This Malibu-beach-house-inspired retreat overlooks the ocean at Gwithian Beach, making it an ideal base for families and groups of friends looking to live the saltwater life on Cornwall's north coast. Miles of golden sand and expansive horizons sit just 200 metres from the front door – down a flower-lined path – and the flat, open bay is perfect for kite flying, horse riding in the shallows and surfing.
Inside, the open-plan living space seats eight to ten on a large sofa, with a 60-inch TV, Sonos speaker system, wood burner and panoramic sea views. Bi-fold and sliding doors open up for indoor-outdoor living, letting the fresh sea air flow in. A wooden dining table sits alongside an L-shaped kitchen island with breakfast bar and eight stools, while the fully equipped kitchen features a double oven, gas hob, induction hob, Nespresso coffee machine and three fridges. The master bedroom on the first floor has its own mezzanine living space with sea views and a hidden bookshelf door, a 75-inch TV and an en-suite. A second bedroom on the ground floor offers a super-king-size zip-and-link bed with an en-suite, while a third ground-floor bedroom has a super-king-size zip-and-link bed and a Jack and Jill bathroom with hallway access. A fourth bedroom on the lower ground floor has three double bunk beds – ideal for larger groups. A utility room provides two washing machines, two tumble dryers and an ice machine. Outside, a front patio with a dining table and sun loungers captures the sea views, and a large surf store with wetsuit hanging space is accessed from the bunk bedroom or a side gate. Parking for one vehicle sits directly outside, with two additional spaces nearby.
Gwithian Beach morphs into Godrevy, where the iconic lighthouse – famed for inspiring Virginia Woolf's novel ‘To the Lighthouse’ – stands proud on its rocky outcrop. From here, the rugged coastline sweeps over the National Trust-owned headland to Mutton Cove, home to a grey seal colony. Back in Hayle, the nature reserve is a prime spot for murmurations in the shoulder months, and the estuary offers calm waters for paddling.