An Chy Gwyn

A chic West Cornwall retreat, this gorgeous first-floor hideaway at Porthcurno is paradise right here on earth. Sleeping six guests, the three-bedroom apartment luxuriates in a heavenly setting just 500 metres from the picture-postcard beach, with its white-shell beach and turquoise waters. Swim, picnic and look out for dolphins from this spectacular beauty spot. Book seats at the Minack Theatre, just over 0.5 miles from the cottage, a world-famous, open-air amphitheatre built into the cliffside. Follow the South West Coast Path along the cliffs for 5 miles to the very tip of the country at Land's End and take in the panoramic views out over the Atlantic Ocean. Bring your board and tackle the waves at Sennen Cove, which is known for its superb surf. Venture 3.5 miles into St Buryan, with its farm shop and pub, or head 8.5 miles to Penzance for its array of outlets and eateries. Enter the building and head up the internal staircase to discover your exceptional first-floor apartment. Hang up your outerwear and beach bags and shuffle off your sandals or walking boots before ducking into the family shower room to rinse off the salt or soak your aching muscles. Head on through to the stylish, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with its eye-catching interiors, including a Black Forest oak parquet floor and other luxurious touches that could adorn the pages of a glossy magazine. Sink into the plush velvet sofa and toast your toes in front of the crackling wood burner on crisp autumn days after bracing coastal walks. Lose yourselves in the beautiful country views through the picture window or find your current boxset on the Smart TV and spend cosy evenings in together, sharing a bottle of wine. Prepare tasty local produce over in the high-specification kitchen, which has white quartz work surfaces, then gather around the table for lively holiday meals. A utility area can be found next to the kitchen. When you are ready to turn in for the night, each of your bedrooms presents a sumptuous boutique hotel style to ensure your utmost comfort. Choose between the super-king-size, the king-size with desk, and the twin. There is also a sleek family bathroom with a beautiful freestanding bath where you can lounge in a steaming bubble bath and feel truly pampered. The garden at this Cornish retreat is as special as the apartment itself. From the shared courtyard, where there is a handy outside hose for rinsing down sandy beach gear, head through your private gate into your own exclusive area. Here, you will find terrace lawns bordered by attractive, carefully chosen trees, shrubs and grasses. Cook on the BBQ, dine at the table and sip an evening cocktail as the sun goes down over your surroundings. There is private parking for two small cars or one larger model.