Parada Cottage@Mineshop Holiday Cottages, a woodland stroll to Crackington Haven

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Bude, ENG

Crackington Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Widemouth Bay Beach
‪15 min drive‬
Bude Beach
‪23 min drive‬
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

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About this property

Parada Cottage accommodates up to 4 guests, it benefits from having its own private, enclosed decked area overlooking the woodland and stream. Stunning peaceful location with superb views. We are located in a peaceful, secluded setting in the middle Mineshop valley, at the end of a private lane, and have 14 acres of private fields, woodland and stream, for you, your family and pets to have full access to. Situated on the stunning North Cornish Coast at Crackington Haven, between Bude and Boscastle, making Mineshop the perfect base for exploring all that both Cornwall and Devon have to offer. We appreciate that our guests have often had a long journey therefore a welcome homemade Cornish Cream Tea will be awaiting you upon arrival, so just arrive and relax!

We have just upgraded the WiFi and it is fast and free.

The following Quote is from The Sunday Times, 'We can argue all day whether or not Crackington is the prettiest beach in Cornwall, but we will agree that the cottages at Mineshop are a National Treasure'

This Cottage is located in the centre of the stunning Mineshop Valley, a short walk through the fields and woodland to the beach at Crackington Haven, between Bude and Boscastle on the spectacular North Cornish Coast.

This cottage consists of two bedrooms, and can accommodate up to 4 guests. Overlooking the fields, stream and woodland beyond, a perfect base for a relaxing holiday in a stunning part of Cornwall.
The Accommodation consists of....

One Double Bedroom with wall hung TV/DVD
One Twin Bedroom with 2 single beds or 1 Cot and One single Bed
The beds will be made for you but please do bring your own Towels.
Free Heating in all rooms
Entrance Porch
Open Plan Lounge and Dining room with Large Flat screen Tv with Freeview and a DVD player
Freeview
DVD
Free WiFi
Free Electricity
Comfortable Leather Furniture Suite
Fully Equipped Kitchen with fridge and ice box, microwave, full sized oven, etc
Bathroom with full sized bath and electric shower
Iron & Ironing Board
We have a Laundry room for Visitor use nearby the Machine take £1.00 coins.

We do welcome Dogs however we do make a charge per dog per week, so if you have more than one pet please do ask us first and we will add the correct fee.

This Cottage is in an amazing location, take a stroll down a few steps and you enter our stunning streamside fields, which then lead onto the footpath which takes you to the Beach and Pub and Crackington Haven.

Please note the Change over days for this property are Friday in peak season, Monday and Friday in low season. Please make sure you arrival and departure dates fall on these week days.

Property manager

Charlie, Jane, Tori and Ben Tippett

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Languages

English, German

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Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests are expected to leave the property clean and tidy, as they found it, any damage caused is or extra cleaning required will be charged for.

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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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bude

Bude is home to this cottage. Museum of Witchcraft and Cornwall at War Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ivyleaf Golf Course & Driving Range and Bowood Park Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Red Elk Archery, or consider a night out at The Castle Bude.

Bude, ENG

What's nearby

Crackington Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Widemouth Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 11.7 km
Bude Sea Pool - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
Bude Beach - 23 min drive - 16.9 km
Tintagel Castle - 24 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Weir - ‬12 min drive
‪Wainhouse Inn - ‬5 min drive
‪Cobweb Inn - ‬11 min drive
‪The Wilsey Down - ‬15 min drive
‪Haven Beach Shop - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Parada Cottage@Mineshop Holiday Cottages, a woodland stroll to Crackington Haven pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Parada Cottage@Mineshop Holiday Cottages, a woodland stroll to Crackington Haven?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Parada Cottage@Mineshop Holiday Cottages, a woodland stroll to Crackington Haven?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Parada Cottage@Mineshop Holiday Cottages, a woodland stroll to Crackington Haven located?

Situated in Bude, this cottage is steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 3 mi (5 km) of Crackington Beach and The Strangles Beach. Millook Haven Beach and Isbell Cottage are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nigel M.

12 Apr 2017

Clean, tidy and compact with all amenities taken care of

We had a lovely stay and found the accommodation comfortable and spotlessly clean. The owners couldn't have been more welcoming and friendly and the cream tea on arrival was a very welcome treat!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

3 Nov 2017

Great stay

Closy accommodation, perfect for family and dogs set in a beautiful valley location. Quiet, away from roads and a gentle 20 minute wooded walk into the Haven. Just what we wanted.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Sept 2018

Wonderful week

We all had a wonderful stay and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Very nice location with plenty of areas to stretch your legs, walking through the woods and meadows. The beach is a short car drive away, you can also walk to the beach if feeling energetic. The cottage had everything you would need for the family

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey B.

