Self-catering holidays and Holiday cottages in Welcombe

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Welcombe is a peaceful village just over the Devon border, north of Bude, close to the wild coves of Welcombe Mouth and Marsland Mouth. Holiday cottages here offer quiet countryside and dramatic coast walking on the border of Cornwall and Devon.

The coast path leads to Morwenstow, home of the eccentric Victorian vicar Robert Hawker, and on to Bude. Hartland, Clovelly and Bude are a short drive away. Book your Welcombe holiday direct with the owner.

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With few properties listed in Welcombe, here are more owner-advertised properties within easy reach in North Cornwall.

Atlantic View Holidays

From 1910 to 7610
New Polzeath · Self-catering · sleeps 22

For a holiday in New Polzeath, Atlantic View Holidays is a self-catering holiday let a short drive from Welcombe, with a beach less than a mile away. The owners take their own bookings, so you can ask about dates and prices before deciding. Larger family groups can be catered for.

“Walking, surfing, sailing, cycling and golf. The Eden project, National Trust houses and gardens.” – the owner

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Bre Pen Farm

From 75
Newquay · Bed & Breakfast · sleeps 8

Bre Pen Farm in Newquay gives you bed and breakfast as your base for Cornwall. Days out on foot, by bike or by car start from the door, and you book direct with the people who run it. Guests can enjoy views of the sea.

“Traditional Cornish Farmhouse bed & breakfast overlooking Mawgan Porth beach, Open all year. Bed and Breakfast stays in Mawgan Porth - comfortable & friendly Bed & Breakfast accommodation on a working National Trust farm, where animals roam the fields and courtyard, Stunning Cliff Top Wedding Venue stunning cliff top location makes the…” – the owner

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Bude · Self-catering · sleeps 10

For a holiday in Bude, Pure Cornwall - Hand-Picked Holiday Cottages is a self-catering holiday let a short drive from Welcombe, with a beach less than a mile away. The owners take their own bookings, so you can ask about dates and prices before deciding. Larger family groups can be catered for.

“Pure Cornwall brings together over 700 holiday cottages in more than 60 Cornish towns and villages across West, North, South and South-East Cornwall. Every property is approved by the team before it joins, from harbourside homes in Padstow and St Ives to family houses with pools and hot tubs near Fowey, Wadebridge and Mawgan Porth.” – the owner

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Whitstone · Bed & Breakfast · sleeps 6

For a holiday in Whitstone, West Nethercott Farm is bed and breakfast a short drive from Welcombe, with the coast an easy drive away. The owners take their own bookings, so you can ask about dates and prices before deciding. Parking is available for guests.

“Personal attention & a warm welcome await you on this dairy & sheep farm. Short distance from rugged North Cornwall coast, with sandy beaches, surfing & coastal walks.” – the owner

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Trebetherick · Self-catering · sleeps 9

For a holiday in Trebetherick, Springs is a self-catering holiday let a short drive from Welcombe, with a beach less than a mile away. The owners take their own bookings, so you can ask about dates and prices before deciding. Larger family groups can be catered for.

“Springs enjoys fantastic panoramic uninterrupted sea views of the Atlantic and Camel Estuary. The passage of boats and ever changing sea views (including sunsets) can be enjoyed from both the house and the large garden.” – the owner

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Tao Cottage

From 460 to 1040
Boscastle · Self-catering · sleeps 6

Staying at Tao Cottage puts you in Boscastle, a short drive from Welcombe. It is a self-catering holiday let with sandy beaches one to three miles away, and there are no agency fees when you book. Wi-Fi / internet access is available.

“Tao Cottage is a spacious cottage, sleeping 6 people, situated in the picturesque village of Boscastle a few minutes uphill from the historic harbour. The perfect place to stay if you want to relax and unwind or explore Cornwall.” – the owner

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Gardenia Cottage

From 660 to 1170
Rock · Self-catering · sleeps 6

For a holiday in Rock, Gardenia Cottage is a self-catering holiday let a short drive from Welcombe, with a beach less than a mile away. The owners take their own bookings, so you can ask about dates and prices before deciding. Parking is available for guests.

“A peaceful, relaxing holiday home set in the stunning Camel Estuary close to Rock and Polzeath. The Holiday Cottage sleeps up to 6 people ( + infant) in three bedrooms and has parking for two cars. Easy access to Polzeath, Port Isaac and Padstow Gardenia offers the perfect place to unwind from a busy lifestyle, and you will be sad to…” – the owner

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Tehidy Holiday Park

From 22 to 1515
Nr Portreath · Glamping · sleeps 6

Tehidy Holiday Park in Nr Portreath gives you a glamping site as your base for Cornwall. Days out on foot, by bike or by car start from the door, and you book direct with the people who run it. Short breaks are offered outside the main season.

“Voted Best Holiday and Caravan Site in UK 2023, and rated 4 Pennant Gold AA. Our multi award winning Holiday Park in Cornwall offers bungalows, holiday caravans, wigwam glamping cabins and camping/ touring pitches.” – the owner

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Welcombe holidays – FAQs

Welcombe is a village just over the border in North Devon, north of Bude.

Welcombe Mouth and Marsland Mouth are close by, with the beaches around Bude about 20 minutes' drive away.

The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, on the Tarka Line from Exeter, about 28 miles away. A car is the easiest way to get around the area.

Cornwall Online lists holiday cottages, self-catering homes, B&Bs, hotels, camping and holiday parks in Welcombe and the surrounding area, each advertised by its owner. If only a few are listed, the page also shows properties across the wider region.

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