Heather Bude

Heather is a two-bedroom lodge for four on a 7-acre riverside park near Poughill, on Bude's northern edge, rated 4 stars. One double and one twin bedroom share a bathroom beside the open-plan lounge and kitchen.

An enclosed deck holds a private hot tub and a barbecue, with a dog-friendly garden below. Wi-Fi, a dishwasher and parking for one car are included, with additional spaces nearby. There is no washing machine, wood burner or EV charging point, so this suits a shorter stay or a group happy to use Bude's launderettes.

Crooklets Beach, Northcott Mouth Beach and Summerleaze Beach are each about 2 miles from the park, all within Bude's reach for surfing and swimming. Bude town centre, with its surf hire shops and restaurants, is roughly a mile south. Poughill itself has a 15th-century church, St Olaf's, one of only two in England dedicated to the Norwegian saint, and the Poughill guide covers the coast path north toward Morwenstow.

Two holidaycottages reviews give Heather a rating of 4.6 out of 5, with location scored 5 out of 5 and cleanliness, equipment and comfort each rated 4. **Best for:** a small family or two friends wanting a riverside park, private hot tub and dog-friendly grounds. **Less good for:** guests needing laundry facilities, EV charging or confirmed step-free accommodation.