Boutique Retreats offer luxury self-catering holiday cottages throughout Cornwall and the UK.

Condé Nast Traveller | March 2024

Uncover our coastal dream, recently featured by Condé Nast Traveller as one of the best holiday homes in the UK

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Homes & Antiques | March 2024

Uncover the story behind our idyllic retreat in the Devonshire countryside...

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Woman and Home | February 2024

Our oh-so-romantic Rose Lodge has been voted Best for Cosy Self-Catering by Woman and Home…

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Coast | January 2024

Uncover the perfect spot for adventure at our beautifully renovated Regency home, boasting fabulous views over Falmouth Harbour towards St Mawes and The Roseland.

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Homes & Antiques | January 2024

Packet House, our charming Georgian townhouse has been featured in Homes & Antiques as a serene and restful new holiday rental in Falmouth…

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The Times | December 2023

Our darling Apple Tree Cottage has been featured in The Times’ 20 of the UK’s most rejuvenating breaks…

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Drift Retreat Magazine | December 2023

An article embarking on a tale of romance, Drift Retreat Magazine uncovers the magic of travel with Boutique Retreats…

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SheerLuxe | November 2023

Our exquisite coastal townhouse has been included in a feature for SheerLuxe as one of the top ‘new holiday homes to book around the UK’…

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The English Home | September 2023

Our dreamy period homestay nestled in the Quantock Hills AONB is featured in The English Home as a luxurious escape for the winter season...

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Country Homes & Interiors | August 2023

Read the story behind our clifftop Devonshire abode, perched above Exmoor National Park's rugged coast...

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The English Home | May 2023

A seven-page article on Harberton Manor, our exquisite Devonshire countryside escape...

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Homebuilding and Renovation | April 2023

Uncover the story behind the renovation of our honey-hued Cotswolds cottage, Foxcote...

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The Times | March 2023

Our romantic retreat Acacia has been included in a feature for The Times as one of the top '40 cool cottages for spring'...

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The British Travel Journal | March 2023

The Top 10 Romantic Stays in the UK, featuring our enchanting Lake District hideaway, Kai...

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The Times | March 2023

Our thatched beauty Fiddlesticks has been included in a feature for The Times as one of the top '40 cool cottages for spring'...

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Drift Retreat Magazine | February 2023

Drift Retreat Magazine writes about the magic of a staycation with Boutique Retreats...

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The Times | February 2023

Our beautiful Fika has been featured in The Times as one of "20 great UK escapes off the beaten track"...

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The Sunday Times | January 2023

From camping with wolves to running a holiday rental on a cliff - read the full story of our owner's journey to uncovering Rockton Mews...

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Home Building & Renovating | November 2022

Uncover the story behind Dawnsmen, our timber clad Cornish paradise…

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The Times - September 2022

Read all about an experience at our delightfully unique waterside abode, The Sea Room at Ropehawn

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The Times - September 2022

Our heavenly thatched retreat Olea has been selected as one of the 10 best cottages in the UK for an autumn break

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The Telegraph - September 2022

The top 20 loveliest cottages for couples, featuring not one but two of our lovelies; Upper Barn and Hartley Hare

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The Times - July 2022

The mesmerising Rockton Mews has been selected as one of the top ten remote cottages for a serene getaway

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The Times - April 2022

Lovely Brick House Farm has been selected by The Times as a fabulous place to stay over the Queen's Jubilee weekend

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The Times - April 2022

Our very own Ropehawn features as a fantastic place to stay for a spot of wild swimming

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The Times - March 2022

25 of the best farm stays for Easter, featuring Thornworthy Barn

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Devon Home Magazine - February 2022

Devon Home Magazine focuses on our very own Quercus, our thatched beauty in Higher Ashton...

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Arcadia - February 2022

Arcadia enjoys a visit to the very lovely Aulinn on the Isle of Skye

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The Boutique Handbook - February 2022

Unusual places to stay in the UK, featuring The Island

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Luxuria Lifestyle - February 2022

A lovely review of Sealight and Boutique Retreats by Luxuria Lifestyle

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Your Day Magazine - February 2022

A fab article on eight of our perfect minimoon and beyond getaways

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The Luxury Editor - February 2022

Luxury UK staycation ideas with the wow factor - featuring our very own Place Barton

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The Boutique Handbook - February 2022

Where to stay in Wales, featuring The Stables in Cardigan Bay...

