The Beach Blog

AN UPBEAT & CONTEMPORARY LUXURY SEASIDE HOTEL, BAR & RESTAURANT. ALSO OFFERING A COMPLEMENTARY COLLECTION OF EIGHT BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED APARTMENTS & TWO BEACHSIDE TOWNHOUSES.

The Beach is an upbeat and contemporary luxury seaside hotel, complemented by a stylish bar and Elements restaurant; both of which benefit from a large sun terrace to enjoy the sunsets from… and perhaps a few cocktails!

Also in our collection are eight beautifully crafted apartments and two beachside townhouses which provide a self catering option.  Bol Y Maer Apartments, Crooklets House and Crooklets View offer modern but comfortable homes from home for all the family.  All have use of the private indoor swimming pool and are just steps away from the beach.

Call our friendly reception team on 01288389800 option 1 to discuss your stay in our beautiful Bude.

The Beach Apartments - Bol-Y-Maer

Introducing

Bol-y-Maer, Bude, Cornwall

A collection of beautifully crafted apartments in the stunning seaside town of Bude.

Located in the vibrant and picturesque seaside town of Bude, ‘Bol-Y-Maer’ is a prestigious new development of exquisitely styled apartments with an impressive central entrance space, communal indoor swimming pool, superb views across Crooklets bay and only a short walk from the town centre.

Modern and stylish, these individually designed apartments are distributed across three floors with a bright and sunny South Westerly orientation to maximise sunshine hours and natural light. With a choice of layouts, each apartment has been designed with premium finishes, quality appliances and generous outdoor spaces with gardens or balconies, creating an elegant yet contemporary place to stay that is peaceful, relaxing and tranquil.

Offering breath-taking views across Crooklets Bay, Bude Downs and the Bude & North Cornwall Golf Course, this stunning development with modern interiors, stylish kitchens and minimalist bathrooms provides the perfect environment for a luxury seaside stay.

To book or discuss your requirements further please call 01637861005 or visit https://www.beachretreats.co.uk/

Summer dates still available https://www.beachretreats.co.uk/self-catering/cornwall/bude/8-bol-y-maer/

Self Catering From 12th April

THE BEACH SUITES – SELF CATERING

Our two suites, The Suite and The Retreat, will be available on a self-catering basis from 12th April 2021.

The Suite extends to in excess of 50m2 and sleeps 4.  It comprises of one double room, one twin room, a bathroom with walk in shower and separate bath, lounge area with kitchenette and an outdoor seating area.

The Retreat is a little larger, extending to in excess of 70m2 and sleeps 6.  It comprises of two bedrooms (both can be made up as double or twin beds), a bathroom with walk in shower, a large lounge/kitchen/diner with a sofa bed and an outdoor seating area.

Both The Suite and The Retreat provide special spaces which are perfect for but not limited to families and they are both dog-friendly too.

To book please do so online or call us on 01288389800 to discuss your requirements.

Winter Offers

Valid from 1st November 2021 to 31st March 2022

(excluding 23rd December to 8th January inclusive)

  • 20% off if you book up to 72 hours prior to arrival
  • 20% off Sunday nights
  • 20% off stays of 2 nights or more Monday to Thursday
  • 20% off stays of 3 nights or more

Book Yourself A Stress-Free Staycation With Our New ‘Book With Confidence’ Cancellation Policy

Hotel bookings can be cancelled or transferred up to 72hrs prior to arrival with no charge. If you need to cancel or amend your booking within 72hrs of arrival due to COVID-19, we can transfer your booking to another suitable date, however rates may differ between dates.

Any cancellations or amendments within 72hrs, that are not as a direct result of COVID-19, will result in our retaining the total cost of your stay.

If we are forced to close the hotel due to COVID-19 bookings can be transferred or cancelled at no charge.

THE BEACH IS RE-OPENING – 4TH JULY 2020

We are excited to announce that we are busy preparing our hotel to welcome our guests back again this summer.

Whilst the world continues to experience the terrible effects of COVID-19 our thoughts are firmly with those who have lost loved ones during this difficult time.

After careful consideration and consultation with the local authorities, we feel the time is right for us to begin the process of re-opening the hotel.

We are making some important changes to how we operate which can be found here (click here).

Initially, we will be providing bed and breakfast with our bar and terrace reserved for guests only. We are encouraging our guests, where possible, to book online.

We want to personally assure our guests that this decision has been reached following confirmation that the measures and procedures we have put in place allow us to operate in a safe environment, ensuring guest and staff welfare at all times.

Whilst we remain committed to making sure the new ‘normal’ does not impact guest enjoyment, there are some services and facilities, including the restaurant, that will not re-open until we consider it safe to do so. However, for areas of the business that are safe to operate normally, the service, comfort and level of luxury you experienced prior to the closure will remain.

We will continue to monitor the situation in accordance with government guidelines, and are taking bookings for stays from 4th July 2020 under our ‘book with confidence’ guarantee, which offers a full refund, a voucher or a booking postponement, should the government revise guidelines which do not allow travel on the dates selected.

