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There are some bits of news that make you smile when you have holiday cottages in such a beautiful part of North Cornwall. This summer, Summerleaze Beach was named The Sunday Times Beach of the Year 2026 — quite an accolade for Bude and a wonderful piece of...

Each of our three cottages now benefits from a new, more reliable Wi-Fi connection. Whether you need to check emails, stream a favourite programme, or simply stay in touch, it’s now easier to do so — alongside all the coastal walks, beach days and relaxed evenings Trevalgas is known for.

With the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this week, many motorsport fans will be tuning in to watch Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen fight it out for 2025 Formula One World Championship. But did you know that Formula One cars once raced just a few...

We always love welcoming guests to Trevalgas, but it's especially lovely when a stay means so much that guests simply don’t want to go home.This week in Bramblewood, we had a wonderful multi-generational family staying with us — celebrating a big birthday, relaxing...

If you’re walking on Northcott Mouth Beach at low tide, you might spot some odd shapes sticking out of the sand. These are the remains of the SS Belem, a steamship that was wrecked here over a century ago in November 1917, so during the First World War. What Happened?...

When it comes to pasties in Bude, we've sampled many and enjoyed our fair share over the years. Whether you prefer your pasty with the traditional Cornish side crimp or the Devon top crimp, there are two pasty shops in town that we keep coming back to each time we...

Bude boasts a full links golf course, plus a 9 hole course and driving range with fantastic views over the coast, as well as pitch and putt and crazy golf for families.

We are pleased to announce that all three cottages now welcome dogs. We ask that dogs are at least one year of age, and not left alone in the cottage for long periods, in case they become distressed by the unfamiliar surroundings. Each private garden has livestock...

We are very pleased that the new shower room in Bramblewood was completed this month. So, like Briar Patch, our other 3-bedroomed cottage, Bramblewood now has two full bathrooms. The main bathroom has a bath and shower over, while the second bathroom has a large...

A holiday in Cornwall is not complete without going swimming, so here are our recommendations of the best places to swim in Bude.Bude Sea Pool – Just above Summerleaze Beach This is the Number One attraction for Bude, created in the 1930’s the sea pool provides a...