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Refurbished Cottage With Large Balcony Overlooking River Neet

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Mallard Cottage
Balcony
Exterior
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Bude, ENG
  • Place, Summerleaze Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bude Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Crooklets Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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 Holsworthy Leisure Centre 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.
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Bude, ENG

What's nearby

  • The Castle Bude - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Summerleaze Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bude Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bude Sea Pool - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Crooklets Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Electric Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Carriers Inn Bude - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Life's a Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Barrel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Brendon Arms - ‬5 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Refurbished Cottage With Large Balcony Overlooking River Neet?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Refurbished Cottage With Large Balcony Overlooking River Neet on 27 May 2026 start from AU$358, 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.

How much is parking at Refurbished Cottage With Large Balcony Overlooking River Neet?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 on a river, 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deana T.

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

Mallard Cottage break

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
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Christine Hickman H.

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

Mallard cottage break

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
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Bob H.

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

stay at mallard

nice welcome pack.,Needs some blackout curtains in bedrooms
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

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

Perfect Break

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

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

Excellent holiday property!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Great weekend

Great cottage lovely setting
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

First class stay in Bude

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
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Excellent location

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!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Perfect

Lovely cottage, perfectly positioned
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vikki G.

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

Gorgeous place in great location

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!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte G.

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

A wonderful central location

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

As usual a lovely week spent relaxing in Bude , pity about the rain on Thursday.

No problem with renting, just a bit difficult finding it online.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert a.

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

Great modernised cottage

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
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey G.

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

Lovely stay

The cottage was in a superb location close to the town centre and beach. A nice welcome bottle of prosecco was an additonal surprise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter sheppard S.

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

Lovely unusual cottage

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

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

Lovely place, great location.

Really enjoyed our stay here. Accommodation was lovely, great communication with the owner. Would recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Great cottage in a great location

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Amazing

Absolutely amazing few days thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris w.

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

Perfect location

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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

Michael A.

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

Enjoyable Stay

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic location, great to be able to walk everywhere. Cottage was clean, warm, well kitted out.

Would definitely be booking again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

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

Brilliant spot in an great seaside town!

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Excellent location, very well equipped and furnished. We were also lucky with weather!!

Excellent in all respects.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

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

Excellent location lovely little cottage in beautiful Bude

Lovely cottage lovely location with balcony overlooking river
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Great location in Bude

Lovely house, in a central location. Will be returning!

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