The Ocean Room Roundhouse, East Thorne

The Ocean Room Roundhouse is a circular lodge at East Thorne glamping site near Bude, sleeping 4 across 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom. Rates run from £275 per night, rising to £1,249 at peak. It's one of several distinctive lodges on the site, and the roundhouse format sets it apart from standard self-catering units in the area.

Inside, a wood burner and open fire handle cold evenings, while a private hot tub on the deck deals with the Bude Atlantic chill after a day on the water. The site has a communal pizza oven and fire pit for evenings when guests want to gather. An on-site surf school offers lessons for those who haven't surfed before - a useful option when the Atlantic is doing its thing. Wi-Fi, washing machine, BBQ, and parking on site are included; no dishwasher, no dogs.

Summerleaze Beach - Bude's main family beach with its famous tidal sea pool - is 0.6 miles from East Thorne. Crooklets Beach, the main surf break, is 1 mile. Northcott Mouth, a wilder and quieter stretch, is 2.2 miles. Bude town centre, with shops and restaurants, is a short drive.

**Best for:** Groups of 4 who want a surf-and-soak combination holiday - access to lessons on site and Summerleaze less than a mile away makes this a logical base for first-time surfers or families with mixed abilities.

**Less good for:** Those needing a dishwasher, dog-friendly accommodation, or a sea view from the lodge itself.