“We holidayed in St Ives for years before discovering Gwithian & falling in love with the wildness of the dunes and picture-postcard Godrevy lighthouse. The beauty of Wyndward’s location is that we are a short walk through the dunes down to a 3-mile-long beach, and there are no beach car parks along our stretch, so even in the height of the summer it doesn’t feel crowded. We also face west, so the sunsets are stunning.” Owner, Rebecca
She loves
“The garden is a real sun-trap and I love sitting with a morning coffee looking out over the sand dunes. The thing that often hits me is how quiet it is – birdsong is often all you can hear – and the smell of wild gorse which grows up around the garden walls.”
We love
The beautiful, pared-back simplicity of the design, which allows every element to shine.
You may not love
No all-adult groups unless within the same family. A 7-night min stay June-Sept & school hols (Friday changeover); 3 or 4-night minimum Oct-May.
Surrounds.
- Book a surf lesson at Gwithian, the north section of the beach. Refuel at The Red River Inn, which has a really lovely beer garden with views of the church spire and sand dunes beyond.
- Walk along the sand to National Trust-managed Godrevy beach, where you can do a simple loop of the headland taking in the lighthouse, stunning views along the dramatic coastline, and a seal colony in one of the coves far below.
- Take a BBQ or picnic into the sand dunes and watch the sun set.
- Catch the train to St Ives for shops, galleries and restaurants without the hassle of parking and traffic. We love Barbara Hepworth’s studio and the Tate is great on a rainy day.
- Gwynver Beach is breathtaking; an uncrowded cove with turquoise waters that’s well worth the steep climb down. (Top tip: buy a jar of Sarah and Finn’s scrummy relish when you pay at the cliff-top car park.)
- Drive along the B3306 to Sennen. It’s a winding, car-advert kind of road with dramatic views of moorland and sea. Stop for a meal or a drink at the fabulous, canary-yellow Gurnard’s Head.
Details.
- Standalone bungalow in a cul-de-sac backing onto a nature reserve
- Two bedrooms: superking and twin (full-length singles)
- No all-adult groups unless they are the same family
- Travel cot and highchair to borrow
- Shared bathroom with shower/tub
- Full kitchen with basic ingredients
- Living area with logburner, WiFi and board games
- Garden with BBQ and alfresco dining furniture
- Private parking on the driveway
- One well-behaved dog welcome – subject to a £25 cleaning fee payable directly to the owner.
- A caretaker lives locally
- Walk to shops, cafes and pubs, drive to restaurants
- Booking conditions: During June-Sept and school holidays, stays start at £1,400 for 7 nights (checking in and out on Fridays; no shorter stays allowed).
During Oct-May outside of school holidays, stays start at £525 for a 3-night stay. Minimum stays of 4 nights also apply during this period, check the calendar for minimum stays applicable on exact dates. Security deposit payable directly to the owner.) - Remember to pack: charcoal for the BBQ, beach towels
Strict
30% deposit on booking, with the balance due 12 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 12+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £40 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 12 weeks of stay.
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