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Relax in the lounge
Spacious lounge/dining room
Light and airy lounge/dining room
Dining area
Enjoy a romantic meal for two
Kitchen with breakfast bar
Kitchen with door leading to the garden
Stylish double bedroom
Beautiful decor
Tranquil bedroom
Double bedroom overlooking the garden
Views over the garden
Bathroom with 'his and hers' wash basins
Large garden area to side of the property
One of the nearby beaches in Bude
The property with private patio and garden area
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2 / 17  Spacious lounge/dining room
3 / 17  Light and airy lounge/dining room
4 / 17  Dining area
5 / 17  Enjoy a romantic meal for two
6 / 17  Kitchen with breakfast bar
7 / 17  Kitchen with door leading to the garden
8 / 17  Stylish double bedroom
9 / 17  Beautiful decor
10 / 17  Tranquil bedroom
11 / 17  Double bedroom overlooking the garden
12 / 17  Views over the garden
13 / 17  Bathroom with 'his and hers' wash basins
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15 / 17  Large garden area to side of the property
16 / 17  One of the nearby beaches in Bude
17 / 17  The property with private patio and garden area

Bees Knees

Bude (8mls N), Cornwall
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Beautifully presented annexe set within a quiet hamlet on the Devon and Cornwall border
  • A ten minute drive from the South West Coast Path
  • BBQ to enjoy in the garden to make the most of local produce available
Property code: BEESK

This beautiful annexe is a well-converted wing of the main house and is set within a tiny hamlet within the parish of Morwenstow, tucked just inside the Cornish border. Here visitors can find a historic 13th Century inn as well as the intriguing Hawkers Hut, cared for by the National Trust, which is built into the cliffs looking out to sea. The village of Kilkhampton is just three miles away, offering a few shops, a couple of cosy and traditional inns as well as a couple of takeaways. The popular coastal town of Bude is just another few miles away, offering several shops, restaurants, cafes and leisure facilities which include a swimming pool and much-loved sandy beaches. Check out the Rebel Cinema, possibly the most rural example in the UK, showing all the best in new blockbusters. The South West Coast Path is also just ten minutes from the property, offering mile after mile of spectacular coastal scenery and memorable walks. In the surrounding area, there is much to do and see, including National Trust properties and gardens as well as a good selection of golf courses.

This superb accommodation occupies the ground floor only and features a double bedroom with garden views, bathroom, lounge/diner and kitchen. The bathroom features a shower over bath as well as a pair of his and her washbasins. Alongside the dining area with a set of table and chairs, the spacious lounge also has plenty of other great features which make it a great space to relax, including a  Smart TV and a flame-effect electric fire. The kitchen is well-equipped with a number of appliances including a ceramic hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge with a freezer compartment, breakfast bar, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.

To the side of the property there is also a spacious private enclosed garden where there is seating, storage and a BBQ provided.

  • 1 double bedroom
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath, 'his and hers' wash basins and WC  
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, breakfast bar, washing machine, tumble dryer & Nespresso coffee machine
  • Smart TV
  • Flame effect electric fire in lounge
  • Underfloor heating
  • Welcome pack, robes, slippers and a selection of toiletries provided
  • 2 dog crates available (medium & large) and dog towels available
  • Private garden and summer house with seating, BBQ and secure storage for bicycles
  • Regret no children or infants
  • Provided for Christmas and New Year breaks
  • Ample parking provided outside the property
  • Pub and shop 3 miles, all year round dog-friendly beaches 5 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Amy Hancock

This property is personally managed by Amy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 40 guest ratings

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Reviewed by John 23rd March 2024

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An absolute delight ! Karin and Paul are very caring and welcoming and the cottage is perfect! The level of luxury provided is exceptional.! We will be back.

Reviewed by Enzo 16th March 2024

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Reviewed by Catherine 24th February 2024

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Just spent a week at Bees Knees. A lovely cottage for two, very comfortable and with everything we would need. Brilliant location and very dog friendly. Gorgeous garden. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The welcome pack was the most amazing welcome pack I've ever seen, and everything provided was good quality. I would not hesitate to recoRead moremmend this place to others. Hide

Reviewed by Ken 13th January 2024

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The cottage was very nice indeed everything there for ur holiday many thanks

Reviewed by Norman 28th October 2023

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Friendly welcome with best welcome pack ever. Great for dogs.

