Blue Haze Beach Chalet

DOG FRIENDLY BEACH CHALET IN GWITHIAN TOWANS, CORNWALL

Blue Haze Beach Chalet

A beach chalet right by Gwithian beach with beautiful sea views

Sleeps up to 6 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 dog welcome Friday arrival
The Retreat
Blue Haze is an iconic and very stylish beach house with beautiful, uninterrupted sea views, sleeping six. Totally rebuilt in 2025, the accommodation is spacious, comfortable and contemporary, but with that twist of ‘chalet-style’ tradition that Gwithian Towans is famous for. It’s dog-friendly and has EV charging and plenty of parking too.
In pride of place on the front row of the cluster of privately owned holiday residences sits Blue Haze, commanding a 180-degree view over St Ives Bay. Gwithian and Godrevy beaches, with their three miles of golden sand, are right on the doorstep, making this a prime location for watersports, beach life and some of Cornwall’s best sunsets. Blue Haze has been lovingly redesigned by the same family who have owned it for generations — to enable guests to appreciate Gwithian Towans irrespective of rain or shine; to enjoy the fresh air and balmy warmth of summer or the dramatic beauty of a coastal winter from the comfort of a warm armchair, as they have done.

Inside Blue Haze

Blue Haze is designed to welcome in light and seascape. You’ll step inside to a dramatic open-plan living, dining and kitchen space facing St Ives across the bay. Comfortable sofas invite you simply to gaze — but there is also a very well-equipped and spacious kitchen and a generous dining space for six guests. You’ll have a 56” smart TV with Sonos audio too, for quiet nights in. Downstairs are two of the bedrooms (a double and a twin). You also have a utility room and two bathrooms; the first is a lovely family bathroom with a large walk-in waterfall shower, and the second bathroom again has a generous shower and the added bonus of an amazing sea view through the porthole!

Upstairs is a king-sized double bedroom (which can also be made up as twin on request) with Velux window and sea views to the western horizon. There is also a fabulous mezzanine chill-or-work space with a task-table and sofa — you can get the work done if you have to or just curl up with a book, again with the same amazing view.

Outside Blue Haze

You’ll find a generously sized grassy garden perfect for outside dining, garden games and sunset watching — it wraps all around Blue Haze so has sunlight all day long. There is private parking for several cars and an EV charger. Gwithian and Godrevy boast three miles of golden sand, with swimmable rockpools that are great for children, surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing, mindful sun worshipping and sunset watching. The beach is lifeguarded in the main holiday season, and “to the left of the steps” is dog-friendly all year round. The miles of sand dunes with myriad pathways are also dog-friendly at all times as well as the coastal path, so there’s plenty of to explore with your four-legged friends. Check the Location tab to find out about cafés, surf equipment hire, and all of the things to do in the local area.

Things we love about Blue Haze

We love all the beach houses at Gwithian Towans, and each one has something unique and special about it. With Blue Haze the design has really made the most of the space and view. From the huge window that frames St Ives Bay, to the gorgeous white-on-white paint finishes echoing the reflection of sunlight on the sea, you are invited to connect to this amazing place. The perfect Blue Haze day might start with getting into the sea, to surf or swim — rinse off in the heated après-surf shower, relax with a coffee chez-nous or pop over to the café. Perhaps a walk to Godrevy to see the seals, or a longer cliff path stroll, or just get back on the beach… Blue Haze really is the ideal retreat for couples and families looking for the ultimate beachside getaway. It will be the focus of your stay at Gwithian and you’ll find joy every time you return.
Top of the list
Wow, wow, wow — just perfection. This was our first time we have had a two week holiday as a family for 10 years and 12 since we have all been in Cornwall. This house made it so special and we are grateful for the sharing of this special house. Cornwall holds our hearts and we have so many memories here — Blue Haze is now top of the list of those.
Donna & family
Details

