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Beautiful Bude nearby
Many coastal paths to explore
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17 / 19  Cornish beaches only a short drive
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Monks Retreat

Bude (6mls SE), Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Increased accessibility
Hot tub
Internet access
Working farm
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Detached barn conversion with private hot tub and games room set on a 200 acre working farm with beautiful countryside views, perfect for getting away from it all
  • Only 8 miles from the seaside town of Bude where you can explore the rugged coastline along the South West Coast path
  • Located on the Devon/Cornwall border, ideal for exploration and a short drive to sandy beaches and the region’s top visitor attractions
Property code: MONKR

Enjoy rural living in a tranquil farm setting, with a hot tub and games room. Sized for smaller families, this detached barn conversion is one of two properties on a working cattle farm, near the Devon/Cornwall border. Enjoy a stress-banishing hot-tub soak, take in the view across green fields, linger over coffee on the sunny patio, or enjoy family meals in the bright kitchen/diner. Lively Bude, a classic Cornish seaside town with varied shops and dining options, is 8 miles away.

A charming combination of stonework and hand-formed plasterwork make up the traditional exterior. Inside, the ground floor has an open-plan kitchen/dining room, a comfortable lounge ideal for putting your feet up after a long walk, and the master bedroom with an en-suite shower/WC. Upstairs, there’s a generous-sized twin room with en-suite WC. Children will love the cosy pitched ceiling, cheerful pine furnishings and countryside views. The emphasis is on comfort and relaxation, with plenty of activities to entertain younger guests – in the games room, there’s table football, table tennis, a pool table and more. Outside, as well as the hot tub, there’s a sunny seating area and a BBQ to sizzle up a delicious feast. Two fishing lakes are accessible, and children can help feed the chickens.

There are three great beaches within 10 miles – Bude’s sandy Summerleaze Beach, with a tidal pool for safe bathing; Widemouth Bay, with plenty of space for beach cricket; and dog-friendly Northcott Mouth, not often crowded. South from Widemouth, inside the Widemouth Pentire Heritage Coast area, pretty Boscastle village is within 18 miles, and the ancient Gateway to Cornwall, Launceston, where there’s a castle to conquer and a steam railway to ride, is 16 miles away.

  • 2 bedrooms: 1 double (ground floor) and 1 twin
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • 2 smart TVs + DVD players
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher
  • Towels not included
  • Private Hot tub (adults only)
  • Private Games room
  • WIFI included (can be intermittent due to rural location)

  • Ample off-road parking
  • Pub 1 mile, shops 3 miles, beach 8 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 14:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sara-Jayne 16th September 2024

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We absolutely loved our stay at Monks Retreat. The accommodation was very country cottage. The location was stunning. Its situated on a farm where we met the donkeys and chickens. It felt very remote which is exactly what we needed. The hot tub was superb. Everything we wanted for a relaxing time away from the normal hubbub of life. The hosts even Read moreleft us a cream tea which was a lovely touch. Hide

Reviewed by Caroline 27th July 2024

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Absolutely fantastic holiday. The cottage was lovely ... They games room and hot tub were a real added bonus and enjoyed by all of us. The location it lovely and quiet but close enough to visit the area. Internet intermittent but seemed to be the case wherever we explored in Devon/Cornwall. We definitely would book again

Reviewed by KAREN 20th July 2024

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The cottage is a favourite of ours and has everything you require .

Reviewed by Kerry 6th July 2024

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Great accomodation for family of four plus dog. My teens especially loved the games room and the dog loved walks around the farm . Perfect location for exploring the coastline only 18 mins to bude and some great dog friendly beaches Recommend visting Boscastle, and spekes mill mouth waterfall walk from hartland Quay. We was also lucky enough to seaRead more sea lions from hartland point. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 25th May 2024

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Really enjoyed our stay. Close proximity to Bude but enough to be away from the hustle and bustle. Kitchen and living area were perfect to relax and comfortable. Hot tub applied the finishing touch for relaxing in the evening and huge plus point

Reviewed by Nimesh 18th May 2024

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Clean and tidy property set in a rural location with great facilities. Hot tub and the games room were very entertaining. WiFi was ok, it did drop out or times but it was bearable. I would highly recommend this place for a couple / small family or a small group of friends. There are other properties on the estate too. Owners live next door and are Read morevery friendly and welcoming too. I would definitely book again :) Hide

Reviewed by Cheryl 11th May 2024

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Reviewed by Tamara 13th April 2024

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Monks Retreat was really lovely. Quiet and remote. TV and WiFi signal were quite weak but there was a hot tub and a games room with pool, table football and a ping pong table. We were 20 minutes from Bude and all their beaches. 10 minutes from the closest supermarket. I don't know if the field is usually available to play in, or whether they gave tRead morehe OK just because their animals were in the barns for the wet weather and our garden was a bit of a bog. But my dog loved having the freedom. Hide

Reviewed by Stacey 6th April 2024

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Amazing property and location for North Devon and Cornwall. We stayed for a week in April 24 and although the weather wasn't always on our side, the property's private games room always made sure we had something to do! The owner was friendly and always available if we needed something. Fresh scones on arrival were a lovely touch too! We'll definitRead moreely return some time for another break! Hide

Reviewed by Becky 5th February 2024

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Games room was a bonus!

