The Beach at Bude

Restfully decorated in coral and cream, with light oak furnishings, these peaceful rooms are set towards the back of the hotel. There’s a king-size bed and an ensuite with a walk-in shower, and rooms have a flatscreen TV, standalone DVD player, radio, mini fridge with free fresh milk and bottled water, kettle with coffee and a selection of teas and free WiFi.

The two Classic Twin rooms are decorated in breezy, light colours with a New England influence: white walls, striped bedspreads and blonde wood furniture. Each room has twin beds (that can be made up to form a double on request) and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. All rooms have a flatscreen TV, standalone DVD player, radio, mini fridge with free fresh milk and bottled water, kettle with coffee and a selection of teas and free WiFi.

These rooms are decorated in beachy style with white walls and linens and splashes of ocean green and blue and sunset orange and pink. These rear-facing rooms don’t have views, but they do have plenty of space. There’s a king-size or super-king bed and an ensuite with a walk-in shower, combined bath tub and shower or a separate bath tub and shower. Rooms have a flatscreen TV, standalone DVD player, radio, mini fridge with free fresh milk and bottled water, kettle with coffee and a selection of teas and free WiFi. An extra bed can be added to this room on request (some rooms can fit two beds); call the hotel in advance to check availability.

Stay in this category if you’d like to wake up to see the waves lapping Summerleaze Beach from your window. Decorated with light-oak furnishings, and white walls with splashes of bright beachy colour, these rooms have a king-size bed, a seating area and an ensuite with a walk-in shower or a combined bath tub and shower. Rooms have a flatscreen TV, standalone DVD player, radio, mini fridge with free fresh milk and bottled water, kettle with coffee and a selection of teas and free WiFi. One Superior room can fit an extra bed; call the hotel in advance to check availability.

These rooms have sweeping sea views and three have small terraces from which to watch surfers ride the waves by Summerleaze Beach; one terrace is set on the ground floor, but still has coastal views. Rooms have super-king or king-size beds, a seating area and an ensuite with a walk-in shower, combined bath tub and shower or a separate bath tub and shower. Room 16 doesn’t have a terrace, but it’s the most spacious room and it has the only ensuite with views across the terrace to the sea (shy Smiths will want to close the shutters while they soak). Rooms have a flatscreen TV, standalone DVD player, radio, mini fridge with free fresh milk and bottled water, kettle with a selection of teas, a Nespresso machine and free WiFi. Some Deluxe rooms can fit an extra bed on request; call the hotel in advance to check availability.

This 70sq m suite has two bedrooms, each with a double bed (twins on request), and a shared bathroom with a walk-in shower. It can sleep up to seven: one bedroom can fit an extra bed and there’s a sofa bed. Downstairs, there’s a living space, a kitchen and a dining area. It’s at the back of the hotel, so don’t expect sea views. The suite also has a flatscreen TV, DVD player, Nespresso coffee machine, tea-making kit, minibar with fresh milk and free bottled water, free WiFi and Orla Kiely bath products.

This 50sq m suite has two bedrooms upstairs, one twin and one double. Downstairs, there’s a lounge, an outdoor sitting area and a bathroom with a walk-in shower and separate bath tub. The suite is at the back of the hotel, so it doesn’t overlook the beach. There’s room for up to four adults, and one cot can be added for a baby. The suite also has a flatscreen TV, DVD player, Nespresso coffee machine, tea-making kit, minibar with fresh milk and free bottled water, free WiFi and Orla Kiely bath products.