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Bay Cottage, a section of Ebbingford Manor, 850 yr old manor house by beach&town

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Bay Cottage is a section of Ebbingford Manor.
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Living Room
Living Room
Dining area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Bude, ENG
  • Place, Summerleaze Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bude Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bude Sea Pool
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bay Cottage, a section of Ebbingford Manor, 850 yr old manor house by beach&town

Bay Cottage is a section of Ebbingford Manor. It dates back some 850 years, once opened to the public, this manor now offers a delightfully romantic & interesting self-catering holiday let.
Bay Cottage is the first door you come to as you come up Ebbingfords' driveway, with its own off road parking space near to its front door. You enter straight into the living/dining room, a vaulted ceiling with a sky light makes this a lovely light room. It's walls combine beautiful old stone with wood panelling, a trait throughout this old manor. The Living/Dining room has a small oak dining table with two chairs; a sofa; wood burner; TV, CD/Radio with USB/Bluetooth& WiFi available.. The bedroom has a kingsize bed, a small wardrobe with 3 drawers and further storage space under the bed. The kitchen has gas cooker, washing machine & microwave. The bathroom has a shower over a corner bath and toilet. The whole property is on the ground floor and only about 500ft total with gas central heating. Bed linen and towels supplied. Garden with table & two chairs.
Dogs are allowed, for small/medium breeds only due to size of accommodation. The garden adjoins the rest of the manors grounds, so not secure for dogs to roam freely.
Located in the centre of town, Ebbingford is little known even in Bude, set quietly back in a secluded area, tucked away from the westerly winds under the lee of Efford Down, making it a wonderful sun trap on those clear days. Plenty to explore with coastal walks, sandy beaches, golf, fishing, surfing and swimming right on your doorstep. Plus Clovelly, Boscastle, Tintagel Castle, Rock & Padstow just 30 minute drives a.
Pub approx 100metres away, shop 200 metres & beach 400 metres.

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About the area

Bude

Located in Bude, this holiday home is near the beach. Ivyleaf Golf Course & Driving Range and Holsworthy Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Devon Coast and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Harlequinns Leisure and Holsworthy Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Bude, ENG

What's nearby

  • The Castle Bude - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Summerleaze Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bude Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bude Sea Pool - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Crooklets Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Electric Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crooklets Beach Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Brendon Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rosie's Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Barrel - ‬10 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 120 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy stroll to the main town and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location . Everthing on your doorstep and the perfect hosts Gina & Jon are very accommodating .
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant as alwaysGreat hosts and lovely place to stop
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well equipped, beautiful grounds, amazing location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay at Bay Cottage. So handy for all of Bude with onsite parking Lovely owners onsite in the main manor should you need anything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Compact, everything you could need, great shower, most amazingly comfortable bed, huge fluffy towels, comfortable sofa table and chairs. This was our second stay and it's still one of the best in Bude, close to beach, canal, pub and town. If we get to Bude again it will definately be on our list.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed here five years ago and came back to celebrate our birthdays. Gina and Jonathan are such lovely hosts and we love their cottage. It felt like we were back at home when we stayed again and had an amazing nine days. We couldn’t fault a thing and hope to return again!Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola Q.

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

Fabulous Stay

Lovely place to stay, 5 minutes walk to the local pub, plenty of places to eat. Lovely beaches to visit which were all close by. We have booked again for next year. Lots of walks close by.The owners were on hand if you needed anything, very friendly too, we had a fab stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Perfect for us

We were doing the SW coast path and using Bude as a base this was a first class location. The accommodation is ideal for a couple and the property owner is wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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Brilliant Holiday

We stopped here last year, which is why we went again superb location and cottage, hopefully go again next year
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Perfect!

The cottage was perfect for our stay. Ideal for two, cosy and provided everything we needed. A great location to access the town, beaches and canal. The hosts were very friendly and happy to assist when needed. A great place and highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Bude

Very enjoyable week in Bude. Bay cottage is an ideal location for the town and all it offers, the beaches, and the surrounding coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

3rd stay at this property

This was the third year in a row we've stopped at this property, it is in a superb location and is well suited for exploring the area, my only slight criticism is the property is a bit tired,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2024
Dear Christopher, thank you for your review and your repeat visits. Yes it is Bay's turn to get a freshen up this winter!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Best of both worlds - secluded yet close to Town and Beach

Charming and characterful, quirky and comfortable property ideal for a couple and a well behaved dog! - perfect location for Bude Town amenities yet quietly tucked away from the hustle and bustle, own parking area a big plus, lovely owners and friendly people throughout our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

wonderful destination

comfortable and pretty cottage in a lovely area. Close to excellent eateries, it was all we wished for. close to a beautiful beach with sea pool. good area for Fishermen, and Surfers Richard and Jenny
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Bude

Brilliant little cottage with everything in walking distance.Lovely owners who are always on hand if required.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

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

Lovely break

Lovely break,handy for everything we wanted
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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September break

Brilliant as always great hosts and ideal location Already booked again next year Jezz & Ann
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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Hidden Gem!

We had a fabulous holiday. Bay Cottage is a lovely place to stay, everything you will need. So quiet, and yet only 10 minutes from the beach or town!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bay cottage bude

Wonderful cottage, spotlessly clean in a wonderful location close to beach and amenities,friendly hosts ,can't fault it,already booked for next year,can't wait
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynne S.

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

Cute cottage

good base for exploring Bude
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Bude

Fantastic location, near to beach and town. Comfortable bed, warm and cosy accommodation. Hosts very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cornwall

Very enjoyable week in Bude
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Great Bude bolt hole holiday

Great cosy cottage in superb location. Well equipped and very obliging hosts. Cannot recommend highly enough if you’re looking for somewhere comfortable and clean to stay whilst visiting Bude and/or surrounding area.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Late summer break

Excellent and superb location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
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