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Bay Cottage, a section of Ebbingford Manor, 850 yr old manor house by beach&town

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Bay Cottage is a section of Ebbingford Manor.
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Living Room
Living Room
Dining area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Bude, ENG
  • Bude Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bude Sea Pool
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Widemouth Bay Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Bay Cottage, a section of Ebbingford Manor, 850 yr old manor house by beach&town

Bay Cottage is a section of Ebbingford Manor. It dates back some 850 years, once opened to the public, this manor now offers a delightfully romantic & interesting self-catering holiday let.
Bay Cottage is the first door you come to as you come up Ebbingfords' driveway, with its own off road parking space near to its front door. You enter straight into the living/dining room, a vaulted ceiling with a sky light makes this a lovely light room. It's walls combine beautiful old stone with wood panelling, a trait throughout this old manor. The Living/Dining room has a small oak dining table with two chairs; a sofa; wood burner; TV, CD/Radio with USB/Bluetooth& WiFi available.. The bedroom has a kingsize bed, a small wardrobe with 3 drawers and further storage space under the bed. The kitchen has gas cooker, washing machine & microwave. The bathroom has a shower over a corner bath and toilet. The whole property is on the ground floor and only about 500ft total with gas central heating. Bed linen and towels supplied. Garden with table & two chairs.
Dogs are allowed, for small/medium breeds only due to size of accommodation. The garden adjoins the rest of the manors grounds, so not secure for dogs to roam freely.
Located in the centre of town, Ebbingford is little known even in Bude, set quietly back in a secluded area, tucked away from the westerly winds under the lee of Efford Down, making it a wonderful sun trap on those clear days. Plenty to explore with coastal walks, sandy beaches, golf, fishing, surfing and swimming right on your doorstep. Plus Clovelly, Boscastle, Tintagel Castle, Rock & Padstow just 30 minute drives a.
Pub approx 100metres away, shop 200 metres & beach 400 metres.

Property manager

Gina D'Angelo-Stamp

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 10
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Only child of 10 years or older.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
£20 for up to 2 pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
-Please do leave house as you found it. -Please do adhere to pet house rules -And have a wonderful stay!

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Bude

Located in Bude, this holiday home is near the beach. Ivyleaf Golf Course & Driving Range and Holsworthy Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Devon Coast and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Harlequinns Leisure and The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden are also worth visiting.
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Bude, ENG

