A refined coastal penthouse escapes for up to six, combining elegant design, sweeping sea views and beach-front ease – ideal for couples, families or groups seeking serenity and sophistication.
Tranquil Shores commands an elevated position above Carbis Bay’s golden sands, where two bedrooms, the living room and kitchen all capture broad ocean vistas. Inside, three bedrooms and three stylish bathrooms blend comfort with modern luxury. A fully enclosed balcony, sauna, secure gated access and reserved parking further elevate the experience, while the relaxed atmosphere and high-end touches make every stay feel effortless and restorative. It’s the ideal spot for sunrise coffees or sunset drinks, just a minute’s stroll to the beach with cafés, restaurants, and water-sport hire on hand.
Enter into a calm foyer where subtle coastal accents and natural light welcome you and lead you into the open living spaces.
The living area is bright and inviting, with generous glazing offering panoramic sea views, plush seating, a large smart TV and seamless flow onto the balcony – perfect for relaxing or gathering.
A sleek, well-equipped kitchen with modern appliances, ample counter space and a dining table for six make cooking and entertaining effortless. Glass doors open to the balcony so you can dine with sea air and sweeping views.
The highlight of the property is the impressive 34-foot open-plan master suite, combining a spacious living area, kitchenette with fridge, sink and tea-making facilities, and a private en-suite for the ultimate in luxury. Flooded with natural light from three oversized Velux windows, the room enjoys sweeping views across the bay. The second bedroom features two plush single beds with direct access to the balcony, while the third bedroom is beautifully appointed with a sumptuous king-size bed.
There are two bathrooms, while the master suite offers it’s own private ensuite with the added luxury of a sauna.
The enclosed balcony stretches straight from the living area. It’s your front-row seat to sunrises, sea breezes and sundowners – a calm outdoor retreat above the beach
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.
