A Long Weekend In Bude
A MINI-BREAK IS SOMETIMES JUST WHAT YOU NEED TO REJUVENATE, OR THE PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY OR SPECIAL OCCASION. THERE’S NOTHING MORE UPLIFTING THAN FRESH SEA AIR, GREAT FOOD AND SPENDING TIME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY - ITS BALM FOR THE SOUL. FROM SUMMER 2021 AND BEYOND, WE’RE SURE THIS IS ON MOST PEOPLE’S WISH-LIST AND THE PINK HOUSE OFFERS SUCH A GREAT SPACE TO GATHER WITH LOVED ONES. HERE’S SOME INSPIRATION FOR A LONG WEEKEND ESCAPE.
FRIDAY
Bude is best reached by car, if you happen to be coming via Launceston, consider a pitstop at award-winning Tre, Pol and Pen. Tuck into a farm-to-table lunch and stock up on organic goodies from the farm shop. Closeby, there’s also Strawberry Field’s at Lifton, with a deli and great selection of oven-ready meals that take any stress out of meal prep. Arrive at the house and settle in, then take a stroll down to Crooklet’s Beach, stopping at Rosie’s for a sundowner. For dinner, be sure to reserve a table at Temple well in advance. Truly championing local Cornish fare, their nightly set menu rings with the seasons and sharing is actively encouraged.
Feasting at Temple
SATURDAY
Saturdays are for exploring and the North Coast is not only home to sandy beaches and Atlantic rollers, but cliff hugging villages that have become foodie hotspots. Port Isaac (about 45-minutes’ drive) is home to Nathan Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen and Outlaw’s New Road; both serving up seafood inspired set-menu’s in homage to Cornish waters. Drive a little further north to charming Padstow, and you’re spoilt for choice. Home to Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant with its magical harbour-side location, this institution has a long dinner waiting list, but lunchtime is easier to book. Our lesser-known favourites include Paul Ainsworth’s Caffe Rojano (for a real splurge opt for Ainsworth’s No 6…), as well as casual hotspots Prawn On The Lawn and Barnaby’s.
If you’re a true foodie, don’t miss Coombeshead Farm, about a 45-minute drive from the house. Heralded by Conde Nast Traveller as “England’s best farm-to-table restaurant”, it’s a lauded collaboration between acclaimed chefs Tom Adams and April Bloomfield. Set in 66-acres of rolling countryside, their spectacular restaurant gets booked months in advance (note they’re only open for lunch on weekends).
Photo by Charlie McKay
Before retreating back to The Pink House, have a wonder around Bude’s boutiques. From Spencer Thorn’s book emporium to Bleujen’s, a florist come exquisite homeware boutique, Bude is home to an abundance of cool independent shops.
If you’ve not overindulged by day, come evening why not have a chef come to the house bringing the restaurant experience to you. Local chef Dave Sargent creates truly special menu’s for parties big and small. Alternatively, we can provide details for the wonderful Nicky, who delivers home cooked food to your door. From heart-warming Beef Bourguignon to delicious cakes, her service makes getting dinner on the table a pleasure!
SUNDAY
Sundays are made for relaxing. Why not start the day with a sunrise yoga session on the beach, or in cooler seasons, at home — we can connect you with Fiona, who also runs heavenly meditation classes for those in need of some additional zen. Enjoy a lazy brunch at home with baked goods from our favourite Electric Bakery (open Wed-Saturday), with other goodies (farm-fresh eggs to smoked salmon) from Bellini’s Deli. Then walk the coastal path to Widemouth Bay, a rugged coastline with endless views of the Atlantic surf rolling in. You can make it a round trip route if you come back via the canals. After your walk, there’s always the option to indulge in a spa treatment or two, if you’re booking two treatments Vicky Barnes naturally holistic treatments and therapies will offer at home treatments at The Pink House.
Explore Bude’s independent shops
MONDAY
Seize the day and take a last morning plunge with some cold-water therapy. Stroll around the headland to Summerleaze Beach for a bracing swim at the famed Bude Sea Pool. Surfer girls and boys can don their wetsuits for a morning surf, or take one of our body-boards for a ride, and end your weekend salty, rejuvenated and smiling…
Weekend bookings are Friday-Monday, and weekday stays are Monday-Friday, giving you an extra night for the same price. We try to be flexible, so if you want to add an extra night or two to any short stay, we’ll always see what we can do depending on availability.