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The quiet village of Morwenstow offers a picturesque retreat set away from the crowds, but within easy reach of Cornwall's most popular tourist spots.
Morwenstow is a small village, in the most northerly parish in Cornwall, close to the border with Devon. The village is doubly blessed with the picturesque countryside and rolling hills that surround it, and the stunning stretch of nearby Atlantic coastline with its rugged rocks and spectacular cliffs.
Morwenstow is home to the National Trust's smallest building, Hawker's Hut which is built into the face of the cliff overlooking the sea. It is well worth taking the gentle cliff top trail that passes a beautiful ancient church, believed to date back to Saxon times, and leads to the hut itself, once the refuge of poet Reverend Robert Hawker. On a clear day, Lundy Island can be seen from here, and it is a fabulous place to spot an abundance of birds and wildlife.
Just 6 miles to the south you'll find the bustling seaside town of Bude will cater for all your holiday essentials, offering a wide selection of cafés, bars and restaurants, and also two sandy beaches that are popular with families, surfers and dog owners alike.
This whole stretch of coastline offers numerous pretty fishing villages and excellent beaches to explore - catering for watersports enthusiasts, families, walkers, foodies, and those looking to escape to one of the many hidden secluded coves.
A holiday cottage in Morwenstow offers a quiet Cornish retreat set away from the crowds, but within easy access of Cornwall's most popular tourist spots.
Offering an action-packed programme of activities under the safe supervision of the highly experienced Sam Roberts, and his team. Whether you'd like to learn surfing or body boarding at Widemouth Bay, or experience Canadian Canoeing or the entertaining Jungle Run in the Bude canal - there is something for everyone, of all ages and abilities. Qualified coaches. All equipment provided. No experience necessary. Open 1 March through to 30 December. Booking required.
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Found within the rocks of Summerleaze beach, Bude Sea Pool is a beautiful part natural, part man made swimming pool. Created in the 1930s it has created a safe bathing place at Bude for over 80 years. It a one of the few tidal swimming pools that remains open all year around to the general public and is free for all to enjoy.
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A huge indoor swimming pool in Bude, stretching 33m long and 5 lanes wide, offering plenty of space for fitness training and leisure swimming alike. The pool offers two distinct sessions - flat water sessions for the serious swimmers wishing to do lane swimming and sessions with waves and the flume open for families after some splashy entertainments. Check timetable to ensure you are coming along for the right session for you. Opening hours: Mon to Fri 07:00 - 21:00, Sat 07:45 - 17:00, Sun 09:00 - 17:00, Bank Holidays 10:00 - 14:00.
With its beautiful gardens and grounds, Hartland Abbey welcomes visitors from March to October. The home of the Stucley family, it’s filled with treasures and memorabilia collected over many generations. Wander through the beautiful 18th century walled and woodland gardens, potter through the parkland and enjoy the valley leading down to the rugged Atlantic cove and cottage at Blackpool Mill.
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Explore the breathtaking Cornish countryside whilst discovering the thrill of riding a Segway! You can ride a Segway with no prior experience at all, and whilst there is no minimum age, riders must be able to comfortably reach the handlebars (around 4ft) and weigh at least 5 stone to allow the Segway to work efficiently. Segwaying is a fun activity for all of the family, young and old, as well as couples and friends. If you're looking for something different to do and a little adventure in the Cornish countryside, then book a Segway session!
I enjoyed myself, but my 15 year old son thought it was a bit slow - he's used to electric scooters, etc. It was more a tour of a holiday park than a "scenic tour", which was a bit disappointing. The whole thing was over in about 45 minutes. Hard to work out where it was from the carpark, as there were no signs.
August 2022
A 13th century traditional Cornish pub with open fires in winter and a beer garden with beautiful sea views and children’s play area for summertime. Open all day, all year round, serving tasty light lunches, cream teas and hearty evening meals along with a great selection of local ales and other beverages for all occasions.
The Bush Inn Crosstown, Morwenstow, Bude EX23 9SR (T: 01288 331242)
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A pretty thatched pub popular with familes and surfers set in stunning North Devon countryside just a mile from the sea. Enjoy a pint of local ale at the bar or enjoy some good food either inside or outside in the sunny garden. The menu includes homemade specials, salads, pizza, gourmet 'Wessex Pantry' pies, and lots more including a kids menu and tasty Sunday roasts. This is a true community pub, always busy and friendly to visitors which prides itself on great drinks and good, healthy food. Keep an eye out for events including pub quizzes, and a monthly folk night.
