The Beach, Bude

The Beach - A 3-star seaside hotel with a stylish bar, terrace dining, and proximity to Summerleaze Beach

The Beach offers 16 rooms and two family suites in a Victorian building overlooking Summerleaze Beach, featuring New England-inspired decor with limed oak furniture, Vi-Spring beds, and sea views from Juliet balconies in superior rooms. A continental breakfast buffet includes cooked-to-order dishes like kippers, smoked salmon with avocado, and weekend Prosecco, served in the restaurant or on the shared terrace. The revamped circular bar serves well-crafted cocktails, while Elements restaurant provides dishes such as barbecue beef brisket and John Dory with sautéed potato. The hotel is 500m from Summerleaze Bay and a short walk from Bude Sea Pool, with cycling routes like the 17.5 km coastal road to Widemouth Bay nearby. The Beach is part of the Smith Collection and listed in The Good Hotel Guide.

Pros

The large decked terrace offers year-round alfresco drinks with sea views.

Proximity to Summerleaze Beach and Bude Sea Pool for open-water swimming.

The revamped bar serves signature cocktails with a lively atmosphere.

Superior rooms feature Juliet balconies and sea-facing views.

Cons

No on-site parking available.

Some rooms face the rear and lack sea views.