Bright Horizons, by Veeve

Embark on a voyage of discovery that pitches and bends across three storeys, where spritely licks of aquatic cool play in the waves of traditional maritime elegance. Old, new and afar surge and recede throughout a home that’s never short on imagination and never fails to bring a smile. Expansive living spaces are lovingly curated for good times, while the bedrooms and bathrooms offer sea-calm tranquility. One thing’s for sure – when finally you disembark, it will be with suitcases stuffed full of good memories.

Cook like Rick Stein and dine like an admiral in the open plan kitchen area, where vintage homeliness and naval nostalgia juxtapose shining black marble, polished deck wood and gunmetal blue. After dinner, why not adjourn to the living room – a space which, while generously proportioned, holds onto a cosy inclusivity. It’s clearly choreographed for long chats into the night, epic board game sessions and blockbuster watching. Probably Master and Commander.

Outside, under a second sky of beautifully blue-painted brick, is frankly, what we’re all in it for. A veritable paradise of pacific bliss, this sunworshipper’s dream-come-true was clearly created by optimists. And with this amount of conviction? We’re all in. Come summer, it’s cocktails all round. We can already smell the sun cream and sausages. Cheers!

Back inside, winding up Californian beach house stairs, lush greens and dark polished woods combine with snapping sails and faraway finds in bedrooms which dream of adventure. And at the end of a long day, impeccably designed bathrooms offer up sea-glass sanctuaries in which to sink into the water amongst the opulence of opals and golds, soft woods and pebble-smooth whites. Bliss.

We Love
What’s not to love? But of the many fantasies this house evokes – if we had to pick one – how about an impromptu ivory-tickle on the vintage piano, before heading back outside for some more rum punch…? Just a thought.

**To rent this property, the minimum age requirement is 25 years old.**

Home Truths:
No smoking, pets, or parties! A friendly cat enjoys residence here during the winter months, but if you’d rather have the place to yourself, the owner’s very happy to relocate them during your stay. Simply let us know at the time of booking.  Please also be aware a train line runs behind the property. However, trains at night are rare.