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Many coastal paths to explore
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Monks Retreat

Bude (6mls SE), Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Increased accessibility
Hot tub
Internet access
Working farm
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Detached barn conversion with private hot tub and games room set on a 200 acre working farm with beautiful countryside views, perfect for getting away from it all
  • Only 8 miles from the seaside town of Bude where you can explore the rugged coastline along the South West Coast path
  • Located on the Devon/Cornwall border, ideal for exploration and a short drive to sandy beaches and the region’s top visitor attractions
Property code: MONKR

Set on a working cattle farm among the green fields and rolling hills of Devon, this delightful barn conversion is close to the border with Cornwall and only 8 miles from the Cornish seaside resort of Bude. There are plenty of wonderful walks on offer for families and their waggy-tailed friend, with the property enjoying a blissfully rural location. Luxuriate in the private hot tub after a long walk and then enjoy the selection of on-site entertainment which includes a games room with pool table, table tennis, fruit machine and table football. Your holiday hideaway offers comfort alongside a wealth of countryside charm.

Characterful slate floors and exposed stonework sit easily next to contemporary kitchen amenities and modern decor and furnishings. The subtle pastel colours and spacious rooms give a fresh, light and airy feeling throughout. Step through the patio doors in the lounge to the BBQ area and private garden which offers space for younger family members and their canine companion to play or relax in the sunshine. This is also where adults in the party can soak in the hot tub while taking in the breathtaking countryside views.

Fishing enthusiasts can arrange access to the two fishing lakes on the farm. Family activities such as tractor rides and the opportunity to feed some animals may also be arranged with the owners. At Bude (8 miles), you will find a good range of shops, cafes and pubs in the town, as well as dog-friendly, sandy beaches, including Summerleaze, which has a lovely tidal pool. Widemouth Bay (9 miles) has a dog friendly section of beach and Sandymouth Bay (10 miles) is maintained by the National Trust and has a beautiful, unspoilt stretch of sand, surrounded by steep cliffs.

  • 2 bedrooms: 1 double (ground floor) and 1 twin
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • 2 smart TVs + DVD players
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher
  • Towels not included
  • Private Hot tub (adults only)
  • Private Games room
  • WIFI included (can be intermittent due to rural location)

  • Ample off-road parking
  • Pub 1 mile, shops 3 miles, beach 8 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 14:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tamara 13th April 2024

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Monks Retreat was really lovely. Quiet and remote. TV and WiFi signal were quite weak but there was a hot tub and a games room with pool, table football and a ping pong table. We were 20 minutes from Bude and all their beaches. 10 minutes from the closest supermarket. I don't know if the field is usually available to play in, or whether they gave tRead morehe OK just because their animals were in the barns for the wet weather and our garden was a bit of a bog. But my dog loved having the freedom. Hide

Reviewed by Stacey 6th April 2024

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Amazing property and location for North Devon and Cornwall. We stayed for a week in April 24 and although the weather wasn't always on our side, the property's private games room always made sure we had something to do! The owner was friendly and always available if we needed something. Fresh scones on arrival were a lovely touch too! We'll definitRead moreely return some time for another break! Hide

Reviewed by Becky 5th February 2024

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Games room was a bonus!

Reviewed by Alastair 30th December 2023

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We had an amazing couple of days over NYE at Monk's Retreat. The cottage was clean, quiet and perfect for our family. The hot tub and games room are a great feature and Tony was the perfect host - he welcomed us and then came to say goodbye but stayed out of our way for the whole stay. The cottage is close enough to the beach and Bude for day tripsRead more but equally peaceful and remote for quiet evenings. We'd definitely come back! Hide

Reviewed by Hayley 7th October 2023

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Absolutely lovely cottage. Well equipped! Really cosy and comfortable. Lovely hot tub and added bonus of a games room. Absolutely amazing Hosts (thank you!)

Reviewed by Lewis 22nd July 2023

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Reviewed by William 15th July 2023

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Reviewed by Simon 1st July 2023

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Set in a lovely location and Tony is a very friendly host. Games room was a real bonus as we had a couple of wet days. Made plenty of use of the hot tub. The accommodation will take four. The upstairs room had single beds and a toilet and wash basin. The only shower was in the master en-suite. We were a party of three and it wasn't a problem. KitchRead moreen was functional and well equipped and lounge was comfortable. Free WiFi. We would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by donna 24th June 2023

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Reviewed by Stephanie 17th June 2023

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Monks Retreat is a lovely place to stay. There is everything you need. The area is very peaceful yet only a short drive into Holsworthy or Bude. We were very grateful for the opportunity to exercise our dog on the farm. The only thing to note is that the garden is enclosed but not secure. The hot tub was a lovely treat and there is also a barbeque Read moreprovided. The owner is very friendly. We would highly recommend Monks Retreat. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 10th June 2023

