Frequently Asked Questions
What can we do on a rainy day?
Whilst we’d all like to believe the weather in Cornwall matches its Mediterranean beaches, sadly, that’s not always the case. A rainy day or two on your Great British staycation is expected. It’s part of what makes it British. We never let a bit of rain dampen our spirits.
If the skies darken when you’re in North Cornwall, you’ll find there’s lots of family friendly, rainy day activities in and around the local area: a day trip to the picturesque villages of Clovelly, Boscastle, Tintagel or Port Isaac are all short drives away and well worth a visit. A little further, but well worth the drive, you’ll find the Eden Project. Closer to Marhamchurch, the local nature centre at The Wier is a short walk in wellingtons - and offers a very good breakfast! And there are plenty of cafes and shops in Bude itself that you can while away the hours browsing.
Are there any EV chargers locally?
There are chargers dotted around Bude for your EV - the car park adjacent the golf club has the fastest chargers we’ve found locally (22V) but both Summerleaze and Crooklets beaches have small banks of chargers too that will charge your car whilst you enjoy the sun/sea/surf. In the summer months, if you’re wanting to charge your car at the beach, we’d encourage you to get there reasonably early as they were often in use come late morning.
Tim at Marhamchurch Village shop also offered to charge on his drive overnight - he’s only there on a Wednesday though, but worth an ask if you’re stuck!
Can we bring our dog?
We are happy to host one well-behaved dog at The Salt Box, but would ask that you respect our house rules that they remain downstairs and do not go on the furniture. Please clean up after your dog and be mindful of future guests - thank you!
The Bullers Arms in the village is a dog-friendly pub, and you’ll find that most places in and around Bude are. The beaches have restrictions on dogs however from Easter to September - do please check before you visit!
Are there any restaurants you recommend?
Ahead of your arrival at The Salt Box as part of your check-in email, you’ll be sent our family-friendly guide to the local area. There are lots of seasonal events on though in Bude and Marhamchurch that we might not know about/might not have experienced before, so if you find any gems that you’d like to add to our review, please send them in via our contact email above! It’s always great to hear about special places that we’ve yet to discover.