Bude Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Dawn - Verified booking

  We stayed for a week in March.

  My husband is 6ft 6inches and could not really stand up in any room, especially with his shoes on. If you are taller than about 5ft 9 in you risk banging your head. The cottage is in need of some tlc - esp as next door is for sale and has been cleaned up and painted. The shop/cafe down the road was very handy and The Bush Inn pub was lovely as advertised. Main issues for us were the bed which was very lumpy and bumpy and didn’t make for a great nights sleep - a new bed or mattress is needed. Also the hot water - my husband likes a bath every morning - there was not enough hot water to fill the bath right up and I would then have to push the button again to try and heat it up for a bath or shower myself - these usually resulted in one of us using it in the morning and one of us in the afternoon or evening and on the day we left we couldn’t get the boiler to come back on so after packing and getting hot and bothered I had to have a very Luke warm strip wash as the shower was freezing! On the plus side there was ample things such as wine, chocolate biscuits and things like dishwasher tablets and laundry pods - also tea and coffee which was appreciated. Another thing we are not a fan of is a 5pm check in - you pretty much lose a days holiday as you have to check out before 10am - that gives them 7 hours to clean a small cottage ? Travelling with children or dogs you want to get there and get in - a 2pm or 3pm at latest would I am sure be appreciated by most people and perhaps an 11am check out? (even though we were out by 9am). Also in the winter and dark I imagine locating the key safe could be an absolute mission - it took us a while to find! The logs left made the first evening a nice a cosy one. The beaches around this area that we saw didn’t seem to be sandy - more pebbly. We drove to Saunton Sands a couple of times as they have a fantastic beach there.

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• Kathy - Verified booking

  We stay in Cornwall every year.

  This is the first cottage that we have stayed in that ticks our every box! We have just re-booked and we've only ever stayed in the same place twice once before. The location is amazing, sea views from all the back windows. The parking is nice and easy, and a lovely direct route in to the cottage. The beach is just lovely, we have really fallen in love with it. The sea pool is also just on the doorstep. Sunsets are beautiful. Cliff top walks at the top of the lane which lead off onto the loveliest walks. Bude town itself is within easy walking distance where you will find literally everything you need; nice fish and chip shop, cornish pasties, cream teas, seafood. Added bonus of a Sainsburys and Rosie's restaurant just on the doorstep too. Despite it's proximity to the amenities, it is very peaceful and tranquil - no light pollution and we all had a great nights sleep every night. As far as the cottage is concerned, it's clear the owners have intended for it to not be missing a trick and it shows. They really have thought of everything. The beds are comfy with high quality soft linen. The showers are great, 2 bathrooms ideal for a busy family. Welcoming homely decor and the fresh bread and cornish butter with wine on arrival was so good, sliced up and eaten as we unpacked! The little outdoor space at the back has a view of the beach, and is great for drying clothes too. Thank you so much for introducing us to the area, we can't wait to come back next year.

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• Claire - Verified booking

  This is the second time I’ve stayed at Lee Barton holiday cottages but the first time in the farmhouse.

  The farmhouse is well equipped with beautiful views over a valley and when we stayed was very quiet and peaceful. As the details state the shower is over the bath. The bath is quite high sided and would benefit from a grab rail to assist both children and the older person when getting in and out. The heating was from night storage heaters and not particularly effective even prior to winter (a very chilly end of September) and there was no heating in the large hallway outside the bathroom, in the bathroom itself or in the downstairs hallway or kitchen which you need to be aware of if planning a winter visit. The farm is accessed via the very narrow lanes (a car width only) that are common in this area. There are limited passing places although we managed not to meet any traffic although this was simply good luck. Tractors use these lanes and the day we were leaving we had to assist a lorry driver who was attempting to reverse into a very narrow opening. If you aren’t confident driving in these conditions this is not for you. If you are it’s a delightful area with Duck Pool bay only about a mile away (a short pleasant stroll) and easy access to the towns and villages of both Devon and Cornwall. Bonus, if you like cats, is Rebel who is exceptionally friendly and enjoys sitting outside the window in the sun although he will stroll in if given the opportunity!

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• Deborah - Verified booking

  Arrived at cottage, in a lovely quiet village location.

  First impressions good however immediately noticed grass had not been cut for some time and was approx 6 inches long. Weeds were everywhere and the patio table outside was filthy. Entered property and now the good points.The kitchen was clean and well stocked with quality cooking equipment. as was the lounge, bathroom and bedrooms with nice clean linen and towels.Bed comfortable. First trip to the toilet we found the toilet seat was broken after texting the owner ( a lovely lady but who lived miles from the property ) she arranged for someone to come round and replace it. There was no welcome pack, and no logs in the basket . Further the oven was filthy again rectified ,but as the lady who cleaned it said,it needed a deep clean.The fridge freezer needed defrosting and took 2 days to get to a reasonable temperature. Two of the window pains were also cracked. The door to the cupboard containing unusable vacume cleaner was also broken. I feel horrible to give such a negative review as the weather was great and we still enjoyed ourselves at the cottage despite its shortcomings.However I would be horrified to pay over One Thousand pounds at the the height of the season for a 2 bedroom property.

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• Francesca - Verified booking

  Seagull Cottage was a great holiday cottage for us staying in August 2024.

  (4 adults and 2 children between 5 and 12). The cottage was impeccably cleaned, stylish and modern, and the welcome hamper of local produce was a thoughtful and kind touch (especially after travelling). The ground floor bedrooms suited our family needs brilliantly too, as some mature adults in our party were better without stairs. We also appreciated the additional single bed in the dressing upstairs when our youngest child wanted to be near us. The kitchen was very well equipped and there was a good stock of games and dvds for non beach days. Parking on the driveway for one car but we managed to park the other car on the road outside without too much trouble. Crooklets beach is a five minute walk away (a lovely view of the beach out the lounge window), and Sainsbury's is a 20 minute stroll for groceries, though we did an online shop to arrive on the evening we got there for ease. Bude main town is just passed Sainsbury's and has some lovely shops and eateries too. The owners of Seagull Cottage kept in contact with us and I felt that if there had been any issues, they would have sorted them straight away. It really was a great place to stay for our family holiday.

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