Rev. Robert Stephen Hawker (1803-1875) was vicar of Morwenstow for over 40 years. He was a kindly man, a writer, a poet, and composer of "Song of the Western Men" better known in Cornwall as "Trelawny", the Cornish anthem sung regularly by our magnificent choirs.
Rev. Hawker also gathered up bodies from shipwrecks along the coast close to his church and placed them at rest in his churchyard. He had a hut on the cliffs for keeping watch.
It is now National Trust owned, and open all year. The church and surroundings are amazing for "churchcrawlers" who appreciate ancient values.
Sir Goldsworthy Gurney, an inventor, mainly connected with rail and road projects was born at Treator, Padstow in 1793. He perfected high pressure steam jets, having met Richard Trevithick on many occasions. These were adopted by Stephenson in his famous "Rocket" in 1829.
The steam jet was then applied to marine engines, blast furnaces, and coal mines. A steam coach was driven by Gurney from London to Bath in 1829 at the rate of 15mph.
Then came the "Gurney stove", and "Bude light" a flashing beam for lighthouses, and his demonstration place was the Castle at Bude, which he erected. He was another of the clever Cornishmen whose inventions were quite extraordinary. He died in 1875 and lies at Launcells church, near Bude.
Self Catering accommodation Bude, North Cornwall
The Mornish Holiday Apartments, An ideal location by the sea....
From 2012 free Wi-Fi connection in both apartments
Our two holiday apartments each enjoy outstanding panoramic views of the seashore and coastline.
The furnishings and standards are of the highest quality and have been awarded a VisitBritain Quality in Tourism Rating of Four Stars
Facilities:-
Kitchen:-
Equipment includes fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, cooker, microwave, dishwasher, food processor/mixer.
Bedrooms:-
Two bedrooms both full en-suite and with TV and hairdryer. Each Apartment will sleep four, cots and extra beds can be accommodated.
Lounge:-
Large south facing with sea views, luxury furnishings, TV, video, DVD player, radio and telephone.
There is central heating throughout the apartments.
Photographs on this web site highlight the high standards of the apartments rather than concentrate solely on one or the other, click on the photographs to enlarge.
The apartment names are "Hawker" (first floor) and "Gurney" (second floor).
Parking for visitors is available on our own forecourt.
Travel Hints
M5 to Exeter, A30 to Okehampton by pass, turning off for Bude via Holsworthy A3079. Exeter is the most convenient railway station as coaches run regularly from Exeter to Bude. National Express coach services can be booked through Bude's Tourist Information Centre.
Directions to Bude and North Cornwall
Junction 27 on the M5 brings you onto the North Devon link road via Bideford and A39 to Bude. Known as the "Atlantic Highway", it is a little slower from Bideford on, but quieter.
The Mornish Holiday Apartments, Summerleaze Crescent, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8HJ, UK.
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1288 352 972 | email: info@mornishapartments.co.uk