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The Times - January 2022

Gorgeous Chantry Cottage in the Cotswolds features in The Times' 'Top 25 weekend getaways in the UK and Europe'

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Megan Gilbride - December 2021

Instagrammer Megan Gilbride shares her thoughts on her stay at Demelza

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Evening Standard - November 2021

Our very own Home Farm and Dovecote feature in an article on cosy Christmas cottages to book for 2021...

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The Times - September 2021

Spellbound appears in this fabulous list 'The best UK holidays for 2022'

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House & Garden - July 2021

A fabulous article on the renovation of our very own Pembroke Lodge

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The Times - June 2021

One of our newest retreats, Brick House Farm, is chosen as a top property with availability left this summer...

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The Travel Magazine - June 2021

Five show-stopping stays in the UK featuring our very own Home Farm near Porthleven in Cornwall

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Luxury Lifestyle Magazine - May 2021

A fabulous review of Tremanon, our luxurious retreat for four in Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall

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Town & Country - May 2021

Gorgeous Thornworthy Barn is selected as one of the best rural retreats in southern England

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Town & Country - May 2021

Tremanon is featured as one of the best rural retreats in southern England

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The Saturday Times - April 2021

Place Barton is voted as one of 20 great British houses with swimming pools!

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The Good Web Guide - April 2021

A lovely article about us - gosh, we're blushing!!

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The Metro - April 2021

Our very own Ropehawn is mentioned as one of the best self catering spots.

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Up, Up and Away and the UK - March 2021

An article on unusual places to stay, including The Island in Newquay

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The Times - February 2021

Plan ahead: 15 fabulous UK cottages to book now - featuring our very own Yachtsman's Cottage!

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The Times - January 2021

30 Epic Escapes after Lockdown - featuring our very own Woodlanders in Shropshire

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The Boutique Handbook - December 2020

Our newest retreat Winscombe Court features in The Boutique Handbook's properties that are bookable for Christmas.

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Luxury Lifestyle Magazine - November 2020

A fabulous review of Thornworthy Barn, our stunning retreat for two in the heart of Dartmoor in Devon.

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The Globbers - November 2020

The one where we say ciao to Luca and Alessandro, aka The Bloggers, who enjoyed a stay with us at Dovecote in the Cotswolds!

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Up, Up & Away & the UK - November 2020

A weekend away by the sea, featuring our very own Cabin on the Cliff

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Alice Catherine - October 2020

Blogger Alice Catherine took herself to one of our newest retreats, Spitfire, for a luxurious long weekend.

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Up, Up & Away & the UK - October 2020

Cabin on the Cliff features in this fab article on the most romantic hot spots to stay, post Lockdown.

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Vogue - August 2020

Pembroke Lodge owner Bianca talks of how she discovered and renovated this wonderful retreat in Newlyn, west Cornwall.

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Suitcase Magazine - August 2020

Featuring our new retreat Place Barton, 25 of the best self-catering cottages with availability this summer.

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The Long Chair - August 2020

What to read and where to stay on the English coast - a mention of our very own On The Rocks.

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British Travel Journal - July 2020

Our romantic bijoux bolthole The Bothy features in The British Travel Journal's Top 10 for self-catering properties in the UK

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The Sunday Telegraph - July 2020

Our very own Rocksalt is included in the list of Britain's Most Stylish Beach Houses.

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The Independent - July 2020

An article on the best beaches in the UK, featuring The Island.

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Wonderful You - July 2020

Blogger Megs from Wonderful You escaped for a post-lockdown break at hidden-away Smugglers on Bodmin Moor - plus her four-legged friends!

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Noë Rosé Travels - June 2020

Ten unique places to stay in England, featuring our very own The Island

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The Daily Mail - May 2020

Secret places to visit - this article mentions hidden-away Ropehawn.

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Twins that Travel - January 2020

Laura from bloggers 'Twins that Travel' came for a 'twixtmas' getaway to our new retreat Rogues Roost, near Dartmouth and Totnes in Devon.

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Twins That Travel - December 2019

Laura from blogger duo 'Twins that Travel' stay at our very own Windsor Lodge and discovers how much there is in the wonderful county of Somerset.

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The Saturday Times - October 2019

Our very own Undercastle Cottage in the New Forest features as one of the '20 autumn hideaways - where to stay in the woods'

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Mail Online - October 2019

How to celebrate rural style- Mail Online recommends our very own Home Farm as an exceptional Christmas destination.

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Hampshire Life - October 2019

'Tales from the Riverbank' - a lovely four-page spread on Undercastle Cottage in the New Forest.

