Old Sunday School

About this property

Nearest town - Kilkhampton 6.7 miles. Old Sunday School rests in the peaceful village of Welcombe, near Kilkhampton, offering a welcoming and characterful retreat set across three floors, ideal for families or friends seeking a quieter pace of life close to the North Cornwall and Devon border. On the ground floor, the kitchen/diner is equipped with all the essentials for easy self-catering, whether it’s a hearty breakfast before heading out or a relaxed supper at day’s end. Upstairs, the first-floor sitting room provides a cosy spot to unwind, with a woodburning stove adding warmth and atmosphere after days spent exploring the surrounding coastline and rolling countryside.

The top floor hosts two thoughtfully arranged bedrooms, a king-size and a twin, along with a bathroom featuring a bath and shower over, offering practical comfort for couples, friends or small families. Outside, an enclosed rear lawn provides a pleasant place to sit out and enjoy the fresh air, while off-road parking ensures an easy arrival. There’s no need to cook at this cottage unless you want to, since the ancient thatched pub which serves up excellent food is just 100 yards from the door, you may have worked up an appetite by walking down the valley to the cove – or you can just drive down and park by the beach.

The picturesque fishing village of Clovelly is just a short drive away which occupies a secluded, cliffside position and attracts visitors from the world over - A pedestrianised, cobbled street winds its way down the hillside passing the colourful gardens that characterise the village's pretty, whitewashed cottages, on its way down to the sheltered harbour. Local shops, pubs and restaurants crowd the working harbour from where the local fishermen show their daily catch of mackerel and check their lobster pots. With the beaches, cafés and scenic coastal paths of Bude within driving distance, Old Sunday School makes a charming base for discovering North Cornwall, whether you’re seeking bracing sea air, countryside walks or simply a peaceful place to switch off.

Kilkhampton is an historic Cornish village, 4 miles from the popular Victorian seaside resort of Bude, one of Cornwall’s premier holiday locations. With its old church, village shops and atmospheric village pubs, Kilkhampton is a lovely place to relax after a hard day exploring the stunning beaches and spectacular coastal scenery for which the area is famous. Bude’s beaches attract surfers from all over the country and when conditions are right you’d be hard pushed to find better surf. When the tide is out, miles of golden sand and hundreds of rock pools keep visitors occupied for hours. The South West Coast Path, and many other rights-of-way winding over the clifftops and through lush green fields looking out over the sea, make this area a haven for walkers and lovers of the open countryside. For those who prefer staying closer to home, a good shopping centre and a selection of pubs, two clubs and restaurants are on offer. Bude canal, a registered nature reserve, passes through the town, and rowing a boat along its calm waters or walking the towpath among the beautiful (and friendly) water fowl that live among the reeds is a great way to spend an hour or two. Within the area there are also 2 golf courses, an indoor swimming pool, bowling alley at the leisure centre. A perfect location for all that North Cornwall has to offer.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Two bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x second-floor twin.

Second-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

First-floor sitting room with woodburning stove.

AGA and separate oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster.

WiFi, TV.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking available.

3 steps up to enclosed lawn/garden.

Pet-friendly.

Sorry, no smoking.

Note: Starter pack of logs provided.

Note: Shower has restricted headroom.

Shop 6.1 miles, pub 0.1 mile