Reviewed by Barbara 14th October 2023

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Reviewed by Colin 30th September 2023

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Reviewed by Frederick 23rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 9th September 2023

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Very comfortable and well equipped cottage. Wonderful welcome pack awaiting us (including treats for the dog). Very friendly and helpful hosts.

Reviewed by carol 2nd September 2023

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Beautiful cottage would highly recommend to anyone.

Reviewed by Tina 26th August 2023

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Wonderful hosts, Karin & Paul made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived, all the special touches and gifts were amazing and we were very lucky to be the first to use there newly installed summer house, what an excellent addition to an already 'perfect' little cottage that just kept on giving. The location was just perfect for Cornwall and DevRead moreon, very dog friendly, lots of walks close by, we will definitely be coming back and would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Pam 19th August 2023

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There is no way you can improve on perfect, the accommodation was perfect and spotless, with lovely garden and summer house ,I will recommend to all ,and a gift parcel that puts all other accommodation that I have stayed in to shame,

Reviewed by Susan 22nd July 2023

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Fabulous little holiday let with beautiful garden. The abundance of birds on the feeder outside the kitchen window was amazing. The welcome pack went above and beyond, so many special touches and our hosts made us feel very welcome including our 2 retrievers, a bowl of fresh water waiting for them, dog treats and doggy towels too. Would definitely Read morerecommend bees knees to anyone Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 1st July 2023

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The owners of the cottage were very welcoming. So quiet a very peaceful retreat for chilling. Brilliant location very handy for Takeaways and dog friendly pubs.The welcome pack was amazing. Would definitely return again.

Reviewed by Lyn 17th June 2023

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Lovely place to stay excellent hosts gorgeously decadent welcome package good base for visiting surrounding area also beautiful garden to relax in and pet friendly. Probably the best cottage we have stayed. No surprise that people return.

Reviewed by Ray 10th June 2023

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This is one of the best holiday bases you could possibly want. The cottage is spacious and immaculate. It is in a peaceful and tranquil rural setting., yet close to a main road giving easy access to the Hartland peninsula, Bude, Bideford, Barnstaple etc. The welcome pack was the best we have ever seen.

Reviewed by Graham 20th May 2023

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Thank you for a lovely stay. Duggie enjoyed the paddock walks. Hopefully see you next year.

Reviewed by David 13th May 2023

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A wonderful place to stay! Cottage very clean,perfect location for walking our dogs and very easy access to site sightseeing in Cornwall and Devon. Karin and Paul were lovely hosts, the best welcome pack we have ever had the best equipped cottage by far.The attention to detail was absolutely great. We look forward to returning next year.

Reviewed by Christopher 6th May 2023

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excellent .well worth 5 stars , all the little luxuries she leaves are lovley little touches ,very friendly the dog loved it ,the birds in the garden were lovely to watch ,would recommended to anyone beautiful .

Reviewed by Debbie 15th April 2023

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Reviewed by Aaron 18th March 2023

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A great cottage in a lovely location. It had everything you could want and we had an amazing week there!

Reviewed by Clare 10th March 2023

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The annex was clean and well equipped, kitchen a bit cluttered, the welcome foods etc were amazing. The property is very remote & walking dogs meant a trip in the car each time. The garden is not enclosed so this was another issue with the dogs. There were several take aways in a nearby village, however there are no delivery options to the propertyRead more, so again the car is needed. Even with the dogs crated you are not allowed to leave them there alone, so eating out was also not an option for us. Hide

Reviewed by Anita 6th February 2023

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Karin our host greeted us on our arrival and was at hand when needed but in a a very nice way. Our cottage was equipped with everything we needed for our short stay. The welcome package was a real surprise with champagne, salmon and chocolate. She provided us with all the information we needed to get around in the area and what shops and venues werRead moree worth visiting, where we could eat out, what tracking paths were the best with our dog, so we could spend all our time enjoying the area. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 29th December 2022

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Lovely place to stay to unwind and relax, the owners give you such a nice welcome and the welcome food pack is out of this world. Would recommend anyone to stay here as a great place and not far from Bude or for quiet walks on the doorstep. We had a great New Year break here to relax and even the dog slept loads!

