Beach Retreats team
27 January 2025
Discover the ultimate cliffside sanctuary with bespoke interior design, a heated pool and cedar hot tub, seconds from the wind-whipped shoreline of Mawgan Porth. The Beach House is part of The Iconic Set – a collection of our most remarkable retreats – and it’s easy to see why.
The Beach House gives you the best of both worlds. Dive into north Cornwall’s vibrant saltwater lifestyle just footsteps from your door and spend the day amongst the swell. Head back home to the secluded luxury of your clifftop haven and unwind.
Here’s how you could spend seven days at this laid-back retreat, from coast path exploring to poolside lounging.
Day 1: arrive and relax
Check into The Beach House and get acquainted with your new home for the week. Admire the sea views, pick which interior-designed room you want as your own, and maybe test out the water in the clifftop heated pool. If you don’t feel like cooking, stroll down to Mawgan Porth for an easy dinner at The Merrymoor Inn.
Day 2: beach day
Just five minutes from your door, Mawgan Porth beach awaits. Spend the morning soaking up the sun, building sandcastles, or splashing in the surf. Little ones can paddle in the shallow stream, while thrill-seekers can hire a board and get in the waves. Refuel at Catch Seafood Bar & Grill, where fresh fish is served with a view.
Day 3: spa day
Spend the day making the most of The Beach House’s spa-like amenities. Swim lengths of the pool, sink into the cedar hot tub, or lounge poolside with a good book. Take advantage of the cocktail station and serve up martinis or pina coladas with a view. Watch the sun set and stargaze or head inside for a cosy film night by the fire.
Day 4: Watergate Bay
Pack a hot flask and head out on a scenic walk along the South West Coast Path to Watergate Bay for a bite to eat. This moderate route takes you along dramatic cliffs and offers stunning views of the Atlantic. Once you’ve arrived at the bay, treat yourself to lunch at The Beach Hut, a laid-back post-sea restaurant right on the sand.
Day 5: Bedruthan Steps
Head in the opposite direction on the coast path to Bedruthan Steps, a dramatic viewpoint where you can admire the awe-inspiring rock formations and explore the rugged coastline. Stop by the Carnewas Tea Rooms for a traditional Cornish cream tea (jam first, of course!) If you time it right, you can catch the sunset sink into the horizon before heading back for dinner at your retreat.
Day 6: Padstow
Drive 20 minutes to Padstow, a charming fishing village that’s a haven for foodies and shoppers. Explore the boutique shops and art galleries, then take a wander along the harbour. Enjoy a Michelin-starred experience at Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant or opt for fish and chips by the harbour. In the afternoon, hire bikes and cycle the Camel Trail, a family-friendly bike trail that winds along the estuary.
Day 7: bye for now
Enjoy one final morning swim, surf or beach walk down at Mawgan Porth. Grab a takeaway lunch from The Beach Box to maximise time on the sand. Soak up the Cornish air, pack up and plan next year’s trip to The Beach House.
Stay at The Beach House, Mawgan Porth and indulge in Malibu-style poolside living on the Cornish coast.
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