Contemporary Cottages
Romantic doesn’t always have to be chocolate box pretty. So for all lovers of both romantic and contemporary we’ve put together a collection of contemporary holiday hideaways for couples.
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Romantic Last Minute Holiday Cottages
We think that pretty much everyone is desperate for a holiday or romantic break right now so you can relax and forget about everyday life for a while (we know we certainly are!). And since trying to find that perfect cottage with availability when you need it may seem like finding a needle in a haystack, we thought we’d share with you this link to our partner HolidayCottages.co.uk showing their late availability week by week - click here for more info.
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The White Tower, Taymouth Castle
This is your chance to stay in your very own Scottish castle tower with a hot tub on the rooftop overlooking the stunning Loch Tay. Can it get any more romantic? And best of all, there’s still availability for 2019!
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High Bridge Haven, Duddon Valley
This newly constructed luxury lodge is the perfect way to relax in the new year. With its hot tub, fabulous location in the Lake District and stunning views across the Duddon Valley it makes for a very special romantic break in Cumbria.
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Romantic Cottages in Cornwall with Late Availability
Where better to go in summer than beautiful Cornwall? This rugged county is still the nation’s favourite when it comes to a beach holiday with a touch of class. And our partner Cornwall Hideaways still have some Cornish cottages with late availability - click here to see their properties.
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Last Minute Romantic Cottages in Dorset
We all love to be beside the seaside! And Dorset offers some of the best seaside escapes with stunning beaches, idyllic countryside and some rather upmarket towns with excellent watering holes and eateries. Our partner Dorset Hideaways still has a few fantastic last minute holiday cottages in Dorset on offer - click here for more information.
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Romantic rural cottages with Late Availability
Are you looking for a last minute romantic and rural holiday cottage? Our partner Rural Retreats still has over 100 romantic properties with late availability in some of the best places in the UK to get your much needed holiday or romantic fix. Click here to see their availability now.
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Norfolk Romantic Cottages with Late Availability
We love Norfolk; with its fantastic beaches, nature reserves, lovely towns and cute cottages, this county is a fantastic destination for a last minute holiday or romantic break. Check out this great selection from our partner Norfolk Hideaways.
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The Barn, Honiton
We think this retreat is a real gem for a couple that want to relax in luxury. The Barn in Cotleigh feels like your own swish spa, with spacious rooms and a vintage bathroom, but there’s no risk of ice rubs and plunge pools here – instead you’ve got beautiful views of the Blackdown Hills from your windows and all the countryside to explore from your doorstep.
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Amber Lodge, Cheddar
A cosy luxury lodge with private hot tub in the pretty Somerset countryside, Amber Lodge will appeal to those who prefer a classic decor. With its comfy sofas, generous kitchen, huge walk-in shower and of course the hot tub it has everything to make you feel spoiled and relaxed.
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Orchard Lodge, Cheddar
How about this luxury hot tub lodge for couples near Cheddar, Somerset? You’ll love contemporary decor, luxury touches, rural setting and of course that fabulous hot tub from where you can enjoy some spectacular sunsets.
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Pomegranate, Cheddar
A fabulous luxury lodge with private hot tub in the pretty Somerset countryside, Pomegranate has everything for you to relax and rejuvenate. From the huge Band & Olufsen television to the cutting edge decor and of course the private hot tub.
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15 Mills Bakery, Plymouth
Stay in a contemporary luxury apartment mixing the old with the new in the prestigious Grade I listed Royal William Yard. With stunning views across the Plymouth Sound, this place is a foodie heaven with no less than seven restaurants within the stylish development along with a number of bars and cafes. And if you fancy some more culture then Plymouth’s historical town is just down the road. Perfect for a romantic food & culture break in Devon.
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Knoydart Hide, Knoydart Peninsula
Voted one of the top 5 most romantic holiday cottages by The Times in 2016, we knew we just had to include Knoydart Hide in our collection. This very special hideaway is a sharp, architect designed lochside holiday cottage with hot tub and infra red sauna, offering the highest levels of luxury and privacy in a breathtaking setting with the most stunning views. The Knoydart peninsula on the west coast of Scotland is reached by fast water taxi, ensuring you will instantly have that ‘getting away from it all’ feeling in what is one of the UK’s last wildernesses.
