East Thorne
East Thorne
4.88 /5
Set in the countryside. just ten minutes from Bude, you'll find beautiful glamping roundhouses with hot tub pampering at East Thorne. Not only are there will you enjoy a luxury stay with your own ensuite and fire pit, but you'll find plenty to do onsite, including a wood-fired clay oven, climbing frame and seasonal animal feeding. Ideal for both couples and families, it is just ten minutes from Sandymouth Beach and open all year round!
Overall winner of Best Glamping Site in our 2023 Camping and Glamping Awards
Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites
Family and dog friendly glamping site, just ten minutes to Bude and Sandymouth Bay
Luxurious glamping roundhouses, open all year, with private hot tubs, ensuites and fire pits!
Plenty onsite including an adventure playground, farm animals, pizza oven and optional hampers too
About East Thorne
This award-winning site is family friendly and ideally situated in Bude, a great base for exploring Cornwall. Within a ten minute drive of the sandy Summerleaze Beach, it is the perfect destination for days by the sea and evenings around the fire pit. There are ten glamping roundhouses for you to choose from, all of which have high end furnishings, double beds, and well stocked kitchens with pots and pans, crockery, cutlery, and even herbs from the communal garden! You'll also have an alfresco kitchen, wood-fired clay oven, and a fire pit. The flagship Secret Roundhouse has a luxury ensuite bathroom and wood burning hot tub. This unit is set away from the main part of the site in its own private garden. Cynefin Roundhouse is another private two person roundhouse, topped off with a roll-top bath, internal kitchen, electric hot tub, bi-fold doors and beautiful valley views. A further four roundhouses are spaced in smaller paddocks. Two of these roundhouses are pet friendly. These are equipped with ensuites, underfloor heating, wood burner, fully fitted internal kitchen and connecting cabin room. Another four roundhouses are set on the main part of the site, lovingly spaced with hot tub screening for a more intimate stay. These all also come with modern fittings, ensuite, kitchens and two double beds making it a perfect option for couples travelling together. Additionally, there are also four cosy cottages for those wishing to stay a little more conventionally. The site has access to a seasonal converted horse box serving fresh organic morning coffee and pastries. The site has previously won numerous Tourism Excellence Awards and in the South West and Cornwall. Dogs are welcome in some of the roundhouses.
East Thorne is open from 05/01 to 31/12.
All roundhouses include ensuites. Guests also benefit from a play park, games room, clay oven, communal campfire, safe car-free space and seasonal animal feeding. Guests can also add on a breakfast or local produce hamper.
The London Inn is a 15 minute walk from the site, along with a Co-op and takeaways.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 10 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
The Secret Roundhouse
Max 2 people
Glamping for couples in a private garden. Heated with a fireplace and underfloor heating. Inside is a king sized bed, a dining area with a sofa and a luxury ensuite. Outside is a covered alfresco kitchen, a fire pit, seating and wood fired hot tub.
Cynefin Roundhouse
Max 2 people
A luxury glamping experience with a king sized bed and bi-fold doors. Inside is a fully equipped kitchenette, dining area, sofa, fire place and a luxury ensuite. Outside is a fire pit, seating and wood burning hot tub. Sorry, no pets.
2 x Pet Friendly Roundhouses
Max 6 people
Ensuite roundhouses with a double bed, luxury furnishings, underfloor heating, an equipped kitchenette and a cabin room with black out blinds. Highchairs and cots can be requested. Outside is a fire pit, seating and hot tub. Pet friendly.
2 x Pet Free Roundhouses
Max 6 people
Ensuite roundhouses with a double bed, luxury furnishings, underfloor heating, an equipped kitchenette and a cabin room with black out blinds. Highchairs and cots can be requested. Outside is a fire pit, seating and hot tub. No pets.
2 x Stand Alone Roundhouse
Max 6 people
Ensuite stand alone roundhouses with two double beds, luxury furnishings, underfloor heating, an equipped kitchenette and a cabin room with black out blinds. Highchairs and cots can be requested. Outside is a fire pit, seating and hot tub. No pets.
2 x Stand Alone Pet Friendly Roundhouse
Max 6 people
Ensuite stand alone roundhouses with two double beds, luxury furnishings, underfloor heating, an equipped kitchenette and a cabin room with black out blinds. Highchairs and cots can be requested. Outside is a fire pit, seating and hot tub. Pets welcome.
4.88 /5
100%
would recommend
"I could not have asked for a better place to stay"
Rachel B - Jun 2024
"A perfect romantic getaway for couples"
Lawrencia A - Feb 2024
"Will be coming back for sure!"
Lewis M - Sep 2023
A pleasant stay
Recommends site
Nathan R
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We booked this as a last minute stay for two nights and found a little gem. The accommodation is to a good standard and very tidy and clean. We were welcomed as soon as we arrived and even had a text to let us know our accommodation was ready. This was a nice touch and felt personal. We found the bed very comfortable however, we did find it a little strange cooking in the separate kitchen located in a separate cabin in the garden. There were no coffee/tea making facilities in the main cabin, only in the separate kitchen. Overall, we would recommend this accommodation as it was nice to have the privacy that this accommodation offers and we had an amazing stay. The hot tub was very relaxing and I can only imagine that in the warmer weather, this place really comes to life as you can make use of the garden to its full potential and the outside kitchen area.
Couldn’t ask for more!
Recommends site
Chantelle G
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Can't fault anything, such an amazing weekend, even in the rain and wind, hot tub was lovely and hot. Comfortable night's sleep too. Definitely will be back again :)
Site's response
Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back another time. Kindest, Naomi.
Wonderful week
Recommends site
Jason H
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We had a wonderful week staying here. The location was great as we explored Cornwall during the day and then made the most of the hot tub, alfresco kitchen and fire pit in the evenings. Our room was clean and tasteful with under floor heating which was very cozy. The staff we came across were very kind and helpful, making it easy to communicate any needs.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Bude area
Being in one of the most scenic parts of Cornwall, a trip to the seaside is a must. Summerleaze Beach is a ten minute drive away, perfect for days of swimming or surfing. You can also stroll along the shore to Bude Sea Pool which offers a unique semi-natural swimming pool!
If you are looking to entertain the kids, head to The Milky Way Adventure Park (20 minutes). Let them burn off some energy will thrilling rollercoasters, soft play areas and even wildlife shows.
For some local history and amazing natural sights, visit Tintagel (45 minutes). The historic Tintagel Castle boats wonderful coastal views along with Merlin's Cave, and St Nectan's Waterfall is home to a breathtaking 60ft waterfall too.
Other nearby attractions include:
- National Trust - Duckpool (10 minutes)
- The Castle Bude (15 minutes)
- North Devon Wake Park (20 minutes)
- The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden (20 minutes)
- The Big Sheep (30 minutes)
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