Atlantic Cottages- Periwinkle

Weekly prices from:
245 GBP , 299 EUR

	Sleeps 2 plus infant
	Details of a local mobile beauty therapist are provided.
	There are bags of toys in ages i.e. under 1's, 1-3, 3-5, plus DVDs on request.
	The communal garden has lots of space for toddling about, some ride-on toys are provided along with a lovely wooden play tower - although best suited to over 3s as the slide is quite high and the swings aren't baby-type.
	Children will get the chance to join in at feeding time and meet four-legged friends in the form of Tamworth pigs, Jacob sheep, hens, geese and goats.
	Guests get preferential rates at Bude Golf Course.
	Internet access is available.
	Bude's excellent beaches are within 1-2 miles.
	Good quality wooden cots (with bedding although most bring their own) and high chairs are provided. The following are also available but must be requested in advance: stairgates, steriliser, baby baths and plastic crockery and cutlery.
	Babysitting is available on request.
	The owners have contacts with a couple of local chefs who provide everything for a personal chef service.
	The private chef services can arrange a meal delivery service or a selection of home cooked frozen food such as lasagne, pies etc.

Overview

Enjoying a tranquil small farm location yet just a mile or so from the beautiful beaches and excellent bistros in popular Bude, this quartet of pretty former farm outbuildings have been transformed into four luxurious escapes, ideal for small families.

Aptly named after shells, Abalone and Periwinkle Cottages have one bedroom a piece, whilst Cameo and Oyster have two. Interiors in all four are high spec with luxurious underfloor heating, Philippe Starcke showers, plasma TVs and DVD players, plus well equipped contemporary kitchens, with dishwashers, microwaves and washer-dryers. Most rooms are flooded with light thanks to their high vaulted ceilings and light, bright decor. Their airy open-plan design is ideal for those with crawlers or toddlers in tow as they who can roam freel ...read more inside

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...y but always within sight. Beds are indulgent with electrical position adjustment and, although there are no tubs, baby baths ensure shower-shy little ones are just happy in the luxuriously fitted bathrooms as their parents - especially when transfixed by the in room TV.

Outside there are plenty of four-legged friends to interact with at feeding time with the pet Kune Kune pig, Jacob's sheep, hens, geese, goats and doves all calling the farm home. There's a large central lawn on which little ones can burn of energy on the ride-on toys and brilliant wooden play tower (not suited to under 3s) provided. Mum's and Dads will appreciate the farm shop which stocks fresh produce reared or grown on the farm including delicious sausages, bacon, eggs and tomatoes - all you need for a hearty breakfast!

The combination of their convenient location, just back from North Cornwall's Atlantic Highway, and within a mile or two of Bude, plus their well practical yet luxurious design, long list of useful nursery items (see list below) and on-site attractions for mini-guests, Atlantic Cottages are the perfect coastal chic escape for pre-school families.

Local Knowledge

From its setting just off the Atlantic Highway, the cottages are only a 20 minute walk by farm track to the village of Stratton with its friendly pub serving good food, especially the Sunday lunch. The bustling beach town of Bude with its many great beaches, bistros and bars is just a few minutes drive or a 40minute walk away. Crooklets and Summerleaze beaches are ideal for young families thanks to their gentle slopes, golden sand and rock pooling opportunities. Both are patrolled by lifeguards in the main season. Summerleaze is also home to one of Britain's few tidal pools, which fills up with seawater at every high-tide and makes for ideal safe bathing. Bude's also a great spot for eating out. The newly opened Castle Restaurant overlooks the canal and Summerleaze beach and comes highly recommended with its Chef coming from London's Bibendium and using only the finest local ingredients. Kid's feast on smaller portions from the main menu.

In such a lovely part of the country it's a shame to be indoors but if weather dictates it, there's a brilliant indoor ball pool and soft play centre and fun splash pool (both at the Harlequin Centre) within a few minutes drive. A little further afield, Trethorne Leisure Park, Milky Way and Big Sheep are great distractions, each with special zones for babies and toddlers with ball pools, soft play and ride on tractors etc.

For a great night out, don't miss the chance to sample Rick Stein or Jamie Oliver’s restaurants which are within 40 minutes by car/taxi. Be sure to request a sea view table at Oliver's Fifteen and enjoy the breathtaking beach sunset view over aperitifs. Closer to home, the aforementioned Castle Restaurant, ‘Life's a Beach’ and the ‘Elements’ bistro at nearby Widemouth are also well worth arranging babysitting for.

Check availability and book online at www.babyfriendlyboltholes.co.uk

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