Contemporary cottage retreat in secluded valley near sea. Sleeps 8

The location of this lovely cottage within easy walking distance of the most spectacular & wild coastline.

Had a lovely stay, place is clean and tidyIdeal position for out of the way stay

For me, this cottage is perfect in every way. Up I had already visited the original property in the 1970s and 80s and was a little apprehensive returning to a place deep in my heart.I was not in any way disappointed. The respectful remodelling has kept the magic of LM and we look forward to many more holidays there.For those who don’t know the area, it is isolated and for me that adds to the beauty. Early morning walks with views across the valley are all I need to help re-charge and remember happy childhood times.

Lovely house in a wonderful part of the world. Quite remote and perfect for dog lovers. Secure garden and easy access to paths down to the sea with amazing views and wildlife. Our family is six and fitted easily. Local shop short drive away, great pub nearby (The Bush). Short drive to Duckpool and Sandymouth beaches - on a sunny day it feels like an exotic beach holiday!

We had a great Christmas week staying at the cottage. The cottage was cosy with the log burner and provided for a very comfortable stay. The split of bedrooms worked well for us, we stayed on the top floor with my wife's family on the bottom. There's a large well stocked Kitchen with a big table for us all to sit round. Large glass windows from the Kitchen looking out to the rear and across the hills provided a nice relaxing spot to sit back and enjoy a coffee. Our daughter enjoyed the swing and slide in the garden as well as exploring the wider area, some lovely walks to the local beach and across the hills. The cottage is remote but that added to the charm.Bude is only 20 mins away and we enjoyed exploring the town, some nice cafes/shops and of course the beach etc.A lovely week that will provide us with some fond memories

We really loved the garden and the birds including a magnificent nuthatch, which visited regularly. It was wonderful to be in nature, we enjoyed the walks, the nature reserve and wild swimming. While the kitchen and living room were great, we do have some feedback on the state of the bedding, bathrooms and downstairs bedrooms. The pillows and duvets were smelly and stained. We were dismayed that the owners had not checked the current state of the downstairs bedrooms, as we had specifically asked about the damp problems in early August, weeks before our visit. We found mould on lamp shades, blind and curtain linings and the rooms smelt damp and unhealthy. We were able to ventilate and reduce this to some extent before my elderly mother-in-law in her nineties with breathing difficulties, came to stay. The downstairs carpets are also infested with clothes moths – most noticeable at the bottom of the stairs. We were sad about this as the house is so special nestled in the wood, in a beautiful and extraordinary place. We do feel the owners could easily have done more to ensure decent accommodation.

The house is nicely decorated and was very clean. We only had to get rid of a large number of spiders, but that was due to our arachnophobia. It is a place where one can really calm down and relax and it´s great that dogs are allowed. We enjoyed walking along the coast and down to the beach where we saw some quite dramatic sunsets. The only downside was, that the 2 lower bedrooms were damp so that we needed to keep dehumidifiers running. But still one of the bedrooms had a quite unpleasant mouldy smell to it. Travelling as a party of four, we fortunately could switch to another bedroom upstairs. Nevertheless we felt very comfortable and highly recommend a stay in this beautiful house in this beautiful setting.

We had a small misunderstanding about the composition of our group meaning we didn't have the right combination of beds made up - but the owners responded quickly and helpfully, as they did to all questions. The large kitchen dining area was a fabulous feature, so was the lounge. The garden was also fabulous although the weather wasn't kind to us so we couldn't use it as much as we hoped. Also, be aware the garden isn't really dog-proof since the front gate is just a standard 5-bar wooden gate which can be freely accessed from the back. The beach is definitely a 15 minute hike where you'll appreciate the bench half way up the hill on your way home. Don't expect a casual stroll with towels, chairs and boards! But these are tiny inconveniences that didn't stop us from thoroughly enjoying this secluded getaway in an idyllic rural location only 25 minutes drive from Bude.

We very much enjoyed Little Marsland. Very spascious property surrounded by lush countryside. Thank you

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Little Marsland both the House and the surrounding area are beautiful, if a bit treacherous. I would just advise those staying that the drive down to the house is quite rocky and steep so be mindful. We made the mistake of ordering a supermarket delivery which led to the van being stuck and having to be towed out! Other than this however I would thoroughly recommend Little Marsland to anyone.