Atlantic Reach in Bude, Cornwall, is a well-received cottage offering superb accommodation. Guests praise its cleanliness, stunning location, and comfort. The property is well-equipped for family holidays, with special mentions of its proximity to the beach and the addition of an outdoor shower room. While there are some minor maintenance issues, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many guests desiring to return.
The property is consistently described as clean and well-maintained, with only one mention of a rusty kettle, which seems to be an isolated incident.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach and the beautiful views, making it an ideal spot for a coastal holiday.
Overall, the property is considered comfortable. However, there are a few remarks about uncomfortable beds and a suggestion for a safety fastener for furniture, slightly lowering the score.
Facilities are generally regarded as excellent, with a well-equipped kitchen and useful outdoor shower. Some maintenance issues like an unstable bed and a childproof gate are noted, but these are minor compared to the overall positive feedback.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, such as a welcome pack. While such gifts are mentioned positively, it is important to note that these are not guaranteed for every stay.
This stunning contemporary house sits in the pretty coastal village of Widemouth Bay, a few miles from the beautiful seaside resort of Bude and just a stone’s throw from the Blue Flag beach at Widemouth Bay. The property boasts magnificent views across the coastline from many parts of the house and offers a relaxed and warming retreat for friends and families seeking to explore this wonderful coastal area.
A spacious hallway awaits you as you enter the property, offering ample space to drop off your coats and boots, flip flops and sun hats.
The delightful and airy south facing sitting room with vaulted ceiling and wood burning stove lies at the rear of the property with large windows and patio doors providing an abundance of natural light.
Two large sofas to curl up on provide ample room to unwind; relax watching the smart TV with additional cheer and warmth provided by the wood burning stove during those chillier winter months.
Throw open the patio doors during the summer months and let the cool breeze wash over you, as you step out onto the decking and patio with spectacular views of Black Rock and the Atlantic Ocean.
Enjoy a refreshing beverage whilst enjoying the sunset, safe in the knowledge that children and dogs can play safely in the good sized, fully enclosed garden.
The sitting room leads to the open-plan kitchen/diner, where you’ll find a range of contemporary appliances including a Nespresso coffee machine, so you can easily rustle up a delicious meal for the whole family.
The 10-seater dining table enables everyone to enjoy sharing a meal together with a well-deserved glass of wine.
In 2020/21 the property was extended to include a second sitting/TV room, with bi-fold doors opening onto a sheltered south facing decking area with fabulous views across the bay and countryside. The room has a smart TV, X-box and a comfy corner sofa for daytime chilling and relaxing evenings.
The three ground-floor bedrooms set up as a king, with en-suite shower room, and two twins provide versatile accommodation and lead you back towards the front of the house.
The family bathroom on this floor offers both a bath and shower, so even those with limited mobility can look forward to staying here.
Climb the oak staircase to the first floor and you will find a twin room and the master king room, where you can enjoy a sea view from the comfort of an armchair.
A well-equipped family shower room serves this floor.
Widemouth Bay and Black Rock Beach are a mere 50m walk from the house, they offer breath-taking sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean and some of the best surfing on Cornwall’s North Coast. Additional luxury is provided by the stunning new semi-outdoor spiral shower added in 2021. As you come off the beach enter the beautiful shower area, enjoy a warming shower and remove the salt water and sand after a day in the surf or on the beach. From the shower It’s just a step to access the house into the new drying room, as you transition from outdoors to inside.
With surfboard and wetsuit hire, Trelawny Tearooms, Widemouth Bay stores selling fresh fish, locally reared meat and everyday items, Widemouth Bay Café (open daily) and The Bay View Inn, to name but a few; Widemouth offers something for everyone.
Freewave, Atlantic Pursuits and Outdoor Adventure and others all offer surfing and body boarding lessons from the car park at Widemouth.
And if you want to see the latest blockbuster, the Rebel Cinema just 5 minutes’ drive from Atlantic Reach.
The nearby seaside of Bude offers a wide range of activities and attractions, including the lovely sandy beaches of Summerleaze and Crooklets, the fabulous and unique Bude Sea Pool, crazy golf, tennis and squash courts, bowling, a leisure pool, deep sea fishing, canoeing and pedalos along the canal as well as great shopping and eating.
There really is something for everyone!
After a day of adventure, return to Atlantic Reach for a relaxing evening with family and friends.
Widemouth Bay is a beach and small village on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, England, situated south of Bude. Discover a lovely sandy beach and a small choice of pubs/restaurants, cafés and a convenience store for your amenities, whilst the nearby seaside town of Bude provides a larger choice. You are close to the beautiful Pentire Point coast, as well as a few miles from Bodmin Moor for a range of countryside attractions.
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x ground-floor twin, 1 x first-floor king-size, 1 x first-floor twin.
Ground-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
First-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner seating 10.
Main sitting room with smart TV, woodburning stove and patio doors to paved outside eating area and decking.
Second sitting room with smart TV, semi-outdoor beach shower and drying room.
Oil central heating, underfloor heating, and a woodburning stove.
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge/freezer, filter coffee machine, Nespresso machine (don’t forget your capsules!), dishwasher, washer/dryer, excellent selection of crockery, glasses, pans, dishes, kitchen utensils and equipment.
Charcoal BBQ.
Outdoor dining table and chairs for 10 people.
Sunbeds available.
Smart TV, DVD player (with a selection of DVDs), Bose Bluetooth speaker, Pure DAB radio and X-box with two controllers,WiFi.
High chair and travel cot.
Two of the bedrooms have TVs.
2 x hairdryers.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent (please bring your own beach towels).
Off road parking for two large cars and one small car.
Enclosed lawned garden and patio.
Semi-enclosed outdoor beach shower.
Indoor Drying area.
A maximum of two dogs are welcome.
No smoking inside.
Shop, cafe and pub less than 10 minutes walk.
Beach just 50m from the property.
Please note: The Charging of Electric Vehicles is strictly prohibited at the property although charging points are available in the locality
Suzanne
We could have literally stayed & not left! Wow! Kitchen is very well equipped for large families like ourselves staying. The views to the sea are beautiful! The bedsâ¦sooo comfortable! Thank you so much! Cannot wait to come back!
Kathleen
The short distance to the local beeches was also very welcome as we had three children with us.A very small problem which could have been improved is that the downstairs toilet mirror in the double bedroom was very small and had no adjacent socket for a electric shaver.Neverthess we would still vote the property as one not to miss.
Verity
Perfect for 3 generations and 2 dogs. Canât fault the house or facilities at all.
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