Ankorya

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This fabulous Cornish retreat sits on a private cliffside location with beautiful interiors and stunning sea views.

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Highlights

  • This charming seaside retreat for couples sits high on a rugged cliffside, offering breathtaking sea views and total privacy.
  • Originally a modest tea hut, Ankorya has been lovingly transformed into a beautifully designed off-grid romantic escape with stylish, modern interiors.
  • The chalet overlooks the historic shipwreck of the Chancellor (1934), whose engine boiler is still visible on the beach below.
  • Inside, the cosy living room features floor-to-ceiling windows, a comfy sofa, TV, binoculars and access to a peaceful garden with sunloungers and alfresco dining.
  • The fully equipped kitchen includes a convection oven, gas range, Vitamix, SMEG toaster, Nespresso machine and a dining nook with sea views.
  • The king-size bedroom and sleek bathroom with walk-in rainfall shower offer comfort, style and more stunning views to wake up to.
  • Located in Cornwall’s peaceful “forgotten corner,” Ankorya is the perfect base to explore Whitsand Bay’s golden sands, scenic trails and wild coastline.
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You should know

  • ANKORYA is a fully off-grid, solar-powered chalet with 3.3kW panels and a 19kW battery bank, offering modern luxury and comfort - even on cloudy days.
  • Dog friendly with generous gardens and outdoor sitting spaces.
  • Access is via foot and can be quite steep at times. The nearest parking to Ankorya is a 4-7 minute walk along narrow foot paths.
  • The access is best for those without mobility issues and packing light is essential.
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The details

This utterly charming seaside retreat offers couples a fabulous base by the Cornish coast with incredible sea views thanks to its position on a rugged cliffside. Ankorya is a beautifully constructed home that was once a modest tea hut and has been lovingly transformed into a superb off-grid romantic retreat with modern interiors and a truly private setting.

When you arrive, you’ll be mesmerised by the incredible cliffside location. Ankorya sits overlooking the beach below, where you’ll spot the still-visible engine boiler of the shipwrecked vessel Chancellor, which ran aground in 1934. Bits of the wreck can still be spotted beneath the ever-shifting sands below you.

Relax in the charming living room, where a comfy sofa and armchair sit next to huge floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the sea. You’ll also find a TV here for movie nights and a pair of binoculars for spotting wildlife at play in the water. On summer days, slide open the glass doors and step out onto your peaceful garden where an alfresco dining table offers the perfect spot for a long lazy lunch. There are also a pair of sun loungers outside for afternoons spent unwinding with a good book or snoozing in the sunshine.

Back inside, the home’s kitchen is nicely designed, and is equipped with everything you’ll need to prepare tasty romantic meals during your stay. Appliances include a convection oven, five-ring gas range, Vitamix blender, SMEG toaster, Nespresso coffee maker, electric kettle and more. When dinner is ready you can dine outside, as previously mentioned, or eat at the quaint table for two that sits next to a huge window, offering yet another amazing spot to take in the sea views.

When bedtime beckons, Ankorya has a lovely king size bedroom with yet more giant windows. Wake up and take your first coffee of the day in bed whilst watching sea birds fly by. The home also has a lovely modern bathroom with a spacious, walk-in rainfall shower and a sleek design.

Nestled on the Rame Peninsula in South East Cornwall - often called “Cornwall’s forgotten corner” - Ankorya is set in a peaceful, unspoiled region far from the crowded tourist routes. This hidden gem offers four miles of golden sands at Whitsand Bay, scenic coastal trails and dramatic cliffside views. It's a haven for walkers, surfers and beach lovers seeking adventure or tranquility. With Ankorya as your off-grid home base, you’re perfectly placed to explore this wild stretch of coast. Pack a picnic, follow the winding paths and discover the Cornwall most visitors never see.

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Detailed pricing info

From £345 per night for the 1-bedroom layout
From £445 per night for the 2-bedroom layout

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Absolute idyllic location for a Whitsand Property. It provides a level of privacy not afforded to many properties in the area. It was glorious to listen to the crashing waves 24/7. The chalet has everything you need to self cater and I only left to go for glorious walks along the sw coastal path. The hosts were so communicative and friendly despite being elsewhere in the world. I would go back to Ankorya in a heartbeat.

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Stayed September 2025

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