Retreat Details

SLEEPING
Principal bedroom: king bed on first floor (can be made up as a twin on request)
Bedroom two: double bed on ground floor
Bedroom three: twin beds on ground floor
All bed linen provided
BATHROOM
Family bathroom with WC, basin, and large shower
Additional bathroom with WC, basin, large shower
All bathroom towels provided (please bring your own beach towels)
LIVING & RELAXING
56 inch Smart TV with Sonos sound
Additional seating
Large window with spectacular sea views
Two sofas
WiFi
COOKING & DINING
70/30 fridge freezer
Dining area seating six
Dishwasher
Induction hob
Microwave
Well equipped kitchen
OUTDOORS
Generous garage for storing surfboards
Hot après-surf shower
Large outdoor lawn space
Outdoor seating area, table, and barbecue (seasonal)
Path accress to beach
BABIES & TODDLERS
Cot and highchair available on request
Sorry, no stair gate provided
PETS
One well-behaved dog welcome
Please note: that the garden is not dog secure
UTILITIES & HEATING
Air Source Heat Pump and underfloor heating
Separate small utility room with washing machine
ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES
Check in from 4pm
Check out by 9:30am
PARKING
EV charging point
Parking for two+ cars in front and behind
ACCESSIBILITY
All bathrooms and facilities on ground floor
Three steps from front parking into property
Two ground floor bedrooms
Please contact us for more accessibility information
Location

Gwithian

The beaches of Godrevy and Gwithian Towans are tucked away treasures on the North coast of Cornwall, backed by picturesque sand dunes that run alongside them. These unspoilt, golden beaches stretch along the easterly side of St Ives Bay, and as west facing beaches they bask in the summer sun all day long. With several surf schools lining the beach, Gwithian is a surfing hotspot and is an area perfect for those wanting to try surfing, polish up their skill, or just watch!

The gwithian guide

Surfers

Life on the water

Life in Gwithian revolves around the beach. Whether you’re here to surf, swim, paddleboard or simply relax on the sand, the vast shoreline offers plenty of space for everyone to enjoy. Thanks to its consistent Atlantic swell, Gwithian is one of Cornwall’s best-loved surfing beaches, welcoming everyone from complete beginners to experienced surfers.

If you’d rather stay on dry land, there’s just as much to enjoy. Wander through the rolling Towans, build sandcastles with the family, explore the shoreline at low tide or simply settle down with a picnic and watch the waves roll in. Stay until evening and you’ll be rewarded with one of Cornwall’s most spectacular sunsets, with Godrevy Lighthouse silhouetted against the horizon.

Safe, sheltered sand pools

One of the joys of Gwithian is watching the beach transform with the tide. As the sea retreats, vast stretches of golden sand are revealed, along with shallow pools that are perfect for little ones to paddle, splash and search for tiny crabs and shells. Families can easily spend hours exploring the shoreline, while surfers and walkers enjoy the ever-changing landscape. Even in the height of summer, the beach is so expansive that there’s always plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Cornish walking holidays Gwithian South West Coast Path

Miles of coastal footpath

Keep your eyes on the sea as you explore the coast, as grey seals are regular visitors around Godrevy Head and dolphins are occasionally spotted playing offshore. With breathtaking views in every direction, every walk offers something a little different, whatever the season.

Beaches
Gwithian beach dunes, Cornwall

Gwithian

Gwithian Beach is one of Cornwall’s finest stretches of golden sand, backed by The Towans with a gentle golden slope leading down to clear waters, Gwithian’s lifeguarded shores are perfect for beach life. When the wind blows, watch surfers take on the Atlantic waves and kite surfers take to the air, with seasonal lifeguards looking on. If you want to test the waves yourself, you’ll find board hire and lessons, as well as kayaking, paddleboarding and coasteering, at Global Boarders, just behind the dunes. On a calm day, the waters are dotted with swimmers, families playing beach games and kids finding their feet with bodyboards.

Godrevy lighthouse, Gwithian beach, Cornwall

Godrevy

With its rocky outcrops, great surf and sheltered shores perfect for sunbathers, Godrevy is the beach for those looking to find their own secluded spot of sand. Godrevy is under the watchful eye of seasonal lifeguards, so children can play happily in the sea, or explore the many rockpools and sandpools. Godrevy beach and the grassy cliff above looks out towards Godrevy Lighthouse, the inspiration behind Virginia Woolfe’s To The Lighthouse. It’s one of our favourite spots to watch the sun set, turning the sky a deep red as the sun slips down behind the lighthouse. The Godrevy Beach Cafe in the National Trust carpark is great.

