Honeymoons
Once you’ve said ‘I do’, start as you intend to go on and begin the rest of your new life as a couple in a unique and romantic honeymoon hideaway. Baths, real fires and plenty of bubbles essential.
After the pomp and ceremony of your big day, you'll likely be hankering for relaxation on a deserted beach where the only footprints in the sand are yours, or in a pretty loch-side cabin with not a person in sight for miles. We've tracked up hills and down dales to locate the most romantic rural retreats and luxury hideaways for couples seeking a private bolthole, where 'Do Not Disturb' goes without saying. For a unique winter-warming honeymoon, there should be cosy lounges with roaring fires, waffle blankets and deep sofas.
For summertime honeymoons, where meals are enjoyed al fresco under a flaring setting sun, we've luxury staycations in the most scenic settings imaginable. After your big day, you'll want the ensuing break to be filled with little luxuries, whether that's Champagne on arrival, chocolates in the fridge or help in tracking down the best local restaurant for a candlelit dinner. Whatever your wish, we're here to ensure your honeymoon is perfect, down to the last swirl on your morning coffee.
Somerby
Trebudannon, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
Embrace the vibrancy of rural sunsets, the scent of flower-filled gardens and the warmth of flickering flames from the open fireplace at this luxury modern barn set in a sleepy hamlet.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £795 per week, £595 per short break
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Type 2 electric car charging point
Juneberry
Holywell Bay, Cubert, Cornwall, UK
Tucked away between the trees on Cornwall’s north coast, Juneberry is settled in the quiet idyll of rural bliss.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £950 per week, £725 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Yoga deck with mats and blocks
Sweetpea Cottage
Kestle Mill, Crantock, Cornwall, UK
Set deep within the Cornish countryside, yet just three miles from Crantock beach on North Cornwall's golden coastline, this luxury holiday cottage is as quaint as they come.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £795 per week, £595 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Well-equipped children´s nursery and summerhouse
Siren
Coverack Cove, Coverack, Cornwall, UK
An inspiring beach cottage in Coverack for creative souls, let Siren seduce your wanderlust and take you on a journey to Cornwall’s wild Lizard Peninsula. This luxury cottage by the sea is blissfully tucked away commanding breathtaking coastal views.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,050 per week, £795 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
The Sea Rose
The Sea Rose is a luxury cottage overlooking the sea set in prime position amidst a quintessential fishing village of whitewashed thatched cottages, where wildflower paths and trickling streams amble down to the beautiful Cadgwith cove.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £695 per week, £550 per short break
Pets: One small, well-behaved dog is welcome. A medium or large dog may be accepted on prior request.
Sundance
Trebudannon, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
This rustic bohemian abode is set off the beaten track between Newquay and Watergate Bay. Pared-back yet sumptuous, with heavy French linens and indulgent inside-outside living, this handcrafted wagon’s wild heart beats a free-spirited rhythm throughout its nomadic soul.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £850 per week, £650 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
The Herringbone
Perfectly placed right on the water's edge in the quintessential harbour of Mousehole (famously named by Dylan Thomas as the prettiest village in England), The Herringbone is a stylish net loft perfectly placed for romantic breaks by the sea.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £895 per week, £695 per short break
Pets: Two dogs welcome on prior request
The Redes
Ponsanooth, Mylor, Cornwall, UK
Radiating pure rustic romance this fairytale cottage settled on the edge of the magical Kennall Vale is the perfect refuge for both earth mothers and nature lovers alike.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £995 per week, £750 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and outdoor shower
Sea Cabin
Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, Cornwall, UK
A luxury cliff-side beach cottage set in one of Cornwall’s most sought after coastal villages. Perched above the turquoise waters of Trevaunance Cove in St Agnes and with stunning views across the horizon, this is the perfect hideaway for couples in love.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,150 per week, £850 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Pixie Nook
Warleggan, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK
This luxury moorland hideaway could easily be mistaken for Kate Winslet’s ‘The Holiday’ cottage. A secluded garden filled with beautiful blooms, wild strawberries and a hot tub makes it the perfect couples' retreat on the Cornish moors.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,095 per week, £850 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are very welcome
