Guests say
Cranberry in Bude is praised for its excellent location, comfortable furnishings, and secure garden, particularly appreciated by dog owners. The property is well-equipped, with a modern kitchen and bathroom, and is within walking distance to the beach and local amenities. Some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvements are noted, but overall guests are satisfied and often consider returning.
The property generally receives positive remarks on cleanliness, with most guests finding it clean and well-presented. However, a few guests noted areas where cleaning could be improved, such as windows and outdoor spaces, slightly lowering the score.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Bude town, beaches, and amenities, with the added convenience of a secure garden for dogs. The ease of access to local shops and the beach is a recurring positive theme in the reviews.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property well-furnished, contributing to a pleasant stay. Some guests mentioned issues with bed comfort and the need for better garden furniture, which slightly affects the overall comfort score.
The property is well-equipped with kitchenware and modern appliances. However, guests have suggested improvements such as smart TVs, better door locks, and clearer recycling instructions. Maintenance issues like water pressure and door closures have been raised.
While some guests mentioned the lack of a welcome pack and suggested it would be a nice addition, there is not enough consistent information on thoughtful touches or gifts to accurately score this category.
About this property
Nestled in the delightful seaside town of Bude, on the coast of Cornwall, is this charming semi-detached cottage. Cranberry dates back to the 1930s and has been renovated to provide a stunning base for friends and families seeking a coastal break. Step into the spacious sitting room where you can look forward to curling up with your loved ones and catching up with your favourite shows. Step into the kitchen with its wooden units and sleek granite worktops, providing plenty of appliances so you can rustle up some delicious meals, with a small table and chairs to enjoy a hearty breakfast at whilst planning the day's events. There is a dining room with seating for six guests and perfect for family gatherings. The property benefits from two double bedrooms and a further single on the first-floor, each boasting a range of furniture for storing your personal items. Delight in the family bathroom which has an elegant bath and shower cubicle so you can choose how best to prepare for your day. Take a refreshing drink out to the enclosed garden where you can soak up the sun or enjoy a spot of alfresco dining. Bude has been recognised in the British Travel Awards by winning gold in the Best UK Coastal Resort category, with its nature reserve having won a Green Flag award. For a spot of history, visit Bude Castle dating back to the 19th century, as well as benefiting from being set in lovely country grounds. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at one of Bude's delightful beaches and get involved with Cornwall's favourite spot of surfing! Further afield is the seaside village of Tintagel, home to Tintagel Castle, known as being the birthplace of the legendary King Arthur and Merlin's Cave resting below the clifftop, hugely popular with history lovers. Cranberry is an idyllic cottage located in the heart of one of Cornwall's favourite seaside towns.
Bude is a small seaside resort in Cornwall, England. Classed as Cornwall's most northern town, the area dates back to the Victorian times and has a large selection of pubs, restaurants, tea rooms, shops and supermarkets for all of your amenities. Discover some lovely sandy beaches for those family day trips, whilst further afield is the historic Tintagel Castle and Merlin's Cave below.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Dining room.
Sitting room with electric fire
Electric fire.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking.
Enclosed lawned garden and patio area with furniture.
Two well-behaved pets accepted.
No smoking.
Shop and pub 0.01 miles
Reviews (31)
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Phoebe
We had a fabulous week at Cranberry - the location is amazing, a few minutes from all the amenities of Bude town centre, and a few minutes further gets you to the wonderful Summerleaze beach! The house has everything you need for a comfortable stay away from home. Comfy beds, all the kitchen facilities you need, enough space, secure garden for our dogs. Go out the back gate to the Co-op or the golf course for a morning dog walk - ideal! The owners communication was great and he even has recently purchased a travel cot which was fantastic for our 17 month old son. There is also a highchair and booster seat available. Thank you - we will be back!
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Elizabeth
House was lovely. Location was great. So much so we only ventured away from Bude for 1 day. Our only disappointment was the grass, looked like it hadnât been cut for some weeks. Which was a shame. But we would return.
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Alexandra
Only downside is the pubs/bars in bude are very anti children and only one pub would allow us to take our baby in for a drink, it was 5pm! The house on first look was lovely and a very good size for us. Unfortunately the lack of communication with the owner was a problem. We messaged a few days prior to our holiday, asking if a travel cot was available at the property, as we were travelling from Norfolk and wanted to pack as little as possible to fit a baby and greyhound in the car! On response, the owner stated that the travel cot had disappeared. The first bedroom I go to (single room) I find a travel cot between the bed and window, so we did not need to play tetris in the car after all. The house was clean and tidy and had all the basics to have a week there. The lack of personal touches was a shame, a welcome pack would have been a nice touch, with information about the area, the house and numbers for any emergencies, maybe a pint of milk in the fridge, especially when they know you've come 8 hours! One afternoon, baby was having a nap on me, and my partner was on the other sofa, having a little shut eye, when I open mine, i see a gentleman standing in the front garden looking into the property. I'm shocked and unsure what to do. My partner wakes up and I give him baby, as I go through to the kitchen, the gentleman was then coming past the kitchen window in the garden and back down the side path. I believe this was the owner, but a little warning about stopping by the property would have been nice. Did make me feel quite uncomfortable for the rest of the day. We had an amazing holiday, even with it raining most days. However, I would put this experience down to the town of Bude and being with my family, not the property. It has so much potential, if the correct love and attention was made to the property. The positive part of the property was the location, super close to everything and we were able to the dog out of the back gate and straight onto the golf course for walks.