Winter Breaks Near Bude
Windswpet beaches, majestic woodland and star-filled skies. Escape the everyday with a peaceful winter break near Bude, where switching off comes naturally.
Escape to the countryside this winter
Embrace the great outdoors
Winter feels different at Willow Bay.
Tucked away among peaceful countryside on the Devon–Cornwall border, life here moves at an altogether slower pace all year round, with winter feeling even more magical.
Mornings begin with birdsong rather than alarms. Crisp country air accompanies your morning coffee. And when darkness falls, stars fill the skies above the trees.
There's no Wi-Fi here. No busy clubhouse. No packed entertainment schedule telling you where you need to be next.
Instead, your time is spent at your leisure, exploring the rugged coastline around Bude, walking windswept beaches or simply staying put in your comfortable lodge with a good book and something warm to drink.
And if you've chosen one of our hot tub lodges? There's nowhere better to end the day than beneath the bubbles.
Winter breaks at a glance
BACK TO NATURE
Surrounded by ancient woodland and countryside, Willow Bay gives you space to breathe, reconnect with nature and enjoy winter at its simplest.
WILD COASTLINES
Bude, Widemouth Bay, Crackington Haven and miles of spectacular coastline are just a short drive away, ready for windswept walks and winter adventures
SWITCH OFF
There's no Wi-Fi at Willow Bay – and we rather like it that way. Put down the phone, forget the inbox and enjoy some proper time out.
Winter holidays near Bude
Discover the wild side of the South West
Whilst summer brings buckets, spades and busy beaches, winter unveils another side to the coastline around Bude.
The crowds disappear, beaches become wonderfully peaceful and wild Atlantic waves roll onto empty shores. A far cry from balmy days, the coast takes on an untamed beauty that is completely mesmerising.
Staying at Willow Bay puts you within easy reach of it all. Sitting on the Devon and Cornwall border, you can spend one day exploring the coastline around Bude and the next discovering the quieter countryside of rural Devon.
Then, retreat to your lodge, shut the door on the cold and decide whether tomorrow calls for another adventure or absolutely nothing at all.
Your winter escape plan
Wild winter walks near Bude
Wild sea. Big skies. Proper fresh air.
There is something truly invigorating about the ocean in winter.
Head towards Bude where you'll find miles of coastline waiting to be explored, from sandy beaches and dramatic clifftops to incredible sections of the South West Coast Path.
Wrap up against the breeze and walk until your cheeks are pink then stop for a warming hot drink or heart pub lunch. Walk off full tummies or head back to your little Willow Bay sanctuary where your cosy lodge will be waiting.
Winter days in Bude
Coast, cafés and a change of pace
When you fancy a little more going on, make your way to the popular tourist town of Bude.
This pretty coastal town is within easy reach of Willow Bay and offers plenty of ways to spend a winter day. Wander beside the canal, explore the beaches, browse the town or find somewhere to hunker down for lunch.
Without the summer crowds, the pace is slower allowing you to simply enjoy being beside the sea.
Pick up something delicious for dinner on the way home, return to Willow Bay and settle in for another quiet evening.
A winter digital detox
No Wi-Fi. No apologies.
We spend an awful lot of our lives connected. Be it emails, messages, notifications, scrolling, streaming or simply constantly checking. It is becoming increasingly harder to break free from the constant 'on'.
However, a stay at Willow Bay allows the chance to disconnect completely. There's no Wi-Fi on the park, although guests can still use their own mobile connection if they need to. But we think there's something rather wonderful about having an excuse to switch off for a while.
So take the opportunity to put the phone down. Instead, re-connect with those who mean the most, finding the joy in the little moments. Cook dinner together. Dust off the board games. Read the book that's been sitting beside your bed for months. Talk until the midnight hours. Or head outside and look up at the stars.
After a few days here, you might discover you haven't missed the Wi-Fi quite as much as you thought.
Winter hot tub breaks near Bude
Cold air, warm water and sky full of stars
Winter and hot tubs were made for each other. The blissfully warm bubbles and fresh cold air the perfect pairing.
So if you're staying with us over winter, choose one of our hot tub lodges and give yourself another very good reason to step outside. Pull on your fluffy robe, head into the cool evening air then sink beneath the warm bubbles.
With Willow Bay's rural countryside setting, the dark skies here are fantastic, offering a truly heavenly view up to the night sky. So absorb the peace, slow everything down, watch the steam gently rise and marvel at the stars through the trees as you soak up being in your own sanctuary beneath the sky.
Cosy Christmas breaks near Bude
Make Christmas about the simple things
Imagine a Christmas with fewer places to be. No rushing from one thing to another. No complicated schedule. No pressure to make every minute perfect.
Just your favourite people tucked away together in a peaceful, countryside lodge.
Bring the presents, your favourite festive food, drinks and nibbles as well as those well-worn board games. Spend Christmas morning at your own pace, maybe head to the coast for a bracing walk before returningwith rosy cheeks and a good appetite.
Play the sing-along Christmas tunes, snuggle up with the Christmas film everyone has seen a hundred times and pour something fizzy.
And if you've chosen a hot tub lodge, end your Christmas Day beneath the bubbles and stars.
Dog-friendly winter breaks near Bude
Four-legged friends are a must
Winter adventures are better when the dog comes too and Willow Bay is completely dog-friendly, with dogs staying for free.
Our central location gives you easy access to countryside and coastal walks, with new sniffs every day.
Head towards Bude for a blast of sea air, explore a stretch of coastpath or discover somewhere new in the countryside.
Then return to the peace of your lodge with muddy boots, cold noses and one very contented dog.
And while they're sleeping off the day's adventures? You know where the hot tub is.
Picture your winter at Willow Bay
Winter inspiration
Make more of your escape
Things to do near Bude
Choose Willow Bay this winter
Your quiet place is waiting
This winter, escape to Willow Bay, somewhere you can really switch off.
Wake to the sounds of birds, wander along wild beaches, explore the winter coast, drink in the fresh sea air and return to the peace of the countryside.
Bring your partner, family, loved ones and dog, leave the Wi-Fi behind. Instead, as darkness falls, settle into your lodge or sink beneath the warm bubbles of your hot tub as stars begin to decorate the sky.
No rush, no noise and no endless scrolling.
Just a few blissfully simple days reconnecting together, away from it all.