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FAMILY FRIENDLY HOLIDAY HOME, BUDE

Rock House

Large family holiday home near the beach in Bude

Sleeps 8 across 4 bedrooms Saturday arrival Up to two well behaved dogs welcome
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The Retreat

Rock House is a wonderful contemporary holiday home situated in the superb seaside town of Bude on the north Cornish coast. This dog-friendly property sleeps up to 8 guests across four bedrooms. With a spacious garden, ample private parking plus EV charging on request, Rock House is your home away from home — perfect for families and groups of friends seeking a Cornish escape by the sea…

Short breaks are available from October – March excluding school holidays (Saturday or Monday arrivals only, 2 night minimum). If your desired dates are not bookable online please contact the team here.

This Bude family holiday home is ideally situated in a peaceful area and is just a ten minute stroll to Bude’s beautiful beaches or the bustling town centre.  There’s ample space to relax and unwind across the home, which enjoys airy modern interiors and all the mod cons.

Inside

Upon entering Rock House, the bright and airy entrance hall welcomes you in – a feature present in just about every room as light flows throughout the home. To the left, you’ll find the well equipped kitchen diner, a fabulous space where family and friends can enjoy planning the day’s adventures over breakfast or whipping up evening meals. Through the double doors and into the living room, you’ll find comfortable sofas and a Smart TV, as well as a wood burner for those cooler wintery evenings. The large sliding glass doors lead out onto the garden and are perfect for opening up on those gorgeous summer days. You’ll also find a second lounge downstairs, which is wonderfully cosy and perfect for those wanting their own space, or for children to chill out in their own den where they’ll find a selection of board games and PS3. Also downstairs is a utility room, WC and storeroom where beach items can be safely secured.

All bedrooms are located upstairs. The master king ensuite is wonderfully spacious, with a modern and bright bathroom with walk in shower. The second king bedroom is located at the front of the house and enjoys a fabulous Juliet balcony. Two cosy twin bedrooms complete the upstairs and you’ll also find the family bathroom which has a separate walk in shower and bathtub — perfect for a relaxing soak after a day spent on the beach.

Outside

One of the best features about this Bude family holiday home is the outside space — a gorgeous sun trap. While away hours in the enclosed, sheltered garden where there’s plenty of space for dogs to roam and children to play – the swing and slide set will certainly delight the little ones! After a day spent building sandcastles and rockpooling at Crooklets or Summerleaze beach, return to Rock House and make use of the warm outdoor shower to rinse off all that sand — an absolute treat — then enjoy a fabulous barbecue, dining alfresco on the decking whilst sipping sundowners.

Things we love

There’s so much to love about this Bude family holiday home — from the spacious and enclosed garden, ease of parking and warm outdoor shower to name just a few — Rock House has all the trappings for a seaside holiday. The close proximity to Bude Golf Course also means Rock House is a brilliant base for a golf trip with friends. Bude is a fantastic place to base yourself for exploring this part of Cornwall, with the town having a plethora of eateries to enjoy and numerous shops for those rainy days. If you’re looking for adventure make sure to check out the numerous surf schools Bude has to offer such as Bude Surfing Experience; they offer surf, paddle boarding and SUP yoga lessons. This stretch of north Cornish coast has some of the most beautiful and wild places to explore which is best experienced by foot along the South West Coast Path — cliff top views and secret beaches are just waiting to be discovered…

Our third visit
It's our third visit to Rock House — it never disappoints. It just has everything we could possibly want from a holiday home — and more! We have had really good weather for October and have enjoyed our coastal walks, as well as trips to Restormel Castle, Duchy of Cornwall Nursery, Clovelly and Padstow. We also loved the canal walk. We we shall be back.
Evan, Helen & Poppy the dog — October 2024
Features

