Lowenek

Introduction

Surf retreat meets luxe living at Lowenek. Named after the Cornish word for joy, this coastal pile has all the hallmarks of a luxury self-catering beach house, but with cool familial flair; between the oystercatcher’s-eye view of Portreath and terraced bedrooms where one can assess the sea swell from between the sheets, it’s every inch a castle in the air for seafarers. But it wasn’t always this way. Not long ago, this gold dust plot was home to nothing but a timeworn chalet; Lowenek was born from hours around the drawing board, rendering high vaulted roofs, a subterranean snug fit for family billiards tournaments, and more than one room with a view.

Inside

Come here for upside-down living on the coast. This is a place where inverted floor plans reign, where dinner parties are had with one eye on the horizon and early risers step out of bed and into the morning sun. In this tactile Cornish hideout, where floating fires, swirling rattan lampshades, and apricot sofas warm the watercolour palette, cousins flock to the games room for Nintendo battles while the grown-ups unleash their inner mixologists at the in-house cocktail bar before retreating to their sea-view suites. With an air of Japandi about its wabi-sabi-meets-hygge interiors, Lowenek has the glow that only the most intentional family homes can muster.

Outside

Set high above the bustle, this wholesome family nest has the seaside as its backyard. Outside from dawn to dusk, chasing waves and eating salty chips and ice cream cones for lunch, those who spend their days on this dramatic shoreline leave all the better for it. Once you've hung up the wetsuits, let your thoughts turn to an al fresco supper of slow-cooked somethings from the barbecue, ice-cold Riesling in-hand. Tomorrow could be for cycling the Old Tram Way to the village of Devoran, or perhaps popping to Portreath Bakery for sourdough and saffron cakes; but tonight is for sipping spicy margaritas in the hot tub while the sky blazes orange.

• PricingFrom £4,650 per week, £3,495 per short break for up to 14 guests
  An alternative group size of up to 8 guests is available during selected periods at a reflective rate
• FeaturesHot tub, entertainment cinema room (with cocktail bar, table tennis, pool table)
• PetsSorry, no pets
  
• FamilyChildren and babies are welcome.
  
• PracticalitiesThere is ample off-road parking for six cars. The open-plan kitchen has an induction hob, two ovens, boiling water tap, built-in microwave with warming oven, large fridge-freezer, wine fridge, and double dishwasher. There is a downstairs utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer, a boot room, and a large surf storage area in the garage. There is underfloor heating. There are CCTV cameras on the premises covering the entrances and grounds and a ring doorbell camera
• Private cateringWhether you're looking for a fully catered stay or a one-off meal for a special occasion, discover your bespoke catering options
  
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• RetreatsFrom surf lessons to dawn yoga and adrenaline-fuelled adventures, we work with the most inspirational of experts to ensure a truly tailored stay. On confirmation of booking, these details will be shared within your house book
• Eco-friendlyAir source heat pump supplying underfloor heating and hot water, rooftop solar panels, electric car charger

Portreath Beach

Known for its soft sand, “vortex” surf break, and postcard-ready turquoise waters, Portreath Beach has all the charm of the quintessential British seaside, complete with free-wheeling surf types, a fine bakery, and a bohemian energy.

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Getting there

• On the map This luxury beach house sits above Portreath Beach on the North Cornwall coast, between Porthtowan and Gwithian, and with Truro as its closest city.
• By car The beach house is 500 metres from Portreath, fifteen minutes from Redruth, half-an-hour from Penzance and St Ives, and five hours from London.
• By train The nearest train station is fifteen minutes by car. There are regular and direct trains from London Paddington with a journey time of four-and-a-half hours on Great Western Railways.
• By air Cornwall Airport in Newquay is forty minutes by car, and Exeter Airport is two hours by car. There is no helipad at the beach house, but guests may land at Perranporth Airfield, twenty-five minutes away, with prior arrangement.