21 Nov 2016

A great place to retreat

I've just returned from a weekend stay. The cottage was comfortable and spotlessly clean and a perfect location for walking the many public footpaths around the area. Lots of woodland walks as well as coastal paths. I didn't expect anything else but rain in November so went well equipped with my wellies. I will definitely be returning, perhaps in the spring or summer when the trees and hedgerows are in full bloom. A really beautiful place to stay and certainly deserves 5 stars

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lyn Y.

7 Nov 2017

Fabulous!

Our stay in Parada Cottage was fabulous. The cottage was well equipped, right down to the corkscrew! The beds were really comfortable and the cream tea waiting for us on arrival very welcome after the drive down. The location is absolutely fabulous, my grandson Ben loved going to the stream with his fishing net, and Hetty the chocolate Labrador was in heaven running in the field. We visited Padstow, Tintagel, Boscastle, Port Isaac and Widemouth Bay, all easy to get to but our favourite was the beach at Crackington Haven. As it was October dogs were allowed on the beach so the dog and the boys were in their element. I thoroughly recommend Mineshop Cottages and look forward to visiting again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

11 Aug 2020

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

Lovely little find...

Our usual summer holiday was cancelled due to Covid, so booked this 6 weeks beforehand with no real expectations other than getting away and having a change of scenery. Turned out to be a fantastic decision. Close to lots of different beaches, kids loved jumping in the waves/body boarding, etc. some lovely villages very close by (Boscastle, Tintagel, Port Isaac), everything you need supermarket wise in Bude, lovely walk down to the local beach a few times (could be a bit of a slog for younger kids carrying all your beach gear), nice little veranda to sit outside at night and have a glass of wine...just amazing, totally sold, wish we could have stayed another week. Ben super friendly too.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Sept 2019

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

Perfect!

Well equipped, beautiful view, fantastic location. We had a fantastic week and our children especially loved playing in the stream. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

17 Sept 2019

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Great location and helpful owners

Such a good location for exploring this area of Cornwall. A pleasant walk to the beach and pub (very good food). We were welcomed with a cream tea with freshly cooked scones. The owners are happy to help with anything that is needed. We thoroughly recommend these cottages - and hope to return.

10/10 Excellent

Rachael T.

10 Sept 2019

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

Beautiful location

We had a lovely time at Mineshop. The cottages are in a beautifully quiet location yet just a 30 stroll through picturesque walking paths to the beach at Crackington Haven. Would defiantly love to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daryl S.

31 Aug 2019

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

Parada cottage

Great location to explore the surrounding north Cornwall coast. Accommodation was perfect for a family of 4 with a well stocked kitchen and the property is well maintained by the owners. Pack your wellies to enjoy the many walks by the river and surrounding areas.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lucy R.

13 Aug 2019

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

Mineshop in Crackington Haven

We had a wonderful stay at Mineshop. The location is perfect - a beautiful, relaxing valley with rolling fields and a stream running through, just a stroll from Crackington Haven, which is a great little corner away from the crowds. The cottage was cosy, spotless and thoughtfully equipped. Jess and Ben couldn´t have been friendlier or more helpful. Strongly recommended for a family holiday or break in the countryside. Thank you for everything.

10/10 Excellent

peter F.

6 Nov 2018

Lovely secluded and quiet spot. Cosy and comfortable cottage.

Really enjoyed our holiday. Property was small but well designed and, though one of row of five, was masked from the others by trees etc so felt secluded and private. Excellent for dog owners like us with woods and fields adjacent. As the bedrooms are small and the double has no space for a wardrobe, perhaps a hook or two behind the door would be helpful. Likewise in the bathroom. Phone signal and internet was dodgy but we were in a valley so only to be expected. However, we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday, and the cream tea on arrival was a nice added bonus! We’ll certainly go again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

15 Oct 2018

10 wonderful days

The cottage was wonderful. I'm sure that this visit was not the last one.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Alice P., England

28 Sept 2018

Lovely

Very enjoyable stay in this charming rural idyll a walking distance to the beach and stunning coastal path. Ben could not have been more helpful - very kindly advising me on all the best beaches for swimming and waving away a glass I had accidentally broken (where other places would probably charge). A friendly, yet unobtrusive atmosphere. Would definitely recommend as a base for anyone wanting to explore this beautiful part of the country.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Peter A.