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Treetop House, Ullapool
If you are looking for a truly inspiring escape then we think we’ve found the place for you. Treetop House is like nothing you have ever seen before, hand-crafted with a true designer’s eye. It is sat up by a gorge with a tumbling stream and panoramic views of the sea and island vistas of the West Highlands.
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The Birdhouse, Crewkerne
We think you will love this romantic retreat in Somerset. The Birdhouse is a secluded ‘treehouse’ that looks like an enormous - you guessed it - birdhouse on stilts. It has a playful feel to it with modern, bright and airy interiors and quirky windows that frame the views perfectly. The setting is magical; this romanic cottage for couples is located on an organic farm surrounded by rolling countryside and tucked away in a private woodland clearing. Complete with woodland hot tub, large balcony, fire pit and outside mood lighting, this is glamping at its very best.
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Patio Flat, Brighton
This chic apartment makes an excellent choice for a romantic break by the sea in Brighton – famed for its arty culture and pebbled beaches. Romantic Londoners can easily escape here for some fresh air, as it’s only a short hop by train from the city, but feels like a world away, with its long shorelines and quaint town full of boutique shops and restaurants.
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The Beech Hut, Ilfracombe
Looking for a secluded little hideaway overlooking North Devon’s glorious rolling countryside and close to some of the country’s best beaches? Then you’ll love The Beech Hut.
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The Invergarry, Aboyne, Cairngorms
When owners Ron and Sheila first saw the dilapidated former gardener’s cottage in the grounds of what was to become their new home, they just knew that this could become the perfect romantic retreat for couples. So they combined the best ingredients from their own travel experiences and set out to create The Invergarry, a stylish yet cosy holiday retreat with hot tub on the edge of The Cairngorms National Park.
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Norfolk Terrace, Brighton
This contemporary flat is a great bolthole for a couple who want their hideaway close to fun, and to the sea. Norfolk Terrace sits above Brighton’s city centre with all the sights of this arty town at close reach. The apartment is a stylish little gem, with modern furniture sat alongside beautiful stained glass windows.
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Rafe Hall Coach House, near Sudbury
Rafe Hall Coach House is like staying in a luxury boutique hotel but with all the comforts of home, plus space and privacy. No wonder it gets rave reviews from previous guests; it is set in 7 acres of gorgeous gardens and is beautifully designed with no expenses spared. So we reckon it’s pretty much the perfect place to come and enjoy a romantic luxury break in the Essex countryside.
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The Hideaway Treehouse at Pickwell Manor
This is a breath-taking retreat where you can wake up with the birds singing right outside your window. The Hideaway is a luxury treehouse, perched up in the tree tops in the tranquil East Woods, with views over to the coast and Devon’s Hartland Point.
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Golden Oak Hideaway, Nr Loch Lomond
Wake up between the lochs and forests of Scotland’s beautiful Trossachs National Park at this retreat – which mixes stunning design with an idyllic natural setting. Strathyre is a fresh air paradise, complete with 720 square miles of forests, along with stunning mountain views, rivers and lochs. Brits have marked out Scotland as the best place in the world for a stunning drive to blow the cobwebs away and you have your pick of them here – along with a thousand walking routes through valleys and along shorelines.
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The Old Workshop, Crewkerne
Peek inside this rural retreat and prepare to be stunned. Inside has the sort of sophisticated luxury feel you might expect from an urban design show. Outside, you can enjoy the gorgeous wooden hot tub in the Somerset fresh air, surrounded by the folds of a 260-acre organic farm. You can enjoy the best of both worlds.
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Oak Tree Barn, Crewkerne
Oak Tree Barn certainly knows how to impress. Its double height ceilings and open plan layout give it a wonderful light and airy feel and the contemporary interior with oak flooring and kitchen only add to this sense of luxury. Light floods in from the two sky lights and from your bed you can enjoy views over the surrounding countryside.