Features: Hot tub
The Edge
Set in a cliff top location with a bird’s eye view of Whitsand Bay and the surrounding coast, The Edge is the perfect eco-friendly luxury self-catering beach hut for honeymoons with a difference.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,895 per week, £1,395 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, heated outdoor shower
Daydreamer
Freathy, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Ever dreamt of your own private clifftop retreat complete with bubbly hot tub and never-ending views out across Barbadian blue waters? Blissfully set on Freathy cliff in 'Cornwall's forgotten corner', Daydreamer offers just that and so much more.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,250 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Damselfly
St Neot, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK
Sat on the shores of the tree-tunnelled River Warleggan and immersed deep within an England saved only for the wild at heart, Damselfly feels almost stopped in time.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £850 per week, £650 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Fire pit and fishing available in the river on prior request
Aphrodite
Trevalga, Boscastle, Cornwall, UK
Nestled between the popular villages of Boscastle and Tintagel, Aphrodite flaunts magnificent sea views and secluded romance. Set over five floors, this unique holiday home offers an unforgettable escape to Cornwall's north coast.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,495 per week, £1,150 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Orlagh
Perched high above the golden sands of Cornwall's Whitsand Bay, a fusion of designer-led interiors and Miller-esque seascapes combine at Orlagh.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,895 per week, £1,395 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub and outdoor shower
Islander
Freathy, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
A luxury cliff top cabin set on Freathy Cliff overlooking Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, Islander is a Bahamas-inspired retreat with a tropical beat running through its soul. A sea-view hot tub is the cherry on top of this already oh-so-sweet piña colada pie.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,395 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Firefly
Trebudannon, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
Nomadic types will love Firefly’s earthy, back-to-nature appeal. Handcrafted using rough cut timber and complete with a double smoking chimney, hot tub and wildlife pond, Firefly is an intriguing cottage hideaway in Cornwall perfect for couples.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,350 per week, £1,050 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
The Cotton Tree
Cubert, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
The Cotton Tree is a Queenslander-style clapboard cottage inspired by tropical beach houses and barefoot living. Set on the north Cornwall coast, Holywell Bay and Porth Joke beach are within easy reach.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,395 per week, £1,050 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Little Portion
Cubert, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
Crooked and charming, this pretty red tin cottage is the perfect couples' coastal retreat just a mile’s amble from Holywell Bay, with reclaimed finishes, trailing plants and an al fresco hot tub.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,250 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Libertine
Goonhavern, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
Libertine; a luxury self-catering bolthole set amidst a milieu of pretty woodland just outside Goonhavern village on the north Cornwall coast. This fashionista’s cottage is positioned within a few miles of Holywell Bay, St Agnes and Perranporth beach.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £850 per week, £650 per short break
Pets: One large or two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and garden deck
The Hide
Callestick, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
An unexpected discovery at the end of a Cornish country lane, this luxury self-catering hideaway near Perranporth beach combines rusticity with contemporary clean-line appeal.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,295 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, fire pit and yoga deck
Moontide
Moontide beach cabin is tucked into the cliffside overlooking Whitsand Bay in the wild and beautiful “forgotten corner” of Cornwall. Look forward to lazy mornings under the covers gazing out to sea, long days on the beach and relaxed al fresco suppers.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,095 per week, £850 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Nare’s Yard
Portloe, The Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, UK