Retreat Features

  • Five minutes from the beach
  • Large grassy garden with decking
  • Family-friendly and spacious
  • Closeby to Bude town
  • Off-road driveway parking
  • Electric car charging
SLEEPING
Principal bedroom: king bed with en suite on first floor
Bedroom two: king bed on first floor
Bedroom three: twin room on first floor
Bedroom four: twin room on first floor
All bed linen and bath towels and provided
BATHROOMS
En-suite with shower
Family bathroom with bath
Downstairs WC
LIVING & RELAXING
Living room with leather sofas
Smart TV
Woodburner
Smaller separate sitting room
PS3
Selection of board games
WiFi
COOKING & DINING
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Dishwasher
Fridge freezer
Nespresso coffee machine
OUTDOORS
Dog secure garden
Barbecue and patio furniture
Garden slide with swings
Store for wetsuits and surfboard
ACCESSBILITY
The property is not suitable for wheelchair access
All level access
Stairs to first floor
BABIES & TODDLERS
Cot and highchair available upon request (cot linen not provided)
Stairgate provided
PETS
Up to two well behaved dogs welcome
Dog secure garden
UTILITIES & HEATING
Washing machine
Tumble dryer
Essential cleaning items
Gas central heating
Underfloor heating downstairs
Woodburner
ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES
Saturday changeover
Check in after 4pm
Check out before 10am
PARKING
Parking for two cars
EV charging point – bookable on request
Location

Bude

The seaside town of Bude is in north east Cornwall and was voted Best UK Coastal Town. Attracting families, ramblers, surfers and swimmers to its wild coastline and spotless beaches, Bude has an abundance of things to do, place to eat and is known for it’s epic golf course and tidal pool.

More about this area

Travel times

  • Rock House is 5 hours away from London by car on a quiet day, and 1.2 hours away from Exeter
  • Rock House is 50 minutes away from the nearest train station of Okehampton.

Things we love

  • Close by to the beach and town
  • Large and spacious - great for families!
  • In a quiet residential area, away from busy crowds
  • Large grassy garden - brilliant for barbecues and alfresco dining

The Bude guide

Surfers take to the waves in Bude

Out on the water

With its rollicking waves, golden sands and stunning sunsets, the beaches in Bude and the surrounding area are a magnet for watersports enthusiasts. Seasonal lifeguards operate on all the main beaches on this stretch of coast (Summerleaze, Widemouth, Crooklets), so it’s a safe place for families to get out on the water. Make the most of the Atlantic swell and take a surfboard out with help from Big Blue Surf School, or have a go at paddleboarding or SUP yoga with Bude Surfing Experience. Or, if canoeing, kayaking or coasteering is more your thing, explore the rugged coastline with the friendly team at Shoreline Activities just off Summerleaze Beach. Freewave Surf Academy offers surf lessons and hire from Summerleaze Beach, paddleboarding sessions on the Bude canal and coasteering trips along the coastline.

Sea swimmers are in for a treat — Summerleaze Beach is home to Bude Sea Pool, Cornwall’s oldest (and biggest) tidal pool. It’s the perfect place for a salty swim without the waves. It was created in 1930 so that the locals in Bude could bathe in safety, and there are no fees or booking requirements — just turn up and jump on in!

Forever Cornwall Camel Trail Bikes

Adventure activities

Adventure seeking families flock to Bude to make the most of its epic coastline and fabulous beaches, but head inland and you’ll find plenty of things to do away from the coast. Adventure Bude is the place to try for high-octane activities — try a high rope course, mountain boarding, caving and rock climbing, all located at their purpose built site in the town. The sheltered waters of Bude Canal are perfect for trying your hand at canoeing and dragon boating (14-person canoes!).

One of the best ways to take in the sights of Bude is on two wheels. With roads and trails that are generally quiet and accessible, there are plenty of routes to tackle in and around the town, whether that’s the challenging Tamar Lakes route, or the family-friendly Bude Canal towpath and nature reserve route that winds through the town.

 

Eating out in Bude

With a smattering of brilliant eateries in the area, Bude is one of north Cornwall’s top spots for fine dining. Bistro-style Sea-Fever is popular with its lovely Summerleaze beach views, whilst the relaxed Scandi-inspired Electric Bakery serves up pastries and other baked goods from Wednesday through to Sunday (check out their online sourdough courses). Potters is a fairly new on the scene, having opened back in 2020 but is now a firm favourite with locals and visitors and has earned a listing in the prestigious Michelin guide, too.

Pubs wise, The Barrel is north Cornwall’s first micropub. With a maximum capacity of 40 people, this tiny pub in the centre of town sells craft ales from independent brewers and producers. The Falcon Hotel set just back from the canal is Cornwall’s oldest coaching hotel and serves up formal but unfussy food from their restaurant and bar in the town centre.

Beaches

Summerleaze

This is Bude’s main beach, just a quick walk from the buzzy town centre and within easy reach of our Bude holiday cottages. Despite its popularity and proximity to town, it’s huge expanse of soft sand lined with rows of colourful beach huts to hire means that it never feels crowded, even at high tide. It’s a favourite spot for surfers and bodyboarders who come for the powerful waves. There’s surfboard hire and lessons on the beach, as well as windsurf, paddleboard and kayak rental, too. Swimmers can take a dip in the Bude Sea Pool for free.

Lifeguarded? May-Sept, plus Easter holidays, Oct half term and weekends in Sept and Oct
Dog-friendly? Dogs on leads between May-Sept

Widemouth Bay

This beautiful stretch of North Cornwall’s coastline offers up a choice of beaches that all bring something slightly different to the party. Widemouth is a long, open bay (3 miles from Bude along the coast path) that’s also great for surfing, dog walking and rock pooling at low tide. A little further down the coast you’ll find the pretty shingle cove of Crackington Haven, which is flanked by tall cliffs — ideal for a spot of dramatic coast path walking.

Lifeguarded? May-Sept, plus Easter holidays, Oct half term and weekends in Sept and Oct
Dog-friendly? Dogs on leads between May-Sept

Crooklets Beach

This popular cove was awarded Blue Flag Beach status in 2022. Flanked by rocky outcrops which are brilliant for rockpooling families, this beautiful expanse of golden sand just north of Bude is a short walk from the town centre and is home to the Bude Surf Life Saving Club. At low tide it joins Summerleaze to form one long bay. It’s great for families with its play area, skate park and popular dog-friendly beach cafe just off the sand.
Lifeguarded? Mid May-Sept
Dog-friendly? Dogs on leads between mid May-Sept
Food & drink

Restaurants in Bude

A firm favourite, Sea Fever is fine dining without the fuss. Fish is caught in the bay and all other ingredients are local and Cornish. Try and bag the window seat for spectacular views over Summerleaze beach. The cocktail menu is definitely worth a gander, too! It may be fairly new to the scene but popular Potters has already become one of the best places to eat and drink in Bude. Their Cornish hake fish and chips is one of North Cornwall’s best, whilst the Cornish negroni cocktails include Bude gin and are especially delicious. Set just back from the canal, The Falcon Hotel is Cornwall’s oldest coaching hotel and serves up formal but unfussy food. The sprawling terrace sits under the trees and is the perfect spot for a drink when the sun’s shining.

Cafes in Bude

Right above Summerleaze, laid-back Life’s a Beach is perfect for anyone who’s worked up an appetite in the waves. Serving great beach café fare by day and a locally-inspired seafood menu by night. Open from Wednesday through to Sunday, this Electric Bakery on the outskirts of Bude is definitely worth hunting down for their artisanal sourdough, cakes and pastries, specialty coffee and craft beers. They’re staunch supporters of local producers (try their ‘3-mile loaf’) and great advocates of sustainable food — their menu reflects the seasons. Grab a table outside and watch the world go by.

Pubs in Bude

Cornwall’s first micropub, The Barrel at Bude is one of Bude’s tiniest venues with a maximum capacity of 40 people, selling craft ales from independent brewers and producers. About a mile from Bude in the village of Stretton, The Kings Arms is a 17th-century coaching inn with centuries-old flagstones, huge inglenooks and bags of character with an extensive menu features wholesome pub fare. Overlooking Bude’s inner harbour, The Brendon Arms has been run by the same family for centuries, serving homemade dishes using fresh local ingredients.

