The Beach - Bude

4-star boutique hotel overlooking Summerleaze Beach with an award-winning restaurant and Smith Collection membership

Accommodations & Rooms

The Beach in Bude offers New England-style rooms, most with direct sea views and some with private balconies or terraces. Each room includes a mini-fridge with complimentary milk and mineral water, a flat-screen TV with Blu-Ray player, and an en suite bathroom with toiletries. Larger options include the two-bedroom Suite with a roll-top bath and double shower, as well as self-catering apartments such as The Retreat, which has a full kitchen, dining area, and separate living space.

Dining & Bar

Breakfast at The Beach is served in the bar and lounge area overlooking the sea, offering a menu of hot and cold options including a full Cornish breakfast. The onsite Elements restaurant is popular with locals and serves dinner with a frequently changing specials menu, including whole Brill and steak of the day. The stylish bar features an outdoor terrace with sea views and serves a range of signature cocktails.

Location & Activities

The Beach at Bude sits directly above Summerleaze Beach, with the Bude Sea Pool a short walk along the cliff path. Water sports are a local draw, with surf schools operating on the beach, and the hotel provides on-site storage for surfboards and bikes. The town center with its restaurants and shops is a five-minute walk away, and the South West Coast Path runs right past the hotel.

Family-Friendly Features

The Beach Hotel Bude provides family suites and apartments that include separate bedrooms, kitchenettes, and lounge areas, such as the two-bedroom Suite and The Retreat apartment. Self-catering options give families flexibility with full kitchens and dining tables, while the hotel also offers board games and puzzles. Accessibility features are available for guests with mobility concerns, including ground-floor room options.

Awards & Recognition

The Beach Bude Cornwall holds a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence and is listed in The Good Hotel Guide. It is a hand-picked member of the Smith Collection, a curated group of luxury independent hotels. The hotel also emphasizes sustainability, using locally sourced ingredients in its restaurant and offering eco-friendly amenities.

• Location: Overlooking Summerleaze Beach, 5-minute walk to Bude's dining and shops
• Rooms: New England-style rooms with sea views, plus self-catering apartments and family suites
• Dining: Award-winning Elements restaurant with full Cornish breakfast and nightly specials menu
• Recognition: Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence and member of The Smith Collection
• Family: Two-bedroom suites and apartments with kitchen facilities and board games
• Convenience: On-site surfboard and bike storage, plus accessibility features for mobility needs