A new home by the sea – the benefits of Bude

It’s no coincidence that homebuyers who chose to lay down their roots in a Cavanna home highlight location as one of the most important factors in their decision-making.

As a South West-based family-owned housebuilder, we select sites across the Westcountry in some of the most attractive and convenient locations that we know home seekers will love.

Quality of construction, a hassle-free sales process and high-end fixtures and fittings are further reasons to come home to Cavanna. And it

certainly helps when the properties are on the edge of beautiful Bude, in a stunning seaside location on the North Cornwall coast.

No one who visits our development at Bellevue – a new 260 home community – some with sea views, can miss the fact that it is surrounded by beautiful countryside with access to a number of world class beaches.

That means lots of opportunities for lovers of water sports to get out on the water, with sea swimming, surfing and days on the beach all close by.

But there are other reasons to choose to move to this up-and-coming buzzy area which sits alongside the South West Coast Path, featured this summer (2025) in the hit movie of the season, The Salt Path, starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs.

The film, based on the book of the same name by Raynor Winn, is a heartwarming tale of renewal for a couple who tackle the long-distance footpath that skirts the South West peninsula, covering more than 630 miles and passing close to Bellevue.

If culture, the arts, music, great food and drink along with a lifestyle leaning towards the outdoors is your thing, then Bellevue ticks all the boxes. The town of Bude is just a mile from the neighbourhood and is linked by footpaths.

The town’s packed events diary may be aimed at holiday makers – but every day can feel like a holiday for Bellevue residents, who have their pick of the area’s attractions, in and out of high season.

Throughout most of the summer the range of things to see and do, from art exhibitions and workshops to yoga and dance, is dazzling.

There are author talks as part of the Castle & Library Cultural Programme, pottery painting at Parsons Pottery, glass workshops, creating beautiful pieces from glass, suitable for adults and children, the Bude Rum Tour organised by the Cornish Distilling Company and a chance to soak up the atmosphere of the 1940s with a celebratory tea at the Kitchen Front, a pop-up tea room.

There is a vibrant live music scene with venues like The Barrel, a popular micropub known for its lively atmosphere, friendly staff, and eclectic line-up of live performances, and The Preston Gate Inn, featuring talented local artists across a range of genres.

Bude’s history as a resort goes back many decades, helped by the creation of The Bude Sea Pool in the 1930s which has become a unique and cherished feature of Bude’s coastline, offering a safe and family-friendly environment for swimming and paddling.

For those who want open water swimming or surfing there are four top beaches to choose from; Summerleaze, Crooklets, Widemouth Bay and Northcott Mouth, meaning residents can mix and match their surfing and swimming to suit the conditions and their mood.

Single buyers, couples searching for their first home or trading up, along with families and those who might be downsizing and looking for a beautiful place to retire, will all find what they are looking for at Bellevue.

With the towns of Bideford and Barnstaple across the border into Devon close by, and with opportunities to work from home, it is perfectly possible to strike a great work-life balance based at Bellevue.

Three and four-bedroom homes in Phase One of the development are available to move into, with two- and three-bedroom properties in Phase Two also ready for homebuyers to reserve.

To learn more, why not visit our show home and whilst you’re here, explore the local area to get a taste of why this location makes a great place to live.

The development itself includes community allotments, play areas, an orchard and tree planting. A network of footpaths and a cycle path links the Bellevue community to the existing village of Stratton, as well as to Bude.

And it could not be more convenient, especially for those keen to cut down on car use. A primary and secondary school are within walking distance, as are supermarkets, a range of local shops, health facilities, and churches.

The homes at Bellevue are a mix of traditional and contemporary elevations and all adhere to Cavanna Homes’ high quality standards, honed over more than 100 years of building beautifully.

With all this in mind, why would you want to move anywhere else? Come home to your coastal haven with Cavanna. Contact us today via [email protected] or explore our collection of homes here.