Indulge in the ample space and seclusion of this charming beach shack, which is ideally suited for couples, friends or small families. Unwind in beautiful surroundings while being just steps away from the pristine beach.
Nestled in a tranquil and unspoiled area of the Cornish coast, you’ll find a delightful resort that offers the perfect setting to embrace a relaxed, coastal lifestyle. The three-mile stretch of beaches along St Ives Bay, providing opportunities for activities like water sports and wildlife spotting, is just a short 5 to 10-minute walk away. Back at the beach shack, you can unwind in the cosy living area or relax on your deck, which features a private hot tub, hammock and Aussie BBQ. If you prefer not to cook, you can visit the on-site restaurant, and for those seeking an adventure, experiences such as private surfing lessons can be arranged.
The property is filled with natural light and has a joyful atmosphere from the moment you step inside. The central area of the home features an open-plan kitchen/dining/ living space, perfect for socialising and enjoying good company.
You can relax on the sofa and watch a movie, cosy up in front of the log burner, or have a meal together at the dining table. Meanwhile, the kitchen is well-equipped with a double oven, hob, microwave and dishwasher.
The master bedroom contains a super-king-size bed, while the second bedroom has a single bed and an additional super-king-size bed or two single beds. There is also a separate bathroom with a walk-in shower, a WC, and a basin.
Outside, the private decked area offers plenty of space for relaxation. You can unwind in the private sunken hot tub, and then prepare a leisurely lunch on the BBQ. From April – October, you will have access to Fatboy bean bags, a hammock and a sofa on the deck.
Beach towels, robes, bed linen and luxury toiletries are provided, along with a range of cleaning products and kitchen essentials. Additionally, buckets and spades, fishing nets, bats and ball, beach cricket, a football, a frisbee, and a windbreak are all included in your stay, ensuring that your day at the beach will be filled with fun.
If you’re bringing your dog along, complimentary dog beds and bowls are available.
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.
