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The Iconic Set

Beach Retreats team 02 January 2026

Epic vistas and lux interiors to elevate your holiday

adj. / aɪ’kɒn. ɪk /

Make your escape to the ocean and indulge in the coastal highlife. Discover more of the shoreline you’ve made your own during days spent in tune with the elements, soaking up sumptuous spaces. Create your iconic moments with our most remarkable retreats.


Montage of Gaia, including the exterior, outdoor seating area and bathroom with someone with their back to the camera.

Gaia

Widemouth Bay | Sleeps 10

Experience wellness-oriented living beside the ocean and rejuvenate in the yoga studio, sauna and hot tub. Hunker down together in this exceptional beach house on the rugged north Cornish coast, where waves crash in and sunsets light the sky scarlet.


A couple hanging out around the outdoor pool | The living room looking out to the sea | Bedroom with open patio doors.

The Beach House, Mawgan Porth

Mawgan Porth | Sleeps 12

Soak up an al-fresco, spa-like experience on the North Cornwall coast path at The Beach House, a surf-inspired retreat with a tropical feel. Feel the sea spray and live the saltwater life at Mawgan Porth Beach, just seconds away.


Overlooking the outdoor pool at North Rocks | A woman sitting on the window sill bird-watching | The living room.

North Rocks

Sennen | Sleeps 7

Lounge by the pool, unwind in the sauna, find shade under parasols and gaze over sun-kissed shores frequented by surfers and pods of dolphins, living the high life at North Rocks. Find sanctuary on the rugged clifftops between Sennen Cove and Gwynver Beach, with the coast path at the bottom of your garden.


Ariel view of the beach house | Woman in a sunhat looking towards the sea | A room at the croft looking out to the sea.

The Croft

The Lizard | Sleeps 8

Timeless in style with understated elegance, a hot tub and private beach access, The Croft invites you to experience French Riviera-style waterside living. Set your watch to Cornish time at this secluded fishing village on the Lizard peninsula.


The outdoor seating area at Watergate Lodge | A woman standing at open patio doors looking at her dog | Looking into the property.

Watergate Lodge

Watergate Bay | Sleeps 12

Enjoy a north coast sojourn in style at this architecturally designed home with a Scandi twist. Experience unrivalled inside-outside living amongst the evergreen hills that meet the Watergate shoreline.


Trenalt in Mawgan Porth. Food on a table on wooden decking with the sea in the background | An indoor table in a room that flows to the outside where sun loungers await | An indoor copper bath by a large window which shows the beach and the sea below.

Trenalt

Mawgan Porth | Sleeps 8

Soak up beach life on the north Cornwall coast path at Trenalt, an exclusive house in a dramatic clifftop position. Breathe in salty air and feel the sun on your skin. Cook up a storm in the outdoor kitchen, sink into the hot tub amongst the seagrasses and catch scarlet sunsets from the deck.


Arial view of Gwynver Beach House | The exterior on a sky-blue day | A woman doing yoga on the patio.

Gwynver Beach House

Sennen | Sleeps 10

Rejuvenate at this cliff-top retreat complete with sleek interiors, endless ocean views and easy beach access - just follow the path opposite your front door and you're on the sand in seconds. Rolling dunes and glittering water are part and parcel of slow, sumptuous days by the sea at this west coast wonderland.


Holiday sets for every type of stay

Explore a range of holiday ideas designed to suit every type of break, from dog‑friendly stays where pets are welcome to join you, to romantic escapes perfect for couples seeking peace and quality time together. Choose from last‑minute getaways ideal for spontaneous trips, or family‑friendly holidays offering space, comfort and ease for all ages. Whether you’re planning ahead or booking on impulse, these carefully considered options make it easy to find the right holiday experience for your needs.

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information at the time of writing, please ensure you check carefully before making any decisions based on the contents within this article.

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