Lakeside Vale

Lakeside Vale is a two-bedroom timber lodge for four near Kilkhampton, listed under nearby Bude. One bedroom has a double bed and the other is a twin, and the two share a single bathroom.

Double doors open from the lounge onto a private patio with garden space, and a barbecue is provided. Wi-Fi, parking, a dishwasher and EV charging are included; there is no washing machine, and dogs are not accepted. Shared site facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, tennis court, games room, a children's play area, coarse-fishing lakes and playing fields.

Tamar Lakes is about a mile from the lodge, and Kilkhampton village, with its 15th-century church of St James and over 150 carved bench ends, is a 2.5-mile walk. The Coombe Valley nature reserve, managed by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust, lies within a few miles. Sandymouth Beach is 4.6 miles away, Duckpool Beach 4.7 miles and Northcott Mouth 4.9 miles. Bude itself, with its sea pool and surf beaches, is 8 miles from the site.

The rating stands at 3.8 out of 5, based on only two reviews so far. **Best for:** a family wanting on-site pool access, a tennis court, a private garden and EV charging. **Less good for:** guests wanting a second bathroom, laundry facilities, or a lodge that accepts dogs.