Homebuilding - September 2019

A great article on how The Watertower was lovingly restored by owner Pete.

Twins that Travel - August 2019

Laura from well-known bloggers Twins that Travel spent a weekend at 10 Brushford, our lovely retreat for two on Exmoor in Devon.

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Country Homes & Interiors - August 2019

An eight-page article on Chapel House, our wonderful seaside retreat in Bosham, West Sussex

Wed Devon - Issue 40 (August)

Our very own The Watertower' features in August's edition of Wed (Devon) in an article entitled 'And relax...'

The English Home - August 2019

Our very own Prospect House in Poole, Dorset features in an article 'Indulgent Escapes' as one of the best coastal retreats.

Frock Me I'm Famous - July 2019

Instagram sensation and blogger Hayley from Frock Me I'm Famous spent a weekend at gorgeous Alsia Mill near Sennen in Cornwall - here's how she got on.

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The Saturday Times - July 2019

An article on 'Great British isles: 20 of the best', featuring our very own The Island in Newquay.

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Devon Life - May 2019

Delightful Pound Cottage features in Devon Life's article on 'Devon's prettiest homes'.

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Wedding Ideas - April 2019

Wedding Ideas magazine include Greenside Cottage in their 'Love Nests' - a selection of the most perfect spots for romantic getaways and mini-moons.

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Marie Claire - March 2019

Marie Claire's fabulous correspondent Dolly Pawton, arguably the ultimate fashionista, who also happens to be a chihuahua, stays at The Island in Newquay.

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Muddy Stilettos - March 2019

Holiday bliss over the bridge - an article on our fabulous beachy retreat The Island

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House Beautiful - February 2019

Our very own Albany in Port Isaac was voted the best cottage in the South West in House Beautiful's 50 Amazing Holiday Homes supplement.

House Beautiful - February 2019

The Island in Newquay was selected as one of the best 'On the Beach' retreats in House Beautiful's '50 Amazing Holiday Homes' supplement.

House Beautiful - February 2019

Fentonluna in Padstow makes House Beautiful's '50 Amazing Holiday Homes' list in the 'Child's Play' section - because it's perfect for families!

House Beautiful - February 2019

Barefoot Beach Hut near Holiywell Bay features as a top choice for 'Just the two of you' in House Beautiful's '50 Amazing Holiday Homes' supplement.

House Beautiful - February 2019

Eadric House on Dartmoor appears in the 'Everyone's Welcome' family section of House Beautiful's '50 Amazing Holiday Homes' supplement.

The Sybarite - December 2018

A guide on alternative things to do for New Year's Eve, featuring a stay in Trevail House, our gorgeous retreat in Fowey, Cornwall

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Confetti Magazine - November 2018

Pound Cottage and Tretawny listed as one of the top 17 most romantic getaways for a mini-moon, as recommended by Confetti.

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Leva & Bo - October 2018

Swedish interiors magazine features Genevieve in Mousehole and interviews the owner.

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The Metro - July 2018

The Metro journalist Claire Rutter takes her family (including her gran) to Cheyne Cottage for the weekend - a perfect multi-generational getaway.

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The Sunday Times - July 2018

The Sunday Times interviews Tana Ramsay and all the people involved in creating Trevail House, our retreat in Fowey

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House Beautiful - July 2018

House Beautiful explore Gordon Ramsey's retreat Trevail House in Fowey

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Country Living - July 2018

Article on Trevail House, Gordon Ramsay's new home in Fowey

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Lonely Planet - July 2018

Lonely Planet explores Gordan Ramsay's new and sophisctaed luxury holiday home Trevail House, our latest retreat in Fowey.

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Frock Me I'm Famous - June 2018

Popular blogger Hayley from Frock Me I'm Famous stayed at Whistler's View with her family - here's what she made of her stay in St Ives.

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Cornwall Life - June 2018

Cornwall Life stay at our very own Rock View near Padstow, Cornwall - a firm family favourite.

Somerset Living - April 2018

Fabulous review of our new kid on the block Apothecary Cottage in Wedmore, Somerset for regional magazine Somerset Living.

The Times - The best unusual holiday houses in Britain 2018

Our lovely retreat The Watertower in Devon made it into this list of unusual places to stay in Britain.

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The Travel Guide- Luxury Holiday Cottages Write Up

The Travel Guide recommends - A nice travel write up for Boutique Retreats from National Geographic.

The Times 50 best autumn escapes

Little Fentafriddle, Cornwall - Made it into the top 50 autumn escapes in Cornwall.

