OUR STORY
Beach Retreats specialise in self-catering holidays within walking distance of a good beach across Cornwall. Beautifully designed and meticulously finished interiors, all in the right locations within easy reach of an amazing array of places to eat, drink, play, relax and shop.
With deep roots in hospitality, Beach Retreats originated from the founders of the Watergate Bay Hotel which has set the standard for lifestyle hospitality based around active relaxation set on Cornwall’s finest surf beach. More than half a century since the Ashworth family acquired Watergate Bay, the group founded Beach Retreats, returning to its self-catering roots after hotel guests asked the owners to look after their local holiday lets.
Since, Beach Retreats has grown from a local agency serving the bay and neighbouring villages of Porth and Mawgan Porth, to a Cornwall-wide agency and market leader. Joining one of the UKs leading holiday letting agencies, Devon-based Travel Chapter in 2025, Beach Retreats now combines local and coastal expertise with national knowledge and resource.
HERE TO PLAY BEACH MATCHMAKER
Our team are coastal experts, here to play matchmaker and find your perfect Cornish Beach. You can take our Beach Match Quiz to find your Beach Match for your next holiday to Cornwall.
Once you’ve found the right beach for you, we’ve helped narrow down your property search with our curated collections, The Sets. Looking for a spontaneous, potential-packed, smaller stay by the beach? Look no further than our popular Boundless Selection, sleeping five or under.
Surfers will love The Waveseekers Edit, shoreline retreats 400m or less from the waves. Looking to live the coastal highlife? Create your iconic moments with our most remarkable retreats in The Iconic Set.
Holidaying with extended family or friends? Open beachside-inspired interiors paired with enviable locations make up The Space & Style Blend, sleeping six to nine. More on the guest list? The Celebrate Series includes retreats made for 10 or more guests, perfect to bring everyone to the coast for your celebration or big meet-up.
Browse the full collection here or contact us with your requirements and our local team will be happy to help.
We’re award winning – on a global scale
We’re an award-winning agency specialising in self-catering holidays that help you focus on what matters – time on the beach.
Our holiday properties are chosen for their high standards of interior décor, local amenities and of course, the walk to a fantastic Cornish beach. Backed up by a friendly and helpful reservations team who visit our properties and know the local area, we remove ‘booking anxiety’ by helping guests to choose and enjoy a memorable Cornish holiday. This is why 53% of our guests choose to book again with us.
An exceptional portfolio, combined with a personalised service has been recognised on a local, international and global level. We have a range of awards under our belt, from Best Small Company for UK Holiday Home Rentals at The British Travel Awards to Best Use of Content Marketing at The Travel Marketing Awards.
HASSLE-FREE HOLIDAY LETTING FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
Our award-winning service for owners covers everything to ensure their holiday let investment is optimised for income and bookings and cared for by our local team. Because keeping our guests happy is only half the story. Once you’re in our portfolio your place is at the heart of Beach Retreats, and your needs are our priority.
Whether it’s on point marketing, digital savvy or spotting the opportunities that will increase your yield, we’ve got a lot to offer. But underlining our skills, expertise and business experience is our belief in the power of great places by the beach. And our commitment to making sure every owner on our books – and guest that stays with us – feels that power too.
There isn’t much our local team doesn’t know about holiday letting. We’re here to guide property owners every step of the way. To be the local eyes and ears on the ground. To simplify the holiday letting process, organising everything so you don’t have to.
Find out more about our holiday letting service for owners.
