Bude 13

HOTEL OVERVIEW

You know what’s funny about Bude 13? The name makes it sound like some random cottage rental, but honestly, this place caught me completely off guard in the best possible way. It’s tucked away in Newperran Holiday Park near Cubert – and before you roll your eyes at “holiday park,” just hear me out. This isn’t your typical static caravan situation at all. The moment I walked in, I realized someone had put serious thought into creating something genuinely special here. The design feels effortlessly cool without trying too hard, if that makes sense. Clean lines, thoughtful touches, and this whole vibe that’s part countryside retreat, part modern hideaway. What really struck me was how quiet it gets at night – I mean, you’re on Cornwall’s coast but somehow away from all the tourist chaos that usually comes with that.

The location is actually pretty brilliant once you get the lay of the land. Cubert village is just down the road, and you’re perfectly positioned between Newquay (about ten minutes if you’re heading out for dinner or supplies) and some of the more secluded beaches that locals tend to keep to themselves. Holywell Bay is ridiculously close – maybe a five-minute drive – and honestly, it’s one of those stretches of sand that feels almost untouched even in summer. I spent most mornings walking there before the day-trippers showed up. The practical stuff works well too; parking’s never an issue, check-in was refreshingly straightforward, and the whole setup just feels… I don’t know, grown-up? Like someone actually thought about what real travelers need rather than just cramming in amenities for the sake of it.

What keeps sticking with me about Bude 13 is how it manages to feel both polished and unpretentious at the same time. That 9.8 rating isn’t just people being generous – there’s genuine attention to detail here that you notice in small moments. The way morning light hits the windows, how everything just works without fuss, the fact that you can actually get a proper night’s sleep. It’s the kind of place where you find yourself lingering over coffee longer than usual, not because you have to but because you actually want to. And look, Cornwall can be hit-or-miss with accommodations – you’ve got your overpriced boutique hotels that are all Instagram and no substance, then your budget options that, well, feel like budget options. This sits in this sweet spot where it feels special without the ridiculous price tag or pretentious attitude. If you’re looking for somewhere that gives you easy access to Cornwall’s best bits while actually being a place you’ll want to come back to at the end of the day, this is probably it.