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

Vacation home in Bude with kitchen

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Welcome to Bay Cottage, a charming section of Ebbingford Manor. This 850-year-old retreat offers a romantic self-catering getaway with its own off-road parking space and beautiful garden with table and chairs. Enjoy the vaulted ceiling living/dining room, complete with wood burner, TV and WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 10

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: £20 for up to 2 pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Only child of 10 years or older.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Bude, ENG

What's nearby

  • Summerleaze Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bude Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bude Sea Pool - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Crooklets Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Widemouth Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Barrel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Carriers Inn Bude - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Electric Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Brendon Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bencoolen Inn - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Cottage, a section of Ebbingford Manor, 850 yr old manor house by beach&town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Bay Cottage, a section of Ebbingford Manor, 850 yr old manor house by beach&town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Cottage, a section of Ebbingford Manor, 850 yr old manor house by beach&town?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

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

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of South West Coast Path Section 10 Trailhead, South West Coast Path Section 11 Trailhead, and The Castle Bude. Summerleaze Beach and Breakwater Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

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

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 118 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

September break

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

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

Fabulous, quiet location

My Wife & I had a fabulous stay in the Bay Cottage. For two people it has ample space to sit & relax after a long day exploring Glorious Bude & the surrounding area, whilst also enjoying 7 nights of peaceful sleep. Once you enter the drive to your own dedicated parking space you cannot believe you're only a 5 minute stroll from the nearest pub, the Brendon Arms, the Falcon Hotel & only 10 mins into the centre of town. When we return we would most definitely look at booking this accomodation again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

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

Regular Guest

Bay Cottage is just right for our stays when down visiting family nearby. Easy access to the beach, canal and town centre. Parking away from the main road, and safe. Sounds of the birds waking you in the morning confirms this oasis of peace, despite the town location. Large grounds giving plenty of space to walk your dogs last thing at night. Owners in easy reach and happy to sort any problems with a smile.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Perfect in every way

Bay Cottage is ideal for 2 adults & a dog, comfortable bed, dinning area & sofa perfect size, everything you could need in the kitchen & bathroom a good size with shower over bath + parking. Ideal location just a stroll from beach, canal, coastal walks & town. The setting is just beautiful with lovely, well-kept grounds, really couldn't have asked for anything better. Would definately stay again & wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T.

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

Bude 2023

The cottage was very clean and comfortable. The main thing for us was its location. The only downside was having no outside space where we could go without the dogs on leads. Even a few enclosed feet would have made the holiday perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

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

Gail

We stayed in the delightful Bay Cottage with our dog. The cottage was quirky and cosy and very well equipped. The clothes dryer was somewhat rustic and difficult to put up, so gave up and hung towels on the back of the garden chairs to dry! Location was perfect, within 5 minutes walking to town and Summerleaze beach and just a stagger to (and from) the pub! Hosts Jonathan and Gina were friendly and welcoming. We love Bude and we will be back - loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Tucked-away Holiday Home … just a few minutes stroll from beaches and town.

A perfect holiday home for two with everything we needed for our week-long stay, including on-site parking (a boon in Bude). Once through the stone pillared gateway, we felt as though we were off the beaten track … yet a few minutes got us to the canal (easy circular walk, passing through a nature reserve), the wide and sandy beaches, the Heritage Centre (free entry to museum art exhibitions cafe) and the town (cafes and independent shops galore).Our friendly hosts were on hand should we have needed them, but everything went like clockwork. The bed was super-comfy, the living room had good dining and seating areas, the kitchen had crockery and cutlery for four and the bathroom had a constant supply of hot water (we bathed; we didn’t shower). There isn’t a fenced area for a dog … but with so much dog-friendly choice on your doorstep, it didn’t present a problem. I have resolved to check for future availability of this wonderfully-located hideaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Rob J.

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

Lovely little property, excellent location!

Ideal for two people and a dog!We had 4 nights at Bay Cottage and thoroughly enjoyed it.It's a cosy little place but has everything you need and is perfectly located - close to the canal, river, town centre and beach; but not too close.The hosts were superb - friendly and helpful with great communications. Check in was as easy as it gets, as was check out.The place was clean and basics, such as soap, washing up liquid and even some tea and coffee were provided. The central heating system was very effective but, while there is a nice wood-burning stove and a basket for logs, you do need to get your own if you want a fire - a few logs to get you started would have been a lovely touch. By coincidence, we met both Gina and Jon on the day we arrived. Jon mentioned some visitors had commented on the sofa needing replacement and asked our opinion. We concluded it probably does as it's a bit saggy but it was perfectly fine for our stay.Our only actual negative was the shower water temperature. While the combi-boiler did heat the water suitably, the mixer tap needs some adjustment - it's currently got too much cold mixing so it's only just about warm enough... it's sort of ok once you are in but getting in takes some building up to (a bit like getting in the sea!). under the water. I'll message Jon directly and hopefully he'll adjust it. Plenty of hot water for the bath though.The real test is whether we'd stay there again and it's a definite "Yes" from us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID E.

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

Late November week away

Perfect holiday space for two people. Ideal location and private parking spot within grounds and just a short walk to the town centre. In short, everything we hope for when we book accommodation!Very happy customers!Just a footnote for any future visitors, Life's a Beach, the Olive Tree (-amazing Ploughmans) and La Bocca are the pick of the local eateries...All three outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Suitable in Every Way

For a person holidaying alone, this was great. I loved the closeness to the town and the beach. And many other beautiful destinations within easy reach. The cottage had all I needed and was ideal for a cosy autumn stay. A real gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James W.

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

Bay Cottage

Bay cottage was small but clean, lighting could have been brighter in all areas and a safety handle for getting out of the shower would be good. The position of the cottage was great for visiting Bude, a short walk to town and beach and to local pub for eating out. We enjoyed our stay at Bay Cottage and would consider using again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis D.

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

Brilliant little cottage

My second stay was as good as the first! The cottage is well-equipped, very clean and within easy walking distance of the beach, canal and town centre. The Wi-Fi works perfectly as does the tv, cooker, hot water etc. A designated parking place is a real bonus for a town like Bude as is the outside space with table and chairs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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