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Dowr Gwel

Stratton, near Bude, Cornwall
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Stunning mix of contemporary design alongside beautiful period features and style
  • Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy hours of fun in the games room or wine and dine on the patio terrace
  • Just 1.5 miles from Bude’s phenomenal array of beaches, shops and eateries
Property code: OC-90159

Believed to have been established in Roman Times, Stratton indulges guests with its olde-world feel made up of historic buildings, narrow streets, and a homely local pub, set just down the road from the cottage itself. Bude is a short 1.5-mile drive away and has a lovely array of local shops and fine eateries serving up all sorts of delicacies. The town is a surfers' paradise with a choice of three golden sandy beaches to enjoy, as well as an award-winning golf course and easy access to the South West Coast Path, which is a top trail for guests to hop onto. Being conveniently located just off the A39, the retreat provides easy access to many top South West attractions including The Milky Way Adventure Park (15 miles) and the mythical Tintagel (20 miles), famed for the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

 Stepping into this beautiful property you will immediately notice the fine attention to detail and stylish interiors it has on offer. Head into the porch area which is the ideal spot to pull off those walking boots after a day of exploring the North Cornwall coastline, before continuing on through into the spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. This open-plan area exudes luxury and comfort with cushy seating and a Smart TV for watching your favourite films on. The kitchen provides everything you need for a stress-free, relaxing stay, whilst the dining table seats all guests. If this enchanting space isn’t enough, across the hallway you will find an additional snug room, perfect for some quiet time to read a book or a get-together to play your favourite board games. The ground floor is completed with a downstairs utility room. Making your way up the stairs will bring you to the four bedrooms and a beautiful contemporary family bathroom. Two bedrooms have king-size beds and accompanying en-suite shower rooms, whilst the third bedroom provides a double bed, and finally, twin beds occupy the fourth and final bedroom.

Heading outside via the door in the dining area, the enclosed garden has both an upper terrace and lawn with riverside views. The terrace and the kitchen/dining area to create the ultimate entertainment space with outdoor seating, a built-in gas fireplace, and your own private hot tub to truly unwind. Making your way down the spiral staircase will not only bring you to the lawn, but also to the final special feature of this unique property. The games room is incredibly well-fitted for people to showcase their competitive edge with a dartboard and multi-use games table with pool, table tennis and air hockey, whilst there is also a Smart TV and drinks fridge too.

  • Sleeps 8 + 2
  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin room plus 1 double sofa bed available in the snug
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs
  • Electric oven, induction hob, dishwasher, microwave. fridge/freezer, coffee machine and drinks fridge
  • Utility room – washing machine, tumble dryer and wash basin
  • Welcome pack provided
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Smart TV in lounge, games room, snug room and all 4 bedrooms
  • Games room with multi-use games table and dartboard
  • Terrace with seating, fireplace and hot tub and enclosed lawned garden
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Beach 1.5 miles, shop and restaurant within 0.5 miles
  • Please note: Stag/Hen parties are not permitted at this property and group bookings may be checked
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Robert Stenton

This property is personally managed by Robert.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gillian 17th June 2026

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Very well equipped and comfortable home, providing everything needed whatever the weather. Lovely garden (great for children who love to kick a ball). Hot tub provided excellent fun every day. Games room best weve ever had with everything working and in good condition. Comfy bedrooms -all with TV, and 2 with en-suite. Plenty of parking for 3 cars. Read more We would definitely return if we decided to revisit the area, no need to look elsewhere. Hide

Reviewed by Philip 8th June 2026

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Reviewed by Joy 24th May 2026

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Lovely house , very comfortable. Seven of us stayed spanning three generations of family. Description accurate. Kings Arm Inn was four minutes walk away even for the older ones. They do lovely food, Sunday lunches, range of meals rest of week. Would recommend booking. Shops within a mile. Bude is ten minutes in car. Games room, hot tub and patioRead more furniture were very welcome and used by all of us. Would defiantly book again. Hide

Reviewed by Terry 16th May 2026

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A wonderful property in a very central location. The property was spotlessly clean and a lot larger than expected, with plenty of room for a party of 7 adults and 2 children. All amenities were catered for, kitchen utensils, handsoap, towels for hot tub etc. We managed to fit 4 hatchback size vehicles in the driveway and still room to close the fRead moreront gates. Owners were always on hand if needed but left you in privacy at the same time. Hot tub was fantastic, games room was a great addition and good level garden for the kids to run around. Just found it a little difficult to access the garden and games room with small children, via the outside spiral stairs to get down there. Great location with a 5 min drive to Bude, with Morrisons and Sainsbury's on hand and a fantastic leisure complex with swimming, bowling and soft play for the little ones. Would definately recommend this property to anyone wanting a relaxing holiday in Cornwall and will be booking again. Hide

Reviewed by Matt 29th December 2025

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Had a superb week here, highly recommend.

