What makes the perfect Cornish break? How about a luxury self-catering stay within walking distance of a good beach? Beach Retreats specialises in just that, right the way across Cornwall.

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 – winning bronze for the Best Small Company for UK Holiday Home Rentals category in the prestigious British Travel Awards. Each and every property is hand picked by the team for both location and meticulous attention to detail, all with beautifully designed interiors.

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 back in 2022 when Banjo Beale was crowned winner, creating the newly transformed Winnow in Watergate Bay as the prize transformation project, now available now to rent – and winner of best Boutique Stay in the 2024 Muddy Stilettos Cornwall Awards.

If you’re looking for a remarkable retreat where epic vistas and lux interiors elevate every day choose from a luxurious property in The Iconic Set. For surfers, The Wave-Seeker’s Edit includes a large selection of retreats 400m or less to where the waves break. There’s all season surf and options to hire and learn wave craft too. For potential-packed, smaller stays by the beach sleeping up to five, browse The Boundless Selection. The Space & Style Blend includes beachside-inspired interiors paired with enviable locations sleeping six to nine. Bring everyone to the coast for your celebration or big meet-up – in a Celebrate Series retreat made for 10 or more guests.

Not sure which beach you prefer? Take the Beach Match Quiz. Arrive and spend the rest of your stay without needing to access a car in 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, near to satisfying sandcastle sand, wonder-filled coastline walks, standout surf spots and places to play beach games.

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.