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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Widemouth Bay
  • Widemouth Bay Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bude Sea Pool
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bude Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Finest Retreats | Bay Views

Situated looking out over the blue flag awarded Widemouth Bay, the charming holiday retreat Driftwood showcases breath-taking panoramic views of the Cornish coastline. Brand new for 2023, the idyllic lodge and shepherds hut offer a perfect blend of comfort, tranquility, and natural beauty.

Perfect for couples and friends, up to four guests can stay between the lodge and the shepherd’s hut. The lodge features a spacious open-plan living area, thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind a traditional decor. The doors open onto your private deck and fill the room with natural light, and offer stunning views of the surrounding vistas.

Guests can make use of the well-equipped kitchen and all the necessary amenities to prepare delicious meals, including oven, hob, dishwasher and microwave. For evenings in a delight around the cosy dining table for four, or why not dine alfresco and make the most of the beautiful views, with BBQ, garden, and outdoor seating to enjoy the evening sunset.

The lodge can sleep two guests with a king size bedroom and en suite shower room. The adjacent shepherds hut can sleep a further two guests in a king size bed, with en suite bathroom including shower, WC, and basin. Guests staying in the shepherd’s hut have use of a kitchenette with microwave, kettle, and toaster.

Just a couple of miles from the nearby town of Bude, the beach at Widemouth Bay is a wide expanse of open sand stretching nearly two miles, with lots of rock pools to explore. Pronounced as ‘wid-muth’, it’s a great base to explore the North Cornwall and Devon coastline, with easy access to the Southwest Coast Path for walkers. Only a short drive away are the historic villages of Tintagel and Boscastle, steeped in legends and folklore.

Up to two pets are welcome for an additional fee. Any additional pets beyond this must be approved in advance and are subject to the owner's discretion. For more information and bookings please contact Finest Retreats

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Finest Retreats
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-22:00

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bude

Located in Bude, this cabin is near the beach. The Castle Bude and The Gildhouse Poundstock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Harlequinns Leisure and The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden are also worth visiting.
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Widemouth Bay

What's nearby

  • Widemouth Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bude Sea Pool - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Bude Beach - 12 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Summerleaze Beach - 12 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Crooklets Beach - 14 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Electric Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪North Coast Wine Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Barrel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Weir - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Carriers Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finest Retreats | Bay Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | Bay Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | Bay Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finest Retreats | Bay Views located?

Situated near the beach, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Widemouth Bay Beach and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Breakwater Beach and The Gildhouse Poundstock are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

4.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shelby

What a beautiful spot - right on the beach at Widemouth Bay with amazing uninterrupted views.

We arrived to freezing winds and storms. It took a little while to get everything warmed up but we were soon cosy and it was lovely to hear the wind whistling and surf crashing when in the super comfy beds. Both house and hut are well equipped, beds comfy and lovely bathrooms. You can do the coastal walk right from the door and there's a nice 6 mile round trip walk to Bude. We had a problem with a broken extractor fan and the agent and owner could not have responded quicker - lovely to deal with and had everything sorted by the time we got back from a walk. I imagine that it's heaven in summer, but we loved being there in all weathers and will be back for another winter break.
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

We were over the moon with our accommodation.

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10/10 Excellent

Jemima

The property and location exceeded our expectations, what a view!

We had a lovely holiday and will definitely return. It was perfect for access to the coastal path and beach, no need to put the dogs on leads. Large secure garden for the dogs. Lots to do locally, especially if you like walking and swimming/surfing. Great spot for exploring north Cornwall.
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8/10 Good

Malcolm

Excellent location

The location and the views. Very comfortable accommodation. The property needs more food storage options and the freezer needed defrosting.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Beautiful experience

The location is unrivalled in my opinion. The view of, and proximity to, the beach is perfect, yet still retains a feeling of privacy and remoteness. The cabin and hut are well-equipped and full of character. The welcome pack much-appreciated. The hut could have been cleaner. A few dusty surfaces, e.g. windowsill.
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Four Adults and a dog

