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North Cornish coastline
Many coastal paths to explore
Dartmoor walks are not too far away
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Milkchurn Cottage

Bude (13mls SE), Devon
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Games / Play facilities
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Four Poster
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A cosy cottage perfect for a romantic couples’ escape
  • Within easy reach of some of Devon and Cornwall’s best attractions
  • Take a quiet evening stroll through the woodland and to the peaceful lake where coarse fishing is available
  • Easily enjoy the best of both coast and countryside from here
Property code: WVOPA

Enjoy the very best of coast and countryside from this charming barn conversion. You will not only be within easy reach of the hidden coves, cliff-top walks, sandy surfing beaches and fishing villages, but also the breath-taking scenery of Dartmoor. The area surrounding the cottage offers traditional towns and villages with an array of shops and local pubs, but travel a little further and you will discover a whole range of attractions. These include water sports at Roadford Reservoir, horse riding, golf, Bude Canal and Splashpool, Launceston Steam Railway, the Milky Way and the Eden Project to name but a few.

This pretty cottage has been finished beautifully, offering a welcoming base to retire to. Set all on one level, the spacious, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner offers a delightful living space, equipped with everything you could need for your holiday. In the kitchen you will find an oven, hob, fridge, washing machine, coffee machine and microwave, while the living space offers a dining room table and seating around a charming wood burner set into a brick fire place. There is also a Smart TV and hi-fi for the evenings when you just want to relax on the sofa. Head through to the bedroom where you will find an inviting king-size bedroom with its own en-suite with shower over bath.

Step outside into the pretty enclosed courtyard and enjoy your morning coffee sat at your own garden table. The grounds of this complex offer a lot for visitors of all ages to enjoy; children will love the outdoor play area and meeting the animals in the pet corner, while older generations will love the peaceful lake, which is surrounded by woodland walks and shared gardens. Here you can try your hand at coarse fishing or perhaps head to the games barn and get competitive with the pool table, table football, darts and air hockey. There is a 12 person BBQ hut available for hire.

  • 1 king-size 4 poster bedroom 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over whirlpool bath
  • Oven and hob, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave, Tassimo coffee machine
  • Smart TV and hi-fi
  • Wood burner - first basket of logs included
  • 3 dogs welcome
  • Enclosed courtyard to the front of the property
  • Onsite shared dog kennels available- on request
  • BBQs available
  • Shared games barn with pool table, table football, darts and air hockey tables
  • Farm activities, which include a pet corner with varying animals such as chickens, goats and pigs
  • 2 acres of woodland walks and a private lake for mixed coarse fishing
  • Outdoor children’s play equipment
  • 12 person BBQ hut available for use at an additional cost- Can be organised directly with the owners once at the property
  • Ample parking
  • Please note: EV fast charging is available. This is coin operated by £1 and £2 coins
  • Beach 25- minute drive, village shop and pub under 2 miles and supermarket 6 miles
  • Supermarket deliveries available to property
  • Complex of properties
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 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.

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Donella 5th April 2024

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Well equipped and comfortable. Thanks for replacing the mattress from the last time we stayed. It was really appreciated and made a huge difference to our holiday experience.

Reviewed by Paul 21st March 2024

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Cottage had everything required for the time we were there, warm and comfortable - did have an issue with WIFI connection first evening but was OK after that so must have been a tech glitch. Roomy, well planned out and organised site.

Reviewed by Mark 9th November 2023

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Reviewed by Nicholas 29th September 2023

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Reviewed by Lorisa 15th September 2023

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Lovely cottage with everything we needed for a week away with the dogs. Really clean cottage in a good location for a relaxing week in Devon and the cottages are on a lovely farm with farm animals and well kept grounds. We loved the fruit loaf that was baked and in the cottage for when we arrived and a box for the dogs which were lovely touches. GoRead moreing anywhere such as a pub or the beach involves driving which was fine with us and we thought it was a great base for exploring Cornwall and Devon. Hide

Reviewed by Jeanette 2nd September 2023

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Loved our little break in the country side and the weather we had was the cherry on top! Beautiful surroundings and views all around. We enjoyed going to the lake, and walking around the lovely grounds. A lovely little base where you could reach the lovely Devon and Cornwall towns and villages from. A clean and comfy little place to stay and enjoy Read morethe best of the south west. The fishing lake was a bonus too. We enjoyed our lovely cake that was perfectly home made. Hopefully we will return! Hide

Reviewed by Donella 18th August 2023

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Lovely cottage in good location with onsite fishing. Warning the hill down land up to the pond is challenging if youre not fit or have any disabilities.

