There's a certain alchemy in finding the perfect place to disappear together. Perhaps it's a converted chapel on Cornwall's wild edge, where storms paint themselves across radius windows. Or maybe a 12th-century folly that emerges from centuries of quiet into the light of a new age. Among 10,000 spring tulips stands a Victorian boathouse, its Italian splendour in full bloom. In these homes, moments collect like sea glass on the shore, each unique and shaped by the elements.
The Hide, Cornwall
At the lane's end near Perranporth, concrete and glass merge in precise geometry, creating spaces that blur boundaries between shelter and wilderness. The interior's clean lines and peephole windows cast forest-filtered light across intimate, minimalist spaces, while bi-fold doors dissolve walls entirely. In the en-suite, a freestanding bath commands centre stage beneath suspended nest lights.
Saffron Tower, Anglesey
Once lost to ivy and time, this 12th-century folly now stands proudly within its walled garden like a fragment from a forgotten fairytale. The tower's modern additions – an indoor pool, sauna, and sea-facing hot tub – blend seamlessly with its historic bones, while a kitchen balcony offers morning coffee with views across the Menai Strait. The garden traps sunlight year-round, creating a microclimate where even winter feels generous.
Aphrodite, Cornwall
Five floors of imagination unfold in this chapel conversion above Cornwall's wild north coast, where radius windows frame the sea as it shifts from stillness to spectacle. Inside, white-washed Scandinavian simplicity balances the raw elements beyond, while a deep bathtub and monsoon shower offer luxurious sanctuary after windswept beach wanders.
Dragonwood Boathouse, Rutland
Among 60 acres of private estate, this Victorian boathouse wears its Italian heart boldly. Rooms in amethyst, burnt ochre and forest depths create spaces of playful elegance. Morning light bathes the bedroom, where a hand-crafted Italian suede bed overlooks the tranquil waters. The lakeside jetty invites repose, while kayaks promise adventure on still days.
Romany, Kent
On the edge of Romney Marsh, a cabin threads English charm with American prairie spirit. Romany's bedroom pairs a striking chandelier with a canopied bed and clawfoot bath, while the orangery-inspired summer room beckons for sun-drenched reading. Outside, herbs scent the air around a secluded hot tub, and a white picket fence frames this slice of calculated whimsy.
Little Inka, Cornwall
At the edge of Bodmin Moor, this stone cottage marries Cornwall's elemental heritage with unexpected grace. The glass-roofed bedroom, housed in a converted shepherd's hut, transforms night skies into living art. Inside, darkness-washed walls display nature prints while copper accents catch firelight. A sunken courtyard cradles a hot tub and fire pit beneath vast skies, while alpacas graze in quiet companionship.
Over Lemon River, Devon
Where farm machinery once churned mud, now midnight-blue velvet sofas invite fireside contemplation. This former millhouse blends old and new with grace – local materials shape clean lines, while a glass balustrade mezzanine floats beneath apex beams. The bathroom, crafted in charcoal-grey microcement, offers a deep soak for two. Beyond the pebbled courtyard lies six acres of wilderness, where a wood-fired hot tub surveys Dartmoor's dramatic landscape.
Hinterland Cabin, Snowdonia
In this thoughtfully crafted retreat, railway sleepers and local slate set a foundation of natural elegance, while every detail – from Hungarian goose-down duvets to the precisely 37-degree hot tub and Nordic sauna – has been chosen with care. Beyond the windows, the Snowdonia peaks rise to offer adventure by day and stand as a dramatic backdrop when night falls.
Juneberry, Cornwall
This former farmer's refuge now stands as a masterclass in sustainable beauty. A yoga deck floats above beach dunes and heathland, while an outdoor shower offers a dash of wild romance. Deep teal walls and copper accents create intimate spaces inside, but it's the garden that captures hearts –two lawns for stargazing, organic herbs for year-round feasting, and a fire pit for evening vigils beneath the Milky Way.
Figgy Court, West Sussex
Seven centuries of history echo through the weathered beams of this transformed grain store. Original oak frames the living space like treacle tart lattice, while a hand-built staircase spirals to the mezzanine bedroom. Contemporary comfort weaves through ancient craftsmanship beneath lofty ceilings, and outside, a riverside hot tub sits among perfectly pruned topiary.
Crafter's Hut, Cornwall
In what was once a carpenter's workshop, wood shavings curled beneath weather-worn windows. Now, a Swedish wood-fired tub perches above Mousehole, while inside, Douglas fir beams and vaulted ceilings frame seascapes in almost every direction. As dusk falls, village lights mirror the harbour below, revealing this corner of Cornwall's enduring appeal to artists and romantics.
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