Within 5 miles
Bude is a small country town by the sea. Apart from Morrisons, Co-op, Sainsbury's and Boots, there are no other national chain shops, so shopping is a real pleasure with a proliferation of small independent retailers, plenty of places to eat and drink, play golf, learn to Surf or simply enjoy the sandy beach. Visit the Tamar Lakes or explore the historic town at Stratton, laze on the beaches at Sandymouth, Crooklets and Widemouth Bay.
Further afield
Head north into Devon and visit Clovelly Village, Westward-Ho!, Bideford, Appledor and Barnstaple. Head East for 8 miles to Holsworthy, a bustling market town (Wednesday is market day) with a golf course Head South to Boscastle Harbour, Tintagel (King Arthur’s Castle), Camelford, Bodmin, Port Isaac (you could get to see Doc Martin!), Padstowe, Newquay, The Eden Project, etc.
Local Amenities
Within 5 minutes walk
Stables Bar and Grill is more than just your average bar. Just 3 minutes away, it has that certain continental character that oozes a warm and friendly atmosphere. Choose from a wide range of main courses, from filled Jacket Potatoes with salad to a full Rack of Ribs; from Cod & Chips to Sworfish Steak in Garlic Butter; Ploughman's to Curry or Burgers. With variety like this, you can choose something different every day and with main course starting at £3.50 its certainly well worth a visit.
Next to the bar they have a games room with Pool tables, Table Football etc and from time to time also arrange live entertainment for your additional pleasure.
Next to the Games Room is the Conveniece Shop for those every day essentials and newspapers etc.
Behind the Stables Bar & Grill is the heated outdoor swimming pool to which you have free access.
The Stables Bar & Grill is family-owned and managed by Paul and Tania Howard who have worked hard over the past 4 years to improve the Stable Bar & Grill to the high standard that you see today.
The Manor House, with 2 restaurants and bars, also invites you to their Entertainment Suite with large sunken dance floor and a stage where nightly Cabaret acts perform. Pamper yourself with a Massage or Beauty Treatment; treat yourself at the resident Hairdressers.
The Leisure Suite has an indoor swimming pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Squash, Badminton, Tennis, Table Tennis, Pool tables and Indoor Green Bowls.
Our guest's children up to 12 years can join the Children's Activity Club free of charge.
Within 10 minutes walk
Kilkhampton Village is a bustling village on the main A39 road from Barnstaple to Wadebridge. Having two convenience stores, a Post Office , several pubs and restaurants as well as takeaways.
Within 2 miles
Sandymouth beach. A quiet and un-commercialised National Trust beach. Just a National Trust Shop / Tea Shop and a parking attendant! Try your hand at driving a real tank at the military vehicle exhibition, or you may prefer a round of Golf, walk the Coastal Path or simply admire the Cornish scenery.