A gorgeous 3 bedroomed barn conversion set within glorious meadows and woodland, only 10 min drive to the closest Blue Flag beach, 10 mins to Bude and 15 mins to Boscastle. A great countryside retreat for up to 7 people. Perfect for surfing, star gazing and walking.
Nestled just 10 mins from the beach and with great access to North Cornwall and North Devon is the tranquil private estate of Stoneleigh Knowle. There is plenty of wildlife with acres of woods, meadows and streams to explore. Great walking and cycling routes start right from the cottages so you should never be short of something to do.
Guest comfort is a priority to us so we have furnished the cottage with comfortable sofas and beds as well has heating and hot water that you can control yourself. The cottage has a well equipped kitchen with a microwave, fridge freezer, electric range cooker, dishwasher and lots of utensils. There is a flat screen 65" Smart TV with Free Sat and superfast WiFi to help keep the children entertained.
We have plenty of outside space to explore ( in our meadows and woodland) and in the gardens that surround our courtyard of just 3 cottages there is a dedicated BBQ and outside seating. We also have a shared play castle and table tennis table and washing and tumble drying facilities.
We welcome up to two dogs with a small charge and just a few rules- please let us know at time of booking.
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Dogs may not be left alone at the property and must have in date flea and tick treatment
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 deadlock
About the area
Bude
Located in Bude, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Ivyleaf Golf Course & Driving Range and Holsworthy Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Devon Coast and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Travelling with kids? Consider Harlequinns Leisure and Holsworthy Leisure Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
The Gildhouse Poundstock - 11 min drive - 5.4 km
Widemouth Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
Bude Beach - 15 min drive - 10.1 km
Bude Sea Pool - 15 min drive - 10.1 km
Getting around
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
The Tree Inn - 11 min drive
Electric Bakery - 12 min drive
The Carriers Inn Bude - 13 min drive
The Barrel - 13 min drive
Subway - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Stables at Stoneleigh Knowle Cottages pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at The Stables at Stoneleigh Knowle Cottages?
As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Stables at Stoneleigh Knowle Cottages on 30 May 2026 start from AU$523, 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 The Stables at Stoneleigh Knowle Cottages?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Stables at Stoneleigh Knowle Cottages?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Stables at Stoneleigh Knowle Cottages?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Stables at Stoneleigh Knowle Cottages located?
This family-friendly Bude cottage is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Gildhouse Poundstock. Widemouth Bay Beach and Millook Haven Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Unfortunately the Stables had not been cleaned too rigously - there were cobwebs and the windows could have done with a clean. Otherwise, the Stables was fine and had all the amenities we needed.
Ann B.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay and found The Stables to be well equipped and to have everything that you needed. We make great efforts to try to ensure that our guests are comfortable and happy so thank you for letting me know that you had found some cobwebs. I have addressed your comments with our cleaners. If you had mentioned this to us during your stay we would have been very happy to deal with it for you. Kind regards Rebecca
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Dylan Y.
30 Aug 2017
Just brilliant!
Fab venue, professional interactions, fun, fun, fun in a beautiful part of Cornwall.
Dylan Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Marianna G.
23 Sept 2015
Fantastic place!!
Lovely stay here, everything we needed for 6 adults and 2 children. Very secluded and peaceful but close enough for a quick trip to the beach and shops. Amazing communication with Rebecca, the owner who was lovely and very helpful. Will hopefully be visiting again very soon.
Marianna G.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind words. I am so pleased that your stay at The Stables worked out so perfectly for you and I will certainly look forward to welcoming you back again.
Kindest
Rebecca
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ruth G.
14 Apr 2015
A lovely spot to get away from it all
We have stayed at the Stoneleigh Knowle estate on a number of occasions now and at The Stables on this last holiday for the first time. It is comfortable, spacious and well equipped. Typically of the Estate owners, great attention to detail has been given to comfort and practicality. There is a large table for family meals, comfy beds, a well equipped kitchen, ample drying space in the covered open barn right next to the property. Our children made plenty of use of the play fort too.
The farm and wood land is open for exploration. We happened across a badger within 10 feet of us on one dusk walk. The beaches are easily accessible by car too. Crackington Haven is, perhaps, our favourite and we highly recommend the farm shop at Boscastle too.
All in all, Stoneleigh Knowle is a lovely spot for a break of any duration, with or without children.
Ruth G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Emma N.
7 Mar 2015
Half-Term adventure
My family and I stayed at the Stables Cottage in February half-term for 4 nights. My kids are 6 years old and 18 months and we brought our bikes for exploring the area.
The cottage itself was very cosy and comfortable. Very tastefully decorated and furnished with everything we needed including a high chair and travel cot. The beds and bedding were lovely and so comfortable. we had the use of a utility room as well which was very useful, especially the book,DVD and toy library!
The owner and manager Rebecca was extremely helpful and communicative and gave use lots of tips for things to do, where to eat etc. we didn't have time to do it all but here is what we did. We ate at the Weir - a very child friendly restaurant on the nearby A road. It has a playground and wildlife park. it is also on one of the cycling trails so one day we rode from the Weir and into Bude. Bear in mind we had to keep the cycling at our 6 year old's level! On a rainy day we went to the Bude Aquatic centre which has a wave machine and flume slide. Great fun!
We ate at Rosies cafe - on the beach in Bude, which has a lovely beachy feel and a roaring fire in Feb. Great again for the kids. The Bay View Inn was great for food and has views over Widemouth Bay and Elements was great for takeaway Pizza. We would have eaten there if we had had time. A sunny day was spent driving to Padstow (50 mins) where we parked next to the Padstow bike hire,Rick Steins fish and rode off along the Camel trail. 5 miles takes you to Wadebridge where you can turn around and head back for fish and chips or carry on. Luckily there was another bike shop in Wadebridge as my son got a puncture.
Going back to the cottage, the buildings are set around an area with chairs and we imagined that this would also be a great place to rent with friends and,or a family group.
We highly recommend the Stables and Rebecca and hope to be back one day soon as there is so much we didn't have time to do. Read the visitors book in the cottage for more ideas. Thanks Rebecca!
Emma N.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind words. We are so happy that you all enjoyed your stay and that you found the cottage to be very cosy and comfortable and that is was well equipped for you. Fantastic too that you got a good taster of our special part of Cornwall, as you say there is so much to see! We will certainly look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Kind Regards
Rebecca
Archival
10/10 Excellent
10 Sept 2014
Perfect holiday home
A great location with beautiful surroundings. The cottage was perfect, well equipped, comfortable & a great place to relax & unwind. There is a lovely court yard & BBQs are provided. Great family holiday & we shall definitely book the cottage again.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Lovely to hear that you really enjoyed your stay with us in our very special location and that you enjoyed both the cottage and its surroundings. It sounds like you truly got to relax and have fun too! We shall look forward to welcoming you again in the future.