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Finger’s Point, Penzance
This light and airy romantic retreat is the perfect place to enjoy sea views and relax, tucked away in a hidden corner on the edge of Penzance, in Cornwall. Finger’s Point is a converted barnhouse designed to a luxury standard and perfect just for two. Inside the cosy living area it is full of natural light – and outside there’s a private hot tub with views across the waves to the spectacular small tidal island of St Michael’s Mount.
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Silver Birch at The Mains, near Inverness
This retreat was designed specifically to give couples an experience they wouldn’t find anywhere else – and it shows. Silver Birch at The Mains is a beautiful two storey larchwood retreat, tucked in woodland near Inverness, with panoramic views across to the Moray Firth. If you are searching for an outstanding getaway, we think this five star Highland spot, complete with balcony, romantic wood burner and whirlpool bath overlooking the trees, is a great choice.
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The Garden Rooms at Bucknell
After reading rave reviews about the food, atmosphere and service at The Baron at Bucknell we knew we just had to include it. And with the newly built Garden Rooms this hidden gem becomes a destination in its own right. Each Garden Room is privately positioned and has its own large hot tub. To top it all off you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the new natural swimming pool - a real show stopper!
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Bulworthy Off Grid Cabin in the Woods, Devon
Always dreamed of having your own off-grid cabin in the woods? Now you can experience it yourself in the romantic Bulworthy Cabin in gorgeous Devon. Heat and warm water comes from the wood burning stove, electricity from solar panels and you can cook over the campfire or on the barbecue. Set in a secluded woodland glade, this is the ultimate ‘getting away from it all’ woodland escape.
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The loft Treehouse at Pickwell Manor
There’s something quite idyllic about the idea of sleeping up above the ground and waking up with fields and fields rolling out like a map beneath you – and if this sparks your imagination too then you will love The Loft. This luxury woodland getaway is handcrafted from larch and pine and designed as a romantic experience in Devon, especially for couples.
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Ivy Cottage, Long Compton
Don’t be fooled by its chocolate box exterior; this classic Cotswold cottage has been reinvented for 21st century living. Carefully designed for two couples this romantic bolthole features a large open plan dining kitchen space, a cosy snug, a master suite with a copper bath in the room, and a second luxury bedroom with its own en-suite. Oh, and it’s dog friendly too.
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The Lovejoy Studio
If you have a creative streak then the large bright rooms in The Lovejoy Studio make this an inspiring place to be. The country landscapes around Belchamp Walter have attracted artists who live there as well as the popular TV series Lovejoy. Within an hour and a half from London, The Lovejoy Studio is a place to escape the hustle and bustle and find your feet again.
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Bijou, Rock near Padstow
If you’re looking for a room with a view then this retreat will spoil you. With its windows pointing out across pretty Camel Estuary, Bijou is the perfect place to sit back and relax, watching boats and paddle boarders on the Padstow waters from the comfort of your own bespoke apartment. Pet friendly.
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Golden Oak Hideaway, Thorpe Forest
Hop out of your hammock and into your own hot tub at this romantic getaway just for two. The Golden Oak Hideaway has so many things to delight couples – including a log burner in the living room and a gas barbecue waiting for you on the decking. And then there’s a large sunken bath in the bathroom. And green woodland views outside. This Norfolk retreat has a whole host of features designed to make your holiday extra special.
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Shaldon Beach Hut, near Teignmouth
We love lazy days by the beach and this retreat puts you right on the front of the South English coast. Shaldon Beach Hut, in Shaldon, offers a luxury five star experience while allowing you to make the most of the sea just outside your front door.
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Wayside Cottage, Richmond
If you love the English countryside and want to share it with both your partner and your four-legged friend, then we have found you the perfect pet-friendly romantic bolthole in Yorkshire. And when you return after a bracing walk you can relax in the gorgeous wooden hot tub with views to die for…
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The Byre, near Whitby
We would drive to the East coast simply for the fresh sea air and the world’s best fish and chips. Now, we’ve found a great place to stay too. The Byre, in the popular village of Ruswarp, is less than three miles from the coast at Whitby. It’s a light, modern style retreat with an unstuffy feel to it. We think it’s a winner.
