The Shippen is a single storey stone building and was, as its name indicates, the home of the farm cattle – the cow on the roof is a reminder of this. It has been converted to a modern comfortable home with views down the valley via a patio towards Mounts Bay and The Lizard.

Inside:

The main living area is open-plan with stone walls and a high beamed ceiling. It contains comfortable furniture and has a wood burning stove, television and DVD player. The flooring is varnished planking as is the hallway and bedrooms. The kitchen and dining area has been laid with the original slate walls of the byre and several of the original fixtures have been retained.

The main bedroom has a pine double bed, dressing table, chest, built-in wardrobe and hairdryer. There is an en-suite with shower unit.

The other two bedrooms have twin pine beds, wardrobes and chests.

The separate bathroom is tiled with bath, shower, W.C. wash basin and hand dryer.

Outside:

The building can be entered from the original farmyard or the side patio.

The patio extends on two sides and there are steps to a high level lawn and private, peaceful garden. The garden is equipped with furniture, rotary clothes line and a barbecue.

The lane past The Shippen leads to the Donkey Field where there is a gate giving a short cut for walkers down to the valley footpath but a good eye should be kept open for the cattle especially if there are calves and dogs should not be allowed in these fields if this is the case.

General information:

The kitchen and bathroom have extractor facilities. Heating is by electric storage and mobile heaters.