Widemouth Bay, near Bude in Cornwall, is one of the world's most famous surfing beaches.

And Atlantic Court not only has an unrivalled view along the beach and north towards Bude and along the north Cornwall coast but is situated right on the spectacular Cornwall Coast path which provides some of the most dramatic sections of the entire South West Coast Path.

If you like large sandy beaches then you will be spoilt for choice, Widemouth, Summerleaze, and Crooklets in Bude, Northcott Mouth and Sandymouth are all spectacularly large, unspoilt 'typically Cornish' beaches.

For more leisurely walking, the Bude Canal towpath climbs slowly inland, conveniently passing one of the best tea rooms in the area. Alternatively, just a short drive will take you to beautiful villages such as Clovelly, Port Isaac and Boscastle, all of which have lovely coastal walks. Both Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor are within easy reach where you either take a short stroll or a serious moorland trek.

In addition to plenty of lovely cycle routes on quiet country lanes there are two cycles paths within easy reach - the Tarka trail near Bideford and the famous Camel trail, which runs from high on Bodmin Moor to Padstow.

The North Coast of Cornwall is one of the most unspoilt parts of the country. Bude is tucked away at the top of the county like a best kept secret - once discovered it is rarely forgotten - people of all ages come back time and time again. You will find it remarkable for its space, fresh air, spectacular scenery and friendly welcoming atmosphere. It's a place where you can try many activities in natural surroundings or just relax. A place where you can walk, swim, surf, sail, fish or cycle. Somewhere you immediately feel at home and where you can simply unwind and escape. Bude is perhaps most popular for what it does NOT have! Regular traffic jams and large scale commercialism are not what Bude is about - a friendly reception and a totally natural environment is very much more the scene. 'The long wave and the thundering shores of Bude' as Tennyson expressed in his poem, The Birth of King Arthur, have long made Bude a surfers’ paradise and the area continues its long association with the sea. The town itself is fairly compact with many locally owned shops and restaurants. There are plenty of open spaces with the Canal and Wharf area, marshes and nature reserve, and the delightful Downs between Summerleaze and Crooklets beach - all are within easy walking distance of the car parks.