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Ship Shape

Padstow, Cornwall
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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 with Amazon Fire stick, 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 and DVD player, 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. 
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 with Amazon Firestick, DVD, Bluetooth speaker in lounge, TV and DVD player 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
  • 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

Charlotte Boundy

This property is personally managed by Charlotte.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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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

Reviewed by Tim 1st June 2024

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Lovely cottage, everything you need in a perfect location.

Reviewed by Chris 26th May 2024

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Reviewed by Shirley 18th May 2024

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Like a second home for us and our dog.

Reviewed by Mark 4th May 2024

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Superbly appointed cottage in an ideal location for exploring Padstow,. Walking distance to Tesco and the town. Very comfortable and homely

Reviewed by Sue 18th January 2024

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Reviewed by Hilary 10th October 2023

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Shipshape is a lovely little house, beautifully furnished and equipped, and our dog was welcome too. A lovely cream tea was waiting for us on arrival and even included a little bag of treats for the dog! A real home from home, comfortable furniture, and lovely fresh white bedlinen and towels. If you book Shipshape for your next holiday you won't beRead more disappointed. We thoroughly recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 2nd October 2023

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Reviewed by Shirley 23rd September 2023

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A brilliant dog friendly property and location. Our greyhound was truly at home!

Reviewed by Karen 9th September 2023

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Reviewed by Mark 22nd August 2023

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Very nice very well equipped little cottage, great location only a short walk from the Harbour.

Reviewed by Trevor 16th July 2023

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Reviewed by Alison 8th July 2023

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Reviewed by Anonymous 7th July 2023

Beautiful cottage & great location, especially with a parking spot! Lots of walking & people watching around the harbour as usual & visits along the coast and to St Mawes, Charleston and Heligan in the south. Eighth year to Padstow and one of the best cottages we have been to.

Reviewed by Lindsey 2nd July 2023

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Shipshape is a cute little place, had everything we needed and a surprise Cornish tea waiting for us was lovely

Reviewed by Shirley 17th June 2023

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An excellent location for us as being dog friendly is important. The cornish tea and dog treats much appreciated

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