Reviewed by Alastair 30th December 2023

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We had an amazing couple of days over NYE at Monk's Retreat. The cottage was clean, quiet and perfect for our family. The hot tub and games room are a great feature and Tony was the perfect host - he welcomed us and then came to say goodbye but stayed out of our way for the whole stay. The cottage is close enough to the beach and Bude for day tripsRead more but equally peaceful and remote for quiet evenings. We'd definitely come back! Hide

Reviewed by Hayley 7th October 2023

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Absolutely lovely cottage. Well equipped! Really cosy and comfortable. Lovely hot tub and added bonus of a games room. Absolutely amazing Hosts (thank you!)

Reviewed by Lewis 22nd July 2023

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Reviewed by William 15th July 2023

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Reviewed by Simon 1st July 2023

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Set in a lovely location and Tony is a very friendly host. Games room was a real bonus as we had a couple of wet days. Made plenty of use of the hot tub. The accommodation will take four. The upstairs room had single beds and a toilet and wash basin. The only shower was in the master en-suite. We were a party of three and it wasn't a problem. KitchRead moreen was functional and well equipped and lounge was comfortable. Free WiFi. We would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by donna 24th June 2023

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Reviewed by Stephanie 17th June 2023

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Monks Retreat is a lovely place to stay. There is everything you need. The area is very peaceful yet only a short drive into Holsworthy or Bude. We were very grateful for the opportunity to exercise our dog on the farm. The only thing to note is that the garden is enclosed but not secure. The hot tub was a lovely treat and there is also a barbeque Read moreprovided. The owner is very friendly. We would highly recommend Monks Retreat. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 10th June 2023

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A friendly welcome awaited us at a lovely well equipped property. Miles from anywhere just what we wantedpeace and tranquility. Yet only 15/20 minutes to the many dog friendly beaches around Bude. There are plenty of places to eat .tea and cake at Sip and Sea at Northcott, The Olive Tree by Bude Canal. Acres of farm land to wander aboutwish we wereRead more there for longer. Hide

Reviewed by Heather 29th April 2023

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A beautify cottage in a beat setting, close enough to drive to amenities but far enough out to switch off and relax. Very peaceful. Cottage well equipped and very cosy. Owners very friendly. The pony, 2 donkeys and chickens made it perfect for my Mum.

Reviewed by Abigail 24th April 2023

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The cottage was clean, well equipped with comfy beds. We slept so well because it was so quiet and peaceful. The hot tub was very clean and always ready for us. The owner is around if needed but not in your face. The pool table in the games room was a massive bonus. Very good value for money all in all. Would suit 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 childreRead moren. Located perfectly for exploring both Devon and Cornwall. Highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Diane 15th April 2023

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Great cottage and a lovely welcome from owner Tony who had gone the extra mile of decorating the house for our Anniversary. Immediately felt very comfortable and "at home". Thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and games room and the fact there was not a long list of do's and dont's. Thank you Tony (and your son for the tow!)

Reviewed by Mira 8th April 2023

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The cottage is in quite and remote location, which was lovely and we have enjoyed that. The owner and his daughter were very friendly and welcoming. There was a tasty lemon cake in the kitchen waiting for us on our arrival. We've really enjoyed venturing out and about and after jumping into the hot tub. We have also made a good use of the games rooRead morem especially on some rainy days. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Definitely recommend it. Hide

Reviewed by Lee 1st April 2023

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Great place.very clean.entertainment with games room and hot tub.10/10 from me.

Reviewed by Billie 11th March 2023

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The cottage is spacious, clean and in a nice rural location set on a farm. Our dog was able to roam the farm freely and we felt completely safe and the owners were close by in case we needed any assistance. The games room is ideal for families or couples, pool-table and table tennis which was fab! The Hot tub was left hot all week for us so we coulRead mored dip in and out whenever we liked, it was the perfect temperature too! Make sure you have a car to drive to local shops, restaurants etc! Hide

Reviewed by Katie 25th February 2023

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We stayed for 7 days the owner met us on arrival and was very welcoming and lovely we went out exploring everyday as it was perfectly located to explore different areas if we werent doing that we were enjoying the hot tub and games room. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants an escape.

Reviewed by Jaimie 18th February 2023

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Very nice cottage. In tge midle of nowhere which was perfect for us. The cottage was roomy and enough for thec4 of us. 2 adults 2 children. The faces room was great entertainment for the kids and us. The owner was really friendly and showed our children around the farm and played football with them. It was a really relaxing week and a short drive tRead moreo Widemouth Bay and to Bude. All together a nice place to go to Hide

Reviewed by Stacey 7th October 2022

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