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

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A house with a patio area, a dining table, and a kitchen visible through an open door.
A beach with people, tents, and a rocky coastline.
A living room with a wooden staircase, a dining area with white chairs, a black leather sofa, and a kitchen with a stove.
A wooden cabinet with a flat-screen TV on top, a potted plant, a floor lamp, and a chair with a cushion.
A surfboard leaning against a wall, a window with a view, and a table with food items.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Widemouth Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Widemouth Bay, ENG
  • Place, Widemouth Bay Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cornwall National Landscape
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Bude Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Bude

Located in Bude, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Cornwall National Landscape, while The Castle Bude and Museum of Witchcraft are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Harlequinns Leisure, or check out an event or a game at Red Elk Archery. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Widemouth Bay, ENG

What's nearby

  • Widemouth Bay Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cornwall National Landscape - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bude Beach - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Crooklets Beach - 13 min drive - 7.2 km
  • North Devon Coast - 35 min drive - 38.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Electric Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Brendon Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Life's a Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Preston Gate Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Kitchen - ‬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.

How much does it cost to stay at Delightful retreat, 3 mins walk to Widemouth Bay blue flag beaches & coast path?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Delightful retreat, 3 mins walk to Widemouth Bay blue flag beaches & coast path on Nov 10, 2026 start from $172, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Widemouth Bay Beach and Cornwall National Landscape. Millook Haven Beach and The Gildhouse Poundstock are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend break in Widemouth Bay. Perfect location and lovely accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Summerhouse was a lovely clean and well equipped home away from home. The communication and welcome from the hosts was excellent. Location was superb with just a short 5 minute walk to what was a lovely beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The challet was very cosy, and clean with very comfy beds. It's in a great location so close to the beach and a couple of great restaurants within walking distance.It's ideally situated to explore the north Cornish coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little property- we everything we needed for a short break. Great touch leaving the cream tea and ciders! We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a great little hideaway, located so close to the beach. It has everything you could need for a break. The cut through at the end of the road through the dunes to the beach makes it really quick. The rock pools the Black Rock end are great when the tide is out and the surf was perfect for our family during the stay with lifeguards across the bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely bolt hole

Lovely little place and so close to the beach. Beautifully clean with a cream tea waiting for us on arrival. Everything you could possibly need from kitchen equipment to wet suits. Would strongly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Many thanks for your review, lovely few fair weather days for your walk to Bude on the coast path. Looking forward to seeing you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The Summerhouse was the perfect place for a relaxing break.

We really enjoyed our 3 night stay at the Summerhouse, We went away for a relaxing break for my birthday, and Nic & Bob left me a lovely gerberra plant, which was a lovely touch. The Summerhouse is perfectly situated for the beach, just a 3 minute walk and your in the surf, which is what we went for. The Summerhouse has everything we needed, even tea, coffee, milk, juice and even a cream tea...amazing! And the added bonus of having your own parking space, which to us is a must. Thank you Nic & Bob, we will definitely be back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Great to hear, we look forward to seeing you soon. Thanks for your lovely review and so pleased you had a fab stay Nic & Bob
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10/10 Excellent

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

An amazing holiday

Thank you so much. A wonderful. Place to stay do close to the beach. We are a family of 4 and all of us loved everything about the house and area. Everything you need is there. We even made use of the wet suits and boards. Great beaches and lovely places to visit and eat at. You will need a car to get around but if you just want a day on the beach it’s less than a 5 min walk away. Some of the best beaches are on the door step. Thank you again for the afternoon tea on arrival and a lovely place to stay. You have been lovely right from the day we booked. We will be back x
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Hi All, Thanks so much for your review, great to have you here and looking forward to your next stay here Nic & Bob
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas in Widemouth Bay

we had a fantastic Christmas at Widemouth Bay, the property had everything needed & more, the location was superb, on Christmas morning we walked the 5 mins to the beach & watched all of the Christmas morning swimmers, great sight to see, our son lives 2 mins walk from the property so was an ideal location for us to spend Christmas with our grandchildren, now we have found this property we shall return. thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay in Widemouth Bay