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Golden Oak Lodge, Beddgelert
A hammock and private hot tub on your deck, a log burner, surrounded by ancient woodlands, pet friendly and located in one of the country’s most beautiful national parks - what more could you want? Golden Oak Lodge at Forest Holidays in Beddgelert, Snowdonia ticks all the right boxes. As just one of 16 luxury lodges dotted around this woodland location, it offers peace, seclusion and relaxation as well as a raft of activities on your doorstep.
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Pottergate Tower, Alnwick
Looking for something extra special? We think there’s no better place to celebrate your anniversary, enjoy your honeymoon, plan a romantic surprise break or even pop the question. Pottergate Tower is a unique holiday cottage, set on the edge of Alnwick and overlooking the medieval town and castle. This is one of Europe’s most special holiday cottages and the couple lucky enough to stay here will likely never forget the experience.
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Blue Moon, St. Ives
For those in need of a romantic seaside bolthole and a fix of culture, art and fine dining, Blue Moon in St. Ives is bound to deliver on all fronts. We love the stylish interiors - think bohemian beach hut meets boutique hotel - and high end finishes, making this a perfect Cornwall luxury cottage for couples. And it’s pet friendly too so your pampered pooch won’t have to feel left out on your next romantic break in St. Ives.
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The Seashell, Ardnamurchan
The Ardnamurchan peninsula has a reputation for being unique. As the most westerly point in the UK, it is one of Britain’s last wildernesses and a perfect place to escape for romantics loving peace, quiet and stunning vistas. The peninsula is best reached using the Corran Ferry, only adding to the feeling of ‘getting away from it all’.
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Batcombe Hollow, near Cheddar
This elegant retreat is a perfect pick for a couple searching for days exploring some of the most beautiful parts of south England, followed by relaxed evenings in their own private hot tub. Batcombe Hollow has been specially designed to offer a modern sophisticated eco space for a pair to enjoy, between an orchard and a host of walking routes, set in the quiet grounds of Strawberryfield Park. The lodge is an ideal choice for those searching for time away in the fresh west country air.
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The Shore Cottage, Durness near Cape Wrath
Take in the great outdoors from the sublime indoors. With its unique barrel shaped roof and huge windows the lines between inside and out are blurred in this one-off architect designed holiday cottage. This theme continues with the fab outdoors freestanding bath, large enough for two to soak up the views.
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Hill Cottage, Durness near Cape Wrath
With uninterrupted views of the sea loch and mountains beyond, Hill Cottage offers stunning self-catering accommodation in one of the UK’s most breathtaking settings. This is self-catering indulgence at its best and provides you with the highest standard of luxury accommodation. It features two baths – both designed to accommodate two people – one of which is outdoors on the secluded patio area overlooking the sea.
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The Little Barn, near Richmond
This retreat is a real escape. Head to The Little Barn and you can enjoy complete tranquillity, hidden in the sleepy hamlet of Hurst. It’s a great destination if you want a romantic hideaway with no distractions from the internet, mobile phones, traffic and city bluster – instead, you’ll find the sweeping moorlands of Yorkshire, the historic town on Richmond, fresh air by the gallon and a myriad walking and cycling routes.
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Wildhope View, near Alnwick
In need of an antidote to everyday life? Just look at those views! This cottage ticks all the right boxes for a relaxing romantic break near Alnwick; lovely country-chic interiors, a wood burning stove and a gorgeous rural location near the beach. And best of all, you can bring your dog to this luxury Northumberland retreat for two.
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Whirlwind, Whitsand Bay
Whitsand Bay is one of those stretches of English coastline that feels ancient and unchanged – rugged and naturally romantic through and through. And tucked in the side of the coastline here is the laid back Whirlwind retreat, where you can enjoy views of the sea and a real feeling of escape.
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Bank Top Cottage, Druridge Bay
It’s not often we find a romantic retreat which is located right on the beach. So when we came across Bank Top Cottage, we just knew we had feature it as part of our collection. Not only does it have the most fabulous sea views from its living room and private terrace, it is also located on one of the UK’s finest white sandy beaches, Druridge Bay in Northumberland. All in all a picture perfect honeymoon retreat.