Reviewed by Russell 22nd December 2025

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Such a wonderful place to stay, so peaceful and well equipped. Very spacious and with the addition of the hot tub and games room we had everything we wanted. Close to everything in Bude, literally either a 30 minute walk or less than a 10 minute drive to the beaches (less to supermarkets). Local shop and pubs very close by, couldnt fault the place.Read more Beds and pillows were comfortable, showers were great, lovely views. Brilliant all round Hide

Reviewed by Janice 24th October 2025

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Lovely property finished to a very high standard, ideally located, would recommend. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Stephen 21st September 2025

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A really comfortable, cosy and well fitted out house. Hot tub and games room were a real treat and made for enjoyable time spent in the house.

Reviewed by Yvonne 5th September 2025

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Reviewed by Marion 22nd August 2025

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A beautiful comfortable house well equipped for families to relax and enjoy themselves. We had a fantastic holiday and loved the spaciousness of the house and the decor. Everything was perfect.

Reviewed by Mel 8th August 2025

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Thoroughly recommend this house / venue! We were a family of six and had a lovely holiday. The house was very well equipped, clean and spacious. The games room was tremendous, with darts, pool & air hockey keeping everyone entertained, whilst the garden (including a hot tub) was perfect for relaxing in the sunshine. Everything about our stay exceedRead moreed expectation, with lots to do within a relatively short distance (sea / beach / walks / restaurants) - friendly owners with a lovely welcome pack. Hide

Reviewed by Stephanie 1st August 2025

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Lovely property, everything we were expecting and more.

Reviewed by H 25th July 2025

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Lovely stay in a convenient location. Only 30mins walk into Bude along a safe path. Facilities excellent and a great outlook to the rear of the property overlooking fields.

Reviewed by Graham 5th July 2025

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We had a lovely time the house was brilliant we would book again

Reviewed by Davina 27th June 2025

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Beautiful house - well furnished and well looked after. We loved the hot tub and sitting out on the patio. The balcony doors in the back bedroom were just delightful. The kids especially loved the games room and we spent a good few hours doing a tournament.

Reviewed by Wendy 9th May 2025

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Had a lovely holiday. A very well equipped and comfortable home. The welcome pack was much appreciated, especially the fresh eggs.

Reviewed by Julie 2nd May 2025

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Dowr Gwel was an ideal family getaway! It was a 30 minute walk into Bude & a 15 minute walk to the supermarket. The house itself was well equipped & comfortable with all mod cons. The hot tub, games room & patio area was a definite plus. We will visit again.

Reviewed by Andrew S 25th April 2025

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Absolutely lovely property. We felt really blessed to be able to use it as our hub for this holiday. We would highly recommend it!

Reviewed by Hannah 4th April 2025

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This is a great place to stay. Conveniently located in Stratton and a 30 min walk from Bude. The hot tub was fantastic and the games room kept us all happy. I would recommend it.

Reviewed by Sandy 20th December 2024

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Beautiful house, well laid out and has all the equipment you need.

Reviewed by Paul 27th September 2024

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We enjoyed our stay for 2 weeks and had a lovely time there peaceful and quiet.Some little issues needed but didn't deter our enjoyment

Reviewed by Jane 20th September 2024

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A beautiful house with plenty of room so that our 3 generations could do their own thing or all come together for meals and games nights. Comfortable and clean property with everything we needed for our weeks stay.

Reviewed by Dianne 13th September 2024

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We had a wonderful family holiday at Dowr Gwel! The house was perfect for all 4 generations of our family and so well equipped. We spent most days at the beach in Bude as the weather was beautiful and enjoyed chilled evenings in the house together. A fabulous time, thank you!

Reviewed by Claire 6th September 2024

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We all had a lovely time thank you for all those little extras - The decor 5 star Relaxing in the hot tub was a treat - Loved the view of the countryside.

Reviewed by L 30th August 2024

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5 Star and would recommend to all holiday makers

Reviewed by Anthony 26th July 2024

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Dowr Gwel is a gem of a property. Upon arrival we were greeted with a lovely welcome pack and a spotlessly clean home. Everything about the home is first class including the design, the furnishings/fixtures/fittings, hot tub, games room, gardens, views and location. Two very minor issues upon arrival were dealt with quickly and efficiently by the oRead morewners Greg and Steph who are always on hand if required, but never intrusive. Thank you both. This house scores 11 out of 10. Would definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Stella 12th July 2024

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Beautiful home. First class furnishings and fittings. Excellent location. Everything perfect, crockery, cutlery, glassware, oven dishes, utensils. Thoroughly thought out for maximum pleasure. Games room, hot tub, towels, beautiful garden, exquisite countryside views.

Reviewed by Claire 28th June 2024

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We shared a 3 night stay with 8 of us and it was absolutely perfect, very welcoming owners , very clean , even had fresh eggs from their chickens to welcome us , lots of clean towels and clean lovely bedding , hot tub was amazing, will definitely be going back

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.