There’s something pretty special about a Cornish sunset. After a day spent exploring the coast path, catching waves or simply soaking up the sunshine on a beautiful Cornish beach, there’s no better way to round things off than watching the sun dip below the horizon. Find your own perfect spot, from sandy beaches and rugged clifftops to beachside pubs where you can sip a sundowner as the last rays light up the coast. Many of our coastal cottages boast incredible sea views, putting you in prime position to watch the sky transform as golden hour sets in. Wherever you choose to watch it, Cornwall’s sunsets are something truly unforgettable...
7 Watergate View, Newquay
7 Watergate View (sleeps 4) is a contemporary coastal apartment located in family-friendly Porth, nestled between Newquay and Watergate Bay. Boasting far-reaching sea views, it is perfect for blissful beach days, scenic coastal walks and balmy evenings on the sea-facing balcony. With stunning views from the living area, you can watch the sky turn golden over the ocean from the comfort of the living area or take a short stroll to the beachside pub to enjoy a sundowner by the sand.
St Nicholas Court, St Ives
Beachside stays don't get much closer than this! St Nicholas Court apartments overlook the soft sands and crystal clear waters of Porthmeor beach in St Ives. Sea views, private parking and a stone's throw from the shoreline. With a variety of retreats including boltholes for two to spacious stays for eight guests, they are ideally located for sunrise beach walks, sunset surfs or simply relaxing as the sun goes down! Image: 29 St Nicholas Court.
Logan’s Reach, Porthcurno
Overlooking the spectacular Porthcurno Beach, Logan’s Reach (sleeps 4) offers a front-row seat to some of Cornwall’s most breathtaking scenery, whatever the time of day. Just a short walk from the iconic Minack Theatre, spend your evening on the terrace as the sky puts on its own spectacular show, or head to the clifftop theatre for an unforgettable performance, with the sun setting over the ocean as your backdrop!
Seascape House, Bude
Reverse-level living makes the most of the picturesque vista at Seascape House (sleeps 8) near Bude. Located a short walk from Crooklet's beach on the north Cornwall coast, spend your days sea swimming, surfing and sunbathing before returning to this charming home from home where relaxing evenings await. Unwind as the sun dips beyond the Atlantic with a glass in hand, planning the next day's coastal adventures. Dog friendly too, so sunset walkies mean your pooch can enjoy golden hour too!
The Dunes, Perranporth
Sat on the edge of the beach, close to the majestic sand dunes in Perranporth, The Dunes offers stylish coastal living with uninterrupted views along three miles of sandy beach and beyond! Known for its incredible sunsets and bar on the beach, the Watering Hole, it's an ideal spot for an evening sundowner, whether you sip a cider on the sand or put your feet up and enjoy the changing skies one of our apartments – from sleeps 2 to sleeps 4, each showcases ocean sunsets at their finest! Image: 29 The Dunes.
Chy an Mor, Porthleven
Chy an Mor (sleeps 2) is perched on the water's edge in Porthleven, with spectacular sea views from the living area and balcony! After an evening of exploring the harbourside eateries, stroll back to your coastal home from home where you can soak up the sunset on the balcony, or curl up and watch from the sofa!
If you can’t get enough of a Cornish sunset, watch them live on our webcams! Watch live as the sun dips beyond the iconic St Michaels Mount in Marazion, check out surfers riding the waves under golden skies at Fistral beach on our Newquay webcam, or gaze across Porthmeor as golden hour lights up the Island in St Ives.
Browse our full collection of holiday cottages to find the perfect sundowner getaway.