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Stones Throw Cottage, Norfolk Coast
Stones Throw Cottage ticks a lot of boxes; perfect for romantic breaks yet family friendly, in a sweet little village yet with all amenities on the doorstep and a stylish yet fun interior. And above all there is the beach; miles of glorious sandy stretches of it so whether you’re after a romantic walk on a clear winter’s day or a buckets and spades day with the family, Stones Throw Cottage is the place to stay.
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Stone Cottage, near Ledbury
It’s not often that you find the perfect combination of boutique city chic and real country living. We think the owners of Stone Cottage have just nailed it - set in rural Herefordshire with far-reaching views this romantic bolthole for couples has an immaculate contemporary interior with open plan living, vaulted ceilings and boutique hotel style touches, making it the perfect honeymoon cottage. And on top of that you can bring your four legged friend with you on your romantic break; this Herefordshire retreat is dog friendly.
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Lake View on Millbrook Estate
E.M. Forster wanted A Room with a View – well Forster, we’ve found you the one! This romantic Devon retreat earns its name from its outlook. From the living room you can sit back and admire a beautiful 32-acre estate with fishing lakes. Now complete with private hot tub!
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The Pump House, Ilkley
Heritage meets contemporary luxury in this former pump house. Now beautifully restored and converted with clever nods to its industrial roots, this romantic holiday cottage sits in an enviable position high upon the Yorkshire Moors above trendy Ilkley. No expense has been spared to give you a five star experience; from the Italian marble wet room, solid oak floors & doors, underfloor heating and gorgeous freestanding bath in the bedroom. And did we mention the views from the very private hot tub?
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Swallow Cottage, Robin Hood’s Bay
We think this retreat is the ideal getaway for a couple that love the coast and are looking for a cosy hideaway which mixes up luxury and home comforts. Swallow Cottage has been designed and converted from a barn, specifically to treat those who want a fresh air break – with quirky interiors, a toasty woodburner for warm nights in, and moorland walks down to the sea or across the North Yorkshire countryside, starting from the doorstep.
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The Penthouse, Woodbridge
We think this stylish apartment in the charming town of Woodbridge is a great place for a romantic week away from it all. The Penthouse is a retreat which has been designed to offer couples a taste of luxury – and the panoramic balcony views of boats on the river are reason enough to head here.
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The Penthouse, Richmond
The Penthouse at Darcy Mews is a fabulous luxury apartment for two with views across the river Swale in historic Richmond. Finished to a very high standard and designed with comfort in mind, this really is a 5 star holiday property.
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Deepwell Barn, Buxhall near Stowmarket
Deepwell Barn is the ultimate romantic retreat. With its 2 acres of private gardens, set in gorgeous countryside you have complete privacy to ensure that ‘away from it all’ feeling. Inside the double height open plan living area and mezzanine style bedroom add wow factor while the stylish antique furnishings add a touch of class. Pet friendly luxury.
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The Potting Shed, Goathland
City chic meets country luxury; The Potting Shed offers the best of both worlds. Set in a private 100 acre estate in one of Yorkshire’s prettiest villages this bijou bolthole for two serves up stunning views from its 5 star accommodation. And in case you don’t fancy leaving this little retreat, the owners offer a complementary breakfast and supper service to match. Read on…
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The Cabin, Durness near Cape Wrath
Village life in some of Scotland’s most dramatic scenery, stunning wildlife on your doorstep and deserted golden sandy beaches to die for. The Cabin in Durness combines all this in a unique style of industrial chic in a rustic setting. With its carefully chosen materials, textures and colours, this is a place to relax, unwind and just be yourself. A perfect romantic retreat in Scotland for couples wanting to escape it all.
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Moon Shadow, St. Ives
Moon Shadow in Cornwall is only a short hop from the coast so your feet can be in the sand mere minutes after stepping out of your front door. It’s an ideal retreat for anyone who likes to finish their days with romantic walks by the sea. This stylish retreat caught our eye, with its white wooden beams and ocean inspired designs. The cottage has a luxurious and decadent feel, ideal for a relaxing few days away in St. Ives. Dog friendly.