Old Pine, Cornwall

Coverack, Cornwall | Sleeps 8

Where Coverack's ancient contours trace the boundary between Earth's mantle and crust, Old Pine has stood sentinel since 1927. Following a sensitive restoration, this Cornish coastal sanctuary reveals itself in strata: limewashed living spaces with expansive coastal vistas above, while below, a yoga studio, cinema snug and cocktail room ground with an earthen warmth. Outside, south-facing gardens – home to a Norfolk Island pine thought to be the tallest on the UK mainland – cradle a hot tub and fire pit overlooking the bay.

From the owner

"Old Pine feels private and secluded in its grounds, despite the fact that the beach is only a 100m walk from the garden gate. From the windows, people have seen dolphins and whales in the bay and, outside, the stars and Milky Way are visible on a clear night."