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Stewarts Retreat

Bude, Cornwall
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Beautifully light and spacious coastal home with contemporary features
  • Enjoy Bude’s wonderful golden sands with Crooklets Beach just a short stroll away
  • Four-legged friends will enjoy roaming in the enclosed garden whilst you enjoy the comfortable seating and BBQ
Property code: OC-89425

Situated in a quiet spot on the outskirts of the popular seaside town of Bude, this stylish property makes a fantastic retreat for families and friends seeking an idyllic holiday home within easy reach of some gorgeous beaches. Offering spacious accommodation for six guests, the property also has ample space for two canine pals to come along. Featuring a lovely large garden and a charming summerhouse, this relaxing cottage is a perfect base for exploring a beautiful stretch of the North Cornwall coastline.

Entering this cottage, the stylish lounge has a Smart TV, gas fire and plenty of seating. There’s also a sociable dining room and a light-filled kitchen. A step leads down from the kitchen into the first of three cheerful bedrooms: a sweet double bedroom with an en-suite shower room. On the first floor, you will find a refreshing shower room and two further bedrooms: a king-size and a twin room. The enclosed back garden can be reached via the patio doors in the ground-floor bedroom or from the side of the property. The lawn has plenty of space for your four-pawed pals to roam, and features outdoor furniture on the patio, a BBQ and a cute summerhouse.

The beautiful Crooklets Beach is just half a mile away and welcomes dogs between October and Easter Day. A mile further on, the gorgeous Summerleaze Beach is pet-friendly throughout the year. The centre of Bude is about a mile away, with a wide choice of dog-friendly places to eat and drink. Heading north along the glorious Hartland Heritage Coast, your furry pals can explore Duckpool Beach and Sandymouth Bay, both within 6 miles. Bude is close to Cornwall’s border with Devon, providing miles of glorious rural walks.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, and 1 king-size zip-and-link bed (can be made into twins upon rquest)
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 shower room with shower and WC and 1 en suite shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric hob and electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer and microwave
  • Tumble dryer , and washing machine in en suite shower room
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Private enclosed back garden with patio, outdoor seating, summer house and charcoal BBQ
  • Private parking for 4 cars
  • Beach, shop, and restaurant within 0.5 miles
  • Please note: The patio doors from the downstairs bedroom lead to the back garden, which can also be accessed from the front of the property.
  • Secure storage for bikes & surfboards
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Robert Stenton

This property is personally managed by Robert.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Christine 23rd May 2026

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This is a lovely house. Very comfortable and clean. Excellent bedding and towels. Kitchen very well equipped. Amazing welcome pack. Perfect garden - enclosed for dogs. Peaceful location..

Reviewed by Susan 19th April 2026

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Wonderfully well equipped cottage for a family holiday. Plenty of space in the house and garden . The kitchen had every utensil you would need and more ! The welcome pack was excellent and the home made cake was delicious. The beds were comfortable and parking was fine for our two cars but we also walked to Crooklets Beach quite often as the locatRead moreion is convenient for beach and town . Hide

Reviewed by Kim 31st October 2025

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The house had everything we needed , nice big towels and the bed linen was clean , house itself not so clean , a lot of missed things like the base of toilet not wiped , dirty windows and ledges, the downstairs toilets ledge dusty and a lot of cobwebs , think a check of the cleaners needs to have a spot check , if I was renting this house out I wouRead moreld be showing the cleaners how to clean properly, only a 6 out of 10 for cleanliness Hide

Reviewed by Josephine 24th October 2025

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Second time staying here and Im sure we'll be back. Great location and plenty of room in the house for a family.

Reviewed by Patricia 17th October 2025

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The cottage is really lovely,clean and comfortable and downstairs en suite bedroom ideal for our disabled fellow guests. There was an amazing welcome pack and a very scrumptious home made cake. Weather was horrendous but because house was so welcoming all was not lost.

Reviewed by Janette 3rd October 2025

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Excellent location near to the beach and town. House was warm and welcoming. Rooms are spacious. Lovely big garden. Nice outlook. Plenty of equipment in the kitchen and space for storage. Would recommend

Reviewed by Vanessa 26th September 2025

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Lovely accommodation well placed for the town and beach.

