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WOODGATE <br>Close to beaches and excellent walks

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Woodgate
Property grounds
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Exterior
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Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Bude, ENG
  • Popular LocationCrackington Beach18 min walk
  • Popular LocationTintagel Castle20 min drive
  • Popular LocationWidemouth Bay Beach21 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

WOODGATE <br>Close to beaches and excellent walks

Ideal for family groups up to a maximum of 7 people.
There are 2 sitting rooms each with its own television.


(A warm sanctuary during the Autumn and winter months.)

Please note large discounts are available for late availability and small numbers/low occupancy using the house; please e'mail for more information.

During peak season (i.e. school holidays) Woodgate is normally a Friday Changeover. This can often be varied during quieter times of the year.
Regarding discounts, please enquire directly with myself and I will be more than happy to provide you with a personalised quote.

A spacious and characterful farmhouse, built in the 1920’s ; adjacent to 10 acres of ancient woodland.
Each room overlooks staggering views of a woodland valley and beyond this, far reaching hills and farmland – a spectacular position, very near to the South West Coastpath. 100 yards away and you are able to have lovely sea views.

There is a large, sloping garden
A huge patio area outside this large house has garden furniture & a barbecue

The stairs from the hallway lead up to the four bedrooms, one bathroom with bath and shower and a separate W.C. Two of the rooms (doubles) have en-suite shower and W.C. The other two rooms are twins.

There is full central heating for the cooler months and mornings/evenings.
Owls can be heard hooting at night, whilst Roe Deer and Badgers can be seen from the comfort of the house looking out onto neighbouring National Trust land.

Free Wifi access is available.

The front porch leads into a hallway, to the left a large comfortable sitting room with a colour T.V., and to the right a second sitting room with a colour T.V. and open Victorian fire.

Leading on is a dining room with a large window overlooking the magnificent views. An open doorway reveals a spacious kitchen with an electric cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine etc.









Property manager

Francis Crocker
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bude

Located in Bude, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Tintagel Visitors Centre and South West Coast Path Section 12 Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pengenna Pasties and Harlequinns Leisure. Ready for a night out? Consider King Arthur's Great Halls and The Castle Bude. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and ecotours.
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Bude, ENG

What's nearby

  • Crackington Beach - 18 min walk
  • Museum of Witchcraft - 12 min drive
  • Tintagel Castle - 20 min drive
  • Widemouth Bay Beach - 21 min drive
  • Bude Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobweb Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Widemouth Bay, Toilets - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Napoleon Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪St Nectan's Glen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Coombe Barton Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WOODGATE <br>Close to beaches and excellent walks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WOODGATE <br>Close to beaches and excellent walks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WOODGATE <br>Close to beaches and excellent walks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WOODGATE <br>Close to beaches and excellent walks located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Strangles Beach and Crackington Beach. Buckator Beach is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Cornwall
We greatly enjoyed our stay at Woodgate. The house is really spacious and comfortable, with excellent views out every window. The kitchen is well equipped, and (unlike some places we've stayed) the washer and dryer are almost idiot-proof and just work. Very peaceful and quiet. Francis was a most friendly and helpful host, making sure that everything was in place. He had a lot of suggestions for things to do and places to see (and how to avoid crowded times). He somehow also managed to lay on perfect weather: bright sun, cloudless skies, yet cool, all of which were very much appreciated. It's a great place, and we would love to come back. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family break
Property was great, nice and clean and so secluded. Location is fantastic for the coastal path walks. Francis was a great host. Only thing to note for prepping your trip, no basic food products (which is completely fair enough but worth noting!)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bohdana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Our family loved staying in this beautiful house. The location is very good just few minutes drive to the nearest beach or a little bit longer but amazing walk through the stunning forest. The territory of the house is also beatiful. There is everything nessessary in the house. The master is very friendly and helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

nick r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely traditionally-styled house about a mile from Crackington Haven
Great location in terms of feeling like we were in the country. Coastal walk was accessible by walking either up the road 600m or down the road towards Crackington Haven. There is also a nice walk through the woods to Crackington Haven. Crackington Haven is a sweet village, with a couple of cafes opposite the beach, and a pub. The beach is pebbly at high tide, but sand at low tide. There is also a sheltered "swimming pool" where the pebbles dip down a little - this is good for younger children. The property had everything we needed - two living rooms, an eating room and a kitchen. The separate rooms made the house feel really spacious, allowing separation from family members if necessary (luckily we didn't need this!). There's a nice outside area too. Plus, the wifi worked extremely well when close to it (important as I had a work meeting!). Overall, a really nice stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Mrs Sandra Browne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A traditional farmhouse cottage in a beautiful location
The property has lots of quaint, old charm and the open fire was particularly lovely on the cold Cornwall nights. The house is in a stunning location with surround by rolling hills and walks across national trust land. Definitely a house that we would return to.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent stay
A great stay in a location which is lovely and quiet, although close to all the sights by car. Francis made us very welcome on our arrival. We would definitely use the cottage again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clare W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crackington Haven
Big old house in great location. Lots of space. All the necessary - WiFi, dishwasher, washing machine and drier. No phone signal so safe from work! Just up road from fabulous family friendly beach with RNLI life guards and great for body boarding. Host couldn’t have been more helpful. Lovely wildlife walk offered as extra. Very enjoyable stay.

8/10 Good

Julie L.

