This Studio is the ground floor retreat of one of Cornwall's most extraordinary buildings: a Japanese Pole House designed by architect Barrie Briscoe and once owned by Kate Winslet.
A a love letter to natural wood, calm and simplicity with a serene Japanese style that make this the perfect bolthole for two.
Less than 10 minutes from Gwithian and Godrevy beaches, with St Ives just down the road and great local food and drink on the doorstep.
The space
Once owned by actress Kate Winslet as her private Cornish bolthole, this is a place with a story.
Reached via its own private entrance, wooden beams and warm timber walls wrap around you on every side, making this a place where you genuinely feel yourself exhale.
★★★★★ Previously a much-loved holiday let, the Studio is now under new ownership and managed by Secret Lux, so you're in very good hands.
Angarrack sits quietly between the surf beaches of St Ives Bay and the creative buzz of St Ives itself, close enough to everything, far enough from the crowds. Gwithian and Godrevy are less than a 10 minute drive, with 3 miles of sand and some of the best surf in Cornwall. St Ives and Penzance are easily within reach too.
For food and drink worth leaving the sofa for: Gilbert's Beach Bar sits right on the water's edge at Hayle harbour with panoramic estuary views and is every bit as good as it looks; Lula's fuses Cornish seafood with New Orleans flair, think lobster rolls, double stacked burgers, buttermilk pancakes and shack sundaes; and the Cove Café perches above the golden sands of Hayle Beach serving outstanding food with the kind of warm, personal hospitality that keeps people coming back.
For everyday essentials, there's an M&S, Boots, a bakery and the St Ives Brewery Taproom just 10 minutes on foot or 2 minutes by car. Bigger supermarkets and local shops are a 5 minute drive away in nearby Hayle too.
About the home
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Duck through the famous Douglas fir poles to your own private entrance. A hallway with coat and clothing storage leads into the kitchenette: twin hob, microwave, under counter fridge and everything you need to put together a relaxed meal for two. There's also a Lavazza Coffee Machine, milk frother, kettle and toaster.
Step through into the studio itself: bright and spacious, with a king-size bed, comfortable lounge seating, a TV and peaceful views out to the tropical garden. The natural wood wraps around you on every side, and yes, there are characterful low beams in places, so the occasional duck is part of the experience. Plenty of headroom where it counts though; it never feels cramped.
The bathroom is a real talking point. A deep Japanese soaking bath with overhead shower, designed so you can sit back and submerge to your shoulders. Some evenings just call for that.
Outside, two private seating areas are yours for morning coffee or a sundowner after a day at the beach.
There's parking for one car on the driveway outside.
Our calendar is always up to date
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From July till end August we run 7 night minimum stays with changeover day on Saturday. At other times min 3 nights.
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Other things to note
The beautiful gardens surrounding the house are the private domain of the owners, but guests have exclusive use of two lovely outdoor seating areas on the ground floor; perfect for alfresco dining, morning coffee or an evening drink.