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Frock Me I'm Famous - August 2017

The 'Frock Me I'm Famous' team paid a visit to lovely Mebyn Cottage - this is a fantastic review of this great little retreat - a perfect digital detox escape!

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Evening Standard - June 2017

A fantastic review of The Malthouse by Evening Standard journalist Charlie Teather.

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The Times - March 2017

Seven Stippy Stappy in St Agnes gets featured in the 50 best cottages in Britan. From a Scandi-chic bolt hole near Southwold to a beach house in Cornwall, here are some great places to book.

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Evening Standard - May 2017

The Island is one of the 25 best cottages by the sea in the UK!

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Harpers Bazaar

Harpers Bazaar features The Island in Newquay. "Expect to feel as if you have been marooned on a luxurious island paradise."

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Coast - March 2017

Building a life by the sea - an article on the how the gorgeous Albany came into fruition.

The English Home - March 2017

Spiritual Home - Jeremy Goring rescued a dark and gloomy chapel conversion and transformed it into a place of dazzling light.

Marlyebone Life - February 2017

A lovely write up from the Editor of Marlyebone Life on Boutique Retreats.

Cornwall Live - December 2016

Could this stunning St Ives House be the perfect place to party on New Year's Eve? This article talks about the gorgeous Enys House.

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The Saturday Times - November 2016

50 cosiest places to stay in Britain - Albany is hand picked as one of the best.

Two Monkeys Travel - November 2016

Two Monkeys Stayed with us at the lovely Slipway in Falmouth - this article talks about their visit and what they got up to.

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Two Monkeys Travel - November 2016

Two Monkeys Travel stayed at Hall Walk Cottage, near Fowey - this is their review of their holiday.

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Rock My Style - October 2016

Harbourside living in Mousehole - a fab article on the stunning Berlewen, right on the harbour front in Mousehole.

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The Daily Mail - September 2016

An article on UK drama locations, and where to stay. This one features our very own Seven Stippy Stappy in St Agnes, which features in all of Winston Graham's 'Poldark' books.

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FT Weekend - June 2016

A Seaside Sanctuary - an article on the UK's most dramatic and secluded coastal hideaways.

Food & Travel - June 2016

Things to do in Autumn - why not go on a foraging course whilst staying at heavenly Dreamcatcher?

Schöner Wohnen, June 2016

The Island gets mentioned in a news round up in this German interiors magazine.

Elle - May 2016

A room of one's own - The Cuttlefish in Mousehole gets a mention in this article about hot weekends away in exclusively rented accommodation.

Tripulous - April 2016

The super-sweet 3 Whitewalls is mentioned in an article on the 50 best UK holiday cottages for 2016.

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Jaeger - April 2016

Bank Holiday Hit List - the very lovely Cuttlefish in Mousehole is mentioned as a great bank holiday escape.

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Britain - March/April 2016

A lovely mention for the Sea Room in the article on "Romantic retreats in Devon and Cornwall".

Cornwall Living, Spring 2016

Icons Reborn - looking at the most unusual property conversions. The Chapel and The Old Fish Cellar are showcased in this interesting article.

Wed Magazine - Issue 37 2016

West Penthouse gets a mention in this Cornish wedding magazine for its amazing views.

Wed Magazine - 2016

Honeymoon in Cornwall - an article on the best places in Cornwall to stay on your honeymoon. Kittiwake, Mousehole and East Penthouse, St Ives are mentioned.

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Metro - November 2015

We do like to unwind by the seaside - article on lovely Pier View, located in St Ives.

The Lady - November 2015

Holiday Homes for big families - our very own Myrtle House in Penzance is mentioned as a great home stay for larger families.

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Little Bee - March 2015

Boutique Retreating - a fantastic blog on staying at our retreats in Mousehole - The Loft, The Old Stores and No 7.

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Condé Nast Traveller - January 2015

Mousehole: an insider's guide. The Beach House, Mousehole is mentioned.

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Olive - 2015

Olive's best British food trips of 2015 - Mermaid Cottage in Portscatho gets a mention.

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The Guardian - October 2014

20 houses to rent for Christmas and New Year in England, Scotland and Wales - the delightful Cuttlefish in Mousehole is mentioned.

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The Guardian - January 2014

Top 100 holiday beach houses: UK. The idyllic Ropehawn and The Sea Room at Ropehawn are mentioned in this article on the top places to stay in the UK.

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Design Hunter - January 2014

Winter warmers - the benefits of getting away after Christmas. Our very own The Cuttlefish is mentioned.

