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Bude in Cornwall is the Southwest of England’s beach of the year, according to the annual Times and Sunday Times Best UK Beaches guide, published online today and in print on July 13. The 17th edition ...

We won't describe this village as a 'hidden gem' because its gloriously stylish existence is hardly a secret - in fact, its appeal among the wealthy and well-known only adds to its elusive allure.