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Stables, quality 3 bed character cottage, views across golf course to the sea

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Exterior
Lounge
Living area
Living area
Dining area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Bude, ENG
  • Place, Ivyleaf Golf Course & Driving Range
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Elk Archery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Widemouth Bay Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Double

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stables, quality 3 bed character cottage, views across golf course to the sea

Stables is one of eight 19th century converted farm buildings, located approximately 1 mile to the north of Bude and the North Cornwall coast. The property is in an elevated position with views across the golf course towards Bude Bay.

The National Trust beach at Sandymouth is approx 3-4 miles away; Bude itself is only five mins in the car with 2 beaches and plenty of supermarkets and independent food,gift and water sport shops providing wide a range of food and other items.

The property is ideally located for a peaceful relaxing break in close proximity to a number of beaches and a good base to explore the North Cornish Coast.

Stables is a single storey 3 bedroom cottage which has recently been renovated and retains period charm with wooden beams. The accommodation comprises an open plan spacious lounge/dining room with a TV/DVD, hi-fi and electric coal-effect fire and there are books and games to suit all ages.

The kitchen is found off the lounge and is well equipped with plenty of plates, serving dishes and pans and comprises an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, small dishwasher and a washer/dryer and a nespresso coffee machine.

There are three bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king size bed with an en-suite shower room, the second bedroom is a double and the third is a twin. The bathroom with a shower over bath is conveniently located for use.

Outside the cottage has an enclosed garden at the rear with a picnic bench and a BBQ for al fresco dining and on a clear day there are views across the golf course to the coast. Shared with the other properties is a tennis court.

Adjacent to Ivyleaf Barton is Ivyleaf golf course which is a 9 hole golf course which guests can pay to use.

Off road parking for 2 cars adjacent to the property.
Cot/highchair and children's tableware all provided.
Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week.

'Our stay was brilliant. The property was truthfully advertised. Loads of space for four adults and dog being inside together. The weather was kind enough to allow the sea view to show'. -Dec 19

'Lovely accommodation- perfect!' - Oct 19

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 in a rural area. The Castle Bude and Holsworthy Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Gildhouse Poundstock and Isbell Cottage. Travelling with kids? Consider Harlequinns Leisure and Holsworthy Leisure Centre. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Bude, ENG

What's nearby

  • Ivyleaf Golf Course & Driving Range - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Red Elk Archery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bude Beach - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Widemouth Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
  • North Devon Coast - 25 min drive - 28.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tree Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪London Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪New Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crooklets Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stables, quality 3 bed character cottage, views across golf course to the sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Stables, quality 3 bed character cottage, views across golf course to the sea?

As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stables, quality 3 bed character cottage, views across golf course to the sea on 8 May 2026 start from NZ$281, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Stables, quality 3 bed character cottage, views across golf course to the sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stables, quality 3 bed character cottage, views across golf course to the sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stables, quality 3 bed character cottage, views across golf course to the sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stables, quality 3 bed character cottage, views across golf course to the sea located?

This family-friendly Bude holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Ivyleaf Golf Course & Driving Range and Red Elk Archery. Harlequinns Leisure and Crooklets Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laimonas Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous cottage near golf course

Great position, lovely views, we hope to stay again when we come back to see our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2025
Glad you enjoyed, hope to see you again 🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love it

This was fantastic. Cleanliness, location, couldn’t have been better
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BEVERLY OLIVER O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short but Sweet

Only stayed 2 nights to attend a wedding nearby. The property was perfect for us in every way! We even enjoyed some golf on the adjacent 9 hole course. Well equipped, clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

tim w.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Shame about the smell

Property was convenient and as described. Easy parking and good outside space. However overpowering dog smell made first night unpleasant. After good clean with disinfectant made tolerable but had to leave windows open
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well Behaved Dogs

Jenny couldn’t have been more accommodating for our family and dogs. I explained to Jenny prior to booking that we had a rather large pack but she was more than happy to accommodate as we were attending a family funeral. We were very respectful and ensured they stayed off the furniture and we cleared up any mess in the garden area. Hopefully we’ll be able to return for a break rather than a sad occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 February 2023
Thank you, hope to see you again and thanks for leaving everything so tidy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and well equipped

Great family base made even better by having all of our favourite sports on hand. Tennis courts, Golf, driving range and surfing only a 5 min drive away!! The cottage had a great social area inside and out with plenty of seating, The view from the cottage and court yard was lovely overlooking the golf course,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Communication
This is our second stay at the Stables, good communication with Jenny the host clean well prepared this cottage is well positioned to explore the North side of Cornwall
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A family get-together

A good location and very comfortable accommodation with everything we could need. One minor issue was the absence of hot water from the basin in the en-suite bathroom but our host apologetically explained that the problem was due to be rectified after the Easter break. Overall an excellent place to stay and we had a most enjoyable break.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to explore Bude

Property was clean and comfortable with everything you would need to explore and relax. Enjoyed the tennis and watching the golf
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We’ll be back!

