Welcombe Cottage

Welcombe Cottage (HC-35337) is an eight-bedroom detached property in Welcombe, sleeping 17 across six bathrooms. The bedroom mix covers one super-king with a day bed, four doubles, a twin, a triple-single room, and a bunk room for children - enough spread for three or four family groups sharing without anyone doubling up in room type. Dogs are welcome throughout.

Inside, the property has a heated outdoor pool, a private hot tub, an open fire, and a wood burner - a combination that makes it viable from Easter through to late October. The kitchen handles large-group cooking with a full dishwasher and washing machine. At 17 guests across six bathrooms, the ratio is one bathroom per 2.8 guests, which is above average for a property of this capacity. A BBQ sits on the patio for summer evenings.

The South West Coast Path runs within walking distance of the door. Duckpool Beach is 6.4km by road - a National Trust beach with reliable low-tide swimming and no beach cafe. A 13th-century thatched inn is a short walk along the lane, open for food. Bude is approximately 15 minutes by car, with surf hire and a weekly market. The property has 2 reviews and rates 4.7 on HolidayCottages.

Best for large extended families or multiple households wanting a rural north Cornwall base with pool, hot tub, dog space, and coast path access from the garden. Less good for guests needing wifi or who want to walk to a beach or village shop without driving.