Tranquil setting
Pleasant farmhouse in tranquil setting surrounded by trees and a short drive to the beach. Plenty of room and comfortable facilities. Helpful owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Lovely family house in quiet location near to Crackington Haven beach.
I had a great holiday with my children and grandchildren. The nearby beach was perfect - it was all pebbly at high tide, but at low tide there was a huge expanse of sand with rock pools and life guards on duty. We all enjoyed leaping in the waves and attempting body boarding - even me, after hiring a wet suit from the beach cafe. The house had a spacious kitchen and dining room and it was very useful having two sitting rooms - one of which we allocated as a children's playroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Uma S.

Beautiful property in a stunning location
Really enjoyed the experience. The house was great. The location was beautiful, really close to the coastline.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey D.

Great house in a beautiful position
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The house was perfect for a large family. It was warm, comfortable and spacious. My children loved being able to go down the footpath at the side of the house to explore the woods below. The property is in a peaceful position but well placed to explore the area. We did a (hilly) cycle to Bude and around, bodyboarded at Polzeath and walked to Crackington Haven and Strangles Beach. We would definitely stay in this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Great place for exploring North Cornwall
We stayed for a week, with my Sister and her family and my Dad. The house is spacious, the two front rooms meant the kids could have a noisy room and us adults (Especially my older Dad!) could have a quiet space. Crackington Haven is a relatively short walk away, I walked back briskly in 20-30 mins along the wooded path to grab the car and pick up tired 83-yr old who decided to do the coastal walk with us. Can recommend that, although it isn't very easy going if older or unfit, especially as it was very muddy when we did it. The woods down from the house are lovely, although again very muddy when we went I would imagine it would be great for kids in the summer playing in the stream. Another highlight near the house is The Strangles, amazing views and beach and when we were there on a lovely sunny day no one else was there. Didn't take my Dad to that one and a good job as there is a rope to help you get down and up from the beach so definitely not for anyone with mobility issues. All in all a great holiday can recommend the house. Google maps does show a cow shed next to the house which we were concerned about. But apart from the odd loud moo and a waft of "country smell" when outside, we didn't really notice it. Francis is a good host and a useful source of local information!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dawn O.

Fabulous week at Woodgate
Woodgate is a lovely old house with fantastic views over the countryside. Myself, my husband, our daughter and three grandchildren aged 4,2 and 1, had a lovely week at "Woodgate". The house is comfortable and the kitchen well equipped with washer, dryer, two fridges, freezer and dishwasher etc, everything you need. The two reception rooms were really handy as the children could enjoy their DVD's or television programmes without interfering with our TV viewing. There are four comfortable bedrooms, again with lovely views over the countryside. Don't expect ultra modern, it isn't but with three young children we would prefer furniture that we are not afraid for them to sit/play on. Outside there is a fabulous terrace, lovely for morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening. Fantastic for the children to play hide and seek. At the side of the house you can walk down to a lovely wood, the children thought it was a great adventure, we took torches for them, which they found very exciting. Crackington Haven is just over a mile away down a very narrow lane, but there are passing places for the cars, so the narrow lanes are not a problem, over the week you get used to it and in the whole week, we only passed three cars. We ate out at the Coombe Barton Inn, in Crackington Haven, this I can recommend and only 10 minutes or so, from the house. Widemouth Bay is a fabulous beach, costs £5.00 to park all day and is just outside Bude, on a fantastic coastal road. In Bude you will find a Sainsburys and a Co-op to stock up on your shopping. We had a lovely week at "Woodgate" and we were sorry to leave this lovely house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria I.

A wonderful cottage in a beautiful, peaceful surrounding
I would recommend this cottage, as it is well-equipped, clean and well cared for. The owner just couldn't do enough to make sure we had a pleasant stay and the cottage was very spacious, yet cosy. The location was perfect for amazing walks, with stunning views, especially along the cliffs. I would most definitely recommend this cottage to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Francis Crocker

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Francis has lived at Trevigue since the age of eight. After gaining an HND in “Rural Resources and Their Management” at Seale-Hayne Agricultural College in Devon, he studied for a degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management” at Harper Adams Agricultural College in Shropshire.

Work has included spells with the National Trust both as an assistant Warden and in the Land Agency department. His main love and interest is the farm at Trevigue and the varied wildlife that lives there.

Today he is involved with the practical farming and land management that takes place on this unique farm.

Francis has been awarded the South West NFU certificates for conserving farmland biodiversity, in addition to the national award from the President of the NFU (Ben Gill) for his outstanding contribution to agriculture and wildlife.

onservation work has included cutting back on encroaching bracken and gorse creating conditions suitable for reintroducing the large blue butterfly and the black-plumed, orange-billed Cornish chough – often dubbed as the national symbol of Cornwall.

He has also re-introduced environmentally-friendly working practices on the farm to encourage dormice, badgers, deer and owls. Tourists can visit the wildlife information centre, which raises money to improve wildlife habits.

Trevigue was the first farm in country to become a venue for civil weddings.

Why they chose this property

This spacious, yet cosy house is less than half a mile from the coast and overlooks ancient woodland in a sheltered valley full of wildlife. Badgers, Roe Deer, Tawny Owls are just some of the a animals and birds to be seen/heard during a typical stay.
There is plenty of room to relax; two lawn areas, and two comfortable sitting rooms.

What makes this property unique

Having lived and grown up in Crackington Haven since the mid 1970's I am able to take guests on wildlife and natural history walks. I pride myself on my knowledge on the local area so am able to enhance guests experience whils staying in Woodgate.

Languages:

English, French

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