Lovely property - can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

Lovely property in excellent location. Jenny was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Great to find such a lovely place to stay with friends for our first nights away after lock down. Easy to get to coastal walks. Great views from the cottage. Light airy and well equipped. Comfortable beds. Would certainly stay again. Jenny very helpful with any queries.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fabulous accommodation

Great property with everything you need for comfort. Toys, games, dvds included. Super clean and beautifully decorated. Very quite and peaceful easy to drive to the beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Spacious cottage with all the amenities you need for a relaxing get away. Well located with stunning views of the sea. Host was very helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Really great area for a holiday with teens, very near several good beaches. Great to have the tennis court available too.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrea B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

The Stables

Our first impression as we walked in was ok although the room seemed quite empty with a coldness.I went into the kitchen and I checked the fridge freezer was clean before we put our food in. There was actually food in the freezer along with a bag of ice and a teething ring. I emailed Jenny and she came straight round and apologised.She took the food and went.It only got worse from then on.In the sink was a filthy dish cloth.There was tomato sauce down a cupboard door.The oven was disgustingly filthy and the extractor fan had dirty food hanging off it.Inside the cupboards were no better and the crockery and cutlery had to be washed. I went into the main bedroom and into the en-suite and saw straight away the toilet was dirty and hadn't been flushed and there was dirt on the cysteine.The toilet seat must have been broken at some point as although the toilet was square it had been replaced with a round seat! As I went back into the sitting room I noticed there was something under one of the sofas so I pushed it back to see what it was.The floor had been brushed and the dirt had been swept under the sofa.I messaged Jenny and said the place was filthy.She came straight round.Her first words as she came in were that the cleaners had been in there for hours cleaning.She then had a quick look round apologised and said if we could give her 20 minutes she’d clean it.I just told her to bring the cleaning stuff and I’d do it myself just asked her to do the toilets.To say we are automatically charged a cleaning fee due to the extra time it takes now for a Covid clean is not acceptable.The last thing I’ll mention is the dirty fleas/gnats that we’re in the bedroom.I looked up and in the corner of the beam was what looked like a nest full of gnats crawling all over and flying about.I went into the room as no way was I sleeping in that room.I bought plenty of cleaning stuff myself next day and sorted it out.I wanted to leave and go home but my husband persuaded me to stay. I’m sorry for the essay but have given a true and honest review of the property as we found it and feel other prospective clients need to consider this when thinking of booking.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2020
I am very disappointed and extremely upset to have read your review. When you arrived at the property and I received your message I was genuinely upset that the property had not met your expectations. Several hours had been spent cleaning the property although I appreciate a couple of things had been missed, I do not feel the property was as described in your review. The freezer had been checked and it was noted that there were items that needed removing, but unfortunately not done. The cloth left in the sink was a cleaning cloth. When I received your message I responded immediately and came across. Having spoken to you I suggested that you could if possible give me an hour to check through the property and rectify any problems, but you chose instead that I cleaned the toilet and left. What has upset me most about this review is the fact that I tried to sort your concerns and you actually said to me "don't worry I won't leave you a bad review", I said again I was really sorry and you could tell that I was genuinely upset. You replied "these things happen, the main thing is you came to put it right", Based on that I thought I had been able to sort things for you. If I had known you were still unhappy I would have seen what else I could have done. I will always act on any feedback I receive and I live on site which enables me to deal with any issues should they arise. I can assure you that all flooring is hoovered and cleaned. I also checked with the previous guests regarding gnats and they had not seen any. Other guests have been very pleased with the property and I have only received positive feedback both through VRBO and the other platforms I advertise through and have had repeat bookings.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break in North Cornwall.

Jenny was a very friendly, helpful host. It was lovely to received some chocolate biscuits on our arrival. No problems with our stay. The location was as we expected. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, peaceful but close to everything

We loved this place. A quiet setting but perfectly placed for a short drive to the bude canal , costal footpaths and tamar lake. Jenny on hand to answer any questions about the property. Kitchen well equipped, linen and towels provided and everything suited our holiday needs. Great views across the golf course and watched the sun setting of an evening...just fab.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Susanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break with the family.

Stables is lovely little 3 bed property just a 5 minute drive from Bude. There was plenty of room for us all (3 adults, a teenager and a dog). The kitchen was well equipped and we had everything we needed for our stay. Loved being able to use the tennis courts and the loan of raquets...despite discovering we are all embarassingly bad at playing! The garden was lovely, unfortunately the weather wasn't great so we didn't get to enjoy the bbq. Jenny was very friendly and helpful, suggested some lovely walks and places to visit. The welcome biscuits and chocolates were a nice touch too. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect break

Ideally situated lovely views and everything you needed. Whole family enjoyed the stay. Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Jenny provides everything you need..Despite a rather rainy week, we had a great time...the tennis court and golf being there was a bonus too... comfortable beds and all lovely and clean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Fletcher

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I moved to Ivyleaf Barton in September 2019 with my 3 children and let out Stables and 3 other units. I am available on site if you have any queries or would like any recommendations for places to visit. I love living here and enjoying all that the area has to offer and spend a lot of time at the beach with my children.

Why they chose this property

Stables is a lovely spacious property in a quiet location but only a few mins drive to the coast and Bude town centre. In the nice weather you can enjoy sitting outside and the views across the golf course to the coastline in the distance.

What makes this property unique

Access to a shared tennis court and adjacent to a pay 9 hole golf course.

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