A charming character cottage very close to beaches and town, off street parking
Brannel cottage is a delightful terraced cottage, situated between the canal and the river Neet, and a short walk from Bude town centre, Summerleaze and Crooklets beaches.
The cottage is much larger than it looks and combines traditional charm with 21st century convenience. Recent enhancements include a fitted kitchen with granite worktops, induction hob and dishwasher, a newly fitted bathroom upstairs and a wetroom with underfloor heating on the ground floor. The cottage has gas central heating, instant hot water and a delightful courtyard garden with BBQ, table and chairs. There is off street parking for 1 car.
This cottage is deceptively large with two sitting rooms (1 with sofabed), dining room, kitchen and wet-room downstairs; unusual stairs split into two directions and lead to 3 bedrooms (double, twin and small single) and a main bathroom. The courtyard garden has a built-in BBQ, patio table and chairs for 6 and there is parking for 1 car via the rear access lane. Pet owners can bring 1 dog on request and for a small extra fee - pets are not allowed in the bedrooms.
Bude is an unspoilt resort on the north Cornish coast set in an area of great natural beauty. Summerleaze and Crooklets beaches are easily accessible on foot and Widmouth beach - popular with surfers, is just 3 miles along the coast. There is also a tide-washed natural swimming pool and beach lifeguards in attendance. Close by there are public tennis courts, mini-golf, library, restaurants, pubs, a children's playground and a leisure-centre with indoor swimming pool and bowling alley. There are 4 large supermarkets in the vicinity and the cottage is almost next door to a post-office shop which is open 7 days a week. The River Neet and the Bude Canal are close by offering scenic walks and fishing (permit required).
Many guests return year on year to enjoy the unique position of the cottage and the delights of North Cornwall.
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1 small dog will be considered
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Smoking is not permitted
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Bude
Located in Bude, this cottage is near the beach. North Devon Coast and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Harlequinns Leisure and Holsworthy Leisure Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Red Elk Archery, or consider a night out at The Castle Bude. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
South West Coast Path Section 10 Trailhead - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Summerleaze Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Bude Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Bude Sea Pool - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Crooklets Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Restaurants
Electric Bakery - 8 min walk
Crooklets Beach Cafe - 16 min walk
The Barrel - 7 min walk
The Brendon Arms - 2 min walk
Rosie's Kitchen - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does A charming character cottage very close to beaches and town, off street parking have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at A charming character cottage very close to beaches and town, off street parking?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A charming character cottage very close to beaches and town, off street parking on 29 Dec 2024 start from AU$325, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is A charming character cottage very close to beaches and town, off street parking pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much is parking at A charming character cottage very close to beaches and town, off street parking?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A charming character cottage very close to beaches and town, off street parking?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A charming character cottage very close to beaches and town, off street parking?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A charming character cottage very close to beaches and town, off street parking located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps away from South West Coast Path Section 10 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 11 Trailhead. The Castle Bude and Summerleaze 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 had a wonderful time. The cottage is amazing. Perfect location and everything you could ask for. Definitely recommend and Definitely will stay again
Emma B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2023
Thank you Emma for your lovely comments - we would be delighted to welcome you for a return visit in the future.
The property had the ideal layout for our family holiday. Plenty of space and very clean.
We loved being able to walk out of the back gate and be minutes away from the beach or town.
There are plenty of bars, restaurants, and shops within a short walk away but the cottage has everything you need to eat at home.
Easy booking and check in process. Would stay again.
Excellent location 5 of stayed (2 adult's and 3 kids). We found the cottage really suited our needs. Large lounge area for the kids and cosy lounge for when you need to chill out. Walking distance to beach and town. Would recommend this cottage and will definitely consider booking again. Thank you very much.
Colin W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Thank you Colin for your kind review and for your patience re the faulty dishwasher. We would be delighted to welcome you and your family for a return visit in the future.
We had a lovely break in Bude. The house is more spacious than it looks from the outside and has everything in that you need. It is located close to all amenities, but is on a relatively busy road. It is a short walk to the beach, town and the coastal path. The sea pool was a big hit! We would stay here again.