18 Sept 2018

Great location

We had a lovely break in this peaceful location.. It was difficult to find in the dark and instructions to find were a little misleading.. They have an intermittent WiFi which cannot support even browsing weather sometimes which is frustrating since we neede to keep in contact with our kids whilst away and there is zero phone signal for many networks..

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

mary b.

9 Aug 2018

Mineshop

Nice and quite very relaxing, pleasant walk to beach, good central location, however lack of hanging space for 4 people idea for 2 people no wardrobe in double bedroom

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

22 June 2018

Very cute, not flashy, comfy & very clean

A perfect little base to explore the cornish coastline. 8 ish miles from Bude, 35 from Padstow & 38 from Newquay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew n.

28 May 2018

Fantastic place would recommend it to all my friends and family

Great location the scones and cream were a great treat, fantastic base for exploring Cornwall, exactly as it said on the site will definitely be back

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

17 Nov 2017

Fabulous location

Warm and snug, adequately equipped, great views, superb walk to the hidden gem of a beach. Great pub and cafes on the beach. Accommodating hosts. We’ll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

31 July 2017

It was the perfect rural retreat with the most idyllic walk through woods to the perfect beach

Delivered in every aspect, the secluded location, wooded walk following the stream to the beach was just perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Lucas

22 Apr 2017

Coastal escape hidden in a lush valley

We arrived on Good Friday in much need of a relaxing break away from the city, commuting, crowds and work stresses. We found what we were looking for in Parada Cottage from the homemade scones, cream and jam and pint of milk awaiting us on our arrival to the luxury of waking up and hearing only birds singing their morning chorus! Amazingly, we had six days of glorious sun and blue skies and only one day of cloud - all pretty good for mid April. The cottage was very clean and well stocked and the only improvement would be to possibly provide a couple of lamps so that it would feel cosier in the evenings. Thank you for a great holiday!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N.

29 Mar 2017

Fantastic! What a beautiful location and warm welc

Beautiful location! Lovely warm welcome and loved the home made scones and jam! Our doggies loved the stay as much as we did

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ben at M.

25 Feb 2017

Stunning cottage, stunning location.

Lover our stay in this cottage, enjoyed the lovely valley and the walk to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2015

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

17 Mar 2015

Family break with the hound!

We first stayed in Mineshop Holiday Cottages in 2012 and have returned every summer since. We have two children currently aged 9 and 6 who enjoy the freedom of the meadows and the stream with Fifi our hound. We love wondering through the valley to the beach, finding shells and sea glass and catching (or trying to!) fish and crabs in the rockpools. The Coombe Barton Inn overlooks the sea and serves lovely food and real ale which my husband loves! The accomodation is always clean, well equipped and due it the location the balcony is such a sun trap. We enjoy sitting outside listening to the birds whilst watching the children (and the hound) play football in the meadow. We can't recommend Mineshop Holiday Cottages highly enough to anyone of any age; it is refreshing to take time out from the everyday hustle and bustle to spend time as a family and relax.

About the host

Hosted by Charlie, Jane, Tori and Ben Tippett

Mineshop is a family run holiday cottage business, owned and run by Charlie & Jane and their children Tori & Ben. We hope that you will enjoy your stay with us in Mineshop, and will try to be as helpful as possible in order to make your stay more enjoyable. We welcome you to help us with feeding the chickens and the pigs, and you are welcome to help us to collect the eggs for your breakfast! If you would like to have a go at Bee Keeping, we are also happy for you to have a go. We have two dogs: 'Mutley' our border collie and 'Bobby' our cavapoo, both are exceedingly friendly. We want you to have the best possible holiday with us and are always happy to offer suggestions and make bookings when required.

Why they chose this property

A Unique south facing Valley location with only our 7 Holiday Cottages and our Main House. Set in our own Grounds consisting of our stunning stream and fields which lead to the Beach and Pub. Peace awaits you at Mineshop.
We do accept well behaved Dogs and have the luxury of owning the Valley streamside fields and woodland for your Dogs to have some lead free enjoyment, we do however make a £22.00 charge per dog per week.

What makes this property unique

If its Peace and Quite, amazing Views, beautiful walks and Quality comfortable Cottage accommodation then Mineshop is for you.

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