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Mr Toads Moonlight Retreat

Bude (10mls NE), Cornwall
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Quirky
Shepherd Hut
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • This shepherd’s hut is the perfect romantic retreat for getting away from it all
  • The wood burner provides some welcome warmth after a day exploring North Cornwall
  • Relax and unwind in the hot tub nestled amongst the trees and surrounding wildlife
Property code: 89388

This tranquil location is perfect for those who seek a retreat of the wild kind, sitting on the Devon/Cornwall border, ensuring adventure is never far. Don your walking boots and head off on a stretch of the South West Coast Path to explore the rugged Hartland Heritage Coast venturing further south to visit the blissful beaches in Bude for a romantic wander to remember.

Oozing character, this country-style shepherd's hut has been thoughtfully designed to offer all the modern conveniences you could want in a compact space with no detail spared. Warmed by the crackle of the wood burner, the open-plan living space features a bench for seating, a kitchen area, a TV and ample storage beneath the curved ceiling. One end of this bolthole is filled by a cosy king-size bed which features a tiny window with shutters that have a small heart carved into the centre. The other end is filled by a separate shower room with a WC. Take the steps down and your living space is extended into the great outdoors with a picnic bench for al fresco dining and a hot tub where you can sit and gaze up at the stars on clear nights.

Come rain or shine, the remote National Trust beach of Duckpool (4 miles) is well worth a visit for moody skies seen from the rugged cliffs, or landscapes carpeted with wildflowers in the sunny light of day. Continue south on the coast and stop off at Bude (10 miles) for an array of dining and shopping opportunities, or immerse yourself in life beside the sea with a sea swim, surf or paddleboard. Delve into local history with a trip to Tintagel (28 miles) where you can unearth the stories of King Arthur walking around the ruins of the iconic 12th-century castle whilst marvelling at the dramatic sea views in this site of English heritage.

  • 1 king-size bed
  • 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Gas hob, electric oven and fridge
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • TV in lounge space
  • Regret no Wi-Fi
  • Private patio with hot tub, BBQ and outdoor seating
  • Shared enclosed garden
  • Private parking
  • Shop 5 miles, beach 2 miles and pub within a mile
  • Please note there are exterior steps up to the property
  • EV charging is not permitted at this property
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Amy Hancock

This property is personally managed by Amy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Helen 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by Josh 26th September 2024

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Beautiful location and lovely shepards hut, hot tub is lush, biscuits and wine in the fridge lovely welcome from Colin The only issue was service but offered to use the landline in emergency :)

Reviewed by Georgette 20th September 2024

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Warm welcome, beautiful location, and a nice area to explore. Incredibly peaceful.

Reviewed by James 13th September 2024

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What an absolute gem of a place! Colin and Julie have done a fantastic job of making such a lovely little retreat in the heart of Cornwall and they made us feel right at home. Very comfortable and had everything we needed, our dog was catered to perfectly too, thanks for the treats! Couldnt recommend this place enough, we will definitely be back!!

Reviewed by Hayley 2nd September 2024

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A beautiful space to relax in - the shepherds hut is amazing, with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The owners left dog treats out for my dog too which was so lovely! Some beautiful places to visit just nearby too, with great recommendations from the owner. Great pub walkable too!

Reviewed by Steve 30th August 2024

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Perfect if you want a get away from everything. Hosts were amazing and nothing was too much trouble.

Reviewed by Abigail 23rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 2nd August 2024

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Loved our time here Respect to Colin & Julie for thus beautiful place

Reviewed by Alan 21st June 2024

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Mr Toad's Moonlight Retreat is a brilliant shepherd's hut with it's own hot tub. It is sited in well proportioned private grounds with countryside and sea views. The hut is well appointed although perhaps the church pew-type seating can be a little harsh on the rear end. The hut is well situated for visiting surrounding places of interest. We boughRead moret an OS map on the first day which helped with choosing and navigating to many of the quieter places and places of interest. Hide

Reviewed by Yvonne 10th June 2024

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Reviewed by Robert 28th May 2024

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Just do it and you won't be disappointed

Reviewed by Emma 24th May 2024

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A fantastic find! Colin and Julie were very welcoming and accommodating. The hut itself was clean, cosy and comfortable. The extra little touches such as the bottle of wine and dog treats were very welcome! Watching the sunset from the hot tub was heavenly and meeting the lambs was an added bonus! Will definitely book again!