Gwithian Beach and dunes, St Ives Bay, Cornwall

Hayle’s beaches

Gwithian is flanked to the east by a number of beaches that make up the three miles of sand that stretches across St Ives Bay to Hayle Estuary. Upton Towans, Mexico Towans and Hayle Beach are all dog friendly all year round, and they all interconnect as the tide goes out. The grassy dunes behind them are a perfect spot for a barbecue and there are caves to discover at low tide, just a stone’s throw from our Gwithian Towans chalets. From wartime structures to pillars used to facilitate the extraction of tin from the sand over a hundred years ago, there’s plenty to see for those who don’t fancy lounging in the sun all day.

Food & drink
Sunset Surf cafe at Gwithian beach, Cornwall

Cool cafes

Right on Gwithian’s sand, the quirky Hungry Horsebox Co is housed in a converted horsebox. They do a delicious dhal and great coffee. Set just back from the beach, Sunset Surf Cafe overlooks the beautiful beach and is a great spot for some hearty homemade food and a crisp glass of local cider. It’s also home to the surf school Global Boarders. With its showstopping views, The Jam Pot is an idyllic location for a tea or coffee stop, a mouthwatering bacon sandwich or a generous helping of cake. At the other end of the beach, the kid friendly, dog friendly and surfer friendly Godrevy Beach Cafe serves everything you’d want after a blustery beach walk or surf, from delicious breakfasts to indulgent hot chocolates. Grab a table upstairs for a brilliant view of Godrevy lighthouse.

Pubs and restaurants

A couple of miles up the road, Trevaskis Farm Restaurant is a great place for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Their seasonal lunch and supper menus include dishes such as crusted sea bream and lobster thermidor, and their Sunday roasts are very popular. In the centre of Gwithian, the Red River Inn is open every day for breakfast, lunch and evening meals, with plenty of local produce and Cornish ales on offer. It holds a popular annual beer festival at Easter. Behind the dunes at the far end of Gwithian beach, the Rookpool is full of sandy footed surfers and  serves small bites and sharing plates, hearty main meals, such as sea platters and seafood chowders, burgers and ribs.

Eating local in Gwithian and Hayle

With two brilliant farm shops within a couple of miles of the village and delis, ice cream parlours and pasty shops in neighbouring Hayle, it’s easy to get your hands on local produce in Gwithian, from fresh fish and meat to veg and local cheeses.

Find out more about buying local with our handy Local Food Guide to Gwithian.

Things to do
Surfing at Gwithian Beach, Cornwall

Take to the water

Gwithian is one of the most popular surfing spots on the north coast, and for good reason — it regularly welcomes medium sized clean surf to its shores, so it’s brilliant for all abilities. There are numerous surf schools around Gwithian and Godrevy, including Global Boarders, which is located at the Sunset Surf cafe near the Gwithian Towans carpark. They cater to all ages and abilities, and they also offer coasteering, kayaking and paddleboard hire and lessons, too.

Red Panda At Paradise Park, St Ives Bay, Cornwall

Paradise Park

With over a hundred species of birds, this brilliant wildlife park in Hayle is home to eagles, parrots and flamingoes, as well as Red Pandas, otters, and a petting zoo. Paradise Park caters for all ages too, with penguin feeding, a jungle train, free flying shows and the chance to hold a barn owl, make sure you check out their website to find out when these events are on. If the kids still aren’t tired out, make sure you take them to the Jungle Barn, Paradise Park’s whopping soft play area. A thoroughly entertaining way to spend a day!

Seals Mutton Cove Gwithian, Godrevy

Seal spotting

All year round, if you head across Godrevy Point to Mutton Cove and peer carefully over the cliff edge, you should be able to spot the herd of seals taking shelter on the beach down below. Watch them head out to sea and swim, their heads bobbing in the waves like little black buoys, or see fluffy grey pups lollop across the sand. If you’re lucky enough, you may be able to spot them in the water off Godrevy and Gwithian beaches, or take a boat trip with St Ives Boat Company and spot them lounging on the lighthouse island.

