The Island Cornwall

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Gaze dreamily out at the Atlantic Ocean from the sumptuous comfort of your very own private, palm-fringed paradise… recently reopened after major, breath-taking upgrades!
  • Sleeps: 6
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum stay: 3 nights

Perched proudly on top of a 70ft rock stack that soars high above Newquay’s famed Towan Beach, The Island promises to cast you adrift from the rest of the world. Completely surrounded by shimmering water at high tide, you can only gain access by crossing an elegant suspension footbridge… a staggering experience in itself, as George Clarke himself can attest.

The hideaway house was once a tea room, modernised to sleep up to six guests and recently re-opened after a 16-month period of major upgrades by the dedicated owners. You’ll want to raise your flag of choice immediately, signifying to the beachgoers below that The Island is proudly occupied!

Inside you’ll be surrounded by soft, natural greys and whites, complemented by Scandi-style natural wood and thoughtfully-chosen art by local and family artists. Indulgent touches include underfloor heating and a crackling wood-burner to warm cooler evenings, with rocking chairs in the scenic bay window – binoculars provided for seal-watching.

One of the stars of those recent renovations, the open-plan kitchen-diner has been purposefully designed to allow natural sunlight to flood inside. You’ll also have everything you need to whip up super-sized feasts (though you could always arrange for a private chef to pop in if you prefer).

Stay put in the light-filled dining area, enjoy a sizzling supper whipped up on the innovative Braaisland barbecue table in the garden, or head for the conservatory with a light lunch. If you need entertainment in-between or after meals, the Magic Hat Bar is a supreme social space with a bar billiards table, a 40” TV, and a pre-stocked bar – cheers!

The horizon-view master suite is a supreme labour of love and the jewel in The Island’s crown: newly-crafted from the attic space and absurdly romantic. Furnished with a superking size bed and a freestanding bathtub, you’ll also have a small balcony for morning coffee-with-a-view. Oh, and a deluxe en-suite shower room with a large sea-facing porthole window.

Two further bedrooms include Quay West, a twin or superking with a brand-new, huge triangular window that faces vast expanses of beach and the original New Quay harbour – with a twin shower and skylight just for you. Last but not least, the Secret Garden bedroom can also be made into a superking or twin: deliciously tucked away with an en-suite shower room and gorgeous garden views from the bay window.

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At a glance

  • A private, elegantly restored boutique clifftop retreat for up to six guests, surrounded by landscaped gardens and views of the Atlantic Ocean. Below is Newquay’s family and year round dog-friendly Towan Beach, ideal for surfing and swimming.
  • Extensively renovated in 2024, there are plenty of added delights to discover for guests old and new!
  • Access to The Island is exclusively via cliff stairs and a suspension footbridge. Private parking is available for two cars.
  • Up to two well-behaved dogs are permitted, by prior arrangement and a small extra charge. A cot and highchair are provided for babies.
  • Additional services, such as a private chef-prepared dinner, can be arranged.
  • Local pubs and shops can be accessed within minutes, and there are some excellent cliff and beach walks right from the doorstep.
  • Further afield, a short drive will take you to some of Cornwall’s most loved attractions, including the Eden Project, the Tate Gallery at St Ives and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.

Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Seaside Breaks

Facilities

Boutique clifftop retreat sleeping six guests. Access is exclusively via cliff steps and along a suspension footbridge. Private parking for up to 2 cars. Living space: seating, wood-burning stove, 40″ TV, bar area with fully-equipped bar and bar billiards table. Kitchen and dining area: dishwasher, induction hob, electric cooker, coffee maker, dining table and chairs. Picnic hamper. Separate laundry room with washer and dryer. First floor master suite: superking bed, freestanding bathtub, small balcony with horizon views, dressing room, en suite shower room with porthole window, twin sinks. Bedroom 2: first floor with sea and harbour views, zip-and-link beds (6′ superking or twin), dedicated twin shower room with skylight. Bedroom 3: ground floor, zip and link beds (6′ superking or twin). Cot and highchair. Family bathroom. Towels and bath products. Garden: terrace, barbecue table and barbecue, pergola, outdoor shower. Conservatory area with seating. WiFi throughout.

Local Activities

Beaches, cliff walking, surfing, sea views, watersports, cycling, nightlife, shops, art galleries, gardens, historic sites, a wide choice of restaurants.

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Meanwhile, beautiful landscaped gardens wrap around the house, filled with shady spots for book-reading and ocean-watching, and an enchanting pergola for al-fresco cocktails and dining.

You may never want to leave, but there’s plenty of car-free scope for exploring the local area. Amazing cliff and beach walks start from the doorstep, with watersports galore on the beach below – and you’ll even have a warm outdoor shower back at The Island to freshen up in! Meanwhile, the local shops and pubs are mere minutes away.

If you do come by car, you could head to some of Cornwall’s most famed attractions, including the Eden Project, the Tate Gallery at St Ives and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.

Yet you may very well feel that your own garden, and your own island retreat, will do very nicely for now, as you sip a chilled glass of wine and gaze romantically out over the sea.

Things to note

Check-in is on Monday or Friday only. There is a reduced rate available for a couple-only stay outside high season.

Where you'll be staying

Newquay, Cornwall

What the guests of The Island Cornwall say

‘It is an unbeatable feeling coming home across your private bridge after a day at the beach.’

‘What an amazing setting! Lovely to be surrounded by the sound of the sea.’

‘Best holiday ever! We had lots of fun playing bar billiards, going to the beach and just chilling on the Island.’

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