape five times and will keep returning. It is a cosy, clean (very), convenient cottage with privaye parking. Everything you could need is provided. excellent television selections (we come in March so cosy evenings in). So handy for Padstow harbour walking and a focal point for driving to other Cornish destinations.

Reviewed by C 6th October 2024

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Good around cottage in a great location for Padstow and surrounding area

Reviewed by Jamie 7th September 2024

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Ship shape was a lovely cottage, with a fantastic location with only a 5 minute walk into town, a nice clean pet friendly home, and a nice touch with a cream tea on arrival, and definitely would return to Ship shape in the future thank you so much

Reviewed by Joyce 4th September 2024

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A lovely little holiday house with everything included that you need. Staircase is extremely creaky and can be very annoying. The position is great, just a short walk down to the harbour.

Reviewed by Angela 20th July 2024

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Lovely comfortable home from home. However if u object to road noise this is quiet intrusive at the back of the property. But a small inconvenience considering its close location to Padstow centre. We would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Tom 14th July 2024

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Great location, clean, comfortable, great parking. Bed comfortable but too small.

Reviewed by Keith 8th June 2024

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Lovely cottage in a fabulous location 5 mins walk to the harbour

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Note: As the postcode is used to identify the general area of the property, it may not always reflect its precise location, therefore please only use this map as a guide.
Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.