Autumn breaks in Bude

It’s hard to believe it’s the last week of the school holidays and I’m thinking about Autumn. We had such a lovely warm spell in July and August; some beautiful sunny days on the beach. Today it’s raining and windy, a reminder of the other kind of Cornish weather! However, our guests are enjoying our pool which is open until the end of September. The water is always warm.

Living here has definitely made me more aware of the seasons and now the nights have started to draw in I am missing warm(ish) summer evenings. Autumn around Bude can be lovely though so I am reminding myself of some of the good things!

Walks on beaches and the coastal path. If you are lucky enough to be able to visit Cornwall outside the school holidays you’ll find empty beaches. Walk from Bude to Sandymouth at low tide and find the remains of a shipwreck just north of Northcott Mouth.

Pieces of the wreck of the SS Belem which ran aground in 2018

On a sunny day take in the views from the coastal path. One of my favourite stretches is the section between Northcott Mouth and Bude, which has some amazing views over the beach, but is not too hilly!

View over Strangles beach

Sunsets. We get some beautiful sunsets over the coast all year round, but in the Autumn and Winter they are really stunning.
A sunset at Widemouth.
Blackberries are everywhere at the moment, a bit earlier than usual, but I think they’ll be around for a few weeks. I’m looking forward to crumble, or maybe cakes with some of our eggs.
Blackberries and eggs from our hens.
The Budelicious food festival. This is a new event on 22nd and 23rd September, based around the Falcon Hotel in Bude. It includes demonstrations and an Artisan Producer’s Hall, where you can buy some great local produce. There will be a Foodie Fortnight from 15th-29th September, with lots of Bude’s great cafes and restaurants taking part.
Finally, sometimes it’s nice to chill with a book, maybe curled up by a woodburner. Three of our larger cottages have woodburners. Or perhaps take a dip in our hot tub, which is open all year.

September 2018 late availability offers

Take a look at our September 2018 late availability offers. Visit Cornwall in early September after the summer rush. Enjoy the empty beaches and take in the beautiful views from the cliff path.

Widemouth Bay

Enjoy a dip in our heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Hopefully there will be some lovely September sunshine too. You can see more details on all our cottages here.

1-8 September

Farmhouse (sleeps 11), great to get together with family or friends. NOW £1300 for the week, or short breaks available from £900 for 3 nights.

Manor (sleeps 6), a spacious modern cottage. £700 for the week or short breaks available from £370 for 3 nights.

Badger (sleeps 6), a beamed barn conversion. £600 for the week or short breaks available from £320 for 3 nights.

8-15 September

Manor (sleeps 6), a spacious modern cottage. £700 for the week or short breaks available from £370 for 3 nights.

Badger (sleeps 6), a beamed barn conversion. £600 for the week or short breaks available from £320 for 3 nights.

Bank holiday special offer for two!

August bank holiday special offer for two! We have one cottage for two available for the week from Saturday 25 August. NOW £450, usually £540. Shorter breaks considered. Our cottages for two have great views over the countryside. We have a heated outdoor pool, hot tub and tennis court on site. We are just a few minutes’ drive from Bude and the beautiful North Cornwall coast. Email enquiries@hiltonfarmholidays.co.uk or call us on 01288 361521.