The Falcon Hotel, Bude
About the Hotel
Rooms
The Falcon Hotel has 29 en-suite bedrooms. Room options include double, single, and twin/family rooms, with three superior rooms and a luxury suite. Each room includes an en-suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Some rooms have sea views. Superior rooms offer a lounge area with a flat-screen Smart TV, a Puro coffee machine, and tea/coffee making facilities. The luxury suite features a double bedroom, separate lounge, bathroom, walk-in shower, and body jets. Rooms are available in two decor styles with a 6-foot bed, an aqua spa bath, a walk-in shower, and his and her sinks. Some rooms feature a king-size bed, a single bed, a canal or garden view, a flat-screen Smart TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and a bathroom with a shower over bath or walk-in shower.
Dining settings
The Falcon Hotel offers several dining options, including the Breakwater Brasserie, which features air conditioning and views of the Bude Canal. The Coachman's Bar & Grill has a bistro-style menu with a selection of beers, wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks. A raised Beer Terrace offers views over the Bude Canal, the Inner Harbour area, and Bude town center. The Secret Garden opens during the spring and summer, offering drinks, coffee, food, and live music. The hotel sources food from local suppliers such as Norton Barton Artisan Food Village, Philip Warren Butchers, and Camel Valley Sparkling Wine.
Leisure activities
The Falcon Hotel provides access to Bude's beaches and country walks. Guests can stand-up paddleboard on the Bude Canal, with lessons a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Other options include Canadian canoeing and bodyboarding. Crooklets Beach, Summerleaze Beach, and Widemouth Bay offer waves for swimming, surfing, and kayaking. The Bude Sea-Pool, upgraded to meet modern safety standards, is also nearby. A 10-mile walk to Crackington Haven passes the 'Tower of the Winds,' with views of inland Devon and Dartmoor Tors on clear days. A coastal walk leads to Hawker's Hut, the National Trust's smallest property.
Location & Access
The Falcon Hotel is in Bude, near the Bude Canal and sandy beaches. Landmarks nearby include Walk Bude (0.3 km), The Castle Bude (0.5 km), and Compass Point (0.5 km). Summerleaze Beach is 0.5 km away. The hotel is 65 km from Newquay. The nearest airports are Newquay Airport (65 km) and Exeter Airport (98 km). Okehampton train station is 47 km away. Buses 6 and 6a run from Bude to Exeter via Okehampton. The hotel is located immediately on the right after crossing the Bude Canal Bridge.
Hotel services
The Falcon Hotel, established in 1798, offers free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Parking is available in front of the hotel and in an overflow car park. The hotel has a lift with audible information and tactile control buttons with Braille identification. Reception is open from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Photocopying services are available. The hotel can accommodate groups from 2 to 200 in its function rooms. Dogs are welcome in the Coachman's Bar. Sample menus are available in larger fonts upon request. There are 15 car parking spaces, including two for disabled guests, in front of the hotel. A 24-hour wash and dry laundry service is available Monday to Friday. Newspapers are delivered to guest doors each morning upon request.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor