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400 year old quirky Cornish cottage, in Bude, Poughill.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper
Interior
Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

400 year old quirky Cornish cottage, in Bude, Poughill.

Spacious, light cottage with walled front and generous rear gardens. Retaining many of its beautiful original features, the cottage boasts oak beams, 3 large open fireplaces, flagstone slate floor, wooden floorboards and windows. The location between Poughill, Bude and Stratton offers peaceful rural charm and sea glimpses. A walk along a quiet footpath will take you the 1 mile into the heart of Bude, where you will find a variety of surfing beaches, the unique sea pool and local shops. A footpath walk across a field will lead you to the local pub, The Preston gate. A traditional Cornish pub offering a wide range of ales and good home cooked pub food. A walk into nearby Stratton will lead you to the 13th Century Tree Inn, offering a uniquely intimate musical experience, with the local pub band 'The Tree Dogs' on a Friday night.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non-smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No stag do/No hen do
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bude, England

What's nearby

  • Bude Sea Pool - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Crooklets Beach - 9 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Bude Beach - 11 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Widemouth Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Duckpool Beach - 18 min drive - 7.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪North Coast Wine Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Barrel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Carriers Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mermaid - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bencoolen Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 400 year old quirky Cornish cottage, in Bude, Poughill. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 400 year old quirky Cornish cottage, in Bude, Poughill. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is 400 year old quirky Cornish cottage, in Bude, Poughill. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Harlequinns Leisure, Red Elk Archery, and South West Coast Path Section 10 Trailhead. South West Coast Path Section 11 Trailhead and Crooklets Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

400 year old quirky Cornish cottage, in Bude, Poughill. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just lovely
A very nice place to chill out and have a nice holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

amanda m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage
Quirky cottage in rural location but a short drive to Bude. Good garden with vegetables and trampoline was a bonus. Beds comfortable. Owner was good to deal with - very responsive. However it was top end on pricing for the internal specification and one bathroom with no separate toilet for a 3 bedroom house is not ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

nuala g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We stayed here for two weeks. Pros: Great location for exploring the lovely Cornish coastal villages. Very peaceful too. The cottage was spotless and the communication with the owner was very good. I felt they were on hand to answer any questions should I have needed it. Cons: the cottage is very old so the walls and floors are not very well sound insulated so once one person was up in the morning, the whole house was up! Of course, not the owners fault, but something to bear in mind if you’re a light sleeper. Terrible shame that the fires cannot be lit. After a windy day on the beach it would have been lovely to light one. I’m a keen cook so I found the kitchen could have been better equipped. Overall, a good stay and I would recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cottage
We had a great week in this beautiful cottage. It is well kitted out and in a lovely location. Naomi couldn’t have been more helpful when we mentioned a problem with the loo - she got it fixed straight away. We would love to come back another time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful historical and fun cottage
We had such a great time, clean cottage with full amenities, close to shops and town of Bude, and local beaches. Cottage is beautiful with history and management friendly and approachable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage in lovely location
The village of Poughall is a short walk through the fields, the garden is filled with birds, the cottage is spacious and really well appointed. Will come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

aileen m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cottage in Bude
Fabulous 3 bedroom cottage. Spotlessly clean with lots of thoughtful extras included. Lovely garden and great location. Will definitely return again!

10/10 Excellent

Geoff L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful but everything you need is still only a walk away
Had a lovely week in this cosy but very spacious cottage. It's in a peaceful location but Bude is still only a 20 minute walk. Cottage is well equipped including a gorgeous bath. Dining area is a fantastic size too.

8/10 Good

June T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky!
A very spacious cottage especially as we were just two people. The listing describes it as 'quirky' which is a good description but it definitely grew on us, even the sloping floors. The interior of the cottage was very well-equipped; things turned up in unlikely places! The master bed was very comfortable (I checked the brand of pillows as I definitely want to get the same for myself). Loved the shower but found it tricky to open the bathroom window as the blinds had to be left down because the window ledge was in use for all our toiletries, etc. (An extra shelf/small cabinet would be useful). Outside, we enjoyed sitting on the front lawn in the evenings soaking up the last rays of the sun. It would have been nice to have breakfast in the back garden but there wasn't a table. The location is great; a 25 min walk into Bude down quiet lanes and across the golf course was the perfect excuse to have a cream tea as the walk is uphill on the return! The walk across to the pub is 10 min max and we were lucky enough to be in the area for the village Cuckoo and Revel Fair - a traditional country fair with a dog show, children's races, coconut shy, brass band, stalls, etc - followed by a meal in the pub. We only ventured further afield by car on the one day of poor weather, the rest of the time we spent walking and exploring. There are a lot of things we didn't get around to seeing/doing and we were sad to leave after just a week.

8/10 Good

Graham M.

Roomy cottage in Poughill
Very quiet, peaceful location in the village with nice garden for children, and great being close to Bude and the local beaches. Local pub 8 to 10 minute walk away......footpath crosses a field. Good size rooms & comfortable beds.....with plenty of cupboard space. Be aware, just one loo .......in the bathroom. Would have preferred more cutlery, crockery & mugs as there were times when we were short, because they were in the dishwasher ! A disappointment was no fire was to be to be lit in the lounge, and yet the details show a picture of a roaring fire ! Overall......a good time had by all :) GM
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

katie b., Dorset

Surpassed our expectations!
This cottage oozes character, once you get used to the slopping floors and creaking floorboards we loved it! Attention to detail, clean and lots of space. We made use of all the outside areas, great bbq and sitting round the chimeria in the evening was lovely. Some great beaches and restaurants around Bude. Would definitely recommend this quiet, tucked away gem!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Upon arrival, I was taken back by the size, space and well thought out layout of the cottage.
A gem of a property, in a very quiet location, both peaceful and relaxing yet just over 5 minutes drive to all you would want in a seaside town. My family and I enjoyed our weeks stay the owners had thought of everything 10 out of 10 to them, it was a very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage half an hour walk from the beach
Very clean Nice welcome basket Cool toys for the kids in a chest Nice garden Kitchen surfaces require much care, wood that does not like to get any humidity Some more pans, pots etc. would have been good for family of four, basic things like salt and pepper as well. We would have found it much easier, if detergents for washing machine and dish washer had been provided. The house is not connected to the sewer system and requires specific detergents. Overall very enjoyable stay, and the house was really as clean as possible. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019