Our story
We specialise in self-catering holidays within walking distance of a good beach across Cornwall. Beautifully designed and meticulously finished interiors, all in the right locations within easy reach of an amazing array of places to eat, drink, play, relax and shop.
With deep roots in hospitality, Beach Retreats originated from the founders of the Watergate Bay Hotel, which has set the standard for lifestyle hospitality based around active relaxation set on Cornwall’s finest surf beach. More than half a century after the Ashworth family acquired Watergate Bay, the group founded Beach Retreats, returning to its self-catering roots after hotel guests asked the owners to look after their local holiday lets.
We have grown from a local agency serving the bay and neighbouring villages of Porth and Mawgan Porth, to a Cornwall-wide agency and market leader.
We’re award winning – on a global scale
We’re an award-winning agency specialising in self-catering holidays that help you focus on what matters – time on the beach.
Our holiday properties are chosen for their high standards of interior décor, local amenities and of course, the walk to a fantastic Cornish beach. Backed up by a friendly and helpful reservations team who visit our properties and know the local area, we remove ‘booking anxiety’ by helping guests to choose and enjoy a memorable Cornish holiday. This is why 53% of our guests choose to book again with us.
Our exceptional portfolio, combined with a personalised service, has been recognised on a local and global level. We have a range of awards under our belt, from Best Small Company for UK Holiday Home Rentals at The British Travel Awards to Best Use of Content Marketing at The Travel Marketing Awards.
Part of the Travel Chapter family
Beach Retreats is proud to be part of Travel Chapter. We offer excellent service alongside high-quality properties, ensuring that you’ll have the most memorable of getaways with us. All bookings, confirmations, payments and communications are handled by our friendly Reservations and Customer Service teams at holidaycottages.co.uk – the sister brand of Beach Retreats and flagship brand of Travel Chapter.
We’re confident that we can provide you with the perfect holiday property in Cornwall, whatever your needs. Take a look through our collection, and if you need any help with your search, or you’re interested in letting your property with us, then don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re open every day of the week until late, and our team is ready to take your call. Alternatively, you can send us a message, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.