Bude, its beaches and the surrounding areas are all looking simply stunning.

We look forward to welcoming you back to breathe life once again into our beautiful hotel.

 

Food trends: vegetarian and vegan

With vegetarianism and veganism becoming some of the largest food trends we have seen in the past decade, we wanted to explore why people are jumping on these new ways of eating, and how the restaurant industry, and us at The Beach, are responding.

When considering the impact of eating meat, for many it is now more than just the ethical standpoint. It is no surprise that the broader consumer lifestyle trend of cleaner living means more people are adopting a ‘plant-based’ diet as a way to minimise their individual environmental impact. Also, as you may expect, eating more fruits and vegetables might just lead to a healthier overall diet.

When exploring the previous and projected trends in the UK, we can now see that one third of us have stopped or reduced our meat intake. It is easy to see that more and more people are becoming interested in opting for a vegetarian based diet.

Being in Cornwall, an area that takes pride in working towards minimising its environmental impact, adopters of a plant-based diet are numerous in the area. From sustainable tourism awards, beach cleaning sessions, and a focus on locally sourced ingredients, there is quite a demand for high quality vegetarian and vegan offerings.

Here at The Beach at Bude, our restaurant has been ahead of the curve when it comes to vegetarian offerings. With a stunning menu offering an excellent selection of vegetarian and vegan options, and further focus on making gluten free options easily available, we are leading the change into this new culinary landscape.

Our head chef Jamie Coleman has been working hard to ensure the vegetarian and vegan food options are not only healthy and locally sourced, but also totally delicious and will leave you wanting more.

Whilst it is important for us to deliver a full offering of vegetarian options, we haven’t compromised on flavour for the meat and fish dishes which are available on the main menu.

Below is a sample of our vegetarian and vegan menu. Please note, this is subject to seasonal change and availability:

SMALL PLATES

WHIPPED GOATS CHEESE

with carrot, sea buckthorn and crispy quinoa

PANZEROTTI PORCINI

with Arrabbiata sauce

SWEETCORN AND COCONUT SOUP (vegan)

with sourdough

RANCH SALAD

Iceberg lettuce, blue cheese, pickled walnuts and croutons

TEMPERUA VEGETABLES (vegan)

with chipotle chilli and avocado

LARGE PLATES

HERB RISOTTO

with confit egg yolk, parmesan, leeks and wild mushrooms

HAY ROASTED CELERIAC

with Granny Smith apple, date puree and fried duck egg

CHICKPEA & BUTTERNUT SQUASH BURGER (vegan)

with shredded iceberg, tomato and French fries

PICCOLO PARSNIPS (vegan)

with quince jelly, poached pear, Cavolo nero and hazelnut cream

PUDDINGS

BLACKBERRY ETON MESS (vegan)

with gin marinated blackberries, rice cream, lime sorbet and hazelnut crumble

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE (vegan)

with coconut mousse, passion fruit sorbet, pineapple crisp, rum and raisin

CHOCOLATE TOFU (vegan)

with roasted banana, chocolate crumble and sea salt

Terrace menu

We offer a very informal service on our terrace and in the bar, allowing you the chance to enjoy a relaxed dining experience with stunning sea views over Summerleaze Beach.

Our separate terrace and bar menu below is served between 5pm and 8pm everyday. This is available on a walk-in basis only as we do not take bookings in these areas.


For the table

all served with sourdough, whipped butter and pickles

Italian platter £8

cured ham, coppa ham and pickled peach kebab with smoked tomatoes and bocconcini 

Mezze platter £8

olives, smoked almonds, roasted fig, feta, hummus, smoked aubergine and artichokes

Seafood platter £8

hot smoked salmon, scampi tails, breaded whitebait, pickled clams and mussels, and Coronation crab on toast


Main menu

Breaded whitebait £6

sourdough bread and aioli

Buttermilk chicken £7

sweet pickled celery, lemon mayo and chipotle chilli

Fish & chips £16

crushed peas, tartare sauce and french fries

Soft taco £16

BBQ aubergine, spring onion crema, smoked tomato, fried polenta and feta

Seafood linguine £8/£16

preserved lemon, garlic and parsley

Mussel carbonara £8/£16

served with rosemary focaccia 

Exmoor beef burger £16

gherkin relish, pretzel bun, gem lettuce, tomato and cheddar fritter

Scampi £16

french fries and garden peas 

Caesar salad £10

hen’s egg, parmesan, croutons and anchovies

(add chicken or hot smoked salmon +£3)

French fries £5

Onion rings £5


For the kids

Fish, french fries & peas £7

Sausage, french fries & beans £7

Scampi pieces, french fries & peas £8

Cheeseburger taco & french fries £8

Pesto linguine & parmesan cheese £7

 

Alternatively, our main restaurant is open daily between 12pm and 3pm for lunch, and 5pm until 9pm for dinner. An example restaurant menu can be viewed here. If you would like to book a table in the restaurant, call our reception team on 01288 389800 to make a reservation.