Parnacott House - 7 Bedroom (Sleeps 14) House in Holsworthy
A welcoming family and dog friendly country house not far from sea and surf at Bude sleeping 14 with hot tub, games room, large gardens, BBQ, private parking, ideal for families, friends gathering and special occasions.
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Parnacott House is a comfortable country manor home sleeping up to 14 in 7 bedrooms, two of which are on the ground floor. A family and dog friendly holiday home.of great character with a warm and welcoming spirit set amidst lawns, trees and fields, Parnacott is an easy 8 miles from the beautiful seaside resort of Bude in North Cornwall. A charming Grade II Listed self-catering holiday home, family owned and run - children and dog friendly; it is also a licensed wedding venue specialising in small, intimate weddings.With plenty of space indoors and out, Parnacott is ideal for family holidays, birthdays, special celebrations, short breaks, reunions and small work/study groups. We are very well suited to 3 or 4 generations holidaying together. There are 4 bath/shower rooms in all with one being an en-suite. We book Friday to Friday for 7 nights during the school holidays but we are much more flexible at other times of the year, offering 3, 4 and 5 night stays. Weekends, and mid-week breaks are very popular. Parnacott is a great place for dogs, up to 3, and we can offer dog-sitting. The local area, pubs, cafes and most beaches are dog friendly too. Wi-Fi (Airband - decent speeds) is provided free of charge and available throughout the house.
The two ground floor bedrooms, both with immediate, level access to the large old farmyard at the back of the house are often chosen by dog owners and those who prefer not to have to tackle stairs. One is a twin and the other a double. They share a shower and loo.
Christmas and New Year are very special and completely enchanting weeks. Decorated for the festive season, right through December and into January, Parnacott is rich in festive flourishes; the house glows and twinkles - a magical experience for children and the young at heart! We welcome groups who want a late November/early December pre-Christmas break and there are usually special deals available.
The house is warm in winter - heating is included. There are complimentary logs for the fires. Moreover, with high ceilinged rooms facing due south and slate floored sections, the house is also nice and cool in the heat of summer.
The spacious 'games' room with pool table, dressing up box, dolls' house, small puppet theatre, toys, games, books and a smart tv (Netflix etc) is very popular, especially when the weather is being unkind to us
There are three seated areas indoors: the sitting breakfast room with its wood burning stove, the games room, and the drawing room which is a more 'grown-up' space with its open fire and views out onto the gardens - perfect for when the children, happily exhausted, are safely tucked up in bed. It's good to have space when there are 3 or 4 generations together!
Outside we have lawns for croquet, badminton, cricket, football, family competitions, fun and relaxing. Children can explore the grounds - create dens in the woods - play and generally rush around making as much noise as they like. Our barbecues are of the traditional charcoal type - starter pack of fuel provided - complemented by wooden garden furniture and recliners. The hot tub seats up to 7, is extremely popular, is checked by us daily and is available from the end of March to end October. (At other times of the year only by prior arrangement and at additional cost.) In the open barn across the old back yard there is a Ping Pong table, body boards and beach kit including buckets and spades - all available for our holidaymakers. We have lots of private parking space in the old back yard and in addition can provide on request secure space for bikes, roof boxes or Malibu/paddle boards.
The North Cornish coast is rich in beautiful beaches, most of them sandy and great for surfing. Summerleaze, the largest Bude beach, has a sea pool - always enjoyed by young children as well as adults. It has a sandy shallow end; it is also good for 'lengths'. Surfing lessons can be booked online ahead of your holiday and are very popular. As the tide retreats, rock pools are exposed and provide a lot of fun for everyone. (Check out Life's a Beach - the cafe on Summerleaze, at Bude.) There are RNLI Lifeguards on all the main beaches during the season, and over the October half-term - really reassuring. Many of the beaches are dog friendly. (We can recommend Black Rock Beach at Widemouth; reasonable parking charges too.) Paddle boarding on the old canal in Bude is fun.
