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Sleeps 12Sleeps up to 16 with additional beds (extra fee applies) , Bedrooms: 6
If location is everything, Barford Beach House is a winner, overlooking a bay on the North Cornwall coast. Location, though, is only part of the story. The fabulous interiors at Barford Beach House bring together natural materials with a contemporary flourish, creating an ambience of rustic luxury for your group holiday in Cornwall.
Spread yourselves out in the open-plan living space where deep tones are lifted by the clear, coastal light that floods through floor-to-ceiling windows, reflecting off copper-clad walls. The chef will love the kitchen, with dual control Aga, Fischer Paykel fridge freezer and sea views. Keep them company at the Persian oak dining table or sink into velvet sofas before the sitting room log burner.
Drop to the basement bar for the pool table, arcade games and sound system. Slip into the cinema room for a James Bond movie, then discover the spa where sliding doors access the sauna and cold bucket drop! On sunny days, lounge on the sea-facing terrace or wend your way to the beach with the kids before returning to the thrill of the wood-fired hot tub. For days out, decamp to the beach at Widemouth Bay or Bude, visit Tintagel Castle, and follow the South West Coast Path almost from the door.
At bedtime, the big question is who’s in the master suite, complete with sitting area and log burner? If it’s not you, don’t worry, the six spacious bedrooms are all gorgeous, with 400 thread-count Egyptian linen and private bathrooms. All but one enjoy sea views and there are four bunks for children. Barford Beach House is a true one-off, where location and luxury collide to create unforgettable experiences.
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Restrictions
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 6
Dining Capacity 16
Wifi
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Hot Tub
Sauna
Games Room
Cinema Room
Beach Access
Near the Sea
Sea View
Ground Floor BedroomWhy book with us
Whether it's a one-off special celebratory meal, or breakfast, lunch and dinner during your entire stay, we can recommend a highly trained chef to come to cook and serve from your kitchen at Barford Beach House. A wonderful way to make your experience extra special.
The owners have tried to think about everything to make your stay at Barford Beach House just perfect. We make sure all our big houses to rent provide all the essential features to cater for a large group. Here’s a list of all the practical provisions we have at the house. If there’s anything you can’t see here but need, just ask as we’ll see what we can do.
Nestled on the northern coastline in Cornwall, there’s plenty of beautiful coastal walks to enjoy, including the South West Coast Path which is practically on your doorstep. About 2.5 hours from Bristol and about 5 hours from London (and well worth it)!
Yes, you can access Wanson Mouth Beach from Barford Beach House. The lovely little beach the house looks out onto is privately owned by the other residents of the hamlet. We are lucky enough to have right of access to it from the gate off the lawn. Please treat it with respect and leave no litter or dog mess. It is not recommended to swim from this beach due to the rocks. The shore is protected by heavily striated rocks which make wonderful rock pools stuffed with crabs, shrimps, snails and anemones – take a net and see what you can discover!
This is such a wonderful area for excellent beaches. For a change of scenery, we'd recommend:
Widemouth Bay – Bude EX23 0AW (15 mins walk or 3 mins drive)
Just a 15 minute walk along the famous South West Coast Path up the steps and over the hill to Black Rock Beach which links on to Widemouth Bay, both excellent swimming beaches with designated coastguard protected swimming areas (May-Sep).
Summerleaze Beach - Bude EX23 8HN (14 mins drive)
Head into Bude and follow the signs for Summerleaze Beach, it’s a beautiful wide golden sandy beach with a newly revamped sea pool, excellent cafes and there are even beach huts for hire.
Crackington Haven Beach - Bude EX23 9JG (14 mins drive)
A beautiful beach with rock pools, a stony area for those who hate sand in their sandwiches and a sandy section at low tide for those all important sandcastles or games of beach cricket. Two cafes and a pub plus parking make this a perennial favourite.
Check in is at 4pm on the day of your arrival at Barford Beach House, and check out is at 10am.
