What makes the perfect Cornish break? How about a luxury self-catering stay within walking distance of a good beach? Beach Retreats specialises in self-catering properties that are no more than a mile of a good beach, right the way across Cornwall. Arrive and spend the rest of your stay without needing to access a car. From their roots as a local agency serving Watergate Bay and the neighbouring villages of Porth and Mawgan Porth, Beach Retreats is now a Cornwall-wide agency. Each and every property is hand picked by the team for both location and meticulous attention to detail, all with beautifully designed interiors.

Beach Retreats specialises in contemporary, coastal holiday lettings, with an exclusive and hand-picked portfolio of properties in spectacular Cornish locations. From historic beach cottages to penthouse apartments, each retreat is chosen for its stylish and high-spec interiors, proximity to local amenities and beautiful beachside setting. It’s all about being able to walk to the best Cornish beaches, affording guests the difficult decision between lazy lie-ins, balcony sunsets, cliff walks or a tumble in the surf.

If you recognise the name, it may be because Beach Retreats is owned by Watergate Bay Hotel and featured on BBC One’s Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr [in the series finale on Wednesday 27 April 2022]. Banjo Beale was crowned winner, creating the newly transformed Winnow in Watergate Bay as the prize transformation project, now available now to rent. Banjo brings a touch of Australia to Cornwall as well as some impeccable sourcing, creating a beauty of a bespoke 4-bed apartment with some unusual touches and one-off interior choices.

All Beach Retreats houses are near to local amenities including restaurants, cafes, surf schools and galleries. The friendly and helpful team know the properties and the local areas and are available to help guests choose the best property for their individual requirements. From cottages and two-person apartments through to large houses for multiple families or groups, there’s an option just right for everyone.