Noordhoek

Noordhoek is a vibrant destination house that soaks up frontline views over the North Cornwall coast. Edged in glass and textured stone, it sits just 10 strides from the reed-lined entrance of Porthcothan Bay. Celebrated by Country & Town House, Woman & Home and H&N Magazine, it has been praised for its thoughtful design and eco credentials, and as the perfect setting for hosting retreats. Comfortably welcoming 16 guests across the main house and separate annexe, every detail has been considered with multi-generational groups in mind, while the interiors carry a bold industrial edge. Upstairs, the enormous social space frames the best views in the house, stretching over golden sands and out to sea. The chef's kitchen is finished in tactile mottled concrete with vibrant pops of yellow, and a dual-aspect wood burner takes centre stage in the sunken lounge. Four of six bedrooms occupy their own wing on the ground floor, each with an en-suite and either direct garden access or enviable sea views. The annexe is home to a yoga studio, kitchenette and the sixth bedroom, set beside a trickling stream. Outside, enjoy an outdoor kitchen, fire pit and pétanque court.