Cranberry

Couldn't ask for a better location, easy walk into town and the beach.

The house was very well equipped with a well stocked kitchen making self catering a lot easier. The overall cleanliness was ok.

Ideal location for town and beach.

Spotlessly clean on arrival with John letting us know that we could arrive early. Comfortable, well appointed with a great bath and shower. Although just a little tlc needed for a 5 star review we have booked again for next year.

Very comfortable house in an excellent location - this was our 2nd stay at Cranberry and we will definitely return.

The house is well equipped and clean and an ideal base for exploring Bude's charming town and wonderful beaches. Just a couple of minor issues which stopped us giving 5* : A few areas could do with better maintenance, confusing information re waste disposal & recycling, and very few clothes hangers provided. We were also disappointed with a very late standard 5pm check-in time - but thanks to a call from the housekeeper we were able to get in earlier (much appreciated!)

Good house with good furnishings.

Fully equipped kitchen with good cutlery, crockery and cooking equipment. Beds are comfortable and linen spotless but would be lovely to have a king size bed. The house was beautifully clean when we arrived and it was great to have cleaning equipment so that we could leave it clean on our departure. The house is in a fantastic position for access to Bude shops, cafes and beaches. Lovely to have a garden and off road parking and dog friendly too

A few minor issues which made it a 4* review rather than 5* No information folder at all apart from a scrap of paper pinned on the notice board, with a list of how to separate the recycling.

Totally irrelevant as there were just 4 black dustbins! We took our recycling to the bins in the co- op car park. No contact details in case of emergency, no local info at all. Grass needed cutting. No dustpan and brush. No instructions on how to leave bedding etc at end of stay. However the location was fantastic, the house was clean and the kitchen was exceptionally well equipped. We would definitely stay again.

We really enjoyed our stay at Cranberry and much appreciated the owner agreeing to move our stay by a couple of days.

Cranberry felt really homely rather than a holiday rental. As mentioned in previous reviews the location is fabulous within easy walk of beaches, shops, fabulous bars and restaurants and conveniently backs onto good co-op supermarket through back gate. The house is clean and cosy with comfortable beds, good shower and well equipped kitchen. It might lack some finer touches eg clothes airer, hangers, welcome pack etc but it makes up for this in location and homely feel. Thank you for our stay.

Dog friendly back garden needs cutting, grass about 30cm high.

Fence at back needs re-nailing up as top rail hanging off. Rubbish/recycling information virtually non-existent. Piece of tissue paper with colours on was not helpful when all we could see was 4 identical black bins. Also the front pictures were taken selectively, next door caravan sight of trailer tent and 2 cars in front garden area as carefully avoided. Generally was good location, house tired and smells of damp, wary of calling it dog friendly as garden not completely secure so wouldn’t stay again.

Great location , just 2 minutes from the town and a very easy 10 minutes to the beach.

Cranberry was comfortable, clean, well appointed and with a great shower. We would say 4•6 out of 5. If the grass had been cut at the rear ( we have a small Bichon Frise) we would give 5. We had a lovely holiday and will definitely stay at Cranberry again.

Like other reviews for us the grass had not been cut for at least 3 weeks and the gutter was leaking at the front of the house.

This kept dripping after rain had stopped and would drip on you as you locked the key away. Indoors the overall impression is of a clean property but after a short time you see cobwebs in corners of the rooms. The property is not at all well maintained.

We loved our time at Cranberry.

Brilliant location and comprehensive facilities. It would have been good to have access to streaming services on the living room TV in addition to the terrestrial channels to keep younger family members entertained in the evenings, but this was not a huge issue overall. The garden space was great with lovely views; seating to go with the table would be welcome in good weather. The guttering over the front door needs repair - when raining there was a constant waterfall over the threshold. These were minor issues however, and we very much look forward to returning!

Overall the property is ok but have to say it could do with a deep clean there were some quite dirty areas in corners etc.

This is awesome house clean tidy warm and comfortable Shop 1 min away co op Beach 10 min walk, cancel lovely walk also nr to Costa Walk We had a leak jhon was out straight away and fixed Will be going back

Cranberry is well placed in Bude town centre being just a short walk to the shops.

The house is warm and comfortable and has very good kitchen equipment and a great dining room. This has been the third time we have stayed at Cranberry and if we return to Bude we would like to stay there again. Jenny and Tony

The property is in a lovely location and within reach of everything you need.

However we do feel the property is looking abit tired and in need of some updating. We walked in the lounge and I suspect because it had been shut up that it smelt abit doggy. We opened up the window which helped but the upstairs front bedroom smelt the same. We feel the rooms could do with a deep clean, especially the furniture in the lounge. However this would not stop us from staying again the houses location is enough to want us to return.

