Hidden beaches and secret coves: explore the quieter side of Devon and Cornwall

Waterside

• Salcombe, Devon
• Sleeps: 6 - 8
• Bedrooms: 3 i
• Bathrooms: 3

Set right on the water’s edge and featuring a cinema room plus three coastal inspired bedrooms, Waterside enjoys sensational views over the Salcombe Estuary. The elevated terrace and open plan living space invite sociable evenings with friends and family, while the beautiful beach at Mill Bay sits just across the water.

Compass Point

• Coverack, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 8
• Bedrooms: 4 i
• Bathrooms: 4

With transcendent views and a sunken cedar hot tub, this New England style beach house is anchored at the edge of the ocean. Sleeping up to eight guests, Compass Point transforms from airy summer aesthetic to cosy winter hideaway with ease. Dog-friendly and with Coverack Beach on your doorstep, it becomes the setting for seaside exploring and coast path trekking.

Seagrass

• Polzeath, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 10 - 12
• Bedrooms: 5 i
• Bathrooms: 6

Looking out across Polzeath Beach and Stepper Point, Seagrass is ideally located for walking and surfing holidays on the north coast. With its sun-trap balconies, sociable cinema room and stunning interior design, it’s a fantastically welcoming space for the whole family.

The Yellow Cottage

• Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 9
• Bedrooms: 4 i
• Bathrooms: 5

Set in a superb seaside location, this New England style beach house has lovely nautical interiors and a charming patio garden that’s ideal for taking in the view from the headland. A bright and airy lounge, Stephen Graver kitchen and four inviting bedrooms make it versatile for varying group sizes.

Seathrift

• Porthleven, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 7 - 11
• Bedrooms: 5 i
• Bathrooms: 3

Frontline ocean views meet modern surf style decor in this spectacular West Cornwall home. Complete with a heated outdoor pool, pizza oven and wood burner, Seathrift is within walking distance of the foodie town of Porthleven. Soak up dramatic Cornish sunsets from the terrace after blissful afternoons exploring the coastline and harbour.

A low occupancy rate may be available for smaller groups out of season.

Breakwater

• Sennen Cove, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 10
• Bedrooms: 5 i
• Bathrooms: 3

Home to breath-taking views over Sennen Cove and beyond, this elevated sanctuary promises a rejuvenating break for families and friends. Take your pick from one of five bedrooms, hunker down in the cinema room or enjoy a dip in the hot tub - striking architecture and pure relaxation await.

A low occupancy rate may be available for smaller groups out of season.

The Paddock

• Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 10 - 12
• Bedrooms: 6 i
• Bathrooms: 5

Sweeping coastal and countryside views surround The Paddock, which offers quiet tranquillity near the bustling town of Tintagel. Sleeping 10 - 12 guests across six bedrooms, it's an ideal base for multi-generational getaways on this dramatic stretch of Atlantic coastline. West-facing, the wraparound veranda and outdoor kitchen provide the perfect spot for al fresco dining in the warmth of the evening sun.

Gwel Arvor

• Port Isaac, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 10
• Bedrooms: 5 i
• Bathrooms: 4

A sea-view oasis that lends itself to family groups, Gwel Arvor promises a peaceful getaway in the heart of bustling Port Isaac. With a hot tub for summer days and a wood burner for winter nights, it’s a tempting retreat in all weathers, where you’ll find a myriad of restaurants and beaches nearby.

Blue Elvin

• Newlyn, Cornwall
• Sleeps: 8
• Bedrooms: 4 i
• Bathrooms: 4

With stunning ocean views, award-winning interiors and a pretty private garden, Blue Elvin occupies an idyllic spot overlooking Newlyn Harbour in West Cornwall. Perfect for family holidays and artists’ retreats by the water, its enormous kitchen, fun-filled games room and sea-view balcony make it a fantastic space for entertaining.