Woods Close At Sanctuary Farm

Woods Close is a converted barn cottage in Woodford, a quiet hamlet set in the farmland between Bude and the Devon border. The cottage sleeps five across three bedrooms - one king, one twin, one single - with two bathrooms. At 5 stars, it's the top-rated property on Sanctuary Farm and sits in a reversed-level layout, with living space above and bedrooms below.

Inside, a wood burner and an open fire serve the sitting room - useful for shoulder-season stays when north Cornwall evenings turn cold fast. A fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, and garden complete the setup. Two dogs are welcome, with secure outdoor space and field-edge footpaths from the gate.

Duckpool Beach, the remote National Trust cove backed by dramatic cliffs, is 2.1 miles away - reachable on foot via a woodland path through the Sanctuary Farm grounds. Sandymouth Beach, a wide National Trust strand with RNLI lifeguards in summer, is 2.2 miles. Bude itself - with Summerleaze Beach, the Sea Pool, and the full run of shops and cafes - is under 5 miles north.

**Best for**: families or groups wanting a rural north Cornwall base with genuine coast access on foot and multiple beaches within a short drive. **Less good for**: those wanting to walk to a beach-side cafe or avoid a car entirely - Woodford is quiet farmland with no village amenities on site.