Halcyon

Living

Step inside to be greeted by the welcoming entrance hall of Halcyon, built in 1850, where an elegant boot room with bespoke joinery awaits. Illuminated by Tom Raffield lighting and warmed by underfloor heating, this space features a distressed country table and chocolate brown leather chesterfield and is a beautiful segue to the ground floor living areas.

Explore to uncover four reception rooms in which to relax. The spacious lounge has a double-sided slate wood burning stove positioned in between the sitting and dining rooms. A restful space seamlessly blending period features and modern touches, home to two large sofas in olive and mushroom, along with two fireside armchairs in a cosy corner, a window seat and two elegant armchairs, providing plenty of room for everyone to come together. Adjoining the lounge, a separate informal snug area is styled with a three-seater sofa in William Morris Kelmscott Gardens fabric and a loveseat in raspberry velvet. Both the lounge and the snug have Smart TVs for evening entertainment, and there is also a PS5 games console to entertain little ones in the snug.

For those moments of stillness lost in film or fable, a light-filled living area, designed for adults to enjoy, can be found on the first floor. Bathed in tranquil tones, this restful space has a three-seater sofa and a cosy armchair, as well as a Smart TV and bookcases adorned with staycation reads. Beckoning for creative expression, this study space promises peaceful pauses, complete with a window-side desk for workcation moments with a wonderful garden view. Each room is beautifully curated with furniture, soft furnishings and lighting from Soho Home, Neptune and Tom Raffield, along with a curated collection of photography captured by the retreat owner and artwork from Cornish artists featured throughout.

Please note, Halcyon is not suitable for stag and hen parties.

Eating and dining

Perfect for leisurely brunches and evening feasts, the spacious and perfectly chef equipped kitchen has everything you need for preparing culinary creations. On one side, exposed stone walls harmonise heritage features and rich details, and on the other, gently arching kitchen cabinetry with garden-view windows proposes somewhere idyllic to craft repasts. Illuminated by pendant lighting, a striking kitchen island with space for eight follows the curves of the room and invites for drawn-out conversations as the chefs unwrap creativity and bottles are uncorked. To assist you'll find two ovens, a slow cooker with a warming drawer, a four-oven Aga and a range of Miele and Neff appliances, including separate fridge-freezers for food and drink. Meanwhile, for aromatic morning blends, there is also a Nespresso coffee machine.

For low-lit dining and celebratory dinners, a large farmhouse dining table and eight chairs offer room for everyone. With views over the sheltered courtyard through patio doors and the warmth of a double-sided wood burning stove, this space is a welcome sanctuary in all seasons for the most moreish meals together.

Please note, the Aga will be turned on from October - April.

Sleeping and bathing

Halcyon is home to four equally inviting bedrooms, each with ensuites warmed by underfloor heating and heated towel rails, all with walk-in rainfall showers. All bathrooms have natural light through windows opening out onto the verdant countryside, welcoming in soft coastal breezes. You'll find a Roberts radio in each bedroom, perfect to unwind with at the end of a day on the beach.

Halcyon's principle bedroom suite is a tranquil haven. For restful repose, a super-king Italian leather Soho Home bed is complemented with an orthopaedic mattress and swathed in six hundred thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. A large oat linen loveseat provides a place to cosy up with a book next to a glass door which opens directly onto the garden. There is a bistro table and chairs for two just outside, where you can savour morning lattes or savour sunset moments with a glass of wine. For utmost comfort, this bedroom is paired with an ensuite, featuring a walk-in shower with a rainfall shower head, along with the added luxury of a dressing area. The adjoining study offers an additional sophisticated space to relax, for those looking to relish the utmost comfort promised by the entire first floor.

The second bedroom resides on the ground floor and offers picturesque courtyard views. A super-king zip-and-link Hypnos bed with an orthopaedic mattress promises the most serene slumbers, draped in the highest quality sheets and topped with cushions and throws. Coupled with this bedroom is a private ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and rainfall shower head.

