The Beach

The Beach sits on Summerleaze Crescent in Bude, directly above the sand and the tidal sea pool. The hotel takes its location seriously - surfboard and bike storage are provided, and the sun terrace faces the Atlantic. Rooms are finished in a New England coastal style, with flat-screen TVs, Blu-Ray players, and mini-fridges stocked with complimentary milk and mineral water.

Each en-suite bathroom comes with toiletries. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout the building, and dogs are welcome - fitting for a property this close to some of north Cornwall's best walking. On-site parking and accessible rooms are available. The garden provides a sheltered spot when the Atlantic breeze picks up.

Bude itself has four beaches within walking distance. Summerleaze, right below the hotel, has its famous tidal sea pool. Crooklets, the main surf beach, is a few minutes further along the coast path. The 19th-century Bude Canal runs inland from the harbour for flat-water kayaking and swimming. Over 30 miles of the South West Coast Path stretch in both directions from town.

The Beach scores 9.2 on Booking.com from over 1,500 reviews. A solid base for north Cornwall surf trips and coastal walking.