What's nearby

  • Summerleaze Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bude Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bude Sea Pool - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Crooklets Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Widemouth Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Electric Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪North Coast Wine Co - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Barrel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Carriers Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Life's a Beach - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Cottage, a section of Ebbingford Manor, 850 yr old manor house by beach&town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bay Cottage, a section of Ebbingford Manor, 850 yr old manor house by beach&town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Cottage, a section of Ebbingford Manor, 850 yr old manor house by beach&town?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Bay Cottage, a section of Ebbingford Manor, 850 yr old manor house by beach&town located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of South West Coast Path Section 10 Trailhead, South West Coast Path Section 11 Trailhead and The Castle Bude. Summerleaze Beach and Breakwater Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 106 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
The cottage was perfect for our stay. Ideal for two, cosy and provided everything we needed. A great location to access the town, beaches and canal. The hosts were very friendly and happy to assist when needed. A great place and highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rob J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little property, excellent location!
Ideal for two people and a dog!We had 4 nights at Bay Cottage and thoroughly enjoyed it.It's a cosy little place but has everything you need and is perfectly located - close to the canal, river, town centre and beach; but not too close.The hosts were superb - friendly and helpful with great communications. Check in was as easy as it gets, as was check out.The place was clean and basics, such as soap, washing up liquid and even some tea and coffee were provided. The central heating system was very effective but, while there is a nice wood-burning stove and a basket for logs, you do need to get your own if you want a fire - a few logs to get you started would have been a lovely touch. By coincidence, we met both Gina and Jon on the day we arrived. Jon mentioned some visitors had commented on the sofa needing replacement and asked our opinion. We concluded it probably does as it's a bit saggy but it was perfectly fine for our stay.Our only actual negative was the shower water temperature. While the combi-boiler did heat the water suitably, the mixer tap needs some adjustment - it's currently got too much cold mixing so it's only just about warm enough... it's sort of ok once you are in but getting in takes some building up to (a bit like getting in the sea!). under the water. I'll message Jon directly and hopefully he'll adjust it. Plenty of hot water for the bath though.The real test is whether we'd stay there again and it's a definite "Yes" from us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location fo
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Late November week away
Perfect holiday space for two people. Ideal location and private parking spot within grounds and just a short walk to the town centre. In short, everything we hope for when we book accommodation!Very happy customers!Just a footnote for any future visitors, Life's a Beach, the Olive Tree (-amazing Ploughmans) and La Bocca are the pick of the local eateries...All three outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bude
Very enjoyable week in Bude. Bay cottage is an ideal location for the town and all it offers, the beaches, and the surrounding coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suitable in Every Way
For a person holidaying alone, this was great. I loved the closeness to the town and the beach. And many other beautiful destinations within easy reach. The cottage had all I needed and was ideal for a cosy autumn stay. A real gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jemma R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful secret property in the heart of Bude
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September break
Brilliant as always great hosts and ideal location Already booked again next year Jezz & Ann
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bay Cottage
Bay cottage was small but clean, lighting could have been brighter in all areas and a safety handle for getting out of the shower would be good. The position of the cottage was great for visiting Bude, a short walk to town and beach and to local pub for eating out. We enjoyed our stay at Bay Cottage and would consider using again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd stay at this property
This was the third year in a row we've stopped at this property, it is in a superb location and is well suited for exploring the area, my only slight criticism is the property is a bit tired,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best of both worlds - secluded yet close to Town and Beach
Charming and characterful, quirky and comfortable property ideal for a couple and a well behaved dog! - perfect location for Bude Town amenities yet quietly tucked away from the hustle and bustle, own parking area a big plus, lovely owners and friendly people throughout our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous, quiet location
My Wife & I had a fabulous stay in the Bay Cottage. For two people it has ample space to sit & relax after a long day exploring Glorious Bude & the surrounding area, whilst also enjoying 7 nights of peaceful sleep. Once you enter the drive to your own dedicated parking space you cannot believe you're only a 5 minute stroll from the nearest pub, the Brendon Arms, the Falcon Hotel & only 10 mins into the centre of town. When we return we would most definitely look at booking this accomodation again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant little cottage
My second stay was as good as the first! The cottage is well-equipped, very clean and within easy walking distance of the beach, canal and town centre. The Wi-Fi works perfectly as does the tv, cooker, hot water etc. A designated parking place is a real bonus for a town like Bude as is the outside space with table and chairs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LES C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bay cottage bude
Wonderful cottage, spotlessly clean in a wonderful location close to beach and amenities,friendly hosts ,can't fault it,already booked for next year,can't wait
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Regular Guest
Bay Cottage is just right for our stays when down visiting family nearby. Easy access to the beach, canal and town centre. Parking away from the main road, and safe. Sounds of the birds waking you in the morning confirms this oasis of peace, despite the town location. Large grounds giving plenty of space to walk your dogs last thing at night. Owners in easy reach and happy to sort any problems with a smile.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bude
Fantastic location, near to beach and town. Comfortable bed, warm and cosy accommodation. Hosts very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Cornwall
Very enjoyable week in Bude
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Belinda C., Hull, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Had a lovely stay at Bay Cottage with our dogs. Fantastic location. A quick 5 minute walk into the centre of Bude. A pub within walking distance. The hosts were onsite and available if required. Just feel the woodwork in the bathroom and kitchen could do with some tlc. Apart from that, the cottage is fine for a week away.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return visit
Love this little cottage which is fine for us and our two Cocker Spaniels. Close to the beach, and the heart of Bude but still very secluded. You just don’t realise it’s there from the roadside. Makes it especially quiet, although lovely to wake to birdsong. Walk to town, the beach or along Bude Canal, all within easy reach. We’ve stayed here a few times now, as so convenient to visit family who live up the road a bit. As the car is parked on the grounds, no hassle with finding parking spaces either.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bude 2023
The cottage was very clean and comfortable. The main thing for us was its location. The only downside was having no outside space where we could go without the dogs on leads. Even a few enclosed feet would have made the holiday perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr J Smith
Stayed before and would recommend this cottage to people who need to be the sand and sea plus amenities First class accommodation 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in every way
Bay Cottage is ideal for 2 adults & a dog, comfortable bed, dinning area & sofa perfect size, everything you could need in the kitchen & bathroom a good size with shower over bath + parking. Ideal location just a stroll from beach, canal, coastal walks & town. The setting is just beautiful with lovely, well-kept grounds, really couldn't have asked for anything better. Would definately stay again & wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem!
We had a fabulous holiday. Bay Cottage is a lovely place to stay, everything you will need. So quiet, and yet only 10 minutes from the beach or town!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gina D'Angelo-Stamp

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Ebbingford Manor is owned and looked after by us, Jonathan & Gina D’Angelo-Stamp.
Jonathan is the third generation of the Stamp family to own this near, 850 year old manor, first acquired by his grandfather Sir Laurence Dudley Stamp in 1953. Jonathan recently retired from travelling around the world performing his own comedy juggling and unicycling show on cruise ships, preferring now to be at home in gorgeous Bude with his family, surfing and maintaining the manor.
Before the children arrived I too worked as an aerialist and acrobat, travelling the world performing shows at corporate, private and public events. I now manage our holiday lets within the manor, caravan and Munster Cottage on Summerleaze Beach and enjoy the fun crazy life of young kids and the wonderful community of Bude.

Why they chose this property

Located in the centre of town, Ebbingford is little known even in Bude. Set quietly back in a secluded area, tucked away from the westerly winds under the lee of Efford Down, making it a wonderful sun trap on those clear days.
Jonathan loved growing up here and since travelling the world with his career and living 8 years in Hawaii, Ebbingford and Bude were still where he dreamt of settling and bringing up his family.
Being a keen surfer, having Summerleaze beach a few minutes walk around the corner, with it's good reputation for surf is a huge bonus and having stunning coastal walks right on our doorstep is a joy.
Bude is a lovely small town with more Cornish attractions not far away, Clovelly, Boscastle, Tintagel Castle, Rock & Padstow just 30 minute drives away.

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