Beckoning for rest and relaxation, the third bedroom, also on the ground floor and is just heavenly with far-reaching countryside views. Ensuring the sweetest slumbers, it features a Hypnos super-king bed with an orthopaedic mattress with the finest linen provided. This bedroom benefits from its own ensuite bathroom, complete with a walk-in shower with a rainfall shower head.

The perfect room for friends or children, the fourth bedroom is a characterful twin room. Set within the eaves, it has winsome, sloping ceilings and is home to two single beds enveloped in the finest six hundred thread count cotton sheets. Full of charm, this bedroom also boasts its own spacious ensuite bathroom, where both a large walk-in shower with a rainfall head and a separate bath reside. Countryside views are promised from all aspects in this darling bedroom space.

For comfort and ease, Halcyon features two additional bathrooms, both on the ground floor. One is housed in the utility room, with a separate Miele washing machine and tumble dryer, and a double butlers sink.

Outdoor space

Embraced by tropical foliage, the outdoor space at Halcyon entices with Mediterranean gardens and dining areas. Calling for alfresco meals, the heavenly courtyard paints an Eden-esque scene with lush greenery and swaying palms. Soaking up a sun-kissed setting and affording rural vistas, it features a dining table for eight and comfortable outdoor lounge furniture, with an L-shaped sofa and a cosy armchair. To serve home-curated repasts, a kitchen area tempts with a Grozny Pizza Oven and Green Egg BBQ.

Halcyon's garden has an outdoor shower with hot and cold water, perfect for rinsing after days by the shore and washing muddy paws after walks in the countryside or sandy shores.

Parking

There is parking space for up to six cars and an electric car charger available.

Babies and children

Children and one babe-in-arms are most welcome. A travel cot and highchair are available upon request.

Dogs

Two well-behaved adult dogs are welcome at Halcyon. Dog bowls, towels, outdoor shower, dog treats, and doggie bags are provided. Dogs must be over 12 months old, puppies are not welcome. Please note, there is an additional fee per dog, per week or short break.

In the Area

Only a mile from the coast, Halcyon calls to wanderlust dreamers with coastal and countryside swathes. Especially spellbinding for sea-seekers, it is within a ten-minute drive of the coast's famous seven bays: Trevone, Harlyn, Mother Ivey's, Boobys, Constantine, Treyarnon and Porthcothnan. Head just a mile on foot to the nearest beach, Trevone Bay, to spend golden hours on shores washed with turquoise seas and admire the halcyon setting. Or, to extend your coastal adventures, follow the South West Coast Path north or south and wander past soul-stirring scenes. Next door to Trevone Bay, Harlyn Bay is renowned as one of the best family-friendly surfing beaches in Cornwall and is graced with the dog-friendly Beach Box Café, where both sweet and savoury treats are served. Follow the coast path on foot or arrive by car and make the most of the awe-inspiring seascapes.

Overlooking Harlyn, The Pig Hotel is one of the best places to visit after shoreside spells, proposing a refined setting in which to sample home-grown produce. To uncover more of the most prestigious restaurants in the South West, venture to the harbourside town of Padstow, just one mile away. One of the most idyllic destinations imaginable, this historic port resides on the banks of the River Camel and is home to some of the country's most acclaimed chefs. Secure reservations at Paul Ainsworth at No6 or Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant and savour the freshest tastes of land and sea. For creating something special at home with delicious ingredients from local provenance, visit the Padstow Farm Shop for a local farm family butchers, grocers and a fabulous deli counter featured on the TV programme 'Cornwall - A Year By the Sea'. Experience sharing plates and big flavours in the informal space at DuchyGrub, St Merryn, also available for private hire if you're seeking a unique dining experience. Visit Salty Shed in Padstow for deliciously rustic food made to order, from sharing feasts and picnics to enjoy on the beach, to finish at home dishes to relish in the comfort of your retreat.