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Town in Cornwall, England
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Bude (Cornish: Porthbud) is a fishing village and holiday resort in North Cornwall on the coast at the mouth of the River Neet (also known locally as the River Strat).
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Bude is the only part of the Cornish coast that is made of sandstone cliffs; starting from Hartland point (over the border in Devon), passing Bude and terminating just north of Boscastle (where the harder old Devonian slate cliffs becomes apparent), the carboniferous sandstone cliffs are the highest in Cornwall (the highest cliff in Cornwall is south of Bude, the 735 ft uninspiringly named "high cliff").
The smallest National Trust property.
Great food with giant portions of it for quite cheap! Very friendly atmosphere as well.
The place to be seen. Great location near cliffs between Bude and Widemouth Bay. Quality food.
Stunning views over Widemouth Bay and the ocean.
Wholesome food, bar meals or in the restaurant.
The local Cornish pub, good menu.
Popular pub food.
Great food and spectacular scenery.
A traditional and vibrant drinking establishment in the heart of Bude. The snakebite blacks are recommended.
formerly Summerleaze Court
They're aiming for a New England boardwalk style, the climate sometimes cooperates. Stylish accommodation with upscale bistro dining.
Secluded farm cottages offering luxury self-catering accommodation surrounded by meadows, woods, fishing lakes and ponds. 2 miles from the Coast. The cottages are set in a stunning setting, with spectacular views of the rolling countryside stretching as far as the eye can see to the high cliffs of Bude and Lundy Island beyond. There are 6 cottages sleeping from 2 to 6 people (plus travel cots).
Family orientated touring park for camping, touring caravans and motorhomes. With heated outdoor pool, licensed bar (Grumpy Pete's), shop and takeaway open in the summer months. The site is open all year.
A refurbished 16th-century guest house and gardens. Five rooms, all en-suite, free Wi-Fi, breakfast included, served daily 8:30AM-9:30AM. Lounge with licensed bar, hosts Liz & Jan.
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