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Relax in Your Private Spa at This Tranquil Country Cottage
Indulge in a luxury spa experience at a tranquil cottage. Follow a garden path from your decked balcony to a private wood-fired hot tub, sauna, hammock, outdoor shower and summerhouse. It's a great spot for stargazing by night and bird-watching by day. Cook in a modern well-equipped kitchen or have a night off, dinner prepared for you by us and brought over to the cottage. Please note that all logs for the hot tub and log burner are inclusive ! We are pet friendly and welcome 1 large breed or 2 smaller breeds of dog. The cottage is situated in the grounds of our own home. While it is entirely private we are on hand if you need anything and Mark can also provide private catering as a highly regarded chef sourcing the best local produce in Cornwall ! The cottage terrace opens out from the bedroom with direct access to the garden and a path which leads to an outdoor spa with wood fired hot tub, sauna, hammock, fire pit and summerhouse. We are located in the adjacent house should you need us for anything at all but offer our guests total privacy otherwise. The choice is yours ! The cottage is in a pretty rural hamlet surrounded by countryside near the market town of Launceston in the county of Cornwall. A car is needed. The cottage sleeps 2 adults in a King sized bed and up to 2 small children (under 12) on the sofa bed.

Idyllic retreat just metres from Porthilly beach
Just metres from Porthilly Beach on the stunning Camel Estuary, aptly named 'Little Tides' is a beautifully converted barn. The property is tucked away in a sought after cove location on the grounds of Porthilly Farm, just a short walk across the beach to Rock. This charming little gem is an idyllic coastal getaway perfect for romantic breaks, taking it easy by the sea or for adventurous getaways alike. We run a working dairy and shellfish farm and our oysters & mussels are grown in the estuary.

Stunning Perranporth Beach & Ocean Views Cornwall
Our attractive, ground floor coastal apartment is most suitable for adults. It has its own decking enjoying fantastic beach/sea views and is only a stone's throw from Perranporth's golden, sandy surfing beach. It is also very close to village amenities. It contains everything you will need for a comfortable, relaxing stay. Wi-fi & smart TV. Private parking to rear. No cleaning fees. The coastal footpath is just outside our front gate. You will never tire of the view; it will keep you spellbound.

Beautiful barn in rural idyll with hot tub
Upper Stables is a romantic hideaway nestled in the private countryside of Carclew on the outskirts of Mylor, in easy reach of creeks, beaches and Falmouth. The stables have been lovingly refurbished and boast wood fired hot tub, beams, woodburner, luxurious bathroom - roll top bath and rain shower and a large well equipped kitchen. There are many lovely spots to enjoy; meadow for sundowners, private 1 mile walk - perfect for dog owners, fenced garden with barbecue and fire pit for star gazing.

Fistral Sands Beachside Flat - Panoramic Sea Views
A cosy and quaint space, with everything you need for a beach break- panoramic views from front and back of the flat, a view over fistral beach to the rear, and across the town beaches to the front! Whether you’re curled up in bed or enjoying a cuppa in the front room, the views are stunning. There is on street parking to the front of the property, but it is a central location and spaces are limited. There is a council car park 30m up the hill from the flat, and a privately owned one opposite!

Peaceful Country Treehouse Nr Penzance & St Ives
The Treehouse is an architecturally designed space for 2 with a private covered balcony running down one side with views over stunning gardens & countryside. Originally a famous printmakers studio, it is now a large, comfortably furnished light filled sanctuary. There are floor to ceiling windows, (with blinds) a large living area with a fully equipped kitchen. Upstairs is a romantic ensuite bedroom. The Treehouse is ideal for a relaxing break in a secluded location, 10 mins walk to Penzance.

The Wizards Cauldron -Harry Potter Themed
Escape into a world of magical make believe set in the beautiful Cornish countryside. Our cosy cabin offers a comfortable, relaxing getaway. As the name suggests this unique accommodation offers magic in one pot. With nods to a large groundskeeper and a certain magical school. Situated within beautiful farmland in a peaceful hamlet a couple of miles from the A30, this is an ideal base to enjoy a break in Cornwall with easy access to popular destinations, stunning beaches and famous landmarks.

Studio for 2 on beautiful Cornish beach
Welcome to the Studio, a lovely self-contained annex with superb coastal location in the seaside village of Porthtowan & good access to the A30 and W. Cornwall. The Studio is attached to our home but has its own entrance, parking space & small private deck. Overlooking Porthtowan’s ‘Blue Flag’ award winning sandy beach & surfing destination, the beautiful SW coast path & many amenities are right on the doorstep, so no need to drive anywhere. It is the perfect base for a short break or holiday.

