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Seaside Retreat, bungalow with sea views, 5 min walk sandy, surfing beach.

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A rustic house with a stone exterior, a wooden deck, and a view of a green valley and cliff.
A house with a stone staircase leading to a wooden door, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
A coastal landscape with a grassy area, dense shrubbery, and a cliff overlooking the sea.
A house with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a small attached structure.
A coastal view with a sign for The National Trust at Crackington Haven.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Crackington Haven, England
  • Place, Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tintagel Castle
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Seaside Retreat, bungalow with sea views, 5 min walk sandy, surfing beach.

Seaside Retreat 1 few minutes walk to Cornish Atlantic surfing beach at Crackington Haven in designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Tucked away, but just a stones throw to the beach, pub and 2 cafes. The bungalow is situated in a hidden valley with views over sea, woodland and fields.
Crackington Haven has been protected from overdevelopment since the 1930's. This is one of few houses available to rent in the Haven, which is in an area of National Trust owned coastline, the sandy and rocky beach is great at low tide and 1 pub and 2 cafes.
Parking, TV, fast internet. Fantastic beach for children. Great coastal walks. Footpaths straight from garden.
Large sandy surfing beach with rock pools at low tide.
Ideal location for summer or winter breaks by the sea.
There is an outdoor Ring security doorbell camera by the front door of the property, which allows communication on arrival.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Dogs by invitation only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No candles or incense in the house - for fire safety insurance.
Dogs not to be left alone in house. In consideration of other guests dogs are not allowed to do their business in the garden. Use dog bin at beach.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11122642
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bude

Located in Bude, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Museum of Witchcraft and Cornwall at War Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bowood Park Golf Course and Ivyleaf Golf Course & Driving Range. Ready for a night out? Consider King Arthur's Great Halls and The Castle Bude. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Crackington Haven, England

What's nearby

  • Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crackington Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tintagel Castle - 29 min drive - 26.0 km
  • North Devon Coast - 49 min drive - 52.3 km
  • Polzeath Beach - 49 min drive - 46.6 km

Getting around

  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobweb Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boscastle Farm Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wainhouse Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Horseshoe Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cabin Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside Retreat, bungalow with sea views, 5 min walk sandy, surfing beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Seaside Retreat, bungalow with sea views, 5 min walk sandy, surfing beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Retreat, bungalow with sea views, 5 min walk sandy, surfing beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Retreat, bungalow with sea views, 5 min walk sandy, surfing beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seaside Retreat, bungalow with sea views, 5 min walk sandy, surfing beach. located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Buckator Beach. Isbell Cottage and Boscatle Visitors Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property, lovely location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay in this very special place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

A wonderful , homely, well equipped property with extensive private garden in a fantastic location .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay at our families seaside retreat, close to beach but in a secluded spot with unspoilt views.
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10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crackington Heaven

Felt like we were staying at a friends. Fantastic location, beautiful family home with history. Amazing garden. Everything we wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay at our seaside retreat.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crackington Haven heaven

From the moment we walked in we felt like we were right at home. All we wanted was a peaceful place away from the hustle and bustle and we found that here, spectacular views and wonderful walks. The welcome gift was a lovely touch, Jasmine was super helpful with all my questions. We will definitely be returning in the not to distant future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thank you for your lovely review, I’m so glad you enjoyed staying at Ludon Vean and look forward to your return Tamsin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten wunderschöne Tage in diesem gemütlichen Cottage. Alles da, was man braucht, gut ausgestatte Küche, großer Garten und Meerblick.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kati W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Entspannung pur

Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt. Es hat uns sn nichts gefehlt. Der Blick zum Meer morgens war toll. Wir würden wieder kommen.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tamsin

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I'm a retired vet, and this is the place I like to stay when I want to unwind. I love the countryside and natural world, geology of the area, wildlife, cliff walks, sea swimming and surfing. I care about the environment and with this in mind I'm taking steps to make the bungalow environmentally friendly as possible, whether this is choosing Eco-paints, or upgrading the property with solar panels ( planned for this winter). In 2023 I added solar panels, a new bathroom and in 2024 renovated the master bedroom using eco-paints and restored the original Edwardian Fireplace.

Why they chose this property

My grandfather watched this bungalow being built when he was a child staying in Crackington with his parents in 1913. He always loved this special place, and when he returned from World War II, he was able to buy it. It's a perfect quiet spot tucked away in a sheltered valley with Atlantic sea views. Surrounded by nature it was a place he could rest and recover from the war. It's been a place where we've holidayed ever since. Whether it's in stormy weather in the winter, or balmy beach days in the summer this is a place for you to unwind. We're letting it to guests for the first time in 2023. I love the wooded walk up the valley with wild ferns and crystal clear water running over rocks into pools, the cliff walks and beach exploring.

What makes this property unique

Atlantic Ocean, Surfing Beach, Sea views, Surrounded by nature, Wooded valleys, Cliff walks.
This is one of the very few places where you can stay in Crackington Haven.
Crackington Haven was protected from overdevelopment in the 1930's, and since gifted to the National Trust. It's now considered to be an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Tucked away, unspoilt sandy surfing beach, great for children, close walk to beach, pub and cafe.
No need to drive as you can take footpaths directly from bungalow to cliff coastal walks, and walk as far as Boscastle, Widemouth, Bude, Tintagel ( depending on your fitness! ) and return by local bus directly to the Haven.
The bungalow has been in our family for 75 years, it's recently been renovated to a high standard and is tucked away in a secluded wildlife garden. Views to ocean from bedrooms, living room and patio terrace.

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