Delightful retreat, 3 mins walk to Widemouth Bay blue flag beaches & coast path

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 424 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

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Widemouth Bay, ENG

Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)76 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Summerhouse is a retreat specifically designed and fully equipped for holidays by the sea all year round. Our guests tell us The Summerhouse is 'home from home' and perfect for couples, friends and families. The property benefits from a light airy open plan living on the ground floor encompassing a dining, kitchen and lounging area. Large sliding doors open onto a secure, private courtyard where you can play, sunbathe, BBQ, eat, drink or relax with a book to the sound of the waves breaking. There are two attic bedrooms, one double and one twin which provide a cozy sleeping environment. The ceilings are low though! The shower room is on the ground floor off the entrance hall. Your parking is off road on a shared private drive.
The property is conveniently situated in a private lane just 3 mins walk from Widemouth's two fabulous Blue Flag and seaside award beaches, this being the Gold Standard for beaches internationally, popular with families, surfers, walkers and sunbathers. The village has two great pubs, village farm shop which sells fantastic fresh fish and locally grown and reared produce, a fish and chip shop, as well as the beach cafe providing you with all the Cornish cream teas and ice creams you might fancy.
Widemouth is situated on the South West Coast path and is a great base for exploring Cornwall on land or sea, by wave, foot, car or bike in any season.

Other things to note

Please note: There are finishing touches to buildings taking place on the land adjacent to the Summerhouse through 2023, we have been assured works will be complete by the end of April 2024.
We anticipate that there will be noise during working hours and apologise in advance if this causes you any disturbance but want to be transparent from the outset so you can make an informed decision about whether to book or not.
We do hope you still consider booking the Summerhouse and look forward to seeing you.

Due to Covid 19 we are still implementing some additional measures which we will keep updating in line with government and Vrbo guidance:
- The property is cleaned before and after your stay with recommended virucidal products EN 14476 compliant

Property manager

Nicola and Bob Booth

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Apologies, we are not able to facilitate EV charging onsite, there are charging facilities in bude 3 miles away

Familiarise yourself with fire evacuation procedures on arrival. Fat fryer, heaters. E-bikes, scooters are not to be charged or used in the property

We have a strict no smoking policy in the Summerhouse, including the use of e-cigarettes and other vaping materials. Feel free to smoke safely outside

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bude

Located in Bude, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while The Castle Bude and Museum of Witchcraft are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Harlequinns Leisure, or check out an event or a game at Red Elk Archery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Widemouth Bay, ENG

Restaurants

The Tree Inn - 6 min drive
North Coast Wine Co - 7 min drive
Subway - 6 min drive
The Barrel - 7 min drive
The Carriers Inn - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful retreat, 3 mins walk to Widemouth Bay blue flag beaches & coast path pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Delightful retreat, 3 mins walk to Widemouth Bay blue flag beaches & coast path?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful retreat, 3 mins walk to Widemouth Bay blue flag beaches & coast path?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Delightful retreat, 3 mins walk to Widemouth Bay blue flag beaches & coast path located?

This family-friendly Bude holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Widemouth Bay Beach and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Millook Haven Beach and The Gildhouse Poundstock are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sallyan H.

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

It’s a lovely cosy place to stay. Second visit. Would recommend highly.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Helen B.

19 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Summerhouse

Absolutely fantastic, we had a lovely time 😄Bob & Nic were so kind - not only leaving scones / jam / cream / cider, but had a chat with us about the local area Very handy location for the beach and cafe we’d definitely return :)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus P.

30 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent and welcoming stay

We had a fantastic four night stay at the Summerhouse at the start of the October 2022 half term. From the outset and throughout, the communication from the hosts, Nicola and Bob was excellent. The Summerhouse is a cosy, warm, well equipped lodge in a brilliant location in walking distance of Widemouth Bay, if you are looking for a place to walk, swim or get in the surf it's perfect. Downstairs the kitchen and lounge area are roomy and welcoming, with lots of thoughtful touches such as games, dvd, WiFi, milk, coffee, tea and scones. The downstairs bathroom has a great shower and the eco friendly toiletries were lovely. Upstairs the bedrooms are a quirky V shape and are well equipped and comfortable. Outside patio space is good and is set up for surfers and beach goers with taps, spare gear and hangers. We took advantage of borrowing the classic vintage wooden body boards which were brilliant fun, although we actually enjoyed using them most at the slightly less lively waves at Bude, which is just a 10 min drive away. The hosts recommend the nearby BeachHouse restaurant which is in walking distance - great food and welcome. The hosts are completely transparent about the building work going on next door at the moment and unfortunately it is quite intrusive being right by the Summerhouse. If you are people who like to get up and out early before 8am then it won't bother you too much but if you want a lie in, then it's not great. Very frustrating for the hosts I'm sure and hopefully it will get finished soon. The hosts were extremely flexible and let us check out later which was appreciated. Recommended as a brilliant base to visit North Cornwall, and particularly recommended for those who want to get into the sea.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sallyan H.

30 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location

Great place to stay warm and inviting so near the beach a lovely place to visit would stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Eileen L.

29 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay

Immaculately clean, wonderful location few mins walk to beach, brilliantly equipped kitchen, lovely accommodation, nice furnishings. Best air B&B we have ever stayed in by far.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nicola and Bob Booth

As a family we are fortunate enough to live and work in this beautiful part of the country, and take full advantage of all it has to offer. Whether it be surfing, shopping, cycling, walking the coastal path or crab lining in Bude there is always something to keep the family happy. We have lived in the village since 2006 and have been welcomed into the very friendly local community and envisage staying here forever.
In 2012 we decided to build the Summerhouse so that we could share this beautiful village with others. The Summerhouse shares a drive with our family home Elanora so we're always on hand if you need us.
We hope you enjoy our home as much as we do.
Nic and Bob Booth

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Widemouth Bay whilst on holiday in the late 1990s and it took until 2006 to realise our dream of moving here to raise our family.
The Summerhouse allows us to spend as much time as we can in the village we love.