Waves – Stylish Beachside Apartment, Watergate Bay
Just steps from one of the UK’s finest surf and family beaches, Waves is a light-filled, spacious beach loft apartment with vaulted ceilings and relaxed Scandi–coastal interiors. With private parking and pet-friendly flexibility, it’s the perfect retreat for surf breaks, romantic escapes, and effortless family holidays. Step outside to surf, swim, or wander the South West Coast Path, then return to laid-back restaurants and bars, all set against Watergate Bay’s spectacular ocean sunsets. ⸻

Romantic Country Cottage| Hot tub| Sauna
Your holiday matters! It's your lifeline to sanity, a chance to re-connect with the loved ones closest to you; it's a chance to relax, a chance to switch off and indeed a chance to experience the out of ordinary. Damson Cottage is the ultimate rustic retreat where hand crafted luxury meets country cottage. Hidden away in the rural countryside, with its own hot tub, sauna and massage/wellbeing therapist available this sanctuary will appeal to couples looking for a stay of pure self indulgence!

Huer's Lookout - cosy with breathtaking sea views
The many changing textures and colours of the ocean are your constant companion at Huer's Lookout, recently named no.1 AirBnb in Newquay! Curl up by a cosy Everhot stove, or put your feet up in the reading nook, watch the surfers and sailing boats, spot the harbour seals, see the fishermen come home and the sun go down. In a quiet, secluded former gentleman’s residence you are moments from the beaches, coastal path, harbour & town centre, a perfect beach holiday or romantic getaway.

The Snug
Built brand new for 2019, The Snug is a cosy self contained 1 bedroom chalet just 50 yards from the cliff tops. It’s a stones throw from Porth beach and the entrance to the legendary Porth Island, where locals and tourist alike gather with their cameras to capture that perfect sunset. Or borrow our Kayak’s for an evening paddle round the island. The Snug itself is set into the rising hillside giving it the cosy and private feel its name suggests. Search Porth island drone on YouTube.
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All About Watergate Bay
Located on the north coast of Cornwall, Watergate Bay offers the sandy pleasures of a two-mile-long beach filled with surfers riding wild Atlantic waves. Locals come to frolic in the bay’s shallow waters year-round, while yogis stretch out on mats as brightly coloured as the beach umbrellas that dot the coastline. Come dusk, cars line up to watch the sunset from the clifftop before catching a film at the outdoor cinema. Most eateries offer ocean views, seasonal menus, and locally sourced ingredients. Pasties and other Cornwall classics, traditional English breakfasts, cream teas, and cocktails are widely available in Watergate Bay. And you’re within an hour of major attractions, such as the National Maritime Museum Cornwall and the Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Watergate Bay
Though winters can be wet in Watergate Bay, surfers come for the low winds and clean swells. The weather is relatively mild year-round, but the water is usually too cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Gearheads will want to attend Newquay’s March event, Run to the Sun, a show with custom cars and camper vans featuring live music and comedy. The best time to rent apartments at Watergate Bay is summer, when the weather is warm and breezy. In May, one of the oldest festivals in England, Obby Oss, happens just 20 minutes away at Padstow. Believed to have originated with pagan fertility rites, the folk festival and parade draws thousands to the harbour’s narrow streets decorated with a colourful maypole, flags, and flowers.
Top things to do in Watergate Bay
Coastal Walking Trails
The South West Coast Path offers hikes for walkers of all skill levels in this scenic area. A two-mile hike along the coast to Mawgan Porth gives sweeping views of the Atlantic, with Saxon ruins and a Tudor estate to spot along the way. You can also follow a 3.5-mile walk from Watergate Bay to Newquay that takes you past the blowhole at Porth Island and the beaches of Lusty Glaze and Tolcarne.
Wheal Coates
A half-hour drive south along the coast brings you to an iconic Cornish view — azure waters, frothy waves, and the stone ruins of a tin mine. The rounded chimney stack of Wheal Coates climbs high over the gorse and heather, where paths wind down to Chapel Porth and around the former mine buildings, which date back to 1802.
The Camel Trail
The Camel Trail is a 17-mile surfaced path, suitable for hikers, wheelchair users, and cyclists, which runs along a disused railway line from nearby Padstow to Wenford Bridge along woodlands and moors. Take in a section of the walk and you might spot a National Trust Victorian estate, Lanhydrock House and Gardens; a first-century Roman fort; and an award-winning vineyard, where you can sit and sip while admiring the rolling Cornwall countryside.