The Pink Cottage
58351.2 miles E of Bude | Sleeps 4 + cot*
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The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
Emma and Bob create a very welcoming vibe and the food is spot on too! Enjoy a classic pub lunch in the courtyard which is a real sun trap.
Nearby beach
Summerleaze Beach in Bude is a wide sandy beach well-known for its river and large sea pool. Part natural part man-made, the sea pool was originally opened in 1930 and is replenished with fresh water at each high tide. Great for families, Summerleaze Beach offers plenty of space and is lifeguarded throughout the summer.
August 2025
Get there early!
Super popular with all who visit, especially as it's dog friendly all year, get there before 10am on a sunny day to avoid a long queue to get into the car park only to find no spaces left.
The beach is understandably busy but the car park is also well placed for walking up and over the headland to Crooklets beach, into Bude or round the to the canal via Crazy Golf, pitch and put or tennis.
Cafes, ice cream vendors and toilet facilities for all provided at the end of the car park.
July 2022
Chilly
Take a windbreak, it can be very windy on this beach ⛱
August 2021
Beach
Children loved it safe and when tide was to far out you had the sea pool.
Nearby walk
Take your dog on this walk as it passes a beach and has the advantage of pubs en-route where dogs are welcome. Starting with a gentle climb out of Bude this is a lovely five and a half mile walk which takes in the Coastal Path, farmland and the canal towpath.
Nearby town
Bude is a buzzing family resort, known for its sprawling, sandy beaches and good surf breaks. Some of Bude’s original Victorian architecture remains, while there are plenty of contemporary attractions to enjoy too.
Also nearby
Visit this unspoiled beach and fall in love with the breathtaking views. If you head to Northcott Mouth Beach at low tide you may be able to see the remnants of the steamship ‘Belem’ which ran aground here in 1917. At high tide, you can take in the stunning panoramas from the clifftops surrounding the beach. A secluded haven as it is, there are no facilities nearby.
August 2025
Great find!
Worth the narrow lanes to get here, Northcott Mouth Beach is a great find. No parking charges and lifeguards in peak season.
We would recommend getting here for low tide and walking along the sandy beach (revealed only when the tide is out) to Sandymouth Beach about half an hour along where you will also find a National Trust cafe and facilities at the top of the climb up from the beach. We then walked back to Northcott across the top of the cliffs using the well marked coastal path. Excellent views and back at Northcott we stopped at Sip and Sea a lovely little outdoor cafe (run from a converted horse box) just a short few steps from the beach. Perfect!
September 2021
Amazing beach!
Amazing dog friendly beach. Very clean and scenery amazing. Lifeguards present so makes you feel safe. There is the Rustic Tearooms nearby serving hot food and drinks. Only problem , no toilets!
August 2021
Excellent beach
A wonderful beach and much quieter than Bude. An added bonus is the Rustic Tea Garden which is a lovely cafe just behind the beach. You can eat in their lovely garden or take away back to the beach. Great hot dogs, jacket potatoes and very yummy cakes.
Crooklets is an expansive sandy beach that joins up with neighbouring Summerleaze and Northcott Mouth at low tide. Popular with families and lifeguarded from May to September, it has been known to get quite busy in the summer. Visitors can make use of the array of facilities available at Crooklets, including a car park, children's play area and skate park, eateries, showers and more.
Not just a beach cafe but also an ice cream parlour and beach shop. The cafe turns into a restaurant in the evening where local seafood is a speciality. Try to dine on the veranda overlooking Summerleaze, wonderful during the light summer evenings.
August 2012
Excellent food, lovely location
Really nice atmosphere - quite casual at lunch, but a little more sophisticated in the evenings. Really good food - exceeds expectations of a beach-side cafe!
March 2012
Good food, reasonably priced
We popped in in the middle of February after a good walk on the beach. The staff were welcoming and the food perfectly adequate (nice Cheesy Chips!)
November 2008
Fantastic fresh locally caught seafood in modern restaurant in the most fabulous location just above the beach with great views.
The museum is set in the castle and offers an interesting insight into life in Bude, its varied geology, history and its progression from a port to most recently a surfing centre. Education facilities, a shop and restaurant are on site and the restaurant has stunning views.
April 2018
An interesting visit and good place to go when the weather isn't great
Lobster, sea bass, monkfish, crab, whatever's in season, fresh off the boat.
June 2025
Don't judge a book by its cover!
Doesn't look so much from the outside but recommend by two different locals so we booked and didn't regret! Delicious seafood menu and service was excellent. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and views to die for! Loved our special lunch and would go back without hesitation.
October 2020
First class food
Every dish we ordered was delicious.
The sea food tagliatelle was the best I'd ever tasted.
August 2011
Delicious locally caught fresh fish at a very reasonable price and also useful for essential supplies.
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