Bude Self Catering Holidays? Bus Travel Hits the Spot

The pace of life has slowed down. You are settled into your self catering accommodation and you're anticipating exploring the region. However the one thing you don't is to squeeze yourself into the car and navigate yet more roads. Cornwall is ageless. You need a rest from driving. Taking things slowly is wonderful for your spirit, particularly when you have been working nose-to-grindstone for months on end. The solution? Take the bus. Bus travel is undoubtedly an eco friendly alternative. And it's really one of the recommended ways to take a look at this incredible county in a laid-back way!

Have a look at glorious Bude to start with. From there you can travel on the bus to intriguing places like Maramchurch, Kilkhampton, bustling Exeter, Hartland and Barnstaple. Contemporary buses are spacious and comfortable. If you manage to catch a double decker you'll delight in outstanding vistas from the top deck. Bus travel is inexpensive, fun plus a fantastic way to get a real feel for the lovely surroundings. Give your driving head a good rest, chill out and enjoy the ride. Hop on and off whenever you want. Take a picnic. Go to a few friendly pubs. You could even get lost if you fancy it. It is precisely what the ideal self-catering holidays are about... plenty of miniature expeditions of discovery.

Along with being an ideal base from which to experience the numerous pleasures of Cornwall, Bude is an attractive destination to explore in its own right. Go with a holiday cottage near Bude and have a look around the town's fascinating historic streets studded with intriguing independent shops, eateries, lined with quaint traditional fishing cottages. There's friendly pubs and plenty of exciting things to see and do, from Bude castle to rowing boat hire, guided surfing 'experiences' to gorgeous gardens, horse riding, golf and art galleries. Or go mountainboarding for the extreme sports buzz of a lifetime.

Bus travel also opens up the county for backpackers, ramblers and walkers. Whenever you go by car you're normally limited to a circular route. Get the bus and you can start or finish your walk anywhere you want around the county's many bus routes. You can use the buses in Cornwall throughout the year whether you're a sun worshipper or you've fallen head over heels with the rugged coastline's winter finery and wild weather. In a nutshell, self-catering holidays and bus travel go together like sea, sand and surf!

For an idyllic holiday on the Cornwall/Devon border, try Glebe House Cottages, a delightful choice of cottages by the sea featuring dog friendly accommodation.