Honey Pot

Honey Pot is a two-bedroom cottage in Bude, on Cornwall's north coast, sleeping four across a king-size room and a twin. A private swimming pool is an unusual find at this price point, setting the cottage apart from most two-bedroom holiday lets nearby.

The king and twin bedrooms share a single bathroom, a setup that works better for a family than two couples wanting separate facilities. A wood burner heats the living space on cooler evenings, and the kitchen has a dishwasher and washing machine. WiFi and parking are included, and up to two dogs are welcome. There is no hot tub, EV charging point or step-free access, so guests who need any of these should look elsewhere.

Outside, a garden surrounds the pool, and a barbecue sits ready for warm evenings. Crooklets Beach, Bude's main surf spot, is 0.8 miles away, with Summerleaze Beach and its tidal sea pool 0.9 miles off and Northcott Mouth Beach 1.1 miles further along the coast. The Bude Canal, used for kayaking and flat-water swimming, and more than 30 miles of the South West Coast Path are also within reach of the cottage. Poughill, a mile north of Bude, is the nearest village.

Honey Pot holds a 4.6-out-of-5 rating from 29 guest reviews, with cleanliness, equipment, comfort and location each scoring 4. Rates start from £495 a week.

**Best for:** families wanting a private pool, garden and walking-distance beaches.

**Less good for:** two couples sharing, or guests needing a hot tub, EV charging or step-free access.