Location, location, location!

We had a fabulous week at Cranberry - the location is amazing, a few minutes from all the amenities of Bude town centre, and a few minutes further gets you to the wonderful Summerleaze beach! The house has everything you need for a comfortable stay away from home. Comfy beds, all the kitchen facilities you need, enough space, secure garden for our dogs. Go out the back gate to the Co-op or the golf course for a morning dog walk - ideal! The owners communication was great and he even has recently purchased a travel cot which was fantastic for our 17 month old son. There is also a highchair and booster seat available. Thank you - we will be back!

It would have been nice to have welcome pack waiting for us about the property.

We really enjoyed our holiday at cranberry.

House was lovely. Location was great. So much so we only ventured away from Bude for 1 day. Our only disappointment was the grass, looked like it hadn’t been cut for some weeks. Which was a shame. But we would return.

Our general holiday was a wonderful week away, and Bude was a perfect place for our first family holiday with our 6 month old and nervous dog.

Only downside is the pubs/bars in bude are very anti children and only one pub would allow us to take our baby in for a drink, it was 5pm! The house on first look was lovely and a very good size for us. Unfortunately the lack of communication with the owner was a problem. We messaged a few days prior to our holiday, asking if a travel cot was available at the property, as we were travelling from Norfolk and wanted to pack as little as possible to fit a baby and greyhound in the car! On response, the owner stated that the travel cot had disappeared. The first bedroom I go to (single room) I find a travel cot between the bed and window, so we did not need to play tetris in the car after all. The house was clean and tidy and had all the basics to have a week there. The lack of personal touches was a shame, a welcome pack would have been a nice touch, with information about the area, the house and numbers for any emergencies, maybe a pint of milk in the fridge, especially when they know you've come 8 hours! One afternoon, baby was having a nap on me, and my partner was on the other sofa, having a little shut eye, when I open mine, i see a gentleman standing in the front garden looking into the property. I'm shocked and unsure what to do. My partner wakes up and I give him baby, as I go through to the kitchen, the gentleman was then coming past the kitchen window in the garden and back down the side path. I believe this was the owner, but a little warning about stopping by the property would have been nice. Did make me feel quite uncomfortable for the rest of the day. We had an amazing holiday, even with it raining most days. However, I would put this experience down to the town of Bude and being with my family, not the property. It has so much potential, if the correct love and attention was made to the property. The positive part of the property was the location, super close to everything and we were able to the dog out of the back gate and straight onto the golf course for walks.

Great location and nice place, although we probably won’t return as beds seemed small and short.

Also, it would be nice if back gate locked and unlocked more easily, as even the men found it difficult.

Great house and location.

Important things were clean, bedding, bathroom etc. unfortunately plates had been put away dirty, house could do with a deep clean. Gardens were a mess although gardener did come around whilst we were sitting in the garden so we asked him to come back at a later date. In my opinion the grass should’ve been cut on the Saturday before we arrived as the weather was good and we couldn’t get in until 5, again a good sweep outside and cleaning the door would make all the difference. The house looked very tired and needs some TLC. It was very well equipped and everything was there that you needed, a welcome pack would’ve been a nice touch. After saying all this we had a great holiday and the location is great. We would go back there.

Very enjoyable stay, well equipped accommodation and great location.

Another stay at this property and equally good as the previous one

Lovely stay at Cranberry.

Great location and cottage very warm and clean when we arrived would recommend and we hope to stay again.

Great property in a close proximity to the town’s shops and facilities.

Very well equipped house with a high standard of cleanliness, the only slight niggle would be the tight access for a wide car to get onto the driveway. However this would not deter us returning for another holiday.

Great location, close to all amenities.

The kitchen is very well equipped. House was spotless when we arrived, and lovely and warm as heating had been put on. Shower was great and beds very comfortable. Enclosed garden was secure for our dogs, it was lovely to be able to bring them both on holiday with us. The front door did stick a little on opening and some of the internal doors were difficult/ noisy to close but this did not affect our holiday. It would have been useful to have a long handled brush and dustpan to sweep floors. We would not hesitate to stay here again.

Have used Sykes for many years and have booked numerous properties over the years and this has been the worst we have come across unfortunately.