Reviewed by Karen 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Caroline 7th July 2023

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The cottage was incredible so so clean and tidy, decorated and furnished to an extremely high standard and was idyllic the owners and her parents were amazing and so kind and friendly nothing was too much trouble. The animals were great and the facilities were awesome with the games room and BBQ hut If you want peace quiet in an idyllic place that Read moreis a home from home and beautiful inside and out this is the place for you. Easy to get to anywhere in Devon and Cornwall !! Love Love Love Hide

Reviewed by Robert 23rd June 2023

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The place was amazing, space, comfort and facilities were spot on, big well done to the owners vicky and Richard, definitely book again and would recommend to friends. My wife and I would say to vicky thank you so much, you work so hard.

Reviewed by Helen 2nd June 2023

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If you want peace and tranquility this is the place. We had the most relaxing holiday and it was so easy with our three dogs, the secure paddock is brilliant so you can let them have a good run. A lovely walk through the private woodland. I sat outside every morning with a brew watching the swifts flying around the courtyard, the owners are friendlRead morey and helpful but at the same time leave you to enjoy your holiday. Definitely will return and hopefully the family and grandchildren will join us. Hide

Reviewed by James 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by susan 15th April 2023

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Lovely cottage and very peaceful location. But you need a car to go anywhere as no public transport nearby to walk to. Great place to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Reviewed by Donella 7th April 2023

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Cosy cottage for 2 in lovely location which allows dogs! The family who own and run the cottages live on site and are so helpful if you need anything. There is a private lake to enjoy some quiet fishing time and a smallholding where the animals were superstars. Baby lambs had just arrived so being invited to feed them was a nice surprise. The dog bRead moreox in the cottage was really thoughtful as were the little touches when we arrived including the delicious home made cake! Great job and thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Jean 10th March 2023

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Reviewed by Kristina 3rd March 2023

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Really lovely accomodations, great break with the dogs. Owners were really helpful in their commutation. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Colin 16th February 2023

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Reviewed by Julie 27th January 2023

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Amazing holiday in a perfect location with beaches and woodland walks all close by! The accommodation was lovely and spacious with all the white goods and utensils you need for a self catering holiday. The jacuzzi bath was wonderful for relaxing after a busy day sight seeing. The owners Vicky and Richard were very welcoming and had a fabulous knowlRead moreedge of the local area. Vickys homemade cakes were mouthwatering! Would definitely recommend to anyone. Hide

Reviewed by Cath 10th December 2022

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Reviewed by Wally 30th September 2022

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Reviewed by Teresa 23rd September 2022

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Lovely cottage in a quiet secluded spot. Good directions to help us to find the property. Convenient for exploring Devon and North Cornwall. The cottage was comfortable, logs and log burner were available which made it cosy. Well equipped with washing machine and dishwasher. The owners were lovely and very helpful, nothing was too much trouble. VicRead moreky gave us a tour of the property, the animals and showed us fields/woods where we could walk the dogs. Vicky also makes lovely fruit cakes. Hide

Reviewed by David 17th June 2022

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Cottage lovely & clean & welcoming. Just felt like home, comfy, can't fault anything, would return on another visit sometime in the future.

Reviewed by Lesley 10th June 2022

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Lovely walks straight from the cottage, very relaxing atmosphere and views. Would go again, loved the welcome box for the dogs, who enjoyed there runs in the fields especially when they cut the hay, they turned it for the farmer. Also my husband enjoyed the fishing, we saw more than he caught.

Reviewed by Maya 4th June 2022

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It was great escape and the host is lovely and chill. The place is clean and interior decor is very nice.

Reviewed by Howard 20th May 2022

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Reviewed by Beverley 10th May 2022

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Lovely cottage in beautiful, peaceful countryside.

Reviewed by Amanda 1st May 2022

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A lovely welcoming family! They are available to assist at any given time. We were welcomed to go & feed the baby lambs which I really enjoyed. The log burner was a lovely touch & brought comfort to the chilled evenings.

Reviewed by Ann 8th April 2022

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Very comfortable , clean , everything that was needed . Lovely welcoming, friendly owners , Overall a great holiday.

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