The Beach Hut, a romantic retreat in Cornwall
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This snug retreat provides a secluded escape for lovers. The 85 year old cottage is located on a remote cove on the rugged windswept coast of Cornwall. The Beach Hut was a teahouse when first built in the 1920’s, but had not been occupied for years and was terribly run-down when purchased by the current owners. They undertook a sympathetic restoration, preserving what they could and only introducing new materials that were compatible with the old. The original character is on display with clapboard siding, a stone chimney, and a weathered porch that overlooks the cove.
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The original floor plan divided the 510 ft2 (about 47 m2) cottage into small dark rooms. Removing all the interior walls created one open room encompassing cooking, living and sleeping. Wide cedar plank floors, painted board paneling and handmade furniture make for a comfortable and casual interior. The vaulted ceiling and walls are finished with square-edged boards, leaving slight gaps as the boards dried and shrunk and giving the Beach Hut a simple, rustic feel in keeping with its straightforward wooden construction.
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Running water and electricity were brought to the cottage when it was restored. There is electric heating to keep the Beach Hut comfortable on chilly nights, but lovebirds might prefer to snuggle in front of the woodstove. A small addition to the back of the cottage houses the new bathroom, its door next to the woodstove.
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A lot of people would say that a 510 ft2 dwelling would be way too small for them. But after a stay in the Beach Hut, surrounded by the wild Cornish coastal landscape, storm-watching from the porch and being lulled to sleep by the rhythmic crashing of waves on the beach, many of them might not want to leave.
The Beach Hut can be rented for romantic escapes through Unique Home Stays Ltd.
Happy Valentine’s Day everybody!
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What a lovely setting. Glad to see that they restored rather than going crazy. I did, however, wonder why they did not open up with more glass towards the water. I think that would have improved the renovation. Thanks for showing this charming cottage.
How is the security level during the stay there for holidays? Are there guards, alarms or anything else? I think during the night…
Unfortunately, it looks like no one lived to tell … The guy who stayed there didn’t reply back – maybe he went back to the cabin and got whacked this time …
Seriously, the security is the main issue in any remote, secluded area – and I mean real security, not an alarm system without Police or security company connection. If the house gets under attack in the middle of the night and it is 20 miles of country road away from the nearest town/Police station, unless you have the means of defending yourself and the people around you, the chances are that you will be smashed / raped / killed / cooked / eaten long before the cavalry gets there.
mmmh, so goodbye Beach Hut 😦
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Hi Alessio, I didn’t notice any alarm panels or motion sensors in the photos. However you would be better off directing your question to Unique Home Stays…… http://www.uniquehomestays.com/contact.asp
Thanks for reading!
– Mili
How busy is the beach? I’m thinking of going here, but wouldn’t want loads of screaming kids on the beach. Is it as secluded as the pictures make out?
I’ve stayed here, it’s a private beach so only the people who are renting the property at the time are allowed to use it.
For this reason I’ve asked how is the security level there. How has been your impression about it during your permanence there? During the night, above all.
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Since I’m not familiar with the Country, much less the area, I would have to say that I absolutely loved this little house..although…I would simply HAVE to do something about the bed in the livingroom….not good for sure..haha!!