Explore Bude, North Cornwall.

Returning to Bude is like seeing an old friend with arms out to welcome you! It has a carefree charm all of it's own and is full of magic...

With an abundance of things to do here in Bude, there is little need to go elsewhere. However, No.4 Brightlands is also a great base to explore the treasures all over Cornwall, from hidden coves and harbours to ancient castles and gardens.

Bude has just about everything from beautiful beaches with miles of golden sand, to the bustling town with highlights such as the jazz festival (end August). Here are just afew suggestions of things you may like to explore, or for more information about Bude, take a look at www.visitbude.info. However, if you simply want to relax and unwind then just sit back and let the scenery take your breath away.

Local activities.
Surfing and boogie boarding - 6 local beaches to choose from and more.
Walking National Trust coastline with spectacular cliff walks and the recently restored canal and towpath.
Horse riding - there are coastal trecks from local stables.
Golf - Bude has it's own 69 par links course.
Canoeing, kayaking
Mountain boarding
Rowing and fishing.

Places to visit.
Within easy reach are places like:
Boscastle and Tintagel
Padstow and Port Isaac
Lundy Island
Eden Project
The Tamar lakes
The Tamar Otter Sanctuay
The Gnome Reserve
Local villages like, Poundstock with its quaint church and Morwenstow with its 13th centuary pub.

National Trust Gardens and Castles
Lanhydrock, Bodmin
Trebah, nr Falmouth
Trerice, Newquay
Trelissik,Truro
Heligan
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth
Tintagel Castle and more...

For more
www.english-heritage.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Beaches
Bude has wonderful beaches, each offering something slightly different.
Sandymouth, Duckpool, Northcott, Crooklets, Summerleaze, Widemouth and more.
Within easy reach are also,
Polzeath nr Wadebridge
Harlyn nr Padstow
and further on are
Fistral in Newquay
Perranporth, Croyde in North Devon and so many more...
www.RNLI.org.uk
Don't forget to check the tide times!

Golf
Great for golfers as Bude offers one of the oldest town links courses in England. The 69 par course is always in good condition and the greens will be a challenge to all! You are guaranteed a warm welcome. Other courses you may like to play are: Saunton, Trevose, St Enedoc, St Mellion, Bowood and Westward Ho.

Eating Out
Let someone else cook for you this holiday and sample some of  the excellent local cuisine.There are many restaurants, pubs and cafes for you to discover, but here are just afew..
The Bush Inn, Morwenstow
The Castle Restaurant,Bude
The Rectory Tea Rooms, Morwenstow
Bangors Organic,Poundstock
The Tree Inn, Stratton
The Bay View

or if you prefer to choose some local produce to prepare at No.4, there is an excellent selection of seafood and other goodies at the store at Widemouth Bay.

...So you see, Bude has something for everyone throughout the seasons, come rain or shine. It is full of life and fun during the summer time, and equally appealing during the winter months, when a bracing walk on a wild beach can leave you refreshed and ready to warm up in a cosy coastal pub.

Maybe a holiday for you is to sit back and take in the sea air and scenery, whatever you choose, we hope that your stay at No.4 Brightlands will be relaxing and comfortable, and that you will visit us again soon. We are happy to offer short breaks, if you just need a few days to recharge your batteries.

Please phone for more details or to make a booking.