A ground floor, beachfront escape for up to ten guests, with sweeping sea views and elegant coastal living – perfect for family gatherings, group getaways or unforgettable celebrations by the sea.
The Tide House sits right on Smuggler’s Cove, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the ocean and the rhythm of the waves is ever-present. Inside, four stylish bedrooms, an additional playroom/bunk bedroom and three bathrooms combine with light-filled living spaces, a fully equipped kitchen and sociable dining areas. Outside, terraces, balconies and private steps leading to the sand invite you to live as close to the sea as it gets. Should you wish to explore the area, you’re just a stone’s throw from beaches, restaurants, shops and cafes.
Step into a bright, welcoming hallway where the sound of the sea greets you immediately. The house itself is thoughtfully divided into two holiday homes, with the ground floor being yours to enjoy in full. Large picture windows draw your eye to the ocean, setting the tone for a stay immersed in coastal beauty.
The main lounge is the heart of the home, designed for both relaxation and entertaining. Floor-to-ceiling glazing frames panoramic views across Smuggler’s Cove, while deep sofas invite you to curl up with a book or gather with friends. A feature fireplace adds warmth for cooler evenings and the décor blends natural textures with contemporary coastal style.
The open-plan kitchen and dining space is ideal for group living. A well-equipped kitchen with modern appliances, a breakfast bar and generous worktops makes cooking a pleasure, while the dining table seats everyone together beneath large windows. Sliding doors open onto the terrace, so meals can flow effortlessly outdoors on sunny days.
Four elegant bedrooms feature king-size beds, while an additional games/playroom includes a bespoke bunk bed with a slide that can sleep two children on single beds. Several bedrooms enjoy direct sea views, and two offer direct access to the house’s elevated seafront exterior. Others are tucked away at the rear, offering cosy retreats with soft linens and calming coastal tones.
Three bedrooms benefit from luxury private en-suites with showers, while a large family bathroom features a Heritage designer bath. The master bedroom en-suite includes a walk-in shower.
Multiple terraces are arranged across varying levels, each designed to showcase a different outlook over the sand and sea. Private steps lead straight down to the beach, creating a seamless connection between the house and the shoreline. Whether enjoying sunset drinks, al fresco suppers, or morning yoga by the sea, this outdoor space is unforgettable.
Additional highlights include a hot tub, Big Green Egg BBQ, fire pit facing the sea, a cinema den complete with games console and popcorn machine, and an EV car charger.
With its sweeping beaches, rugged moorlands, hidden woodlands, and rolling countryside estates, Cornwall is a superb destination if you want to spend some time bird watching on holiday.
One of the best spots is Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve, managed by the RSPB. This rich wetland habitat attracts a variety of birdlife, including teals, wigeons, and goosanders. While winter offers the highest numbers, spring and early summer also bring migrant waders such as oystercatchers, dunlins, and whimbrels to the tidal pools and marshes.
Marazion Marsh, also managed by the RSPB and overlooking the iconic St Michael’s Mount near Penzance, boasts Cornwall’s largest reedbed. It’s a haven for species like chiffchaffs, Cetti’s warblers, little egrets, and grey herons. Bitterns are regularly recorded here, and birds of prey, including sparrowhawks and buzzards, are often spotted too.
For a variety of songbirds and raptors, head to the Rame Peninsula near Cawsand. This beautiful area of tidal creeks, sandy beaches, and peaceful farmland attracts goldcrests, firecrests, warblers, and buntings. You may also glimpse birds of prey such as hobbies, merlins, peregrine falcons, and, if you’re lucky, the rare hen harrier.
At Stithians Lake, a large reservoir, breeding birds like little grebes, coots, and moorhens are common. Waders such as greenshanks, ruffs, and curlew sandpipers can also be seen foraging along the muddy banks.
Not far from St Ives, St Ives Island, actually a headland between Porthmeor and Porthgwidden beaches, is a top spot for seabird watching, especially in autumn. Huge flocks of skuas, terns, gannets, fulmars, and auks pass by, alongside waders like purple sandpipers, whimbrels, and turnstones.
Finally, no trip to Cornwall would be complete without exploring Bodmin Moor. This dramatic granite moorland, scattered with ancient ruins and rich in wildlife, is especially rewarding in spring and summer, when skylarks, stonechats, wheatears, and sedge warblers arrive to breed. In autumn and winter, the moor plays host to thousands of golden plovers, along with snipes and the more elusive jack snipe.
