At Gaia, discover ultra-modern eco living aligning with the harmony of the tides. With a name meaning Mother Earth, expect a transformative stay where land meets the water. Stress less and connect more through Gaia’s wellness focus, with a yoga room, Finnish sauna and hot tub.
The Iconic Treatment
- Cleanse and invigorate after long days on the shore with a selection of full-sized bath and body products by our sister brand land&water. Indulge with these 100% natural, sustainable and vegan products inspired by the elements.
- Select your favourite local produce from our friends at Cornish Food Box prior to your stay with a voucher worth £100 on us. Your chosen locally sourced, organic goodies will be delivered to the property ready for your arrival so all you need to do is sit back and enjoy.
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The retreat
First glance
Disconnect from everyday life and feel at one with your natural surroundings.
- Stay directly on the beach, where you can check the swell without even leaving your bed. Leave the car behind and find everything you need on foot.
- Forget keys - enter and leave Gaia with the touch of a button, and head for a surf carrying nothing but your board.
- Eco-living with environmentally friendly features throughout, from solar panels, and heat pumps, to sustainably sourced products avoiding single-use waste.
- Featured as number one in Elle's 'Best UK Staycations' 2024.
The space
- Upside-down living designed to maximise the views, with the main living spaces and master bedroom on the first floor, and additional bedrooms on the ground floor.
- Super soft resin flooring throughout the property, for the ultimate comfort and style.
- Statement staircase with hanging bulb feature.
Socialise
- Huge, open plan living space, dining area and kitchen on the first floor with full-width glass sliding doors for a panoramic view of the bay. The hub of the house, where cooking, wave watching and sharing a bottle of wine seamlessly flows.
- Uniquely designed handmade sofas and armchairs in a TV-free living room (plenty of TVs elsewhere), which encourages good conversation and ocean gazing.
- Large skylight, Sonos speaker system, and curtains to envelope the room late in the evening.
Unwind
- Cinema room with 78-inch TV and large custom-made comfy sofa, made for movie night in stormy weather.
- Spa area with a built-in wooden Finnish sauna and a walk-in resin rainfall shower, as well as floor space for yoga and Pilates. The door from this room leads to the outdoor hot tub.
Feast
- Large central dining table for 10, with overhanging feature lights.
- Fully equipped kitchen with Avalanche Unistone quartz worktops, double fridge/freezer with water filter, induction hob, double oven, extractor fan, large plate warmer for dinners, dishwasher and microwave.
- Central island with sink and bar stools, a social centre for the home and the perfect cocktail station.
Sleep
- Master bedroom on the first floor, with a superking size bed, dressing room and freestanding bath overlooking the ocean.
- Four bedrooms downstairs, all with ensuites, dressing rooms and doors to the garden. Three king rooms and one twin.
- Each ensuite features a walk-in resin rainfall shower, heated towel rail, WC and basin.
Bask
- Large garden with a high wall for privacy and shelter. Outdoor sofas, chairs and table. Hot outdoor shower.
- Huge wraparound balcony, with a large deck directly overlooking the sea and rolling dunes. Outdoor furniture for lounging.
- Roof terrace accessed through a button-controlled skylight. Make the most of Widemouth Bay’s lack of light pollution with a night of stargazing.
- Large high-quality bean bags to be used indoors and out.
Details
- Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, big basin and access to the garden with space for wetsuits and a hot outdoor shower.
- First floor WC with basin.
- Underfloor heating throughout the retreat.
- Travel cot and highchair available.
- Secure parking for five cars inside the gated drive, with an eco-friendly EV charger. Additional charge applies of £50 per car for stays up to seven nights.
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The surroundings
Gaia has the best of both worlds. Privacy and tranquillity prevail in the high walls of the retreat, with your main outdoor spaces overlooking secluded sand dunes. Step outside the gate and you’re in the heart of the beach action with local family-friendly facilities including a surf hire only moments away as well as a beach café for brunching, lunching and coffee fixes. Plus, direct access to the coast path means sunset rambles or day-long stomps are yours for the taking.
Soak up the ambience of Black Rock Beach, the wild south end of Widemouth Bay, with rugged rocks, crashing waves, sunrises, sunsets, gulls, beach walkers and more. Kick back and watch from the comfort of your sofa or balcony, get stuck in the surf with a board, or spread out as a family and each do as you please.
Widemouth Bay is a long unspoilt stretch of sandy beach and craggy cliffs that’s all about space – a 'big sky' feel and an endless horizon. In Cornwall's northern corner near the coastal town of Bude, this stretch of coastline is known for its great surf and watersports. With lifeguard cover through the summer season, Widemouth is a great spot for beginners and more seasoned surfers alike. The bay has a relaxed atmosphere, with a handful of pubs and cafes and friendly locals. It’s also the dream destination for those wanting to get away from it all, with rural peace, countryside views and coast paths for miles either side.
Only three miles away, Bude has plenty of restaurants and a wide range of shops, from essential supermarkets to surf and lifestyle stores. If you're looking for adrenaline-fuelled fun, there are all kinds of activities on offer nearby, including coasteering, surf, windsurf and kitesurf lessons, stand up paddleboarding, bike hire, canoeing and kayaking.Strolling distance
- Widemouth Bay, directly outside.
- Black Rock café, who serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, ice cream and more.
- Black Rock café surf hire.
- Widemouth Manor pub.
- Reubyn Ash surf school.
- Bay View Inn.
- The Break Bar at the Beach House.
- The Beach House shop.
- Bude with its array of bars, restaurants, shops and more – a 3.2 mile walk along the South West Coast Path.
- Summerleaze Beach, Bude, with its tidal pool.
- Crooklets Beach, Bude.
- Temple restaurant, Bude.
The particulars
- Arrival day: Friday.
- One well-behaved dog welcome (additional charge applies).
- Cautionary deposit of £750, due with full balance.
- Untethered Zappi electric car charger available. Additional charge applies of £50 per car for stays up to seven nights (charger must be added to the booking at least seven days prior to the stay).
- No smoking or vaping within the property or on the premises.
- Please note there is CCTV outside of the property for security purposes.
