The Retreat At Springfield

The Retreat at Springfield is a five-bedroom lodge in Marhamchurch, sleeping 12 with five en-suite or private bathrooms. At 31 reviews rated positively on HolidayCottages, it is one of the more established large-group properties near Bude - Widemouth Bay is 2km away and the town is walkable via the canal path.

The layout suits big groups. Downstairs: a stone fireplace with wood burner (first log basket included), granite kitchen with an island unit seating twelve, two fan ovens, five-burner gas hob, and a separate games room with full-size pool table and Nintendo Wii. One ground-floor bedroom has its own en-suite. Upstairs, the master suite has a bath, power shower, and twin basins; a second bedroom has an en-suite with body jets; two further rooms share a shower room.

Outside, a split-level patio holds a large hot tub, BBQ, and garden furniture. The area is dog-friendly - up to three dogs are welcome. Summerleaze Beach in Bude is 3.1km, with Crooklets Beach a kilometre further.

Best for large families or multi-family groups needing a high-spec base with indoor wet-weather options. Less good for guests wanting coastal views or proximity to quieter coves - this is a village setting a short drive from the sea.