Helen P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review Helen. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Brannel Cottage and enjoyed its proximity to the town, beaches and sea pool. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the future.
Verified
8/10 Good
Jackie W.
8 July 2018
Lovely cottage in ideal location for exploring Bude.
The cottage is great. Fantastic location, within walking distance of everything Bude has to offer - canal, beach, restaurants, coastal path etc. The cottage has everything you could need. We really enjoyed our stay.
The parking at the rear accessed via the courtyard garden was a bonus.
We had 3 generations in the cottage and the only downside was the very steep staircases, which our 81 year old found a little difficult.
Overall we'd recommend this cottage for families or couples.
Jackie W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Many thanks for your kind review and I am pleased you enjoyed your stay.We recognise that the arrangement of the stairs is not ideal for an elderly relative, but hope that it did not attract from them enjoying their stay.
We have just returned from a fantastic 2 weeks at Brannel Cottage. The cottage had everything we could ask for and was spotlessly clean on our arrival. Christine was extremely helpful before arrival and communication throughout was faultless with an extremely easy check in process.
The cottage is ideally located for everything in Bude, we hardly used the car at all which was great. Loved Bude and all it had to offer from the wonderful beaches, sea pool, canal walks, interesting shops and lovely places to eat to name just a few. Hope very much to return in the future and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Lisa H.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2022
Thank you, Lisa, for your very kind review - we are delighted that you had a good holiday and enjoyed all that Bude has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back to Brannel Cottage in the future.
Comfortable cottage in Bude. Central to all amenaties. Property is much more spacious than it appears. Enclosed courtyard garden with private seating. Parking at rear of property is very useful. Property is very well equipped and comfortable, traditional furnishings with modern features and appliances. It is on a busy road but this isn't noticeable once inside the property and the rear garden is quiet. Close proximity to scenic canal river and beach. Also local bars and hotel restaurant. We had a lovely time and didn't need to drive. Communication and check in were very good. Hope to return soon.
We had a fantastic week in central Bude in this lovely cottage. Modern, clean and with everything you need for a fun week on the Cornish coast. We surfed, horse-rode and lasertagged the week away - with some beautiful walks on the beach and coastal path. 100% recommend - and thank you!
On a scale of 1 -10 I would give Brannel cottage 20. Exceptionally clean and well equipped. Comfortable and in a prime position to explore Bude. Everything we wanted and more.
Heather H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2021
Thank you Heather for your fabulous feedback. It is always a pleasure to know that guests have enjoyed their stay and that the cottage has lived up to (or even exceeded) expectations!
The cottage is surprisingly spacious and well equipped. The two living rooms mean that people can spread out and the downstairs wet room is great when returning from the beach. The upstairs layout, due to the two staircases, is rather unusual and the floors seem to be on slightly different levels. We enjoyed our week in Bude and were grateful to have a parking space and to be able to walk everyone since it was incredibly busy.
Diana C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2021
Thank you Diana for your positive review - the two staircases are definitely a quirky feature of the cottage! We are pleased that you enjoyed your holiday despite the crowds and that the parking space was an asset.
Brannel cottage is a great property with lots of space to unwind for couples and families. It is so clean and cared for. From the 2 Bathrooms & very comfortable beds it is equipped with everything you need for cooking and family entertainment, including a lovely courtyard garden with space to sit in the Sun and eat outside while making use of the BBQ.
A great location next to the Canal and River for walks and attractions such as mini golf, tennis and paddleboards close by. There are several good eateries within 5 min walk and the Beach and Town also within an easy walking distance.
The owners are great with communication and we would not hesitate to book this property again when we visit Bude
Paul R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2021
Thank you Paul for your great review of Brannel Cottage. We try hard to ensure that the cottage is a home from home experience so it is always good to know that guests have enjoyed their stay.
