Category Archives: Bude

“Ole Bood” by Jan Homer.  A historic dialect poem about Bude

Many of you will be familiar with this gem of Cornish poetry.  To those that aren’t, enjoy this great taste of the local dialect, with some extra information about its origins.  For #NationalPoetryDay 2016 we’ve added a bit of a translation in case you struggle with the vernacular. Ole Bood(From an incident at Waterloo Station)By […]

What’s on around North Cornwall for February half-term 2016

If you’re lucky enough to be spending spring half-term in North Cornwall, there are plenty of events to keep your entertained – (If you’re still looking for a place to stay, two of our boutique cottages, Treneglos and Penhale, are still available).  From sheep to snowdrops, trains to choppers, read more to see our round-up […]

What’s on around North Cornwall in January 2016

After the hectic rush of Christmas, January is a great time to wind down and recover.  However, if you’ve made the most of the excellent low rates on cottages, you will still find plenty going on in the region to keep you busy.  Here are some of our top tips, from antique hunting to night-time […]