Tucked away behind rolling fields on Cornwall’s long-lost, forgotten Roseland Peninsula, lies a luxury abode where beautiful simplicity and natural materials echo the outside world.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,150 per week, £850 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Wood-fired salt water hot tub, al fresco roll top bath and shower
Seaglass
Tregonhawke, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Seaglass is a stylish self-catering beach hut in Cornwall boasting awe-inspiring views which will captivate and delight. This eco-friendly cabin overlooking Whitsand Bay is the perfect luxury hideaway for lovebirds looking for some romance by the sea.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,850 per week, £1,295 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and heated outdoor shower
Breakers
If it’s a luxury coastal self-catering escape you crave then you can’t get much closer to the elements than Breakers. With panoramic views of Whitsand Bay, this is the perfect sand-between-toes romantic hideaway.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests (+ 1 child over the age of 5)
From: £1,150 per week, £895 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
The Meadows
Retyn, St Newlyn East, Cornwall, UK
There's a flavour of Balearic island style to this weathered stone couples' retreat. Tucked into the hills, occupying a secret location seven miles inland between Crantock and Watergate Bay on the north Cornwall coast, The Meadows was designed for simple country living in the twenty first century.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,450 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, outside fire, electric car charging point
The Beach Hut
Millook, Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, UK
Stay in this unique rough-luxe beach shack in North Cornwall and rediscover the simple life in this AONB. Fresh interiors, maritime lullabies and the starriest of night skies make this traditional yet chic Cornish beach shack the most inspiring of retreats.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,895 per week, £1,495 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
The Limit
As seen on ITV's 'Cornwall' with Caroline Quentin and George Clark's Amazing Spaces, this quirky 1930s luxury beach hut is becoming quite an iconic dwelling within the north coast of Cornwall. Its unique position with Holywell Bay’s sand dunes makes it perfect for romantic self-catering weekends by the sea.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,595 per week, £1,250 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and fire pit
Atlanta
Freathy, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Studded into the cliff face, Atlanta promises an unforgettable escape in Cornwall’s forgotten corner. Panoramic views of Whitsand Bay's golden sand, azure waters and rugged coastline create an enchanting destination for holidays beside the sea.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,450 per week, £1,095 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Italian spa bath, heated outdoor shower, hot tub
Delphin
If your dream luxury break includes wild swimming, fine-dining hangouts and listening to vinyl records by the fire, then this Scandi-inspired modern beach house in Porthleven will be one to tick off the bucket list.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,395 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: One dog or two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Elysian
Escape the hubbub of everyday life and escape to this luxury cottage in the moorland village of Rilla Mill in Cornwall, where tranquillity promises only to be disturbed by birdsong.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £925 per week, £650 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Cinema room and linhay studio, summer house
The Shipwreck
Portwrinkle, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Perched above the sands of Portwrinkle Beach in Whitsand Bay, this luxury cabin is a haven of rustic joy and nautical paraphernalia, where the WiFi truly is weak but the connection oh-so strong.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests, 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years
From: £1,695 per week, £1,195 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
The Boat House
With luxurious contemporary interiors, The Boat House near Cawsand is a very special gem in the forgotten corner of Cornwall. The gardens are a nature lover's paradise with five acres of secluded wooded grounds leading down to the beach.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,295 per week, £1,350 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
The Fisherman´s Knot
Perched above Cadgwith Cove's iconic sea pool bobbing with colourful fishing boats, The Fisherman's Knot is a charming luxury thatched cottage with a modern take on retro interiors.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £995 per week, £695 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One small, well-behaved dog is welcome. A medium or large dog may be accepted on prior request.