Although in a central area with easy access to shops etc the area is not pleasant - there were 3 police cars attending the next door property one of the mornings we were there! Access to the property is poor - using the drive for parking the car is very tight and the hedge needs cutting back. The front door sticks and is difficult to open. The same with the back door which needs a good clean from the outside! Some of the problems we had during our stay: 1. Main light in lounge not working - probably light bulb needs changing - we bumped into owner and informed him of this (and other things) and he said he can't do anything if no-one tells him (nothing was done to rectify problems while we were there for rest of week after informing owner) so we left a written note when we left. The fire in the lounge not working. Lounge uncomfortable and unwelcoming - plain white walls ceiling doors etc - no mirrors pictures etc no colour. Very strong smell of bleach through the whole house for the first few days. 2. One of kitchen chairs broken - bin lid in kitchen didn't close properly so needed weight on it to keep it closed - rear light in kitchen didn't work and light switch 'sizzled' when switched on 3 Pull cord in downstairs toilet is dirty 4. Bathroom window above sink wouldn't open 5. Constant unknown odour in back bedroom which remained even if window opened or spray used 6. No information details provided - which rubbish goes into which bin - there are 4 bins! When is collection day - details of local dr etc - recommended places to eat would be helpful. 7. No welcome pack - after a long drive would be nice to be provided milk and maybe a biscuit or similar 8. Why charge for 7 days when 1 day is virtually written off - can't arrive before 5pm and have to leave by 10am - without notice someone came on Sunday morning to cut grass at front and rear - why couldn't this be done between 10 am and 5 pm on the Saturday so as not to disturb Although Property was very clean it is very tired and needs a good revamp

Lovely accomodation, extremely well located in central Bude, well furnished kitchen, decent shower.

Enclosed garden with a nice view of the golf course, spoilt slightly as it was a bit overgrown.

Lovely property, we had a great time and plan to stay again.

We have stayed at Cranberries twice and have booked a New Year break for 2024.

It's perfectly situated for the town and the beach. The house is well equipped and comfortable. We have 2 dogs and the garden is safe and secure.

Excellent location and facilities.

I would have given top marks except for some of the doors wouldn't close and the water pressure was to strong causing splashing and spillage.

Loved the house and location Sorry but only two negatives- but that will not stop us coming back 1-Was disappointed no Christmas tree up 2-Would have liked a smart TVs Netflix and a TV in the kitchen WiFi was really good What a fantastic location this house is in great for going walking/beach/shops/restaurants/pubs The beds were very comfortable so slept extremely well The shower was fantastic Kitchen has everything you need Great dog friendly garden Fantastic view from back bedroom window Idea to think about A small welcome pack would have been well received Cornish biscuits for example

Great stay in Bude.

This property is ideally located for Bude town and beaches which are all in walking distance. The owners have thought of everything that you might need in the kitchen and even provide throws in the lounge in case you are a little chilly in the evening. One criticism is that the hedge beside the driveway needs to be cut right back as it makes an already narrow space unnecessarily narrower for larger cars

Locks/bolts on loo and bathroom door would be nice.

Also couldn't find any info on recycling/bin collection- had to lift the liners out of the bins to determine what went where (no obvious glass recycling, either?). Other than that - house was comfy and very convenient location for beaches/shops/restaurants.

The house was lovely and in a fantastic location.

Plenty of kitchenware and all the crockery we could possibly want. The garden was a brilliant sun trap and a lovely spot for evening meals and drinks. The property was really clean and well presented throughout, and being able to nip out of the back gate and be in Co-Op within a minute was so convenient. There were only 2 things that we think could have been better. Firstly, there was no information folder or leaflet for the property, something most self catering properties do provide. This meant we had no instructions on how to sort the bed linen, recycling or the like. We'd advise putting a small instruction folder together as this would be a huge help. The other thing that could be improved is the TV - if the TV provided was a smart TV then we could have cast our own streaming services to it which would have helped entertain the younger members of our party. These are really minor issues though - overall we thought the property was excellent!

The arrival time and departure times means essentially a whole day is removed from your holiday.

If we are asked to leave at 10am it does not take a team of cleaners 7 hours to prepare the property for the next people. Particularly when you require the property to be left as found so we essentially clean it for you??

A little toilet paper in both toilets would have been useful until we got to a shop.

Good job we had small cars as would have been impossible to get a big one between the gate posts and even when very wet had to park right in the hedge and walk on the grass. Location very handy.

House is in a great location for the shops of Bude and the Beach you could leave the car parked at the house and walk everywhere.

It has a safe and secure garden for the dog which we loved. The beds were clean and comfortable, and the kitchen is well equipped. However the house in our opinion is looking tired and needs some money spending on it especially decorating the inside and the garden outside. The cleaners could perhaps do a better job as cleaning the front windows to remove dog marks with a dirty cloth won’t ack it neither will leaving hair in the bathroom sink or marks in the bath. These are only a few things and would in no way stop us from booking the property again in the future.

Location was amazing, perfect for access to the beach and Bude town itself.

