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The Cornish Sanctuary- #sanctuarycottagecornwall
We are incredibly proud of our 5* rating and our aim is for every guests to enjoy their stay and know that by booking with us that they will be well looked after. Situated in the village of St Clement in the most idyllic setting, 1.5 miles south east of the city of Truro and on the banks of the Tresillian River. Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a site of Specific Scientific Interest, Sanctuary Cottage enjoys a delightful position with stunning river and countryside views.

⭐️Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with terrace on cliff edge
1 Cliff Cottage, Portloe is a recently renovated fisherman's cottage with a large terrace and spectacular views of the harbour and out to sea. The timeless village has been the setting for many films and TV dramas including About Time, Poldark and the Wild West. The South West Coast Path is right on your doorstep and St Mawes, Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Caerhays etc are all nearby. Alternatively decide to just relax, pour yourself a glass of wine and let the world turn a little!

Studio for 2 on beautiful Cornish beach
Welcome to the Studio, a lovely self-contained annex with superb coastal location in the seaside village of Porthtowan & good access to the A30 and W. Cornwall. The Studio is attached to our home but has its own entrance, parking space & small private deck. Overlooking Porthtowan’s ‘Blue Flag’ award winning sandy beach & surfing destination, the beautiful SW coast path & many amenities are right on the doorstep, so no need to drive anywhere. It is the perfect base for a short break or holiday.

Luxury Waterfront Lodge | Hot Tub & Sauna
Set within its own secluded woodland valley, with a natural stream running through the grounds, Tresillian Lodge is a completely private waterfront retreat designed for peace, space, and quiet luxury. Surrounded by ancient oak woodland originally planted for shipbuilding, the lodge offers a rare sense of calm — where the only sounds are birdsong, rustling trees, and water. Despite its seclusion, you’re just 10 minutes from Truro and within easy reach of the Roseland and Cornwall’s coastline.

Romantic Ocean View Couples Retreat Cornwall
This stylish Cornwall Chalet is the perfect place to stay for a romantic getaway for 2 . The owners, have tenderly re-created a heavenly chalet after the original chalet from the 1930's was knocked down & rebuilt to this stunning standard by local craftsmen. Panoramic views over the ocean stretching as far as Rame Head ,Looe, Seaton & Downderry. Close to HMS Raleigh &Polhawn Fort. Miles of Whitsand Bay beach, simply relax & enjoy the panoramic views & ocean Their sister chalet is Seadrift

Charlestown harbourside cottage with parking
Periwinkle is a cosy harbourside cottage in Charlestown. It is surprisingly big on the inside with an open plan layout on the ground floor (kitchen, dining area and lounge with direct access to the garden), plus a downstairs shower room. Upstairs is a cosy bedroom with a king-size bed, a lovely bathroom and another lounge taking advantage of the beautiful harbour and sea views. Private courtyard garden with laundry and access to the harbour and private parking directly outside the cottage.

On Amazing Spaces! Hot Tub, Log Burner & Sea Views
Breathtaking Luxury Cornish Cottage with Panoramic Sea & Harbour Views with Hot Tub - Featured on Channel 4's George Clarke's Amazing Spaces Situated on a beautiful bay where seals & dolphins are regularly spotted Less than 5 minutes walk to the local restaurants, bars, pubs, ice-cream shops & ancient Grade 2 listed Port showcasing exquisite tall ships and famous for the film set of Poldark & Alice In Wonderland This property is managed by Cornish Stays LTD - Property Name: Harbour Lights

Unique and perfectly situated coastal retreat
Unwind and relax in this historic gem of a home. There has been a mill on this site since 1298 and in 2019 we completely refurbished the current 18th century milll to a very high standard to ensure a truly comfortable and magical getaway. You'll be surrounded by trees, bird song and the constant sound of running water and the sight of our resident heron by the waterfall. The Mill lies in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Daphne du Maurier country, on the Fowey estuary.

Seashore Apartment - Beachfront - Porth - Newquay
Awake to the sound of the waves on the shore, with sheltered cove and golden sand, follow the coastal path to Watergate Bay or Newquay centre. Wake up to the sound of the waves in this beautifully appointed ground floor holiday apartment, just yards from the shore of the stunning Porth Beach. Porth, with its sheltered cove, golden sand, beachside pub and restaurant has all the ingredients for a great holiday for everyone with simply stunning views across the beach and coastline.

Towan Beach View - with Parking and Beach Hut
Family run business 5* Airbnb. This high spec apartment is the ultimate base to enjoy all that Newquay has to offer! Boasting 3 stylish bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms, and a spacious open-plan living area. The first floor balcony has uninterrupted views of Towan Beach and Newquay Harbour. Also the bonus of a parking space at the rear and a free beach hut Perfect for couples and families, this retreat offers a residential setting whilst still close to the action.

Shamrock Cabin, Whitsand Bay
A stylish and comfortable cabin with breathtaking views across the Atlantic ocean. The perfect cosy retreat in a truly idyllic location. Please note there is no parking beside the cabin itself. Parking is available May-November in a nearby field where you can leave your car in a designated bay. You will then carry your luggage items across the road and down the cliff path to the cabin. If you have mobility issues then this should be considered before booking.

Seaside Luxury Swiss Chalet, Best Ocean Sea Views
Proudly perched high on the crest of Looe Hill above Seaton beach is the truly unique luxury Bavarian/Swiss chalet fairy tale inspired property of Treglisson. The spectacular panoramic far reaching south coast sea views as you walk in take your breath away. Its peaceful position lets you unwind and recharge. It's magical up here watching the boats bobbing about on the open sea. Built with outstanding indoor/outdoor open plan luxury holiday living in mind.
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