Towans Retreat

Towans Retreat is a 2-bedroom house in Hayle sleeping 4 across 2 bathrooms, available from £589 per night. The property sits within walking distance of the beach - Porthkidney Beach is 1.7km from the door, a quieter stretch of the Hayle Estuary dune system that connects with the 3-mile sweep of St Ives Bay.

Dogs are welcome, and the enclosed garden provides space for them to run after days on the coast. Parking is included on site, and the kitchen comes with a dishwasher and washing machine for longer stays. Carbis Bay is 3.5km away - a south-facing sandy beach popular with families - and Gwithian Towans, one of the widest surf-backed beaches on the north Cornish coast, is 4.7km further.

Hayle itself is a working estuary town with a good supermarket, a growing independent food scene, and the RSPB Hayle Estuary reserve immediately adjacent. This property is ideal for dog owners and families wanting Atlantic coast beaches without the summer crowds further south. The 2-bathroom layout suits two couples who want separate facilities, and the garden adds flexibility for summer evenings outdoors. Gwithian Towans, one of the longest uninterrupted beaches in Cornwall, is 4.7km away and worth the short drive. Not great for those expecting sea views or a wood burner.