The property is perfectly located in Bude centre near the canal, beach, cafes and restaurants. Everything in Bude is walkable from the property and there is parking just behind with access through the rear gate. This is a very peaceful location too. The property itself is extremely clean and well kitted out with everything you need. The 2 downstairs lounges could also be useful although we had perfect weather so we didn’t really need them. Bude itself is also very nice with lots of market events wonderful cafes, restaurants and beautiful walks. Dog friendly too which was great.
Richard T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2021
Thank you Richard for your positive review - the location of the cottage is exactly why we purchased it back in 1999! Great to know you enjoyed all that Bude has to offer and that you had perfect weather.
What a fantastic stay we have had. The cottage is lovely, surprisingly spacious and in a great location for the shops and beach. The kitchen is well equipped and the wet room so useful. The courtyard was also lovely to use of an evening. Great parking area at the back of the cottage where the car was safe. We will 100% be back.
Peter G.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2021
Thank you Peter for your positive feedback - it is always great to know that guests have enjoyed their stay at Brannel Cottage and want to come back again!
Perfect location for walking to Summerleaze beach, the town, canal and coastal walks. Very well equipped and clean cottage. Thank you for a lovely stay
Brannel cottage is lovely. The owners had ensured it was super clean, beds are very comfortable and the new shower is wonderful. Brannel is central to everything in Bude so we rarely used the car, overall a perfect holiday.
After picking the keys up for the property we opened the front door to find the washer on with washing in the kitchen and the rear room had bags of washing in it, also the outside airer was full. We thought some one was still in the cottage. We shouted to check no one was in, and checked upstairs. The bed was not made and the bathroom had not been cleaned. there was bags of rubbish in the kitchen and also outside. The downstairs toilet window wouldn't close or lock. We have taken photos because we couldn't believe what we was seeing, not very impressive after a long journey. We contacted the caretaker twice with no response, my husband did leave her a message and she did turn up shortly afterwards. Not a very nice start to our holiday.
Wayne J.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
We were surprised and very concerned to hear that the cottage was not ready for you on arrival as our caretaker prides herself on getting the cottage spick and span ready for guests. It would appear that although we notified her of the booking and your request for linen, this was overlooked, hence the cottage was not made up and ready for you as she thought it was vacant for the week.
We are really very sorry that you had such a poor welcome and hope that a goodwill gesture will go some way to saying sorry. We are pleased that you went on to enjoy your holiday and hope that you will return sometime in the future. The cloakroom window is being replaced during building works this month.
Christine & Ed Parker
This is a comfortable cottage, near to lots of good places to go We recommend Temple cafe and the beaches. We swam in the sea pool and sea every day and are now friends of Bude Sea Pool
Shona R.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for your positive comments and for being so understanding re the caretaker mixup. As you are now friends of Bude sea pool we hope to welcome you in the near future for another dip!
Christine & Ed Parker
Lovely clean, well equipped cottage. Great location for beach, cannel and town. We didn't used the car all week!
STEVEN S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
jo b.
17 Oct 2018
The perfect place to stay
Bude and the surrounding area offer a variety of activities to suit all needs and tastes and Brannell Cottage is the perfect place to stay.
The cottage is really well equipped and scrupulously clean, allowing the visitor to simply turn up and start to enjoy the holiday instantly.
With easy clean flooring and a secure enclosed garden, we were happy to take along our dog, who had a great time on the beaches and canal path, right on the doorstep.
TV and internet helped use relax during bad weather and every night was a deep sleep in a really comfy bed.
Communication with the owner was quick, efficient and friendly making us feel truly welcome.
This was our second visit and we will definitely come again.
jo b.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
About the host
Hosted by Mrs Christine Parker
Why they chose this property
We bought Brannel Cottage in 1999 because of its location. We could see that it was perfectly placed in the town - close to the sea, the canal and the town centre. Since 2000 our family and many guests have enjoyed holidays in Bude staying in the cottage many returning year on year.
What makes this property unique
Brannel Cottage is in a brilliant location - you can arrive, park the car and not have to use it until you leave at the end of your holiday! Everything is within walking distance - beaches, coastal walks, town centre with shops, pubs, banks, restaurants, cafes and local attractions.