Guests say
Columbine Cottage in Bude, Cornwall, is generally appreciated for its cleanliness, comfortable setting, and excellent on-site facilities including a swimming pool and games room. Its location is well-regarded for tranquility and proximity to beaches and local attractions. Some guests noted dated decor and non-enclosed gardens, but the overall experience is positive with many considering a return visit.
Most guests found the cottage to be very clean, with only a few isolated comments about specific cleanliness issues such as a 'wet dog' smell and dirty kitchen equipment. The predominance of positive remarks suggests a high level of cleanliness overall.
The cottage's location is frequently praised for its quiet surroundings, proximity to Bude and beaches, and suitability for exploring Cornwall and North Devon. The positive feedback indicates a high satisfaction with the location.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable and well-equipped, with some noting the beds were comfy and the property felt like a home from home. However, there were a few comments about uncomfortable beds and dated decor, which slightly lowers the score.
Facilities like the swimming pool, games room, and outdoor play area were highlights, though some guests mentioned issues with the shower, laundry facilities, and garden enclosure. Maintenance concerns and misleading information about facilities have impacted the score.
While guests appreciated the overall experience, there is insufficient information regarding specific thoughtful gestures or gifts provided by the hosts. Therefore, a score cannot be given in this category.
About this property
Part of a neatly manicured, wooded site comprising 14 holiday cottages on the very edge of Bude, on Cornwall's north coast is Columbine Cottage. With a shared indoor heated swimming pool, games room and children's play field, this is an ideal property for a family wanting to enjoy a coastal escape, taking advantage of the nearby sandy beaches and excellent surf on offer from North Cornwall's Atlantic waves. The property offers parking off-road, as well as a pretty garden with immaculate lawn, seating area and superb long rural views, where you can enjoy breakfast and a morning coffee in the pleasant Cornish sunshine. Head inside the property to discover a contemporary kitchen, fully-equipped with all of the appliances you'll need during to create delicious meals, which can be enjoyed at the dining table. After dinner, move over to the sofas, relax and enjoy a favourite family film on the TV. When it's time for a good night's rest, discover two bright and cheery bedrooms, comprising a double, and a twin. The property is close to host of amenities, shops, café, pubs and restaurants, as well as a lake, a golf course and a choice of three picturesque beaches. Spend the day at Bude Sea Pool, a semi-natural pool that is popular for swimming and paddleboarding, while Crooklets Beach has excellent surf and Summerleaze Beach has colourful beach huts and rockpools to explore. The 19th century Bude Castle offers a history museum, art gallery & cafe and is also a popular venue for weddings, while the magnificent South West Coast Path runs right through the town, which walkers can join to explore the coastline in either direction. Head north along the Hartland Cornwall Heritage Coast to find unspoiled, cliff-backed beaches, and continue towards Devon and the picturesque harbour village of Clovelly, with its museums, RNLI Lifeboat Museum, stunning waterfall, idyllic harbour and family-friendly beach. Head south along the coastal path towards Pentire Point, passing Boscastle's Pentargon Waterfall, The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, the National Trust's Rocky Valley, St Nectan's Glen nature reserve and dramatic waterfall, towards Tintagel's legendary castle, which was the birthplace of King Arthur, as well as Merlin's Cave and the National Trust's Glebe Cliff. Columbine Cottage is a fantastic base from which to explore North Cornwall's stunning coastline.
Bude is a fabulous coastal town that once visited you will want to come back to time and time again. Bude has something for everyone, great beaches for relaxing, and building sandcastles on, rockpools for investigating at low tide and cafes to watch it all from. The rolling waves are great for surfing all year round, and the footpaths by the restored canal or on the North Cornwall coastal path offer you a superb opportunity to explore and appreciate the outstanding countryside. Bude also has a superb golf course, indoor swimming pool, bowling alley/indoor play area and Heritage Centre at Bude Castle. It also has a good selection of local shops, supermarkets, cafes, pubs, restaurants and excellent Information Centre. Within a short drive are the remains of a huge iron age hill fort at Warbstow Bury, from where panoramic views can be seen. For days out, take the coast road north to see the lonely lighthouse above the sea at Hartland Point or walk or ride a donkey down the steep and cobbled village street (no cars allowed) of beautiful Clovelly to the harbour and the pub far below. Follow the coast in the other direction and there's the little cove of Crackington Haven, Boscastle, King Arthur's castle at Tintagel, Doc Martin's Port Wenn at Port Isaac and yet more great surfing beaches at Polzeath.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Open-plan living area with sitting area, kitchen, dining area and glazed doors to patio.
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower and basin.
Separate WC and basin.
Electric heating with night storage heating.
Microwave, fridge-freezer, De Longhi Nespresso coffee machine, shared indoor pool and laundry facilities (at an extra cost), including washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwasher, TV with Blu-ray, DVD, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for one car.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, Sorry no smoking.
Pub less than 1 mile from property.
Nearby points of interest
- Clovelly Village
Reviews (25)
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Nigel
very peaceful time there also easily accessible and a short drive from the beach and town. I would recommend this property
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S
It was a little sad this time to see that the cottage was not as homely as our last visit and felt it should not be listed as a four star any longer as looking dated with need of some TLC replacements required ie fridge, sofa and flooring. Our only other comment/question which we would like to address to Sykes is now that covid is over why is the time entering the cottages getting pushed out ?? But the leaving time still remains the same ⦠when we first used Sykes arrival was 12pm onwards now it is 5pm !!! Please can you confirm why this is ?
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Leigh
The cottage inside was tired looking. The fridge freezer had rust patches on the front of it. Storage heater in main bedroom was hanging off the wall. Carpet was heavily stained and dirty. Had to hoover as soon as we got there. Moved the settee and found rubbish underneath it. Moved one of the single beds and found chewed gum stuck to the wall. Outside there were cigarette butts littered around. Toilet smell in main bathroom was overwhelming. The whole place needs revamping and was not worth the money we paid. Would not use this cottage again.