The Old Smithy Inn Welcombe, North Devon EX39 6HG (T: 01288 331 305)
At last, a real pub! Old furniture, a bit scruffy, low ceilings and good beer. The welcomes were mixed - anywhere between friendly and sour. The Sea Bass and Chicken Curry were properly cooked if not generous for the price, and the Lemon Dainty was mediocre. A pub with great atmosphere, good beer but overpriced food. A great find and reassuringly not a gastropub. Recommended.
September 2022
Very pleasant and good food. No intrusive music.
December 2019
Friendly and helpful staff, excellent pub food.
March 2019
A pretty tea garden by the sea run by local legend Margaret, who is as famous for her delicious home-made cream teas and pasties as she is for her sense of humour. Pretend to walk off the calories afterwards by strolling down to the beach or along the cliffs to Northcott Mouth. All seating outside, dogs welcome.
Margarets Rustic Tea Garden S W Coast Path, Bude EX23 9ED (T: 07747 537564)
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A picture perfect English tearoom surrounded by the beautiful wild flower gardens at Docton Mill, a great spot for a cream tea or slice of homemade cake after a few hours discovering the wonderful array of plants here. Also serves a good range of freshly prepared soups, pasties, salads and sandwiches.
Docton Mill Gardens & Tearooms Lymebridge, Hartland, Bideford EX39 6EA (T: 01237 441369)
Very pretty garden and tea room. In a hidden valley and has some unusual plants. It is an old mill and the tea room and gardens have quite a few steps up and down. May not suit people with a disability.
June 2021
Variety of levels, plants, shrubs and trees. Small tea room, friendly staff. Excellent walk to the waterfall and coastline views.
August 2018
Lovely, lovely! Amazing garden. Amazing cakes and cream teas. Great walks. Would visit again.
August 2017
A bustling beachside café just a stone’s throw from Crooklets beach with an enclosed sundeck overlooking the waves and plenty of seating. After a hard day rockpooling, surfing or building sandcastles this is the place to come for a coffee, a refreshing beer or something delicious from the menu. Think gourmet burgers, woodfired pizzas, salads, plenty of fish and seafood and lots more!
Rosie’s Kitchen Crooklets Beach, Bude EX23 8NE (T: 01288 354238)
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A secluded beach backed by cliffs with rockpools to explore and a waterfall to keeps kids happy. Accessed via narrow lanes and then a walk down a track which can put people off, but the effort it well worth it for what is a quiet and unspoilt stretch of golden sand and pebbles. Dogs allowed all year round.
Excellent semi-secluded beach for walking, watching the sea, rock pooling, looking at the amazing rock formations going out to sea, and also on the cliffs. NOT for swimming and only VERY experienced surfers. Zero facilities (not a complaint, just a heads-up). Small car park with very narrow access roads especially the one down to the car park. I've always walked there but its a VERY steep walk coming back
May 2021
A spectacular National Trust beach on the dramatic stretch of coast between Bude and Morwenstow. With an impressive backdrop of sheer cliffs dating back millions of years and sand exposed as the tide recedes, Sandymouth is popular amongst surfers and families alike. There is a large car park at the top of the cliff and then the walk down to the beach is via a steep path with steps making Sandymouth unsuitable for those who are less mobile. Once on the beach you’ll find a seasonal café, toilets and surf hire along with lifeguard cover during peak months.
Crooklets Beach, near Bude, offers golden sands and rock pools to explore. There is a cafe right on the sea front and access from teh car park is level. There are public toilets and an outdoor shower for sandy toes. Car parking is available at Crooklets Road car park EX23 8LG.
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Less the five minutes on foot from the centre of Bude, Summerleaze Beach is an easy beach to get to and enjoy for the whole day. There’s a river flanking the sandy beach and it’s sheltered by a breakwater, making it popular with families and surfers. You can book beach huts daily or weekly, and adding to its charm is a part man-made/part natural salt water sea pool to swim in at the foot of the cliff, that’s been welcoming swimmers since it opened in 1930. There’s lifeguard cover in the summer months, dogs need to be kept on leads from May to September, and there are toilets and disabled toilets close by as well as an RNLI shop, sandy play area, a beach café, and a large car park that leads directly to the sand dunes.
Just the best
February 2023
Busy car park but the sandy beach is worth it. Cliff top walks and a tidal pool made this a perfect spot on a sunny day.
August 2017
Hartland Quay is primarily a pebbles and rocks beach but low tide exposes sand and interesting rock pools to explore. It is splendidly isolated with no facilities but that's part of the charm. Car parking is available at Hartland Quay Hotel & Pub, EX39 6DU