Wonderful Stratton Bolthole

This impressive former courthouse is stylish and elegant, offering a peaceful haven for stolen weekends and holidays near the Cornish coast. Spend summer mornings chatting over fresh coffee and croissants on the patio, before heading down to one of Bude’s golden beaches for fun in the sun. After a day of building sandcastles, splashing in the sea and copious amounts of ice cream, there’ll be nothing cosier than retreating to the warmth of The Courthouse and unfurling on the sofa.

The interiors are decorated in a clean, contemporary style with crisp whites and pops of refreshing colour. Large feature windows combined with spacious, open-plan living areas create a light, bright space in which to unwind. Whether tucking into a home-cooked Sunday lunch in the sociable dining area or winding down in one of the cosy bedrooms complete with exposed beams and pitched ceilings, there’s plenty of room to relax.

Wander into Bude, 2 miles away, where there are three sandy beaches to choose from, as well as a tidal pool, golf course, and a selection of fine eateries and shops to pick up a memento of your stay. There are many more charming fishing villages to explore nearby including Clovelly (16 miles), Tintagel (20 miles), Boscastle (15 miles) and Port Isaac (26 miles), while walkers are sure to enjoy the dramatic views from the South West Coast Path or the Tamar Lakes (6 miles), with its water sports, stunning scenery and superb fishing.