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Condé Nast Traveller - August 2013

Holiday Rock - an article on the gorgeous The Island, Newquay

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The Sunday Times - August 2013

Cottages for two - The ravishing Sea Room at Ropehawn is mentioned.

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Hooked on Houses - July 2013

The House in the Sea: A private island retreat. A great article with lots of pictures of The Island.

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The Sunday Times - June 2013

Hot Properties: holiday cottages for summer 2013 - the stunning Moon Shadow in St Ives is mentioned.

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The Guardian - February 2013

Cool holiday cottages in south Cornwall - in pictures. The breath-taking Sea Room at Ropehawn, near Fowey, is mentioned.

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Homes & Antiques - January 2013

A very lovely two page write up for Number 5 Cherry Garden street in Mousehole Cornwall.

The Daily Mail - October 2012

A Cornish cottage makes for perfect first holiday territory for a new family of three - a journalist stays at Sea Thatch in St Agnes for the first time with her husband and new baby.

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Condé Nast Traveller - September 2009

Have a look at Conde Nast Traveller's write up on The Island, Newquay

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Coastal Cool

Boutique Retreats get featured in Coast magazine for top ten coastal properties in the UK.

Stylist

Destination Guide: Roseland Peninsula. What to see, what to do and where to stay. Mermaid Cottage is mentioned as the place to stay.

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Cornwall Living

Icons Reborn - and article on original Cornish buildings brought lovingly back to life. The Old Fish Cellar, Mousehole and The Chapel, near Port Isaac, are mentioned

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The Beach House, Dorset

Situated on Dorset’s dramatic Jurassic Coast, just a pebble’s throw from the shore, The Beach House in Seatown is a delightful coastal escape for friends or family no matter what time of year.

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Wedding Ideas - April Edition

Wedding Ideas magazine include Greenside Cottage in their 'Love Nests' - a selection of the most perfect spots for romantic getaways and mini-moons.

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Press

In the press

Condé Nast Traveller | March 2024

Homes & Antiques | March 2024

Woman and Home | February 2024

Coast | January 2024

Homes & Antiques | January 2024

The Times | December 2023

Drift Retreat Magazine | December 2023

SheerLuxe | November 2023

The English Home | September 2023

Country Homes & Interiors | August 2023

The English Home | May 2023

Homebuilding and Renovation | April 2023

The Times | March 2023

The British Travel Journal | March 2023

The Times | March 2023

Drift Retreat Magazine | February 2023

The Times | February 2023

The Sunday Times | January 2023

Home Building & Renovating | November 2022

The Times - September 2022

The Times - September 2022

The Telegraph - September 2022

The Times - July 2022

The Times - April 2022

The Times - April 2022

The Times - March 2022

Devon Home Magazine - February 2022

Arcadia - February 2022

The Boutique Handbook - February 2022

Luxuria Lifestyle - February 2022

Your Day Magazine - February 2022

The Luxury Editor - February 2022

The Boutique Handbook - February 2022

The Times - January 2022

Megan Gilbride - December 2021

Evening Standard - November 2021

The Times - September 2021

House & Garden - July 2021

The Times - June 2021

The Travel Magazine - June 2021

Luxury Lifestyle Magazine - May 2021

Town & Country - May 2021

Town & Country - May 2021

The Saturday Times - April 2021

The Good Web Guide - April 2021

The Metro - April 2021

Up, Up and Away and the UK - March 2021

The Times - February 2021

The Times - January 2021

The Boutique Handbook - December 2020

Luxury Lifestyle Magazine - November 2020

The Globbers - November 2020

Up, Up & Away & the UK - November 2020

Alice Catherine - October 2020

Up, Up & Away & the UK - October 2020

Vogue - August 2020

Suitcase Magazine - August 2020

The Long Chair - August 2020

British Travel Journal - July 2020

The Sunday Telegraph - July 2020

The Independent - July 2020

Wonderful You - July 2020

Noë Rosé Travels - June 2020

The Daily Mail - May 2020

Twins that Travel - January 2020

Twins That Travel - December 2019

The Saturday Times - October 2019

Mail Online - October 2019

Hampshire Life - October 2019

Homebuilding - September 2019

Twins that Travel - August 2019

Country Homes & Interiors - August 2019

Wed Devon - Issue 40 (August)

The English Home - August 2019

Frock Me I'm Famous - July 2019

The Saturday Times - July 2019

Devon Life - May 2019

Wedding Ideas - April 2019