Amaia

Introduction

Built to ship-style stature clinging to the Cornish cliffs, Amaia’s expansive sea views dominate the light, colour and atmosphere which flows throughout; a different home with each rushing thundercloud or ray of sun. Made with togetherness in mind, the modern light-filled kitchen calls for chatter over seafood platters and fizzing Champagne, while sunny ochres and inky greys combine to reflect the coast’s ever-changing palette. Whether it’s dawn dips on your privately owned beach or hot tub sundowners, this luxury self-catering escape will see you returning year on year.

Inside

A house as perfect for celebratory dinner parties that extend long into the night as soft, slow mornings under heavy blankets, Amaia is both restorative and invigorating; ready to fall in with the tempo of the day’s agenda, whatever that may be. Three spacious floors, all with enormous windows, welcome seamless inside-outside family living. Along with the open-plan living spaces which lead out onto the wraparound deck, there's an atmospheric library which invites adventures into other worlds, a cinema room for movie nights, and five en suite bedrooms with front row views of the waves for dream-filled slumbers of pirate ships and mermaids.

Outside

Amaia offers a serene sense of isolation with little to disturb aside from the gentle ebb and flow of the tide. Over an acre of sub-tropical gardens zig-zag down the cliff to Plaidy Beach meaning that, whether frolicking in the waves or dozing with toes in the sand, seaside living is easy. After racing back to the house to rinse off in the al fresco shower, light up the fire pit to toast your toes and seek out shooting stars. However tempting it is to stay put, one must explore the pretty coastal villages of Looe and Polperro, where higgledy-piggledy lanes spill towards the water’s edge and lively taverns burst with raucous laughter long into the night.

• PricingFrom £5,495 per week, £4,295 per short break
• FeaturesHot tub, private beach access, outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen with gas BBQ and wood-fired pizza oven, fire pit, cinema room with bar
• PetsOne well behaved dog is welcome on prior request
  Pets are charged at £60 per week or part thereof
• FamilyChildren and babies are welcome
  
• PracticalitiesThere are two parking spaces on the gated drive and one additional space opposite the property. The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering stays, including an American double fridge-freezer with water dispenser, Fisher & Paykel coffee machine, Nespresso coffee machine, two induction hobs, Fisher & Paykel oven, two dishwasher drawers, Quooker boiling water tap and microwave. The washing machine and dryer are located in the separate utility room. The cinema and bar room has a wine fridge alongside an under-counter fridge and cocktail making equipment. Due to the coastal landscaping, there are some steep drops in the garden so young children should be supervised when playing outside. While there is public right of way, guests of Amaia enjoy private access to the beach below
• 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-friendlyElectric car charging point which can be used at an additional cost

Looe

A quaint coastal town hidden at the bottom of a lush valley, Looe is packed to the brim with nostalgia. Straddling a river that leads to the sea, think fresh seafood, soft-whip ice cream and plenty of cosy pubs sporting roaring fires.

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Getting there

• On the map Amaia sits just above Plaidy Beach on Cornwall's south coast near Looe, just four miles from pretty Polperro.
• By car This luxury beach house is located around two and a half hours from Bristol and four and three-quarter hours from central London.
• By train The two closest train stations are Bodmin Parkway, which is around 30 minutes drive away, and Plymouth at 40 minutes drive away.
• By air Bristol International Airport is just under two and a half hours away, while Newquay airport, with regular flights from London, is just under an hours' drive.