Just got back from a weeks holiday and missing the view already. Daughter and her partner stayed in the shepherds hut which worked very well. The dog loved running around the secured garden but loved his walks on the beach in the morning more, which can be easily reached from the gate at the bottom of the garden. Very close to Bude which is a lovely town to explore. Would definitely recommend this property for the views alone but it’s very cosy inside too. A few cobwebs, and dust in corners but must be hard keeping a timber framed building clean.
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Fantastic holiday home

We loved the location, the position, the views, the garden, the comfy accommodation, the well appointed en suite shower rooms There was no kitchen cupboard space to put any food whatsoever and the fridge was very small (this was the one thing that knocked the accommodation rating down from excellent to good)

8/10 Good

Nicola D.

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

Great Location

We had a fab stay the location of the property is amazing. Improvement could be made on the cleanliness, we found mouldy food in the fridge and insects on the kitchen work tops, and had to hoover dust and sand out of the draw’s before putting clothes in.An outside tap for rinsing beach stuff would be a good addition
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Nice comfy, Quirky accommodation in excellent location.

Hosts were very responsive to a minor problem and friendly. Great views and would be surf and beach paradise in summer.
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Nice comfy, Quirky accommodation in excellent location.

Hosts were very responsive to a minor problem and friendly. Great views and would be surf and beach paradise in summer.
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur John

Relax and watch the waves

The view, the quiet very comfortable accommodation. But mainly the view The accommodation was a bit chilly on arrival but it was December it soon warmed up and was very cosy.
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10/10 Excellent

Sallyanne

Just Perfect

Driftwood is located in a lovely spot right on the coastal path. The cabin, hut and garden was just lovely and the dogs loved having a mooch in the secure garden when not out walking on the beach. We loved the little gestures that were left for us including a bottle of fizz which went down very nicely, thank you. The cabin has everything you need for a relaxing break and the falling asleep to the sound of the sea was just perfect. The beach was easily accessible and we walked to Bude on the coastal path which was a lovely walk. We met Nigel who was extremely welcoming and friendly. We will definitely rebook. Whilst the cabin was “surface clean” and tidy, more care is needed with the cleaning regime. We were told we were unable to check in until 4pm due to a same day check out which required the house keeper to carry out their duties. However, there were cobwebs and dust in places that would suggest it had not been “deep cleaned” for some time. Whilst that didn’t bother us so much, and appreciate it is right on the coast, for the price, I would would have expected slightly better cleaning standards. Having 2 small dogs, I hoovered every other day but discovered under the sofa, bed and fireplace was extremely dusty.
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10/10 Excellent

Just magical!

We had the most amazing few days at Driftwood - waking up to the beautiful sea views is just magical! Ted, our dog, had enjoyed every moment, especially watching the world go by as he sat outside in the garden. Beautiful setting, lovely walks and amazing cabin - thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Brilliant location and lovely lodge

Had a fantastic stay at Driftwood, Brilliant location and lovely lodge, thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Cosy home and beautiful garden - exceeded our expectations

This trip, accommodation and location exceeded our expectations and more. It has been one of my favourite holidays ever. Cosy home, beautiful garden for Poppy and amazing sunsets every night. We were blessed with beautiful weather as well. Can't wait to come back as soon as possible!
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10/10 Excellent

A perfect stay in the perfect location!

We had a perfect stay in the perfect location! Waking up to the sights and sounds of the sea has been amazing! We left both refreshed and exhausted from our long beach days and costal walks!
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Fabulous stay at Driftwood, both the lodge and hut are so cosy and comfortable with beautiful decor

Fabulous stay at Driftwood, both the lodge and hut are so cosy and comfortable with beautiful decor and stunning sea view, the owners have done an amazing job. The location is perfect for coastal walks and only a short walk to the beach, good choice of restaurants in walking distance all serving great food. Our stay was just perfect thank you

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