Cottages in Bude

Sitting on the north Cornish coast, Bude is renowned for its fabulous Blue Flag beaches, pasties and the freshest seafood. You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to booking your holiday cottage in Bude. We have an excellent portfolio of holiday rentals with dog-friendly and family friendly self-catering cottages by the sea. Our three, four and five star holiday cottages are stylish, comfortable and within easy reach of the excellent sandy beaches, the Bude Sea Pool and of course, accessible to the South West Coast Path which offers some excellent walking routes and awesome sea views. You can pick up this 630 mile coastal path at any point for a short stroll or to take on a more challenging hike.  

Bude was voted the Best UK Coastal Resort in the British Travel Awards in 2018 and it’s easy to see why it’s held this accolade. The town has a good range of facilities with some lovely independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Be sure to stop off at the award winning Cornish Pie Company for some of the best hand-made pies in Cornwall. Dine in and relax in the rustic ambiance or pick up a takeaway and picnic on the beach.  

Things to do in Bude

Whether you’re looking for a luxury coastal bolt-hole with sea views or prefer to be tucked away in the rolling Cornish countryside, you’re never very far away from Bude’s main attractions - the beaches and the Bude Sea Pool.  

Summerleaze Beach is just a five minute stroll from Bude town centre and there’s a large car park which leads directly onto the dunes. This dog friendly beach (dogs should be kept on leads) is the main beach for the town and very popular with families. Look out for Bude Sea Pool, this sea water pool is built into the rocks under the cliffs and was constructed in the 1930’s to provide safe bathing without having to dip your toes into the Atlantic currents in the bay. A haven for swimming which is recognised worldwide… Bude Sea Pool received the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice, awarded to attractions in the Top 10% worldwide in 2020. 

You can’t visit Cornwall and not surf! Head to Crooklets Beach which was awarded the Blue Flag Beach 2021 and home to Bude Surf Life Saving Club. This broad sandy beach is also perfect for rock-pooling and has good amenities including a cafe, pub, showers, play park and a skate park. 

Crabbing is a favourite pastime so remember to pick up a bucket and line in the town. Give yourself a Bude beach base for the day and book one of the pretty traditional wooden beach huts (contact Bude Tourist Information Centre) and for a small charge you can take over one of these delightful bolt-holes. Bude’s beaches are perfect for families with excellent facilities on hand including play areas and beach cafes. Hire a rowing boat or pedalo and row or paddle the Bude Canal and learn about Bude’s geology and history at Bude’s Heritage Centre, there’s something for everyone.