Best for: Families wanting a coastal park within walking distance of Bude.
Accommodation Types: Caravans and lodges with kitchens, decking and pet friendly options.
Highlights: Heated outdoor pool, bar and eatery, access to South West Coast Path, play area, dog friendly.

Bude Holiday Resort is set just outside the centre of Bude, around a 15 minute walk from Summerleaze Beach and the Bude Sea Pool. The park sits just inland from the clifftop, with direct access onto the South West Coast Path leading towards Northcott Mouth.

Bude is one of the few Cornish towns where the main beach, sea pool, canal and town centre are all within walking distance of each other. Crooklets Beach is just beyond Summerleaze, making it easy to move between surf beaches without needing to drive.

Why it’s a top pick: A well kept coastal park within walking distance of Summerleaze Beach and the Bude Sea Pool, with direct access onto the coast path, offering a more practical and walkable alternative to larger, more spread out parks in the area.

Best for: Couples and families wanting a small, quiet glamping site near Bude.
Accommodation Types: Glamping pods, cottages and lodges with kitchens, some with hot tubs.
Highlights: Around 8 unit site, shared courtyard, fire pits, BBQ areas, small play area, dog friendly.

East Thorne Glamping Park is a small site with around 8 units set around a central courtyard near Kilkhampton, about 5 minutes from Bude. The park focuses on simple, low density accommodation, with shared outdoor space including fire pits and seating areas rather than on site entertainment or facilities.

Sandymouth Bay is around 5 minutes away, with a steep path down to the beach, while Summerleaze Beach and the Bude Sea Pool are about 10 minutes by car. The Bush Inn in Morwenstow is also nearby, around 5 minutes away and is one of the closest pubs to the site.

Why it’s a top pick: A small 8 unit glamping site 5 minutes from Sandymouth Bay and 10 minutes from Bude, with shared outdoor space and a quieter setting than larger parks.

Best for: Families and couples wanting a quieter coastal park close to Bude and nearby beaches.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges and glamping pods.
Highlights: 44 acre site, large dog walking fields, adventure playground, coastal and countryside views, pet friendly.

Pentire Coastal Holiday Park is set near Stibb just outside Bude, around 5 to 10 minutes by car from the town and coastline. The park covers around 44 acres, including over 20 acres of dedicated dog walking fields, with caravans, lodges and pods spread across a spacious, low density site. 

Sandymouth Beach is around 3 miles away, a National Trust beach with cliffs and over a mile of sand at low tide, while Summerleaze Beach in Bude is about 5 minutes by car with the sea pool and town centre nearby. Kilkhampton village is around a 15 minute walk, with pubs including The London Inn and local shops. 

Why it’s a top pick: A spacious 44 acre coastal park with large dog walking areas, around 5 minutes from Bude and within 3 miles of Sandymouth Beach.

Best for: Families wanting a park with an indoor pool close to Sandymouth Bay and Bude.
Accommodation Types: Beach shacks, caravans, lodges and holiday homes.
Highlights: Indoor heated pool, outdoor splash area, bistro and bar, entertainment, play areas, 24 acre site.

Sandymouth Holiday Resort is set near Stibb just outside Bude across around 24 acres, with accommodation spread across a coastal site rather than tightly packed rows. The park includes an indoor heated pool, bistro and bar and a small entertainment programme, with a quieter feel than larger parks in the area.

Sandymouth Bay is around 0.75 miles away, roughly a 5 minute drive or a 15 to 20 minute walk, with a steep climb back up from the beach. Bude is about 3 miles away, around 10 minutes by car, with beaches including Summerleaze and Crooklets and access to shops, restaurants and the sea pool.

Why it’s a top pick: A 24 acre coastal park with an indoor pool and on site dining, within 1 mile of Sandymouth Bay and around 10 minutes from Bude.

Best for: Families and couples wanting a coastal park within walking distance of Widemouth Bay.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, touring and camping pitches.
Highlights: Indoor heated pool, bar and restaurant, shop, play areas, coastal setting.

Widemouth Bay Caravan Park is set just inland from the coast above Widemouth Bay, around 0.5 miles from the beach, with accommodation spread across a sloping site. The park includes an indoor heated pool, bar and restaurant and a small range of family facilities, with a more relaxed feel than larger parks around Bude.

Widemouth Bay is around a 10 to 15 minute walk, with a long sandy beach popular for surfing. The return walk to the park is steep. Bude is about 2 miles away, around a 5 to 10 minute drive, with beaches including Summerleaze and Crooklets and access to shops and restaurants.

Why it’s a top pick: A coastal park set around 0.5 miles from Widemouth Bay with an indoor pool and easy access to Bude.