Reviewed by Jonathan 21st November 2022

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This place came supplied with so many extras that we are not used to. Tea, milk, eggs, wine, scones, cream, jam and so many other things were left for us. We even found that there were 2 brand new tooth brushes still in their packets in the bathroom should you forget yours......great little touches. The location was ideal for us and close to locatiRead moreons within both North Cornwall and North Devon. The only thing I would improve on would be to have a secure area for the dogs to do their business in. Hide

Reviewed by John 29th October 2022

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The Bees Knees is aptly named. It offers spotless, comfortable accommodation with everything you need for a most enjoyable stay. Karen has thought of everything to make visitors feel at home and the welcome pack is truly amazing. Dog owners will find that their pets needs are also catered for and the garden is a lovely space for everyone to enjoy. Read moreLocated on a quiet lane close to the A39 Bees Knees is ideally placed for easy access to Bude, Bideford and the many nearby pubs and restaurants. Hide

Reviewed by Jonathan 22nd October 2022

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Reviewed by Kim 8th October 2022

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The Bees Knees is a beautiful, clean cottage in a tranquil and beautiful location. We received a warm welcome from the owner and an excellent welcome package! Blankets and towels for our dog were provided so we had no concerns about her being on the furniture, the owner had no problem with her being comfortable. Great beaches, highly recommend WideRead moremouth, easy access, toilets and a cafe! Nice having washing machine, tumble drier and dishwasher! Great holiday destination! Enjoy!! Hide

Reviewed by Heather 24th September 2022

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Best cottage we've stayed at. Lovely welcome package and friendly owner. Good supply of equipment.

Reviewed by Joanna 3rd September 2022

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Reviewed by Sallie 20th August 2022

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We had a fantastic time, the hosts were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The extras that were put in were second to none. Cant wait to rebook.

Reviewed by David 6th August 2022

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For us and our dog this was a perfect property

Reviewed by Julie 30th July 2022

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Reviewed by Madeleine 23rd July 2022

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Reviewed by maurice 9th July 2022

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Bees Knees is a great place to take your holidays, it has everything that you want from equipment to great hosts. We have no hesitation in recommending Bees Knees to anyone.

Reviewed by Robert 18th June 2022

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Our sixth visit. An excellent welcome with generous welcome pack of foodstuffs include bread, milk, butter etc. mean a trip to the shops (at least 8 mile round trip away) on the day of arrival is not required. A lovely garden area and patio with barbeque provision, table and chairs , loungers and wooden seat plus a well stocked bird table with copiRead moreous bird varieties add to the enjoyment of the stay. Should the weather be inclement then there is a good range of DVD's available. Hide

Reviewed by Maurice 11th June 2022

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Really enjoyed our stay one of the best cottages we have stayed in would have no hesitation in recommending the cottage to family and friends owners very helpful and friendly.

Reviewed by Sandra 28th May 2022

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Fantastic property the owners couldnt be more helpful and have thought of everything. We will be re visiting fabulous holiday

Reviewed by Paul 14th May 2022

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Beautiful cottage in lovely well kept private grounds wonderful welcome and many extras supplied would strongly recommend this to anyone

Reviewed by Rosemary 16th April 2022

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We were wanting for nothing. The substantial welcome pack was much appreciated! Lovely gardens with a large variety of garden birds.

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Relax in the lounge
Spacious lounge/dining room
Light and airy lounge/dining room
Dining area
Enjoy a romantic meal for two
Kitchen with breakfast bar
Kitchen with door leading to the garden
Stylish double bedroom
Beautiful decor
Tranquil bedroom
Double bedroom overlooking the garden
Show 5 moreViews over the garden

Location

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