This penthouse apartment sits directly on Perranporth beach with panoramic sea views, a coastal base for families and groups of friends on Cornwall's north coast. Perranporth's wild cliffs and countryside inspired Winston Graham to write the Poldark novels, and it's easy to see why. Hike atop vast hills, seek out secret caves, or paddle on the shoreline feeling the soft embrace of the sand.
Inside, lift doors open directly into the apartment, giving guests private access to the third floor. The open-plan living, dining and kitchen space features floor-to-ceiling glass windows with views over the golden sand dunes, beach and Atlantic Ocean. The spacious living area includes a large corner sofa, Smart TV and patio doors opening onto the balcony, while a beautiful wooden table with six Eames-style chairs serves the dining area. The fully equipped kitchen includes a wine fridge, cafetiere and breakfast bar with four stools, and a separate utility room houses a washing machine. Three bedrooms – a master with king-size bed and en-suite rainfall shower, a second with king-size zip-and-link bed, and a third with two singles – all open onto the large wrap-around balcony. A family bathroom with bath and separate shower completes the sleeping quarters, with underfloor heating throughout. Outside, the wrap-around balcony is furnished with a table, benches, outdoor sofa and chairs – a front-row seat to Cornwall's spectacular sunsets. Two designated secure parking spaces are provided, along with storage for surfboards and beach gear, an outside tap for washing off sand, and private beach access via the footpath.
From colourful streets dotted with alternative boutiques to the golf club on the green cliff tops, it is easy to while away hour after happy hour in this bubbly coastal town. At low tide, wild swim in Perranporth's natural open-air pool, its waters reaching Mediterranean temperatures in the summer months. Perranporth's central position on the north Cornwall coast also makes it the perfect base for heading further afield – a short drive takes you to Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay, or head south for the heritage coastline and unspoiled bays of St Agnes.