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Contemporary cottage retreat in secluded valley near sea. Sleeps 8

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A modern house with a sloped roof, a wooden deck, and a glass door leading to a patio.
A modern house with a large glass window, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, and a yellow pendant light.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a wooden chair, a vase with flowers, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a central island, yellow bar stools, and a bright yellow pendant light.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • High-speed internet
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Bude, ENG
  • Place, Duckpool Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Bude Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Double

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Morwenstow

Located in Morwenstow, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The Castle Bude and Holsworthy Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ivyleaf Golf Course & Driving Range and Clovelly Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms, or check out an event or a game at Red Elk Archery. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Bude, ENG

What's nearby

  • Duckpool Beach - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • North Devon Coast - 20 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Bude Beach - 20 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Summerleaze Beach - 20 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Crooklets Beach - 20 min drive - 18.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hart Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Preston Gate Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wrecker's Retreat - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Gilletts Chippy - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The West Country Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Contemporary cottage retreat in secluded valley near sea. Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Contemporary cottage retreat in secluded valley near sea. Sleeps 8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Contemporary cottage retreat in secluded valley near sea. Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary cottage retreat in secluded valley near sea. Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Contemporary cottage retreat in secluded valley near sea. Sleeps 8 located?

This family-friendly Morwenstow cottage is located by the sea, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Welcombe Mouth Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms and Duckpool Beach. North Devon Coast and Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a beautiful spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful secluded cottage, with a lovely tiered garden, great for kids playing hide & seek etc. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property and was very clean and tidy. My grandchildren absolutely loved the rope swing in the garden.We were lucky enough to be there for the solar eclipse and we had a spectacular view from the coast which was within walking distance. Brilliant for walking along the costal path but for us, the location is a little too remote and driving to visit some of the sites in Cornwall took a bit longer than we would have liked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most beautiful place to stay - gorgeous open plan living/dining/kitchen are which we loved for social eating and board games. Beautiful walks from the door, comfortable beds, everything we needed for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we have been to this cottage as we loved it the first time round. This time we noticed it wasn’t very clean in terms of really dusty cabinets and a lot of dust/webs down the side of the beds. All the linen was lovely and clean, but things like the decorative pillows and sofas were all covered in stains and looking a bit worse for wear. The driveway and entrance to the house was in desperate need of some TLC, all looked very tatty which is a massive shame as we love this house and location. A bit of a refresh needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2026
Thank you for your feedback Seline. As a returning guest, we were incredibly disappointed to hear that your second stay didn't live up to the high standards you experienced previously. We take immense pride in the cottage, so we have immediately shared your cleanliness notes with our professional housekeeping team to ensure our strict standards are consistently met. We are also pleased to share that our scheduled seasonal updates—including fresh exterior paint and newly updated soft furnishings—are well underway to keep the cottage in peak condition. We appreciate you helping us maintain our quality standards and wish you all the best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a lovely stay, place is clean and tidyIdeal position for out of the way stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this lovely cottage within easy walking distance of the most spectacular & wild coastline.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet

A beautiful place to stay, with everything you could ask for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to stay

We very much enjoyed Little Marsland. Very spascious property surrounded by lush countryside. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a wonderful part of the world. Quite remote and perfect for dog lovers. Secure garden and easy access to paths down to the sea with amazing views and wildlife. Our family is six and fitted easily. Local shop short drive away, great pub nearby (The Bush). Short drive to Duckpool and Sandymouth beaches - on a sunny day it feels like an exotic beach holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

We had lovely time at Little Marsland, the house is spacious,cosy, well equipped and located in beautiful greenery. Perfect when you need to get away from it all. The wifi was adequate, plenty to do in about an hour drive in any direction.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect, private and peaceful

A fabulous private property. Perfect to ‘get away from it all’. Very well equipped and very comfortable. Footpaths from the door and a shortish walk down the hill to the sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house in lovely location .

A lovely house but very remote even for a shop , pub etc you need a car . That said the peace and quiet are awesome and the garden too is large and fenced for dogs , just check daily for ticks though as loads on dogs some days ! Would definitely go back here just a wonderful week or rest , relaxation and just what the doctor ordered .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Hi Karen, thanks for your review! We would welcome you back for some R and R again! Ali
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect New Year break

The property is perfect as it is more spacious than the photos imply. Enclosed garden for dogs to be safe. Kitchen is really well supplied. Privacy is fantastic. Walk to the beach is short and sharp but well worth doing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

For me, this cottage is perfect in every way. Up I had already visited the original property in the 1970s and 80s and was a little apprehensive returning to a place deep in my heart.I was not in any way disappointed. The respectful remodelling has kept the magic of LM and we look forward to many more holidays there.For those who don’t know the area, it is isolated and for me that adds to the beauty. Early morning walks with views across the valley are all I need to help re-charge and remember happy childhood times.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best holiday we have had!

