We’re celebrating 10 years of Gwelmor! A decade of coastal escapes, happy guests, sandy paws and unforgettable memories by the sea. From summer beach holidays to cosy winter getaways, it’s been an incredible journey — and we couldn’t have done it without you. Read our latest blog
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Escape to the Cornish Coast: Your Perfect Stay at Gwelmor Holiday Cottage
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With the release of The Salt Path in UK cinemas, which captures the resilience and renewal found on the South West Coast Path, many are turning to the rugged beauty of North Cornwall and North Devon for their own adventures. From windswept cliffs to tranquil valleys and ancient ruins, this coastline invites walkers of all levels to experience its drama, solitude, and inspiration. Here's a guide to walks right from Gwelmor's doorstep.
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Gwelmor's owner interviewed on BBC Radio Cornwall after our holiday cottage was named Dog Friendly Business of the Year at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2021/2022.
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If you're anything like us and love to take your dogs on holiday, knowing whether you've picked the perfect place for all your family's needs can be a worry.For many people, finding a dog friendly holiday cottage with a garden to ensure no escapees is essential.
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Keeping kids entertained is an important part of everyone's holiday, but at Widemouth Bay in north Cornwall there's no time to get bored. Here's our Top Ten List of Things To Do with Kids near Bude.
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So much is going on behind the scenes in order to ensure that Gwelmor is ready to reopen its doors to guests again safely. Here's just some of the extensive work we are doing.
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When a close friend was on the hunt for prizes for her son's school raffle, we offered to help...
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The Whalesborough Trail is a tranquil five mile walk right from Gwelmor's doorstep. It is peaceful, child and dog-friendly and there's a great place for a spot of lunch too at The Weir restaurant overlooking the lake.
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Combining both rugged coastline with the tranquil setting of Bude canal towpath alongside a thriving nature reserve, this eight mile circular walk from Gwelmor dog-friendly holiday home is a fantastic way to spend a day during your stay in Widemouth Bay.
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At Gwelmor we have introduced a number of measures to do our bit for the environment whilst not compromising the luxurious nature of our self catering holiday home.
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We have two new additions to Gwelmor - the arrival of a new team member and a trophy to mark our latest award for being dog-friendly.
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Gwelmor has won an award for best 'dog-friendly business of the year' for the second year running.
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With The South West Coast Path right on its doorstep, Gwelmor holiday cottage is perfectly positioned for exploring some of the most sensational coastal walks that this national trail has to offer. But it was a book that actually inspired Gwelmor's owners to pull on their hiking books and attempt to walk the Path in its entirety. Our story so far...
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It may be small, but the coastal town of Bude certainly packs a punch. With it's independent shops, Blue Flag beaches and host of outdoor activities, you'll be wishing you booked another week! Here's our Top 10 Things to do in Bude.
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Trends have been showing a huge rise in the popularity of ‘staycations’ among UK residents seeking their next get-away. But what are the benefits of choosing a UK staycation over a sun-soaked trip abroad?
Read the postThis breath-taking and dramatic stretch of coastline has some seriously arduous climbs and descents, but the rewards are worth the effort. This is one of my favourite legs so far in our bid to walk the entire South West Coast Path
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Great weather is never guaranteed in the great South West. But no matter - we have you covered! Kath Kay takes her family, including five-year-old Harvey and two-year-old Harriet to road test three of the most popular theme parks, to see what might work for a wet weather day (and not too far from Gwelmor).
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Some of north Cornwall's spectacular views have been captured on film by one of Gwelmor's guests, and he's given us permission to share them with you in this blog post.
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Quality in Tourism assessors have reported Gwelmor in Widemouth Bay as a "very attractive and stylish accommodation offering with lots of personal touches, yet feeling safe, clean and like it’s your own..."
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A short and easy leg in comparison to other sections but it certainly packs a punch with its sensational views, so it is worth taking your time over.
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On any other day a 13-miler branded ‘easy’ in the guide book would have probably been a breeze, but with aching muscles and 21miles already under my belt, today was tougher than I expected. To be fair though, walking 13 miles is never easy, even when relatively flat like this leg.
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If you feel the need to blow away the cobwebs the last seven hideous months have left us with then try walking Port Isaac to Rock in a 51mph wind. Trust me, it does the trick. The wind was relentless from start to finish and always against us, never behind us egging us on, making every mile feel like three.
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