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East Thorne Glamping

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· Bude, Cornwall, England
1 acre hosted by Naomi ?.
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Stress-free family glamping in roundhouse cabins with hot tubs, just a 10-minute drive from the stunning, wild coastline at Bude

On the northern reaches of Bude, away from the bucket and spade brigades, beachside cafés and gangs of wannabe surfers, a wilder coastline awaits; its crags and coves stretching to where Cornwall meets Devon. At the start of this territory lies Duckpool, a rugged little beach where the Atlantic swell pounds smooth, wave-hewn rocks. There are no trappings except for an ice cream van on the sunniest days, and if you strike out along the coast path you may only pass a few hardy walkers between here and the Hawker’s Hut perched on the cliffs at Morwenstow.

East Thorne, a 10-minute drive inland, is nothing like this wild coastline. But, after a day immersed in raw and desolate scenery, it can be comforting to return to modern conveniences and the company of fellow campers. For camping here is not about surviving in the wilderness or playing boy scouts. In this neat little community of ten roundhouses, where glamping, not camping, is the buzz-word, you can sip wine on the decking and watch children run around on the car-free green. If you remembered to leave a message on your chalkboard a fresh basket of wood will be ready to throw on the wood-burner, and you can even order a gourmet hamper ready for tea-time.

Each of the roundhouses comes pre-furnished with everything you could possibly need for your stay. They offer a nod to the traditional yurts that were the original accommodation offered on this site but take the glamping up a notch. While the roundhouses still have a curvy appeal and a central crowning window like their canvas counterparts, they offer a more cottage-y feel with wooden floors, solid walls, a kitchenette, plush en-suite bathrooms and, best of all, a private hot tub outside each. They are so well equipped, you don't need to worry about bedding, pots, pans, lamps and cool-boxes. Instead, you can fill the car to breaking point with buckets and spades and spend your days building castle villages on the nearby beaches.

In all, the resulting site is a family-orientated glamping haven in a quiet slice of Cornwall, with a serious dose of luxury to boot. Two of the roundhouses are designed for couples and set in their own private garden areas while the other eight are larger and can accommodate up to six people in each. These larger cabins share an area and all have access to the games room and communal campfire area giving the right balance of privacy and sociable opportunities. At the end of your stay, you should feel suitably relaxed without the last-day worries of packing up camping kit while kids will have picked up the campsite take-homes of grass stains on knees and the smell of campfire smoke in jumpers. You wouldn't want it any other way.

Experience one of four of these larger roundhouses at this acclaimed glamping site in Cornwall. Each roundhouse is individually fitted and furnished to a high standard with luxury, modern interiors and a hotel-standard ensuite bathroom. The accommodation has a comfortable handmade double bed in the main area with sumptuous bed linen provided, an additional sofa bed for children, plus a separate cabin bedroom with adult sized bunk beds, so it's ideal for families and groups of friends. A fully-fitted kitchen inside the roundhouse provides everything you need for cooking and a bistro table and chairs can be used for indoor eating with an additional picnic table providing an al fresco option. There's also an en-suite bathroom inside each roundhouse and a beautiful hot tub just outside. Each larch wood roundhouse offers a central magnified sky port hole for star gazing at night. A cosy wood burning stove and underfloor heating make these roundhouses ideal at any time of year, and towels, bed linen and all kitchen/cooking equipment are supplied, leaving you to enjoy an easy, hassle-free break. Guests staying in the roundhouses are able to access all the other facilities of the glamping site, including games room, TV room, treatment room, outdoor pizza oven and communal camp fire. Or you can simply relax in your own space. The four family roundhouses share their own enclave at this glamping site, which makes them ideal for a larger family gathering of up to 20 guests. Outside of school holidays, automatic discounts are applied to couples booking the roundhouse, making a luxury romantic stay a totally affordable option. Sorry, no pets allowed in this particular roundhouse.
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Abigail E.recommends
November 25, 2021
The Ocean Room Roundhouse
me and my partner had a lovely couple of days staying at East Thorne. the staff are very polite and helpful and the roundhouse we were staying in was lovely and cosy, it is situated in a perfect location so we went to bude on day 2 highly recommend
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Maxine M.recommends
October 19, 2021
Yurt
We spent 3 nights here and our yurt was spacious and had everything we needed. Friendly staff to welcome us. Lovely pubs nearby. We went to The Bush - about 10 min drive. Great walks with the dogs and stopped off at the cider making place. would come again without a doubt
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Grug R.recommends
October 11, 2021
Yurt
This place is worth visiting. The owners were amazingly welcome. Especially with my 7 year old that was amazed by the animals and how they took him in to feed and pet them. We can't wait to come back again, the yurt had everything we needed and more.
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Jennie W.recommends
September 1, 2021
Yurt
We had a brilliant time staying in the yurts. Everything we needed was provided and the owners were really helpful, customer service was excellent. The children loved the Freedom to play on the park, feed the animals and explore in a safe car free environment. Thank you for such a lovely weekend away.
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Kathryn W.recommends
August 7, 2021
The Ember Room Roundhouse (Pet friendly)
We had a brilliant time at East Thorne. The roundhouses are fantastic and really comfortable. Our girls loved feeding the animals and playing in the little playground. Really nice private sheltered site.
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Sue S.recommends
July 10, 2021
Yurt
The yurt was immaculate. The hosts were so lovely and the bathroom was fantastic. Would definitely recommend staying there for someone who wants to ‘camp’ in comfort.
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Bude, Cornwall, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Naomi ?.

Joined in December 2015
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Experience the great outdoors without forgoing life's finer things! You can now come glamping in beautiful Cornwall in both comfort and style, staying in one of our all year round Roundhouses: handmade beds, log burning stoves, internal kitchens, stylish bathrooms and roaring campfires and steaming hot tubs. East Thorne isn’t just a place to stay, it’s an experience. Our glamping retreat in Cornwall offers comfortable and convenient accommodation and facilities, beautiful surroundings, and (last but not least!) plenty to keep the kids happy like the adventure playground, games room, our array of farm animals and plenty of green space to run and explore. At the heart of East Thorne is the nod to our beginnings as a yurt site 10 years ago. So many of our guest tell us about how great it feels to sleep in a round space that so we stepped it up creating a get away in our most stylish accommodation - The Roundhouses. We offer an exclusive experiences for couples, families and groups to enjoy glamping all year round!
Nearby attractions

East Thorne can organise all sorts of activities from coasteering and kayaking to high ropes. Try surfing at Sandymouth Beach (07870 472448), about 10-minutes’ drive away, or take on one of the toughest sections of the South West Coast Path between Bude and Hartland Quay. Bude’s stunning Summerleaze, Crooklets and Widemouth beaches are popular for trying your hand at further surfing or simply building sand castles with the kids. A string of cool waterfront cafés and amusement arcades will also keep you busy once you tire of the beach.

Food and drink

Pre-order local Cornish produce with our bespoke ordering service, get fresh eggs from the chickens at The Hive (on- site coffee and pastries), order hampers crammed with Cornish produce (from £28) or get classic pub grub and Sunday Roast at the The Preston Gate (01288 354017), four miles from site. To maximise your options head into Bude, where there are ample cafés and restaurants.

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