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A friendly welcome awaited us at a lovely well equipped property. Miles from anywhere just what we wantedpeace and tranquility. Yet only 15/20 minutes to the many dog friendly beaches around Bude. There are plenty of places to eat .tea and cake at Sip and Sea at Northcott, The Olive Tree by Bude Canal. Acres of farm land to wander aboutwish we wereRead more there for longer. Hide

Reviewed by Heather 29th April 2023

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A beautify cottage in a beat setting, close enough to drive to amenities but far enough out to switch off and relax. Very peaceful. Cottage well equipped and very cosy. Owners very friendly. The pony, 2 donkeys and chickens made it perfect for my Mum.

Reviewed by Abigail 24th April 2023

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The cottage was clean, well equipped with comfy beds. We slept so well because it was so quiet and peaceful. The hot tub was very clean and always ready for us. The owner is around if needed but not in your face. The pool table in the games room was a massive bonus. Very good value for money all in all. Would suit 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 childreRead moren. Located perfectly for exploring both Devon and Cornwall. Highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Diane 15th April 2023

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Great cottage and a lovely welcome from owner Tony who had gone the extra mile of decorating the house for our Anniversary. Immediately felt very comfortable and "at home". Thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and games room and the fact there was not a long list of do's and dont's. Thank you Tony (and your son for the tow!)

Reviewed by Mira 8th April 2023

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The cottage is in quite and remote location, which was lovely and we have enjoyed that. The owner and his daughter were very friendly and welcoming. There was a tasty lemon cake in the kitchen waiting for us on our arrival. We've really enjoyed venturing out and about and after jumping into the hot tub. We have also made a good use of the games rooRead morem especially on some rainy days. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Definitely recommend it. Hide

Reviewed by Lee 1st April 2023

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Great place.very clean.entertainment with games room and hot tub.10/10 from me.

Reviewed by Billie 11th March 2023

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The cottage is spacious, clean and in a nice rural location set on a farm. Our dog was able to roam the farm freely and we felt completely safe and the owners were close by in case we needed any assistance. The games room is ideal for families or couples, pool-table and table tennis which was fab! The Hot tub was left hot all week for us so we coulRead mored dip in and out whenever we liked, it was the perfect temperature too! Make sure you have a car to drive to local shops, restaurants etc! Hide

Reviewed by Katie 25th February 2023

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We stayed for 7 days the owner met us on arrival and was very welcoming and lovely we went out exploring everyday as it was perfectly located to explore different areas if we werent doing that we were enjoying the hot tub and games room. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants an escape.

Reviewed by Jaimie 18th February 2023

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Very nice cottage. In tge midle of nowhere which was perfect for us. The cottage was roomy and enough for thec4 of us. 2 adults 2 children. The faces room was great entertainment for the kids and us. The owner was really friendly and showed our children around the farm and played football with them. It was a really relaxing week and a short drive tRead moreo Widemouth Bay and to Bude. All together a nice place to go to Hide

Reviewed by Stacey 7th October 2022

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Reviewed by Carl 20th August 2022

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Reviewed by Lily 23rd July 2022

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We had a lovely stay, the cottage had everything we needed plus more! The games room and hot tub were fantastic. The location was great and use of the fields for the dog were an added bonus. Tony was friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Ian 16th July 2022

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Lovely cottage, it was a home from home. Brilliantly equipped and everything functioned as it should. The cottage was exactly as described. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming. Definitely one to come back to.

Reviewed by Andrea 2nd July 2022

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Perfect place to shut off from the world and enjoy some peace and quiet. No wifi was actually good to escape the digital distractions and the hot tub was just perfect looking out on to open field. A real oasis.

Reviewed by Caroline 4th June 2022

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Very clean cottage with lovely friendly and very helpful hosts. Shame Pyworthy pub not dog friendly. Bude was great with many independent shops. Cottage a little remote but lovely and quiet. Hot tub fantastic. Great holiday. Thank you.

Reviewed by Tracy 28th May 2022

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A lovely cottage, clean and comfortable. Limited storage for clothes as no wardrobe upstairs and one mirror and limited to wear you can dry your hair. Hot tub was a hit with the teenagers and also the games room. Great if it rained but luckily we had dry weather. No walking distance to pub or shops, definitely have to drive everywhere and wifi/mobiRead morele signal terrible. No point taking the firestick need to take plenty of DVDs if you like to have a drink and stay at home. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 14th May 2022

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Lovely place to stay. Nice and quiet. Local attractions are easily in reach by car. the location, The property, location and the host were perfect for us.

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