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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
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Widemouth Bay, ENG
Widemouth Bay Beach
Place, Widemouth Bay Beach
9 min walk
Cornwall National Landscape
Place, Cornwall National Landscape
17 min walk
Bude Beach
Place, Bude Beach
9 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
Delightful retreat, 3 mins walk to Widemouth Bay blue flag beaches & coast path
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 with Type 2 EV untethered charging available (charges apply).
The property is conveniently situated in a private lane just 3 mins walk from Widemouth Bay'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 fantastic pubs, village farm shop which sells fantastic fresh fish and locally grown and reared produce, a fish and chip shop, as well as two beach cafe's providing you with all the Cornish cream teas and ice creams you might fancy and all within walking distance. 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.
We make every effort to run the Summerhouse in an ecologically sustainable way. The house itself is largely timber framed and utilises insulation manufactured from recycled fibres. This insulation is highly effective meaning that very little heating is required. We recycle as much as possible, the hand wash, washing up liquid and detergent bottles are refilled with eco-friendly products to avoid waste. We ask that you do not throw away any of these bottles when empty or as you are leaving as we will wash and refill them. In the bathroom you will find shampoo, conditioner, body wash and handwash from ‘Faith in nature’, an eco-friendly company specialising in products with low environmental impact. We wash and refill the bottles so we ask that you do not take them home with you or discard them. We are trying to discourage the use of cheap plastic body boards. Cheap body boards are prone to breaking, wasting your money and polluting the environment. 600 discarded boards were collected from Bude last year. Instead we provide wooden boards to use. Our boards are seconds that would have gone to waste and were donated by a local manufacturer or are old donated boards that we have renovated, some date back to the early 1960s. We promise you’ll love to give them a go!! If you prefer a more modern bodyboard you will also find foam boards for your use. These are higher end products than the cheap ones on sale in beach shops and have been in use for 20 years. We would encourage you to use these rather than waste your money on cheap polystyrene ones which often find their way into landfill sites. We also provide wetsuits and other beach supplies for you to use during your stay. As with boards this is an attempt to save you money (particularly children’s suits which they will have grown out of by the next holiday) and reduce waste. We cannot guarantee that there will be a size to fit you but there is a pretty good range, so if you can find one that fits feel free to use it instead of buying or renting one!
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Other things to note
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
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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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
Important information
You need to know
Property # 6809062
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
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 National Landscape, 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Cornwall National Landscape - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Bude Beach - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
Crooklets Beach - 12 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
Tommy Jacks - 7 min drive
Subway - 6 min drive
Kings arms - 6 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 25 Aug 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 3 Oct 2026 start from £384, 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 at Delightful retreat, 3 mins walk to Widemouth Bay blue flag beaches & coast path?
On-site 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?
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 National Landscape. Millook Haven Beach and The Gildhouse Poundstock are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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.
What makes this property unique
We built The Summerhouse and as such have put a great deal of ourselves into it. That's why we love it!