Yes, Waitrose and Sainsbury's deliver to Barford Beach House. We usually suggest booking a delivery for after 4pm on the day of arrival.
Yes, Cornwall has many wonderful places to eat. We recommend the following, all not too far from Barford Beach House.
Temple Cornwall - Bude (10 mins drive)
Excellent innovative menu with attached curated fashion and homeware shop.
Bangors Organic - Bude (4 mins drive)
A restaurant and B&B so open all the time. Amazing restaurant set in beautiful grounds serving the freshest seasonal organically grown food, most of it grown on site. It is an award-winning B&OrganicB and Restaurant and also has a Farm Shop selling exclusively organic produce.
Outlaws Fish Kitchen - Port Isaac (38 mins drive)
Two-star Michelin fish chef Nathan Outlaw has opened a quirky little place in charming Port Isaac. Their menu “celebrates small, original and delicious seafood plates. Cooked to order and served when ready”.
Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant - Padstow (58 mins drive)
Open 12-2.30pm and 6.30-10pm every day except Christmas Day. Some might say a trip to Cornwall is incomplete without a wander over to Rick Stein's, whether his infamously hard-to-reserve main restaurant, or the Brasserie and the Fish & Chip shop, which are much easier for drop-in visits.
PUBS AND CAFES
Widemouth Manor Pub - Widemouth Bay (3 mins walk)
Our nearest and most excellent local pub (walk out of the drive, go straight on, follow the road around the corner). They have generously portioned food, a huge grassy garden with crazy golf and children’s play area. Well worth a visit.
Black Rock Café - Black Rock Beach, near Widemouth Bay (13 mins walk, 2 mins drive)
Usually open 9.30am-3.30pm (longer in summer/when it's sunny/when it's busy). The café is open all year round with variable opening hours. They sell a selection of seaside favourites including cheesy chips, pasties and homemade soup as well as serving Cornish lager and other drinks. Stopping off for a hot chocolate is highly recommended after a chilly dip in the sea.
The Beach House - Widemouth Bay (20 mins walk, 3 mins drive)
Very handy pub/café/restaurant with a few bedrooms to rent. Attached to the back and side of this building are 2 separate very useful shops: a Surf and Wetsuit hire shop and the Fresh Fish shop.
The Bayview Inn - Widemouth Bay (25 mins walk, 5 mins drive)
Busy pub with excellent views selling standard pub food. Often have a bouncy castle in the summer months to keep the children happy while you enjoy some peace. We recommend drinking a pint out in the sunshine on the terrace for those awesome sea views.
The Wier - Marham Church - Bude (6 mins drive)
Opening hours 9am-4.30pm every day and open ‘til 8 pm on Friday and Saturdays. Interesting eco development with great food and large outdoor playground for children.
Life’s a Beach Café - Summerleaze Beach (12 mins drive)
Open 10.30am-3.30pm every day and open for evening meals 7pm-8.30pm everyday except Sunday and Monday. Brilliant licensed café with delicious food overlooking Summerleaze Beach – great for hot chocolates, a cheeky beer or a full meal.
Yes, children are very welcome at Barford Beach House. Travel cots and highchairs are available on request (please bring your own cot bed linen).
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome, charged at £75 per dog. Note that dogs are not allowed on the sofas, chairs or beds, nor are they allowed upstairs or in the bedrooms.
We ask that guests keep pets under close supervision - the garden fence is not dog proof and please be aware that Barford Beach House is right on the South West Coast Path next to a road with a blind corner and the sea.
The nearest train stations to Barford Beach House are either Bodmin or Exeter; each approximately a 1 hour drive away.
Yes, we ask to hold a cautionary deposit of £1,500 during your stay at Barford Beach House. This is requested just two weeks prior to your stay, and is returned shortly after, assuming no damage to the property or its contents (see our Booking T&Cs for more information).
You can check availability and pricing for Barford Beach House, and place your booking request online, or by calling our team on 01242 352 747.
