With over three miles of sandy beaches and rock pools, this is one of Cornwall’s best kept secrets. Whether you’re into walking, swimming or surfing (the swell is great here), there’s plenty to do and there’s even a dive site in the shape of HMS Scylla, a frigate sunk in 2004 to form an artificial reef.

Take a browse of our luxury cottages in Whitsand Bay and let your imagination run away. Nothing will beat saying hello and waving goodbye to each day from the comforts of your own sea view retreat, met with an endless horizon of blue. As perfect for solo escapes as family holidays, this sublime corner of South Cornwall has a way of working its way into your heart for good. 

If you can pull yourself away from your retreat there are some excellent places to eat in and around Whitsand Bay. Head to the View Restaurant – so-called for its breath-taking views – and sample their menu with its natural emphasis on fresh, local seafood. 

For a hearty Sunday lunch the Vaults Restaurant at Whitsand Fort is a popular choice, whilst the Eddystone Cafe at Tregonhawke Beach is a great spot if you’re having a beachy day. The Canteen at Maker Heights is a very unusual veggie cafe set up in a former barracks, run by former River Cafe chef Nick – head there for an extra-special lunch.  

Of course, another great option is picking up some tasty bits and bobs from Downderry’s Blue Plate Deli or Torpoint’s Auntie Pam’s Pastry. With an ever-changing horizon and the mesmerising roll of waves, you can enjoy the ultimate picnic on the cliffs or return to your home from home to savour the moment surrounded by sumptuous home comforts.

From morning coffees in bed to Champagne sundowners overlooking the sea, there are plenty of opportunities to tease your taste buds holidaying in Whitsand. If you are a fan of coffee, the Clifftop Café is idyllic for warm summer days; take your brew alfresco as the sun glimmers on the sea beyond. Bliss. In nearby Millbrook, the dog-friendly Salty Dog Café is a really popular choice too, and rightly so. Swing by for breakfast, lunch or a quick pick-me-up and enjoy your beverage to a tune of friendly service and happy atmosphere. 

If you can’t resist a slice of cake with your cup of tea, the Honey Room Café has a tantalising array of hot drinks and home-baked goodies, including vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options. For something a little stronger, drop into the Carew Arms in Antony; a pub, farm shop and café, you are sure to find something to please the palate. Still wanting more? Head to the neighbouring twinned villages of Kingsand and Cawsand or jump aboard Torpoint’s ferry and cross over to Plymouth where a legion of bars, pubs and cafés await.

A luxury holiday in Whitsand Bay, Cornwall’s forgotten corner, provides an unmissable opportunity to relax, unwind and put the focus back on the important things in life. Shirk responsibilities for a while and adopt a slower pace; there’s no better place to explore than Whitsand Bay, and no better base to return to at the end of the day than your luxury Boutique Retreat.

If you can bear to tear yourself away, there’s plenty to do in the area – make the most of Whitsand Bay’s stunning 3-mile stretch (including Tregonhawke Beach) and spend a lazy day rock pooling, swimming, exploring the caves or just sunbathing.  Being by the sea there are a plethora of water sports to keep sea lovers entertained, from surfing to kayaking to fishing. 

Head to Mount Edgecumbe Country Park for 865 acres of Grade 1 listed landscape gardens – perfect to while away an afternoon, or perhaps Antony House, a picturesque 18th Century mansion. Either way, there’s a vast choice of places to visit for the culturally-minded visitor. For golf lovers, there’s a fabulous 18-hole golf course with impressive views at Whitsand Bay.