The South West Coastal footpath offers walkers varied walking experiences and many stunning views., especially when heading up from Bude towards Hartland Point. (An AONB) Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor are easily accessible - Exmoor too.
We provide O S maps, Good Walk Guides and plenty of information on local attractions, beaches and wet weather activity venues.
Although we don't have a local pub you can walk to, should you wish to have a chef come in and cook for you, we can give you contact details and you take it from there. You will be waited upon at table and the clearing up will be taken care of - definitely gets my vote! This option has become increasingly popular.. Food can also be 'ordered in' of course.
Parnacott is about one hour from Exeter or Plymouth and two from Bristol, and is ideally located for exploring and enjoying this very beautiful part of the Westcountry.
Parnacott House is a licensed wedding venue. We host petite, intimate and elopement weddings. Get married in the Georgian drawing room or outdoors, Spend your wedding night in the four poster. We can be very flexible out of the High Season: you might decide to book one day, 2 or 3 nights, or longer. Bring a few close friends and family - create your own day. Perfect for intimate weddings. We can help at every stage or not, as you please! Phone to talk through early plans and get an idea of cost.
It is always a good idea to check out our website and phone or e-mail to get some detail on our special offers.
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x King Bed
Four Poster
Bedroom 2
1 x Super King Bed
The Yellow Room
Bedroom 3
1 x King Bed
The Rose Room -Ensuite
Bedroom 4
2 x Single Beds
The Pink Room
Bedroom 5
2 x Single Beds
The Blue Room
Bedroom 6
2 x Single Beds
The Twin Room -Ground Floor
Bedroom 7
1 x Double Bed
The Brass Bedded room - Ground Floor
21 Reviews
Holiday / Birthday
By Sue, Steve on 17-Feb-2026Staying in your beautiful family home has been a privilege. It was perfect for our family get together to celebrate my big birthday. Thank you for welcoming us into a place that clearly means so much to you, and for making us feel part of it's story even only for a fleeting moment in time. Thank you for being such great hosts, Sue, Steve + family.
Holiday / Family
By Dawn Miller on 14-Dec-2025We had this beautiful house for a family weekend in December and had the best weekend ever. The furniture, the decorations, the bedrooms, kitchen etc etc could not be faulted. An amazing atmospheric historic manor but so comfortable and welcoming. John and Rondi were so knowledgeable and friendly. We will definitely be returning! Rooms 5.0 Service 5.0 Location 5.0 Highlights: Luxury · Quiet · Child-friendly Rooms: Just huge and many rooms to suit different requirements Nearby activities: Beaches
Holiday / Family
By Alan Noake on 02-Nov-2025This house is fantastic, with loads of rooms, and John is a great host. Our family had the holiday of a lifetime, even with showery weather. The games room and the barn were well used and trips into Bude (not far way), all made for a memorable holiday. Like living in a national trust home, amazing Rooms5.0 / Service 5.0/ Location 5.0 Highlights: Child-friendly
Family Holiday
By David on 15-Aug-20255* “We all had a lovely time.” John and Rondi greeted us when we arrived. A lovely couple very friendly and welcoming. Lovely house clean and comfortable. The grandchildren loved the grounds. Dave and Jan. - David, August 2025
Holiday
By Alan Charles on 19-Jul-2025“Enjoyed a lovely week here, everything we needed kitchen wise to cook some delicious meals for our large group.” John and Rondi were very helpful and made us very welcome. Everyone relaxed from 83 year old to the youngest aged nearly 2. Added touches we're most appreciated and we all enjoyed the chocolate cake and strawberries especially. Highly recommend. - Alan Charles, July 2025
Holiday
By Wendy on 05-Jun-2025“A lovely comfortable house for a family reunion with very welcoming hosts.” Lots of amenities, loads of space and a great location near the Devon / Cornwall border. - Wendy, June 2025