Refurbished Cottage With Large Balcony Overlooking River Neet
Mallard Cottage dates back to the mid 1830's. Originally it was a barn where boats were restored but then was modified into a cottage. We purchased the cottage at the beginning of 2012 but unfortunately it was unsafe and most of the original cottage had to be rebuilt to modern standards. Our cottage stands in the heart of Bude and sits on the banks of the River Neet, only 2 minutes walk to the beach and canal. It has its own access road to the rear with parking for 2/3 vehicles and a balcony which overlooks the river and the castle. Large ground floor patio area with palm tree.
Property manager
Mark Beech
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Bude
Located in Bude, this cottage is on a river. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
Bude, ENG
What's nearby
Bude Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Summerleaze Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Bude Sea Pool - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Crooklets Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Widemouth Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
Restaurants
Electric Bakery - 7 min walk
North Coast Wine Co - 4 min walk
The Barrel - 6 min walk
The Carriers Inn - 1 min walk
Life's a Beach - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Refurbished Cottage With Large Balcony Overlooking River Neet pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Refurbished Cottage With Large Balcony Overlooking River Neet?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Refurbished Cottage With Large Balcony Overlooking River Neet?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Refurbished Cottage With Large Balcony Overlooking River Neet located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of South West Coast Path Section 10 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 11 Trailhead. The Castle Bude and Bude Beach are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We booked this property at really short notice after seeing the great weather forecast! The owner was extremely helpful and called the night before to give clear check in instructions.
The cottage was exactly as described and perfectly located for everything. Felt very at home in the cottage and loved siting out on the balcony.
If dining out we highly recommend The Bank Tapas and Life's A Beach restaurant, both an easy walk from the house. Will definitely be back!
We stayed as a family of 5 plus dog in Marks beautiful property.The cottage was spotless clean and well decorated and the wrap around balcony was great in the evening for meals and people watching.The location is exceptional ,being only a few minutes walk to the town,, canal and beach.There was plenty of parking.Communication with Mark was great .Thank you
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage, we found it clean, comfortable and ideally situated - welcome pack was a lovely thought. Owner rang us before we went with helpful information, which was great - brilliant stay, thank you
Accommodation had everything we needed. Balcony was lovely because we couldn't go out in the evenings with babies asleep, but could sit and watch the world go by!
Excellent all round lovely property, ideal location for bude, parking for 3 cars couldn’t fault it at all, owner contacted us to go through everything with us haven’t booked with vrbo before but will do again
This lovely house is ideally situated in Bude, near enough to walk to local attractions, the beaches, etc, but not central enough to be noisy. It was spotlessly clean and had ample space to accommodate three of us (will actually sleep five). Everything you can think of was provided and the only thing I could think of to improve the property (and this is only a personal preference as I am a light sleeper) is blackout curtains. I would have no hesitation in staying here again.
We had a wonderful stay at Mallard Cottage which is clean, well furnished, comfortable and in a great location for access to all of the great attractions in Bude including the beach. We will be back!!
The cottage had a great position in central Bude and we loved being able to watch the comings and goings on the balcony. The clever upside down design gave some lovely nighttime views over the river. The property was clean and perfect for us as 3 adults and 2 little ones.
lovely modernised cottage Central to bude overlooking the River. Close to all amenities and only a 5 minute walk to the beach. Had another great holiday here
We have stayed in Mallard Cottage several times and it's a great place. It's well designed with a spacious, living area upstairs and a wrap around balcony with views across the river. The paved garden is lovely too.
We happened to meet the owners this year are they were on holiday nearby. They are really friendly and do everything they can to help. Communication was excellent throughout the whole process.
Everywhere was spotlessly clean and we felt confident that rigorous Covid-19 procedures were in place.
Fab cottage in the centre of town - we only used the car one day for a trip to Rock For breakfast at The Blue Tomato Cafe. Ideally located for walking and running on the beach, canal and coastal paths. Clean and safe and well presented. Very thoughtful owner and the welcome prosecco, tea and coffee was a lovely touch - definitely one to rebook!
The house is in a perfect location for everything that Bude has to offer
Easy walk to the beaches , canal and cafes and restaurants
The house is well equipped and plenty of room
Weather was awful for our stay but I expect the wrap round decking is wonderful in the warmer weather
Would certainly recommend and plan to return ourselves
Mallard Cottage is very well equipped and comfortable in a great location in Bude with easy access to the town, beaches and canal. This is our third visit and we will certainly go back.
Modern, light and airy, this property suited our multi-generation group to a 'T.' The balcony caught the sun all day and the patio was great to sit out. Private parking was handy and the spacious, wide-head showers were top notch! Would thoroughly recommend to anyone visiting this great Cornish resort!
Elizabeth E.
10/10 Excellent
Alan C.
4 September 2019
Excellent location, very well equipped and furnished. We were also lucky with weather!!
Excellent location lovely little cottage in beautiful Bude
Lovely cottage lovely location with balcony overlooking river
Tracey D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Julie R.
10 May 2019
Great location in Bude
Lovely house, in a central location. Will be returning!
Julie R.
10/10 Excellent
Tracey H.
27 April 2019
Beautiful property in a fantastic location
Me and my 2 daughters and 2 dogs have had the best time here, it's such a lovely property with everything and more that we needed, the showers were amazing. Everything in the area is on the doorstep so no need to use the car, the walks and beaches are great and the fact it's mostly dog friendly is good too, will definately be coming back