The property was beautifully laid out and furnished making use of all the spaces and being completely self-conrained. We were met by the owner on arrival and everything was explained. The scones, clotted cream and jam were especially welcome and very tasty - a lovely touch! We struggled a little bit with the low sloping ceiling in the bedroom but we knew about that before we booked. All the amenities were provided and thoughtfully done including books, games and DAD'S if you wanted them plus use of wetsuits which was a great extra that was provided. Altogether, a lovely property which was perfect for the two of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and location

Very clean and well presented property. Owners were very thoughtful with groceries and cream tea on arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay and location

We had a great week at the summer house ideally located for the local area and beach. Well equipped with everything you need. And the cream tea on arrival we are nice touch Would highly recommend and will definitely be going back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous beach house

This was a perfect spot to head to the beach everyday. It's about a 5 min walk to the beach cafe (one of my favourites in Cornwall as it just feels like you are still on the beach), and a few mins walk to the sand dunes higher up the beach. The outside patio in the house is a perfect private area to take off wet suits and shower outside before going inside de-sanded. Also lovely to sit out there when the sun is shining (twice in one week for us only...). There are bi-fold doors to the patio to make the whole place seem bigger (when it's not raining, which wasn't too much of the time we were there!!). The place had everything we needed for a lovely stay, including some good quick puzzles, an x-box and a good range of books - kids and adults happy :) The upstairs has very low ceilings (eaves) so just be aware of this if you like your space. There is also only a toilet downstairs (clearly written on the website and didn't bother us).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location

The Summerhouse is ideally placed to walk to Widemouth/Black Rock beach. Nic and Bob were brilliant hosts. Nothing was too much trouble. The Summerhouse was stocked with everything you need, including spare wetsuits, toys for children, books and a BBQ. The head height in the bedrooms was a bit of a struggle as the 3 of us are quite tall but it didn’t really distract from the holiday. The only thing we were missing was a clock downstairs but apart from that, we loved every minute of it. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful holiday

Just returned from a wonderful stay at the beach house, even though weather wasn't the best. Well equipped with lots of little extra's including a welcome cream tea- covid compliant, and hosts were excellent. Wonderful beach for body boarding & surfing, and quiet peaceful location, to relax & recharge. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2021
Thank you so much for reviewing the Summerhouse, looking forward to seeing you both again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location close to SW coast path and beach, ideal for walkers. Cosy property with everything you need. Friendly host. Peaceful in the evening. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2021
Thanks so much for taking the time to review the Summerhouse, look forward to seeing you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great communication from owners, lively house that was very clean and has nice thoughts like the afternoon tea, and extras like buckets and spades, toys etc. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2021
Thanks so much for reviewing your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in a perfect location

Lovely homely place with all the necessary amenities with extras such as wetsuits, body boards, buckets and spades, children’s toys and books. Our 2 year old was very happy! Clean and well kept property, easy to find and a place to park the car off road. Bob and Nic were great, replied to questions and queries promptly. 5 minute walk to the beach from property, great for a quick nip to the beach for a surf or splash around in the sea. Thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2020
Thanks for taking the time to review your stay. We are so pleased that you had a great time and hope to see you again in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Never mind the rain

Great location with the beach within walking distance. No matter the weather, with our wetsuits on the beach and the waves were great fun. Bob and Nic very attentive and helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2020
Thanks so much for your review, so pleased you enjoyed your time in the Summerhouse and Widemouth, great having you here, stay safe and hope to see you again Nic & Bob
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay

We loved staying at The Summerhouse - it was in the perfect location for us, right near the beach, was well equipped and had a great 'feel'. Communication with Nic and Bob was excellent - they were very friendly and supportive, especially in light of the current situation. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2020
Thank you for your review, great to have you here and hope to see you again Nic & Bob
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