Sunbeam

Sunbeam is a one-bedroom glamping pod on farmland near Bude in north Cornwall, sleeping 2 with a king-size bed and one bathroom. It takes dogs, has parking on site, and a decked BBQ area. No WiFi - this is a rural location with fields rather than town amenities.

Summerleaze Beach is 1.4 miles away - Bude's main beach with a tidal seawater pool that's safe for swimming in most conditions. RNLI lifeguards patrol in summer. Crooklets Beach, the main surf beach, is 1.7 miles. Widemouth Bay is 2.2 miles south for longer surf runs on a bigger stretch of sand.

Bude town centre is a short drive, with cafes, surf hire shops, and the 19th-century Bude Canal running inland from the harbour for flat-water kayaking. The South West Coast Path passes through in both directions, with dramatic cliff walking north towards Hartland and south towards Boscastle.

**Best for:** Couples with a dog wanting a low-cost base for north Cornwall surf beaches; those happy to trade amenities for a rural setting and fresh air. **Less good for:** Anyone needing WiFi, a full kitchen, or a washing machine; those wanting to walk to the beach or town centre.