

Hotel Description
You know what caught me off guard about 13 The Park? Walking up to this place, I honestly wasn’t expecting much from a holiday village accommodation – but this spot actually has some serious character. It’s tucked into Penstowe Park Holiday Village near Kilkhampton, and I mean properly tucked in, where you’re getting that countryside quiet but you’re still close enough to the North Devon coast that you can smell the sea air on windy days.
The thing about staying here is that it feels like you’ve borrowed someone’s really nice holiday home rather than checking into a generic hotel room. The interiors have this modern-meets-cozy vibe going on – think clean lines but with actual comfortable furniture you’d want to sink into after a day exploring. And honestly, the kitchen setup is way better than most places bother with; I actually found myself cooking breakfast instead of hunting down the nearest café every morning. The beds are properly comfortable too, which… well, you don’t always get that even in four-star places, do you? Plus there’s decent storage space, which sounds boring but trust me, when you’re unpacking for more than a couple nights, you’ll appreciate not living out of a suitcase.
What really makes this work is the location within the holiday village itself. You’re getting access to all the Penstowe Park facilities – the swimming pool, the restaurant, that sort of thing – but your accommodation feels separate enough that you’re not constantly surrounded by families with screaming kids (though fair warning, school holidays can get lively around the pool area). The village is about a ten-minute drive from Bude, which means you can hit Summerleaze Beach or grab dinner in town without it being a massive expedition. And if you’re into walking, the coastal path is basically on your doorstep – you can be hiking along those dramatic North Cornwall cliffs within twenty minutes of leaving your front door. The parking situation is straightforward too, none of that holiday park nonsense where you’re dragging luggage across three fields to reach your door. I found the whole setup surprisingly peaceful, actually. Mornings were properly quiet except for the occasional dog walker, and evenings had that nice settled feeling where you could sit outside with a glass of wine and actually hear yourself think. The 8.8 rating makes sense when you experience it – it’s one of those places that just works without trying too hard, which is honestly refreshing when so many accommodations either underwhelm you or oversell themselves into disappointment.
Rooms
- Estimated price from: $84. Two-Bedroom House with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 4


Reviews
Craig from United Kingdom – 12 August 2024 (9/10)
Very nice and comfortable place to stay. had everything we needed fantastic location as a base
What could be improved: NothingXian from United Kingdom – 16 July 2024 (9/10)
Nice and clean kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms, etc. All three facilities needed are provided.
The host is easy to reach and kind, usually very quick to respond.Steven from United Kingdom – 26 October 2023 (9/10)
13 the Park is a Chalet that is very comfortable and well appointed for solo or family holiday.
The host are very approachable and will give what ever help/advise is needed. At the end of my stay I was Hospitalised and needed to over stay my allotted time.
I would recommend staying at 13 The Park.Paula from United Kingdom – 30 September 2023 (9/10)
We often stay at Penstowe as the oh fishes at Tamar lakes regularly, so the position of the park is great for him, and I can get everywhere I want to go easily.
The property has been decorated to a lovely standard.It was very clean and comfortable . It had everything you could possibly need for your stay .
The beds were comfy.
Nice peaceful position in the park.
Great WiFi connection.
Good communication with property owners .
What could be improved: NothingAnthony from United Kingdom – 31 October 2022 (9/10)
What could be improved: wife has mobility problems so getting in and out of the door a little difficult
Linda from United Kingdom – 13 August 2022 (9/10)
Spacious, clean, lovely shower.
What could be improved: Not being able to park nr chalet, and in truth having to go home.Noodt from Germany – 21 July 2024 (9/10)
Sehr ruhige Lage, in der Nähe des South Coast Paths und damit Ausgangspunkt für viele schöne Wanderungen in der Nähe. Kleines Städtchen mit Einkaufmöglichkeir fußläufig erreichbar.
What could be improved: Eine Tee-oder Kaffekanne fehlte.Inese from United Kingdom – 6 September 2023 (8/10)
Pawel from Poland – 8 July 2023 (8/10)
Ross from United Kingdom – 13 May 2023 (9/10)
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Bude Castle: 7 km
- Bude Haven Recreation Ground: 7 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant The Pizza Ape: 1.5 km
- Restaurant Fryers Tea Room: 1.4 km
- Restaurant Gilletts Chippy: 1.4 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Duckpool Beach: 5 km
- Summerleaze Beach: 7 km
- Sandymouth Bay Beach: 5 km
Closest airports:
- Plymouth City Airport: 72 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport: 69 km
- Exeter International Airport: 99 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Activities:
- Beach
- Hiking Off-site
- Fishing Off-site
Living Area:
- Sofa
Accessibility:
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous:
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- Garden view
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- DVD player
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
Great for your stay:
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Terrace
- Free WiFi
- Flat-screen TV
- Free parking
- Beach
- Non-smoking rooms
- Shower
Building characteristics:
- Semi-detached
Entertainment and family services:
- Board games/puzzles
Parking Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Accessible parking
Other for your stay:
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 14:00 to 17:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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