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About this property

Comfortable Living Space: Once Upon A Tide in Cornwall offers a one-bedroom apartment with a living room. The ground-floor unit features a private entrance, garden views, and a patio. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Additional amenities include a fireplace, TV, and soundproofing. Convenient Location: Located less than 1 km from Summerleaze Beach and 62 km from Newquay Cornwall Airport. Nearby attractions include Tintagel Castle (31 km) and Westward Ho! (42 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, room cleanliness, and central position.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect escape, well equipped, well decorated, spotlessly clean - everything you could ask for.
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It had everything we needed and more. It was very clean and easy to access, very private and really quiet and peaceful. The host was helpful and easy to contact. We really appreciated the bins being split for food waste, recycling and general, as...
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really well equipped. Owners were really friendle and helpful
  • Wilson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely everything was great. Location close to town centre Cosy and great facilities
  • Maisie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location in bude with lots of lovely places nearby. Very clean and has everything you need. Hosts were very helpful too. Would 100% recommend
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely, clean & great to have an outside area to relax
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was great for exploring Cornwall. Loved the guinea pigs!
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was ideal, just a short walk into the town. We liked the decor and the cleanliness which made us feel relaxed.
  • Carleton
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, cleanliness, staff, facilities, parking
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is perfect , so close to beaches, restaurants, shops etc... Lovely, modern, clean apartment ideal for two.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Deb Fox

9.5
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Deb Fox
Once Upon a Tide is a brand new lovingly renovated family lockdown project, designed for peace and tranquillity located in the heart of Bude. The accommodation is located on the ground floor, provides private, free parking, free WiFi, flat screen TV, and all linen and towels. The apartment comprises of a separate entranceway, a fully equipped kitchen diner (please see below for details), a lounge, a double bedroom and bathroom which offers a bath with a separate shower cubicle. Additionally, there is a shared outside area which has a hot, outside shower and separate outside tap perfect for washing off sandy wetsuits at the end of the day! Or sit in the shared garden and enjoy the evening sun. The property can accommodate 2 adults and a young child as a travel cot and high chair are provided. No pets allowed. Kitchen: Induction Hob Oven Microwave Toaster Kettle Fridge/Freezer Tea/Coffee Facilities Crockery Dining Table
Deb has lived in Bude for many years after it being a popular childhood visiting spot, bringing up her own two children in Bude. In 2021, as a family we took it upon ourselves to convert the basement into a modern, calm space to welcome visitors. Deb and the family have extensive knowledge of the area and are more than happy to help with any questions guests may have.
The property is located in the heart of Bude, a short walk (10 minutes) from Summerleaze Beach which hosts a beautiful bay and is home to the famous Bude Sea Pool. It provides opportunities for water sports notably its surfing conditions or simply relaxing on the vast sandy beach. Summerleaze Beach holds a Blue Flag Award and is RNLI lifeguarded. Equally, the center of town is a short walk (5 minutes) which boasts many restaurants, takeaways, convenience stores and independent shops, perfect for everyone’s needs. The South West Coast path is easily accessible making exploring local surrounding areas a great day out, including Widemouth Bay or Northcott Mouth. Or pop down to Bude Canal for an accessible walk. Bude Golf Course, Better Leisure Centre and The Venue (ten pin bowling and soft play) are all within walking distance to suit the needs of everyone. Within Bude, there are plenty of adventure activities to participate in including climbing, kayaking, paddle boarding and many more. Likewise, Bude is the perfect destination for a relaxing, chilled holiday.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.