The Oyster Catcher
This luxury holiday home in Mousehole flaunts exquisite interiors that exude a certain ethereal elegance and calm which, when combined with the gentle lapping of the tide on the doorstep, guarantee a perfectly relaxing and rejuvenating stay.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,450 per week, £1,095 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two dogs welcome on prior request
Tangle Belle
St Martin, Helford, Cornwall, UK
Situated in acres of private woodland with the pretty stream meandering along beside, this wooden-cladded self-catering cottage near Helford is the epitome of rural charm and exudes oodles of rustic country character.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,195 per week, £895 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Gypsea Rocks
Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall, UK
Gypsea Rocks nestles between the soaring cliffs of a hidden valley in north Cornwall, 500 metres from Trebarwith Strand beach. This luxury self-catering cottage is a perfect seaside haven combining vintage finds with rustic flourishes.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,295 per week, £975 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
The Fable
Ventongimps, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
Nestled up a tiny track surrounded by pretty rose gardens, The Fable is a fairytale cottage in Cornwall in the heart of Poldark country. This luxury cottage with hot tub is just three miles from the golden sands of Perranporth beach.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,595 per week, £1,195 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
The Wool Shed
Trebudannon, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
With an off-the-beaten-track feel, but set within a pretty Cornish hamlet, The Wool Shed is a hand-crafted cottage exuding rusticity where scorched wooden floors, knotty textures and a pallet of calm greys combine to create a modern-day holiday abode.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,350 per week, £1,050 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and outside stone fireplace
The Spyglass
Surrender to the call of the sea and let The Spyglass seduce you into a world of maritime Cornwall. Just a stone’s throw from the sea with access to the beach, this luxury self-catering beach cottage is one of Gorran Haven’s best kept secrets.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,350 per week, £995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Tempest
Surrender to the majesty of Whitsand Bay with a luxury self-catering beach house break at Tempest. Fall asleep to the sound of the waves and gaze out to infinite sea and sky views as you let this 'forgotten corner' of Cornwall lure you under its spell.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,895 per week, £1,395 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One large or two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Ukiyo
A striking structure on Cornwall's untamed south coast, Ukiyo is a nod to the modern Scandinavian summerhouse. Inside is a contemporary haven of poured concrete and sculptural furnishings, offset with silvering Siberian larch cladding which seamlessly melts into the ocean.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,895 per week, £1,450 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome, two on prior request
Features: Hot tub and fire pit
Holanen
Experience a Mousehole like no other at Holanen, where modern architecture and clever design rise from the rocks to form a sleek self-catering home overlooking the open ocean.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,695 per week, £1,295 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
The Looking Glass
Perfectly combining the old and new, The Looking Glass is a modern home nestled into the cliffs above the golden sands of Mawgan Porth in north Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £3,250 per week, £2,450 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Galleon
This luxury beach house has been cleverly redesigned into the cliffside to make the most of the spectacular views over Portreath beach. Welcoming families and friends to beach break in style.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,650 per week, £1,150 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Raffia
Approached via a zigzagging path which tumbles down the cliff towards the cove at Polperro, this Scandinavian style off-grid retreat is blissfully unplugged.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,850 per week, £1,350 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
The Stack
The Stack lies within a secluded valley overlooking the upper reaches of the magnificent Fal Valley. This 19th century engine house is sure to inspire those with a love for unique architecture, rough-luxe interiors and beautiful gardens.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,950 per week, £1,450 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Sunken hot tub, cinema room, al fresco kitchen with pizza oven
The Signal Station
Journey to the end of the earth to this iconic maritime home settled high on the cliffs of Cornwall’s wild Lizard Peninsula.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,995 per week, £1,395 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Nautilus
St Mawes, The Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, UK
With a collated and collected vibe, this light-filled beach house is as perfect for families looking for a unique beach escape as couple’s seeking a laid-back yet indulgent retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,595 per week, £1,250 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Games room with table tennis and table football
Villa Boden
If you see beauty in simplicity, Villa Boden is for you. Kept in the family for over twenty years, two sisters have re-imagined their adored Cornish beach house, embracing Nordic design concepts and taking a modern approach on luxury hygge living.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £2,195 per week, £1,650 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Nevada
Drift, Mousehole, Cornwall, UK
As the only residence on the Drift Reservoir, this award-winning copper-clad pad occupies an enviable location in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,450 per week, £1,095 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Hot tub
Gwendolyn
Nestled above the sand dunes of Perranporth beach, this elegant Cornish coastal cottage with hot tub and stunning sea views hides a treasure trove of modest, rustic riches.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests (+ 2 children)
From: £2,350 per week, £1,795 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are very welcome
Features: Hot tub, al fresco BBQ area
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