Reviewed by Beth 5th September 2025

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Pros: ideally situated for access to Bude and the local beaches. Just a short walk and everything is on your doorstep. The house is well equipped especially the kitchen, and the welcome pack was greatly appreciated. There is lots of space and a lovely garden to relax in. Cons: it could be cleaner, especially the bathrooms. The sofas are at the end Read moreof their lives and are being replaced - thankfully. Beds are not as comfortable as they could be. Overall an enjoyable holiday! Hide

Reviewed by Katherine 22nd August 2025

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Stewarts Retreat is a lovely home, conveniently located for all amenities. The town, Bude sea pool and Crooklets beach are all within walking distance. The beds are so comfortable! The welcome basket was very generous and included tea, filter coffee, wine, milk, biscuits, orange juice and a home made Victoria sandwich! All were very much appreciateRead mored . Hide

Reviewed by Tina 8th August 2025

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We had a lovely time in Stewart's Retreat. It was a short walk to the beach The house was spacious, well stocked and the welcome basket including the home made sponge cake was fabulous. The garden was great with good outdoor eating space and the summerhouse was lovely. We even had a few BBQ's. Bude was a great holiday destination and we will definiRead moretely be back ! Hide

Reviewed by Carol 1st August 2025

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Best house we've been in. Good welcome pack. We were highly pleased. Thanks Carol

Reviewed by Nina 11th July 2025

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They have everything. The best outfitted kitchen I've stayed in. Weighing scales, measuring jug, enough plates, cutlery and mugs. The welcome pack was the best I've had and I've had a lot! Enough hangers and wardrobes. Washer with dryer in garage with room to store boards etc. Cannot speak highly enough about this place.

Reviewed by R 4th July 2025

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This property is ac true home-away-from- home. It has everything you could need in the kitchen, from the practical to the pleasurable. This included dishwasher tablets, tea, coffee, butter, jam, milk, bread and the most delicious home made cake. Recliner deckchairs as well as comfy summer house and bbq. The garden is beautiful, well cared for and fRead moreelt very private, lovely to sit in. Location is ideal for a short walk to the beach or 10 minutes stroll into town. Very convenient . Hide

Reviewed by Jane 13th June 2025

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Reviewed by Graham 30th May 2025

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The property is in an excellent position for both the town and beach both reachable in a short walk. The property was well equipped and the welcome pack was much appreciated after the eight hour drive. The garden was excellent and perfectly safe for our dog. I will return

Reviewed by Elizabeth 9th May 2025

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Loved this property and will definitely be returning next year. Very light and spacious, extremely clean and well equipped. Comfortable beds. Generous welcome hamper which included wine and a delicious home made cake. Beautiful well stocked garden with summerhouse. Very close to beaches, town, cafes and some lovely dog walks. Owners were very helpfRead moreul when we had a problem with an alarm and came straight round to sort it out. Definitely a 5 star property. Hide

Reviewed by M 2nd May 2025

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Had a really lovely holiday whilst staying at Stewart's retreat. Felt very at home and in a good location, just 20 minute walk to Crooklets beach, Sainsbury's and shops. Plenty of room in the house and felt bigger than it looked in the photos. Lovely welcome pack and everything we needed for a great holiday. My 2 small dogs enjoyed the garden and lRead moreocal walks, everyone was friendly and always plenty to do. Looking forward to another stay sometime. Hide

Reviewed by Philip 25th April 2025

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Reviewed by Sally-anne 21st March 2025

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The property was fabulous very clean and spacious, lovely garden for our little dog to explore but all secure. The welcome pack was the best we have experienced, all the essentials as well as homemade cake and a bottle of wine. The location was great only a 10 - 15 min walk to Crooklets beach and Summerleaze downs. The town also within easy walkingRead more distance. Would not hesitate to return. Hide

Reviewed by Sheena 15th February 2025

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We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in this very comfortable cottage. The cottage was warm with comfortable beds and everything we needed was supplied. The cottage is in a quiet residential area within easy walking distance to the beaches, town centre and the coast path. We highly recommend this cottage. The very generous welcome pack was much apprecRead moreiated. Hide

Reviewed by Yvonne 25th October 2024

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Reviewed by Tracy 4th October 2024

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Perfect location for shops and beach 2 min drive or 10 min walk lovely welcome pack including a yummy homemade cake beautiful clean white fluffy towels and everything you need

Reviewed by Norma 27th September 2024

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Very comfortable well stocked home would recommend it

Reviewed by Clive 20th September 2024

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A wonderful house really well equipped with everything you would want for a 5 Star stay , the house is very spacious and extremely comfortable, the welcome pack was the best we have ever had a great holiday in lovely accommodation

Reviewed by Martin 30th August 2024

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Best equipped accommodation we have stayed at; well equipped kitchen and spacious room. We be extremely good value for a party of 6. Quiet location within easy walking distance of Bude and 2 supermarkets. Lovely garden as well. Would definitely consider again if staying in Bude.

Reviewed by Katherine 23rd August 2024

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We have just come back from a lovely week's stay at Stewart's Retreat. It was a big and spacious property and there was plenty of seating for the 5 of us. The beds were all super comfy, and the kitchen was very well equipped. It was great to have a programmable filter coffee maker! The property is within easy walk of Crooklets beach and the shops iRead moren Bude. The sea pool is lovely. The welcome pack was amazing - I can't wait to come back again! Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 26th July 2024

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Had a fantastic week staying here, really appreciated all the small touches to make us feel at home. The summerhouse is a lovely place to enjoy the evening sunshine and the garden is well contained and perfect for keeping young children safe. Thank you so much

Reviewed by Andrew 28th June 2024

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.