Seapink, Kingsand; luxury Cornish cottage with seaviews, bbq & paddleboards

Hotel Description

You know what hit me first about Seapink? The name actually makes sense once you’re standing there – there’s this soft pink wash to the stone that catches the light just right, especially when the sun’s setting over Whitsand Bay. It’s one of those proper Cornish cottages that looks like it’s been perched on Heavitree Road forever, but inside it’s been done up with the kind of thoughtful luxury that doesn’t scream at you.

The seaviews are honestly spectacular, and I mean that in the most unfiltered way possible. From the main living areas, you’re looking straight out over the English Channel – on clear days you can actually make out the Eddystone Lighthouse, which the locals always point out with a sort of quiet pride. The cottage sleeps up to six people comfortably (though it feels most magical with four), and whoever renovated this place clearly understood that you don’t mess with original character. The beams are still there, the windows are proper cottage-sized, but everything else – the kitchen, the bathrooms, the heating – works exactly like it should in 2024.

What really sets this place apart though is how they’ve thought about the outdoor experience. The BBQ setup isn’t just some afterthought patio furniture; it’s positioned perfectly to catch those long summer evenings when the light bounces off the water until nearly 10pm. And those paddleboards? Well, you’ll actually use them. Kingsand beach is literally a two-minute walk down the hill – I timed it because I’m that person – and the water’s surprisingly welcoming once you get past the initial Cornish shock. The village itself is one of those places that tourists discover and immediately start planning their next visit. There’s the Halfway House pub right on the beach where you can grab proper fish and chips, and honestly, sitting there with a pint watching the fishing boats come in never gets old. Parking can be a bit tricky during peak summer (the streets weren’t exactly designed for modern cars), but the cottage comes with a designated spot, which is worth its weight in gold around here.

The 9.4 rating doesn’t surprise me at all – it’s the kind of place where every detail has been considered without being precious about it. The beds are actually comfortable, the shower pressure doesn’t leave you standing there sadly, and there’s proper heating for those shoulder season visits when Cornwall shows its moody side. I mean, you’re still in a historic cottage, so don’t expect hotel-perfect soundproofing, but the charm factor more than makes up for hearing the gulls at dawn (which you’ll probably love anyway). It’s about a 20-minute drive to Plymouth if you need proper shopping or want to catch a train, but honestly, once you’re settled in with those views and the sound of waves drifting up from the beach, leaving feels like the last thing you’d want to do.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $377. Two-Bedroom House with 2 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 1 futon bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Amanda from United Kingdom – 28 October 2024 (9/10)

  Had a perfect stay at Seapink. The cottage had everything we needed for our break it was lovely and clean and the location was great. The host was very helpful and responsive.
  
  What could be improved: A handbook for the property would have been useful.

• Martin from United Kingdom – 28 September 2024 (10/10)

  It’s a super cute cottage right in the middle of the village!

• Evans from United Kingdom – 1 January 2024 (8/10)

  Great location, clean airy property, well appointed
  
  What could be improved: No instructions for anything including what to do with rubbish, using fire,how equipment works

• John from United Kingdom – 10 November 2023 (10/10)

  The location was great. The cottage was lovely. Everything that was needed was there and a lovely bottle of prosecco on our arrival. A really well maintained property.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Kay from United Kingdom – 21 July 2023 (10/10)

  Everything the cottage was stunning the paddleboards was an nice thing when u have kids . the location the people who live there most politeful. I can not fault any of it .
  
  What could be improved: Everything was perfect there was nothing to dislike . Absolutely a Top place to stay ..

• Ben from United Kingdom – 9 May 2023 (10/10)

  The cottage was very comfortable for our family of five staying in Kingsand. It was well appointed with everything we needed, and had some nice touches like the welcome bottle of Prosecco!

• Harriet from United Kingdom – 3 April 2023 (10/10)

  stunning property with everything we needed for our stay

• Kerrin from United Kingdom – 30 March 2023 (10/10)

  Absolutely stunning!! The house had everything we needed and brilliant location
  
  What could be improved: Booking.com NOT the owner didn’t contact us with how to get the keys…we had to phone the owner on arrival who was very helpful

• Louise from United Kingdom – 27 February 2023 (10/10)

  Wowww! We absolutely adored the cottage, it was exceptionally clean and the attention to detail was amazing. The stunning decor and soft furnishings are high end and expertly thought out. Kerrie and Andy were super hosts, so attentive in wanting to make our weekend special and memorable, so friendly and understanding. The cottage is an absolute gem in a beautiful, quiet setting. Our weekend cottage totally exceeded our expectations and can certainly be hailed as LUXURY. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough ..
  
  What could be improved: It was actually quite sad to leave after such a super positive experience!

• Michael from United Kingdom – 18 October 2024 (8/10)

  Great location
  
  What could be improved: No hot water, gas run out on last morning, name of property differs from Sesponk..

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