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Reviews
  • Beautiful views

    We've had the best stay in Cornwall ever! Such an amazing house with the most beautiful views, fabulous sunsets, storms and sunshine. We will be back next year.

    Bec, Jon & Buddy — May 2026
  • Heidi, Tim & Thor — April 2026
  • Wow

    Our first time in the new Blue Haze. Wow what a difference. Already booked to come again. Great views, just sit and watch it all day. Lots of happy memories here, and still more to come.

    David, Deborah, Sylvia & Bailey — March 2026
  • Top of the list

    Wow, wow, wow — just perfection. This was our first time we have had a two week holiday as a family for 10 years and 12 since we have all been in Cornwall. This house made it so special and we are grateful for the sharing of this special house. Cornwall holds our hearts and we have so many memories here — Blue Haze is now top of the list of those.

    Donna & family — March 2026
  • One of our favourite ever Cornwall retreats

    Blue Haze has been one of our favourite ever Cornwall retreats, and we're stoked to be the first guests to experience it. Was so great watching the storm through the window (and surfing in it twice!). Hope we get to come back soon, we had an amazing time.

    Martin — February 2026
  • Fabulous

    This has been a glorious week — shorts, flip flops and sunbathing. Blue Haze is fabulous — watching the sunset each evening has been a highlight, only eclipsed by the pair of choughs on the cliffs.

    Ali, Elaine, Oki & Dixie — October 2023
  • Breathtaking views

    I am sitting here looking at the most amazing view whilst I write this. Blue Haze has been the most perfect accommodation, in the most perfect location with breathtaking views. Thank you for sharing your holiday home so we could have a most wonderful holiday. If we could stay forever we would.

    Mandy, Jenny & Bramble — September 2023
  • A good base

    Fantastic views across the bay are a real highlight. Provided a good base from which to explore in a wonderful part of Cornwall.

    Paul – August 2023
  • Spectacular views and sunsets!

    We had a wonderful stay at Blue Haze! Despite rain and wind to start with we still managed to enjoy body boarding at Gwithian and a wild and windy walk along the headland to spot the seals. After that, the sun came out and we headed further afield to Mousehole, Porthcurno, Kynance and the Lizard, as well as a few trips to St Ives on the stunning train line. Thanks so much — we will miss the spectacular views and sunsets!

    Emma, Paul, William & Zoe — August 2023
  • Our 8th stay

    Thank you so much for the lovely stay at Blue Haze, our 8th stay and with views to match. You never get tired of the view of Godrevy Lighthouse. We have enjoyed a very relaxing stay. Walks along some of the best beaches has been so enjoyable and seeing the ponies again was like coming home to our favourite place. Blue Haze is a great place to use as a base, but also for just relaxing. Until next time...

    David & family — May 2023
  • The most fantastic views from the chalet

    Thank you for lovely accommodation during our stay at Gwithian. We have holidayed here in Gwithian since I was a baby. I can remember Blue Haze then and it doesn't look like it's changed a bit! We had the most fantastic views from the chalet and it was a great base for visiting our favourite places in the area. Would recommend Trevaskis farm for evening meals and a Sunday roast! Sunset and Jam Pot do a lovely breakfast too. Thank you for having us.

    Laura, Matt, Millie, Lola & Harvey — April 2023
  • Cosy and warm with a view to die for!

    We have had a lovely stay at Blue Haze. From the moment we arrived the cottage was cosy and warm with a view to die for! We have had lots of lovely walks with the dog along the beach, over the dunes and round to the lighthouse to see the seals. We did manage a couple of trips out to Marazion and the train to St Ives from St Erth, but mostly we spent it in Gwithian! Would recommend coffee and tiffin at the Jam Pot. Sitting on the beach facing the sea — so sheltered it was like summer on 6th April! We will definitely be back again.

    Marion, David, Williams & Coco — April 2023
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