Reviewed by Lesley 10th May 2024

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Beautiful location, beautiful shepherd hut and extremely clean and comfy. Lovely friendly hosts - highly recommended

Reviewed by Lisa 24th April 2024

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We had a lovely stay at Mr Toad's Moonlight Retreat. Lovely location so peaceful and relaxing. Just what we needed. The hot tub was perfect in the evening's after our days of exploring the local beaches and coastal paths. We would definitely return.

Reviewed by James 1st March 2024

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Fantastic place to say, really clean and cosy - the fire was delightful and the hot tub was fantastic! Owners were great throughout and gave us fantastic recommendations for our dogs first trip to a beach. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Angela 29th December 2023

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This was the most perfect spot for a quiet break. Very little WIFI which was perfect. Accomodation was spotless. Very comfortable bed with plenty of pillows. Lovely private hot tub. On arrival there was milk, wine and biscuits. Log fire was already made up ready to light. The hosts were lovely.

Reviewed by Linda 15th December 2023

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I treated my partner to a birthday get away for the weekend and our stay was fabulous!SELECTED! !ENDOFSELECTED!beautiful little Shepherd hut lovely location plenty of space for our little dog to run around, nice old traditional pub that sells good food and dog friendly only half an hour walk away, that hot tub was a real treat, the hosts were lovelRead morey we had a bottle of wine chilling in the fridge, milk biscuits and dog treats Hide

Reviewed by Ruth 1st December 2023

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Wonderful hosts, perfect romantic spot for a break away from noise. Lovely shepherds hut with everything you could need, great hot tub to watch the stars and chill out after a walk. Great walks from the hut and lovely pubs and fabulous cream tea! Second visit we will be back again! Thanks x

Reviewed by Larry 6th November 2023

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Amazing place, secluded, no mobile signal so perfect for getting away from it all! We had every thing we needed and a very welcoming bottle of wine in the fridge perfect for in the hot tub after a long journey! Even the dog had his own treats provided. Hosts were very friendly and welcoming. I have already recommended to family. Thank you for makinRead moreg our short break away amazing Hide

Reviewed by Bianca 8th September 2023

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Lovely cottage, it had everything we needed! The garden is massive, it was perfect for our dog. The owners were super helpful and provided us lots of recommendations. The beach is max 10 mins drive, everything is in close proximity. Seeing the sky full of stars whilst relaxing in the hot tub was unreal. If you're looking for a quiet place to relax Read morewhile also being a short drive away from everything, this is the one. Hide

Reviewed by Giovanna 11th August 2023

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Really nice and clean Beautiful view Everything in place

Reviewed by Kevin 4th August 2023

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We had a fantastic week. Stormy weather and 'flu virus did not put a dampener on our stay. Very peaceful and quite secluded. Gardens to walk around. Lots of birds to watch out for, deer and rabbits! Owners have thought of everything, supplying what you need for your stay. We enjoyed the hot tub and the querky accommodation just for 2. We cooked mosRead moret of our meals for the week, including Sunday roast. We treated ourselves to a Chinese take-away meal for 2 from Kilkhampton. Highly recommended! Hide

Reviewed by Greg 28th July 2023

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If you can be without the Internet and the use of your phone,then this is for you

Reviewed by Hazel 16th June 2023

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Beautiful shepherd hut, stunning location and warm welcoming hosts. We had a wonderful time, thank you.

Reviewed by Ian 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by George 5th May 2023

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Reviewed by Becky 8th April 2023

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Reviewed by Louise 31st March 2023

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Property ways as shown in pictures stunning and very comfortable x felt very relaxed x the views was amazing beautiful gardens and amazing hosts x

Reviewed by Katie 24th March 2023

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Lovely little shepherd's hut. The dog treats were a nice touch really relaxing in a rural setting

Reviewed by Michelle 23rd February 2023

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Reviewed by Kim 29th December 2022

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Upon arrival we found a welcome pack which included milk, biscuits and even a bottle of wine. There is everything you need. All you need to bring is the food you would like to cook and some swimmers for the hot tub. The owners are really friendly and were there to welcome us upon arrival. Would one hundred percent recommend this lovely shepherd's hRead moreut. When the wind was blowing and rain lashing down couldn't have been in a better place chilling and warming my toes on the wood burner. Hide

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