Accommodation was clean and perfect for a weeks stay with two teenagers! Having amazing weather helped. In terms of anything that could improve the stay there are a few minor things in terms of practicalities. - having a side gate that was lockable, plus the gate at the end of the rear garden with a lock accessible from the car park would be great. - The shower drainage was very poor, as was the drainage from the washing machine which then pumped water up through the kitchen sink - if the garage was available as a usable space for either parking another car or storage of wetsuits/surf boards overnight. However, these are minor issues as overall we had an amazing time. House was really comfortable and felt like a home away from home rather than a Holiday home.

We asked for extra pillows as there were only one each but didn't get them,so had to buy some .

The bed in the front bedroom was really uncomfortable.,not enough storage in all bedrooms . There was no carpet on the stairs . A light is needed in the back garden. The owner was told about a problem with the upstairs toilet and asked if the top came off and was told that we are not plumbers and would like him to get it fixed .Also the cleaner would not come in and change the bedding and clean which we were told that she would be doing in the middle so we had to do it ourselves. Also each time we contacted the owner he didn't get back to us so we had to keep ringing him .

Perfect location, so close to town centre, everything within walking distance

Good location to walk into Bude and the beach, and the Coop 1 minute walk, garden for outside meals, freshly decorated and good bed linen - good value - some bifold doors from dining room and kitchen would be good - but then you might charge more :)

After reading some previous reviews, this holiday cottage completely exceeded my expectations.

Clearly the owners have worked hard to provide an extremely comfortable holiday property. Important things: a great modern bathroom with an excellent power shower, ultra comfortable bed with really good quality bedding, large fluffy towels, good internet connection, and a secure garden for our dogs. All the furniture in the property is clearly of a very good quality and I appreciated the throws having been provided for the dogs in order to protect the sofas. The kitchen was well equipped with a large fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The house is ideally situated in the centre of Bude (but also very quiet). It backs onto the car park of the Coop, with a rear gate in the garden - perfect if you just want to pop out quickly for that pint of milk or bottle of wine. All the shops and restaurants are literally within a minute of two walking distance. The rear of the property also leads directly onto a public footpath across the golf course, so perfect for dog walking. The house was spotlessly clean throughout - not a trace of web or dust. Just two things I would mention, yes, the parking is tight and anyone with a 4x4 is going to struggle - I have a Nissan Qashqai and I had to have my wits about me! Also the provision of a full length mirror would be an excellent extra touch. I would absolutely not hesitate to book this property again.

We have a Ford Mondeo and the driveway entrance could be a bit wider as it was a tight fit to get our car on to the drive.

The house as usual was lovely.

Just a few cobwebs but nothing we couldn’t cope with. Fitted out well. Location is really good just five minutes from the beach. Hopefully we’ll be able to visit again soon.

As per all previous excellent reviews.

Perfect for a family. Excellent safe garden for dogs. Brill location for walking to beaches etc. No problem parking the Landrover on the drive. Amazing shower. Highly recommend this property.

The house overall was clean, well equipped and in a very good location for the shops and centre of Bude.

The garden was spacious and secure for our dog. There are a number of things that let this property down though. The bed was very uncomfortable and you can feel every spring as you move. No recycling bins were provided, only a single waste bin. We ended up bringing our own glass home to recycle. It would also benefit from a new kettle in keeping with the modern fitted kitchen too.

Fantastic place to stay!

Short walk to amenities, beach and pubs. Couldn't have wanted more!

Owner was very helpful on arrival.

Beds and settees were very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with crockery, etc. Excellent location, with short walks to town and beach. Good dog walking across adjacent golf course on public footpath.

The inside of the property is comfortable, fitted out with high quality furnishings.

We found the sofas and bed to be very comfy. The kitchen has plenty of storage space, with newly fitted appliances and quality crockery and cutlery. It has everything without being cluttered. (A new tin opener and a water tank for the coffee machine are needed). The outside space was enclosed at the rear, ideal for our dog. A gate leads straight into the co-op carpark so you couldnt be any closer for stocking up on last minute essentials. The garden could benefit from a little TLC. The addition of some comfortable garden furniture, outside lighting and a place to dry clothes would be great for families. We had a great week staying in cranberry and would definately stay again.

Lovely house and great location for shops and beach etc.

Lovely large enclosed garden. Few minor problems in 1st week with house which were resolved by the owner who was very cooperative.

We had a good week despite Storm Ciara doing her best to spoil it!

We were the first guests at this cottage so there were a few very minor things like no scissors in the kitchen and the duvets were far too thick for us, but, on the whole, it was a lovely place to stay right in the middle of Bude. There was a dog bowl and towels specially for our dog which was a useful idea particularly considering the weather.