We stay in holiday cottages in Cornwall about twice a year and this is by far the best we have stayed in. The property itself is stunning the decor and finishes where beautiful, carefully thought out and high quality with a gorgeous window overlooking the garden. The garden is unbelievably beautiful and the location is incredible. I would highly recommend it the only downside is the track down to the property was anxiety provoking but that is the price you pay for the location! It was such a restful week we hope to visit again. Thanks Ali
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our second stay

After falling in love with Marsland valley we had to stay at Little Marsland again. Perfect location for those who want peace, quite and solitude. Beautiful unspoilt walks straight from the properties gate. It’s rural (middle of nowhere) and the lane leading to the property could be challenging for some vehicles, but for us it was worth it. Dog friendly too. But watch out for ticks in June. There were a lot in the garden as well as the valley.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Beautiful House and Setting

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Little Marsland both the House and the surrounding area are beautiful, if a bit treacherous. I would just advise those staying that the drive down to the house is quite rocky and steep so be mindful. We made the mistake of ordering a supermarket delivery which led to the van being stuck and having to be towed out! Other than this however I would thoroughly recommend Little Marsland to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Thanks for this important information for future guests. Most online deliveries are ok as long as you let them know in advance about access.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely retreat for Xmas week

We had a great Christmas week staying at the cottage. The cottage was cosy with the log burner and provided for a very comfortable stay. The split of bedrooms worked well for us, we stayed on the top floor with my wife's family on the bottom. There's a large well stocked Kitchen with a big table for us all to sit round. Large glass windows from the Kitchen looking out to the rear and across the hills provided a nice relaxing spot to sit back and enjoy a coffee. Our daughter enjoyed the swing and slide in the garden as well as exploring the wider area, some lovely walks to the local beach and across the hills. The cottage is remote but that added to the charm.Bude is only 20 mins away and we enjoyed exploring the town, some nice cafes/shops and of course the beach etc.A lovely week that will provide us with some fond memories
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Away from "the world"...

The house is nicely decorated and was very clean. We only had to get rid of a large number of spiders, but that was due to our arachnophobia. It is a place where one can really calm down and relax and it´s great that dogs are allowed. We enjoyed walking along the coast and down to the "beach" where we saw some quite "dramatic" sunsets. The only downside was, that the 2 lower bedrooms were damp so that we needed to keep dehumidifiers running. But still one of the bedrooms had a quite unpleasant mouldy smell to it. Travelling as a party of four, we fortunately could switch to another bedroom upstairs. Nevertheless we felt very comfortable and highly recommend a stay in this beautiful house in this beautiful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

An excellent getaway

We had a small misunderstanding about the composition of our group meaning we didn't have the right combination of beds made up - but the owners responded quickly and helpfully, as they did to all questions. The large kitchen dining area was a fabulous feature, so was the lounge. The garden was also fabulous although the weather wasn't kind to us so we couldn't use it as much as we hoped. Also, be aware the garden isn't really dog-proof since the front gate is just a standard 5-bar wooden gate which can be freely accessed from the back. The beach is definitely a 15 minute hike where you'll appreciate the bench half way up the hill on your way home. Don't expect a casual stroll with towels, chairs and boards! But these are tiny inconveniences that didn't stop us from thoroughly enjoying this secluded getaway in an idyllic rural location only 25 minutes drive from Bude.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Retreat

We had a wonderful holiday at Little Marsden. The location is perfect - the local beach is secluded and loads of walks right outside the door. Only the odd walker now and then to interrupt the silence - no other properties around. It has a lovely mature cottage garden to read your book and watch the birds. Other nice beaches a few minutes drive away - Duckpool was our favourite. There's lots of interesting insect life in June, so be prepared for that. You can get stuck reversing out of the cottage drive because the track is very uneven at that point and you can easily lose traction, but a few yards up the track is OK. To save your tyre tread, you may consider parking at the top of the track, on the verge, and reversing about three quarters of the way down when you need to load/offload. That's what we ended up doing. But all-in-all an excellent holiday - we'd definitely go again Some easy recliners for the decking area would be a good addition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

A lovely location but some improvements to bedrooms needed

We really loved the garden and the birds including a magnificent nuthatch, which visited regularly. It was wonderful to be in nature, we enjoyed the walks, the nature reserve and wild swimming. While the kitchen and living room were great, we do have some feedback on the state of the bedding, bathrooms and downstairs bedrooms. The pillows and duvets were smelly and stained. We were dismayed that the owners had not checked the current state of the downstairs bedrooms, as we had specifically asked about the damp problems in early August, weeks before our visit. We found mould on lamp shades, blind and curtain linings and the rooms smelt damp and unhealthy. We were able to ventilate and reduce this to some extent before my elderly mother-in-law in her nineties with breathing difficulties, came to stay. The downstairs carpets are also infested with clothes moths – most noticeable at the bottom of the stairs. We were sad about this as the house is so special nestled in the wood, in a beautiful and extraordinary place. We do feel the owners could easily have done more to ensure decent accommodation.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2024
Thank you for this feedback, we are sorry it was not to the standard you had expected. We have replaced carpets, affected curtains and linen / bedding.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heerlijk rustig en idyllische plek om te verblijven.Alles is aanwezig qua comfort om een huiselijk gevoel te beleven.Alleen afvalregeling is wat lastiger; de verschillende zakken waren al bijna vol bij onze aankomst. Er was dus echt te weinig capaciteit om het afval in de week dat we er waren, deftig te verzamelen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice stay would recommend for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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