A spectacular seaside escape with panoramic ocean views and a host of luxurious touches. Gather here with friends and family and experience a stay you’ll never forget.
Immerse yourself in the coastal allure of Ocean View, where the interiors are adorned with driftwood features and nautical accessories that perfectly capture the essence of its seaside setting. Spend days relaxing on the expansive terrace with the ocean as your backdrop, before venturing indoors to unwind in the extensive lounge or kitchen. Should you wish to explore the area, the stunning Booby’s Bay awaits just a stone’s throw away, or you can indulge in the delights of Padstow, which offers fine dining, exciting water sports and delightful boutique shops.
The property begins with a double-height entrance hall with a modern glass staircase and sparkly chandeliers. Step down to the formal dining area, beautifully appointed with a 12-seater dining table and bi-fold doors leading to the private garden.
Meanwhile, the stylish kitchen is the social hub of the home. You’ll have access to a range of Gaggenau appliances, plus an additional dining table for breakfast time or casual dining. When the sun is shining, open up the bi-fold doors and venture out to the terrace to enjoy your meals al fresco.
When it comes to relaxation, the spacious lounge is the place to be. It has a comforting and inviting atmosphere, enhanced by the warmth of the Stuv wood-burning stove and the sumptuous sofas. Additionally, a generously sized round games table stands as the ideal setting for Monopoly marathons, or you can enjoy movie nights from the comfort of the cinema room. Here, you’ll have access to a 50” TV, an Apple TV box and a PS3.
Should you wish to work remotely during your stay, there’s a stylish study with a desk and a selection of books.
Upstairs, there are five beautiful king-size bedrooms with breathtaking views of the sea and luxurious ViSpring beds. Three of the bedrooms have balconies and a luxury freestanding Castello bath, two of the bedrooms are adorned with elegant oak four-poster beds, while all the en-suite bathrooms boast Hansgrohe deluge showers.
Outside, the garden spans an acre and showcases a plethora of blooms and a large lawn. Taking pride of place within this serene setting is a charming terrace, complete with comfortable sun loungers, a BBQ and extra seating for unwinding and entertaining. After a day at the beach, wash of the sand and salt water in the handy outdoor shower.
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.
