Dog Friendly Cottages in Bude

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Ellis - Verified booking

  Wonderful stay and the property itself is charming.

  We received a phone call a few days before we went to let us know that the gardener was late going due to illness/injury and would be coming a few days into our stay, which he did, but the overgrown plants etc around the parking space did initially make things a little tricky but as I said we were informed about this so it wasn't a big issue. It is obviously an old property with low ceilings so we did have a few bumped heads but of course this can't be helped and is our own fault for being so clumsy! Just mind your head if you are over 5'9 or so! A few points which didn't affect our stay but I did want to mention: - no recycling, we go through a lot of cans of fizzy pop and found the single black bin filled up very quickly - I think a mirror by the parking space would be great for assisting backing off the drive, I have a large car and you can't see properly to back off, although the road itself isn't super busy it was difficult to back off without being able to see oncoming traffic especially at night with limited lighting - The oven - we did try to use the main oven but previous occupants had obviously burnt something and left it resulting in a lot of smoke when we tried to cook, I did try and clear out as much as I could but the smoke persisted and I didn't want to set off the fire alarms so we just made do with the hobs, again not a huge issue just something that the cleaner may have overlooked Excellent points that deserve a mention: - the bottle of milk, tea, coffee, sugar and biscuits upon arrival was a very welcome touch and we were very grateful - the covers provided for the furniture and bed were great - sometimes when you stay in a dog friendly property there is strict rules about them being on the furniture but I thought it was a lovely (and realistic!) idea to provide covers - The smart TVs were great and easy to use - Large and comfortable bed - Things like dishwasher tablets, a couple of toilet rolls, binbags, washing up liquid, hand soap etc were provided which was fantastic - There was a fan and a hair dryer which we were not expecting but made use of both! - Property was clean and well presented Overall a really lovely stay and we wouldn't hesitate to come back! Thank you :)

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• Rob - Verified booking

  Decided to take a late one week break on the wild North Cornwall coast with my dog and do some walking on the nearby South West Coastal Path.

  Easterly Cottage seemed to have just the right balance of character and amenities I was looking for, with its close proximity to the coast and being pet friendly. One always books these places with some trepidation and with the suspicion that there might be something horrible and undisclosed. It was with some relief and the most pleasant of surprises to find that Easterly Cottage is exactly as you would want it to be. Located within minutes of down town Bude and also several other more secluded but charming coastal locations. Its amenities are of excellent quality and comprehensive, all as described, so no further comment is required on that front. Clean and beautifully presented, it is a truly classic cottage. Characterful and charming throughout with its open fire place and exposed beams.............. and my favourite feature of all.............the balcony bedroom with a huge king sized bed. All this and,at the same time, blended tastefully with a modern kitchen and shower room. Whilst I rented the cottage for myself and the dog, it is most definitely a romantic, cosy "getaway from it all" sort of place and one that I will most certainly return to. Two minor points to mention....that in my opinion do not detract overall from the place are: 1 - Ploughill is clearly a rat run for traffic heading to and from Bude, so at certain times of the day the traffic noise is rather more than would otherwise be desirable. 2- Keeping the Log Burner alight can be a challenge. I am well used to log burners but if visitors are coming in the Autumn or Winter I suggest that you come armed with plenty of kindling and firelighters to throw at the thing to keep it going when it starts to flag! Neither of these are deal breakers but, for balance sake, need to be recorded. Highly recommended.

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• Leila - Verified booking

  We arrived when it was dark and the streets around aren't lit so bear this in mind.

  We found it easy enough and parking is right outside the property which was convenient. It is very dark as it's the countryside but they have a light on the porch which was useful but sadly no light in the garden so my dog wouldn't really go in at night. It is a good size garden and pretty much enclosed my dog never escaped however it isn't connected directly to the door, not such a big deal but something to consider. The property was really clean and nicely furnished. However we arrived to no lights or heat on which wasn't ideal. However the heating soon got going and the log burner was a great addition. Personally i think due to the size this place is better suited to solo travellers as it is quite small. The bathroom is nice and i enjoyed a bath as it was such a lovely bath. Shower is hot and powerful. It was very peaceful here, so quiet, virtually no noise at all which I loved. Wi fi was great no issues. The owners lived next door and were there if needed which was great but also left us to it and gave us our privacy. The bedroom looks out onto part of a garden with a bird feeder and it was lovely to hear and see the birds each day from the bedroom window. They kindly left some scones and basic essentials which were useful including poo bags which came in handy. All in all I had a lovely stay here. There is a nice walk if you come out of the property take a right and your first left you can walk down a country lane with stunning views ( hardly any cars around) and to a little stream. This walk was great for the dog each morning before we went off exploring cornwall each day. I would recommend this property and would happily stay again, thank you to Julie and Andrew for being so lovely and accommodating during our stay. Me and the dog had a great holiday.

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• Derrick - Verified booking

  The Cottage was lovely, comfortable and a great place to stay and not too far away from Bude Town Centre.

  Close enough for the odd Chinese From Hungs, and the Indian next to the golf car park. Shops were minutes away by car. The Cottage fence needs a little bit of checking as our pooch found his way in to next doors garden, the neighbour was great in letting us know so we could retrieve him. It was near the decking at the part that has no bushes growing over it so should be easy to find, as that's where she stood to call us. Hot Water on 1 day ran out, we didn't realise it wasn't constant, had to wash up by hand the following day. To be honest we prefer to washup by hand anyway, used the dishwasher twice, just takes too long. Could do with a bottle bin for recycling. Oh and a potatoes masher lol. Wasn't clear from the auto email and the guide book what to do with towels and bedding when we left so we stripped it all and left it in the bathroom. If you have any disability or are unsteady on your feet, this is not for you, if you want to chill out and relax or visit surrounding areas and have a cosy place to return to then this is a must try place. (chase BT to fix the Wi-Fi, it's intermittent, works but flaky) As if the whole town is sharing 1 pole. I get it it's hard to sort, but report it at least. Mobile Signals not brilliant so Wi-Fi is a must when looking up your next pub, or cream tea to visit etc.

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• Gayle - Verified booking

  Upon arrival we found that the door handle was hanging off so reported it immediately.

  Someone came to look at it and couldnt do it so said he would send his grandad. It was obvious it needed a new lock but my husband helped do a temporary fix. The cottage was absolutely filthy with cobwebs and dead insects everywhere, we mentioned this at the time but nothing was done. I again complained a couple of days later and Someone came and mopped the floor!! Still filth and dead insects on every windowsill. I pulled the bin out to empty it and there was a build up of dirt and debris behind it, very obvious this hadn't been moved in months! I also attempted to vacuum myself but the vacuum cleaner was also filthy and covered in cobwebs. Plates and dishes were chipped and there was no way I was going to use the oven!!! Even the barbecue was broken and disgusting. We had to eat out for every meal as there was no way we could use the pans etc in there. This cost a lot more than we had planned for. The outdoor bbq house was dirty and unuseable with extension cables trailing everywhere. The owner and staff were not very friendly, on checking out the owner was outside reception and totally ignored me. I would definitely not recommend Atlantic Farm to anyone and if this is the standard of properties you use I would not recommend Sykes Cottages either.

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