Widemouth 4 miles along the coast from Bude are 2 miles of sand against a backdrop of dunes and cliffs,plenty of rock pools to explore and lots of car parking.There are lifeguards in season,surfing tuition and surfwear hire,ideal for everyone from surfing to sandcastles and voted one of the best rockpooling beaches by a national newspaper.There are places to eat and drink,toilets and showers and walks along the coastpath to local pubs and restaurants with a great shop selling local fish as well as pasties and papers.It is a 5 minute drive from Helscott barns or a walk across the fields taking about 35 45 minutes.
Duckpool 3 miles north of Bude, a locals beach with loos and a car park.A fantastic location down a small road by a stream to the cove framed by dramatic cliffs with rocks,small pebbles and sand,great any time of year,we have had bbques in February here and champagne on the beach on Christmas morning,a family favourite.
Sandymouth 2 miles north of Bude,a NT car park, lots of sand and very popular with locals and visitors,loos and a beach cafe.
Other beaches
We enjoy Welcome mouth,Stanbury ( a bit of a scramble down the path ) Marsland and for a touch of drama travel past Clovelly down A39 to Hartland Quay to take in the fantastic scenery and enjoy a pint in the pub while the children explore the rock pools.
Surfing
Bude is one of the original surf centers in England,and surfing is the number one sport in Cornwall,with lots of surf schools for a bit of tuition this is the place to be,from bodyboards to kite surfing we have it all for any age and ability.There are several hire shops for your equipment and many surfwear shops in Bude to look the part and with reputation for good waves and safe beaches it is a fast growing sport,bodyboarding is another great way to enjoy the sea.
Walking There are numerous inland paths and amazing walks around the SW Coastpath, all well signposted often with refreshments along the way. There are booklets available of circular walks,we can often suggest an ideal route from one of our properties taking in a spectacular view or passing a place of interest,often finishing at a pub.Why not walk a part of the SW Coastpath and spend a few moments taking in the view from the shelter of Hawkers Hut near Morwenstow,the NT smallest property or wander down the canal path into Bude from Helebridge.
Food and Drink
Bude has a large variety of places to eat,fom local fish and chips and hand made pasties to gourmet dining and bistros,coffee shops,cafes and great delicatessan whether you eating in or out we can cater for every taste.We can suggest place to go to and other visitors often give us new suggestions,we try them out as well !
Bude Jazz Festival
Each August the town taps its toes to the rhythms of the week-long Bude Jazz Festival, with its international artists and New Orleans-style street parades.This takes place starting on the August bank holiday weekend with lots to see and do,the pubs and clubs often have free entry but the best performances are by ticket,get a stroller ticket for a day or week and you can tap your toes along with the rest.
The Eden Project
Around an hours drive away The Eden Project recreates the tropics and the Mediterranean in domes so huge that one includes a 75ft waterfall. Truly a world class attraction, The Eden Project is a gateway into the fascinating interactive world of plants and people, a living theatre, exploring our global garden inheritance - revealing plants, as you've never seen them before. Eden is a truly unique experience, in the heart of Cornwall's Clay Mining country - a place to explore the amazing relationship that exists between the human population and the fascinating world of plants - and the extent that we depend on plants for our very existence.Ask us to prebook tickets or use the internet connections in the barns to book online.
Golfing
It is reputed that we have more courses per head than in Scotland and certainly there are several within a few miles, from the 18 hole courses in Bude and Holsworthy to a 9 hole at Ivyleaf where you can even try mountain boarding as well.Why not arrange a weekend or weeks golfing holiday,non playing partners can relax and enjoy the area whilst you play to your hearts content.
Fishing
Whether it is sea fishing,coarse or fly there are numerous places to visit from Tamer Lakes to Bude Canal, take a boat from Clovelly or set up your rods on the beach, lots of choice and we can often suggest where the fishing is good that week !
Horse Riding
With stables localy located near to all the cottages, if you love riding then you will love a holiday here. Daily hacks available for beginers to Advance level.
Historic Houses
Stratton, the parent town of Bude. A town trail, takes in interest in old buildings including the birthplace of Anthony Payne the "Cornish Giant". Born in the 'Tree Inn' he stood over 7ft. tall and fought with Sir Bevil Grenville in the Civil War at the nearby "Battle of Stamford Hill" in 1643,which is reanacted every May.
National Trust Properties and Gardens within about one hour's drive: Lydford Gorge, Buckland Abbey, Castle Drogo, Arlington Court, Knightshayes Court, Killerton, Lanhydrock, Cothele, Trerice, and The Old Post Office Tintagel.
4 the Kids
Not only will you find lots of safe beaches,fishing, horse riding and interesting places to go there are also several adventure parks nearby,Milky Way and The Big Sheep are very popular Bude itself has Splash Leisure Pool with a wave machine and Harlequins next door has bowling and a huge indoor play area..
We provide a local paper with details of village events, there are agricultural shows, village carnivals and a scarecrow festival in August. The world renowned Bude Jazz Festival is in august over the bank holiday week with a parade and music in pubs and clubs all week.