Local food in Bude

Bude and Widemouth Bay have plenty of places where you can get your hands on local produce when you’re staying at our Bude holiday cottages, from markets to fishmongers and delis. Bude’s weekly farmers’ market, held in the bustling heart of the town, is a great place to get hold of all your fresh produce and Cornish goodies to take back home.

Find out more about buying local in with our handy Local Food Guide to Bude and Widemouth Bay.

Things to do

Bude Sea Pool

The beauty of tidal pools is that you can take a dip with having to brace the waves, making it the perfect place for a bit of family fun. Under the cliffs at Summerleaze Beach, Bude Sea Pool is Cornwall’s oldest, created in 1930 so that the locals in Bude could bathe in safety away from the waves. Today it’s managed by local charity, Friends of Bude Sea Pool, who look after the upkeep of this semi-natural swimming spot. No fees, no booking, just turn up and jump on in!

Lizard Wildlife Unsplash

Maer Lake Nature Reserve

One of north Cornwall’s most important breeding grounds for overwintering birds, this beautiful wetland meadow reserve to the north of Bude — known locally as ‘The Pool’ — welcomes a variety of breeding, feeding and nesting bireds such as spoonbill, marsh harrier, sandpiper and whooper swans, amongst many others. the 22-acre site is also a fascinating place botanically, with a number of interesting plant species. Although you can’t get up close to the wildlife, the viewing gate allows wildlife watchers to catch sightings of the various birds. Don’t forget your binoculars!

Bude Castle

Once the home of steam carriage inventor Sir Goldsworthy Gurney, the wonderful Bude Castle is a fascinating little place to while away an hour or so on a wet afternoon. Exhibitions in the heritage centre delve into all aspects of Bude history and the surrounding area, from prehistory to the present day. Outside there are lawns to explore, and during the summer months the castle hosts family-friendly events, such as craft afternoons and circus skills days.

 

Enhance your stay

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Guests Say
  • Fabulous

    What a fabulous week we have had in beautiful Bude. The sun has shone, the dog has swum, we have walked and laughed and drunk a fair bit. The house is perfect. A really relaxing and chilled week — plenty of fresh air and even a hedgehog in the garden.

    Janet — October 2024
  • Our third visit

    It's our third visit to Rock House — it never disappoints. It just has everything we could possibly want from a holiday home — and more! We have had really good weather for October and have enjoyed our coastal walks, as well as trips to Restormel Castle, Duchy of Cornwall Nursery, Clovelly and Padstow. We also loved the canal walk. We we shall be back.

    Evan, Helen & Poppy the dog — October 2024
  • Very clean

    Beautiful house — had everything you could need for a family holiday. The location was perfect — just a 10 min walk into town or to the nearest beach at Crooklets. The house was very clean, great garden, great stay.

    Linda & family — June 2024
  • May 2024
  • Spacious

    Fabulous house, really homely and spacious, everything you could need and more, driveway parking for two large cars, secure garden for the children. Will book again. Rosie’s the local cafe is a must for a coffee while enjoying a sea view.

    Janet & family — October 2023
  • Comfortable and roomy

    Rock House was ideal for our family — grandparents, son and two granddaughters. It had everything we needed, was comfortable and roomy. Kitchen was well-equipped and dining facilities were sociable. Good showers and laundry room. It was also very close to Crooklets Beach — good surfing and great coffee!

    The Targetts — August 2023
  • Perfectly positioned

    Rock House is perfectly positioned for taking advantage of the beach and the town, both being in very easy walking distance. The house was really well-equipped and had plenty of room for 8 of us plus a dog, which was especially appreciated when the weather was not so great. We would definitely love to stay at Rock House again.

    Yvette & family — August 2023
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