Welcome to Ratherton House
Luxury Bed & Breakfast Accommodation near Bude on the Cornwall / Devon Border
Ratherton House is a new treat near the Bude coast. A welcoming and luxurious Bed & Breakfast, it is tucked away in its own beautiful landscaped gardens, yet only a short distance from Bude's many glorious beaches.
Ratherton House provides a choice of four very special rooms, all en-suite, and makes families welcome. The guest experience is complimented by outstanding facilities including a heated swimming pool and a tennis court. A whole range of holiday-enhancing treats are available on request, such as champagne in your room on arrival, afternoon tea, outdoor dining, BBQ, summerhouse, children’s play area and bookable horse riding.
Ratherton House provides a choice of four very special rooms, all en-suite, and makes families welcome. The guest experience is complimented by outstanding facilities including a heated swimming pool and a tennis court. A whole range of holiday-enhancing treats are available on request, such as champagne in your room on arrival, afternoon tea, outdoor dining, BBQ, summerhouse, children’s play area and bookable horse riding.
Overview of Ratherton House
Ratherton House is a very special, luxury, family-run bed and breakfast in a beautifully restored house.
- Open all year
- 15 minutes to coast and the beautiful beaches of Bude (Crooklets, Summerleaze, Widemouth Bay, Northcott, Sandymouth)
- 4 ensuite bedrooms
- Use of heated swimming pool
- Tennis Courts
- Children's play area - including trampoline, swings and slide
- Stunning views over rolling countryside
- Local walks
- Tastefully decorated in Farrow & Ball. Luxury interior.
Bed and Breakfast

Our four bedrooms, named after fields, are all ensuite :
- 1 x Super King
- 2 x King
- 1 x Twin/Double
- Family room available
- TV, DVD and Freeview in all rooms
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
- Chilled water
- Afternoon tea offered on arrival * (between 3 & 5pm)
- Traditional English Breakfast

Tariff & Extra Guest Facilities
Prices from £40 ppn (single occupancy supplement applies)
- Check in from 2pm
- Check out 11am
- Largest Room - Front Meadow - Super King size bed. Stunning countryside views. En-suite
- Sitting area
- Option to breakfast in own room
- Champagne in room on request
- Owner-run evening bar service

Sitting Area and Breakfast Room
Relaxation and Activities
- Swimming pool with sun loungers & parasol. Separate changing room. Towels provided
- Tennis Court - raquettes supplied on request
- Beautiful lawns and landscaped garden.
- Conservatory
- Outdoor table and chairs for dining/afternoon tea
- BBQ on request
- Summerhouse
- Sheltered corners to hide with a book
- Hire of wetsuits and boards.
- We can organise local horse riding.

Tennis Court and Outdoor Seating
About your Hosts
Nick & Kath May, and their two girls, run this beautiful retreat. Ratherton House was Nick's childhood home. The nearby Ratherton Farm continues to rear Ruby Red cattle - see them roaming the nearby fields.
Nick & Kath's extensive knowledge of the area including the beautiful Cornish beaches, walks and sites will make you feel feel right at home.
Kath also runs the National Trust Tea Rooms at Sandymouth Beach, Bude.
Nick & Kath's extensive knowledge of the area including the beautiful Cornish beaches, walks and sites will make you feel feel right at home.
Kath also runs the National Trust Tea Rooms at Sandymouth Beach, Bude.
Contact Details
Please email or telephone to discuss a booking or if you would like any more information.
We shall also be pleased to learn where you heard about us.
Owners: Nick and Kath May
Address: Ratherton House, Ratherton Farm, Chasty, Holsworthy, EX22 6NB
We shall also be pleased to learn where you heard about us.
Owners: Nick and Kath May
Address: Ratherton House, Ratherton Farm, Chasty, Holsworthy, EX22 6NB
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