If your kids love spending time in the water – they will love Bude! Here’s 10 things to do in the water in Bude, North Cornwall! When our family moved to Bude over 11 years ago, we were of course aware that we would be living in a seaside resort, but hadn’t fully appreciated just…
DetailsWell, I’m not sorry to see the back of winter this year! Oh, for the blossom to bloom again! I was beginning to think that spring had been cancelled this year, but at last the spring plants are wakening up to greet the world with an array of yellows, purple, pinks and reds – what a wonderful…
DetailsWhilst lying on a sun bed with a good book in one hand and a long, cool drink in the other may be your idea of a relaxing holiday, your children may have other ideas! When choosing our own family holiday, we found that while we ideally wanted to relax and unwind, the twins had…
DetailsHaving a bucket list of all the things you still want to do and achieve, seems to be a must have. So why not start as a toddler – maybe we should call it your bucket & spade list? Having lived in Cornwall since our twins were just 4 years old, we had plenty of…
DetailsA couple of weeks ago, I was contacted by a returning guest who was getting ready to stay at Broomhill Manor during September. She had booked a dog-friendly cottage to bring their dog Lucy and they had also invited “Dad” who, in his late 80’s, found that standing and walking for any length of time…
DetailsAs Alan spends most of his summer evenings playing “pub landlord” in the Broomhill Manor Guest bar, it’s great to know that even our young guests appreciate it! So much so, that one young guest (let’s call “him” Oliver) has put “his” appreciation into writing with our very first Guest Blog – “Oliver loves”! Read…
DetailsA few decades ago, booking a holiday was a “big deal”. Pre-internet, self-catering properties were typically advertised in newspapers and magazines. All those black & white ads with a brief description/ price and a letter you sent to a PO Box Number at least 6 months ahead of when you wanted to stay!
DetailsDo you remember your first beach holiday? Such a magical time – the feel of the sand on your toes, exploring the rock pools for creatures from the deep and running away from the waves! The north Cornwall coast is a great place for a toddler any time of the year but the deserted beaches…
DetailsThank goodness the days are starting to get longer and there’s a real sense of spring in the air! Don’t you just love this time of year! All the spring plants are wakening up to greet the world with an array of yellow and purple – what a wonderful time to experience nature and all that Cornwall has…
DetailsWhat a year it’s been for Bude! Following a Bronze Award in 2014 which was surpassed with a Gold Award in 2015, Bude has now been awarded the Gold again for 2016! The British Travel Awards (BTA) are particularly important to Bude and the tourism industry, since the awards are voted for by the public.
