Bodillian overlooks the broad expanse of golden beach at Praa Sands and offers the perfect ocean viewing point for sun-dappled days and stormy winter nights. Designed for comfort and relaxation, Bodillian is the perfect base for family gatherings, celebrations and entertaining in true Cornish style. 

Modern, bright and positioned above the sweeping golden expanse of the beach at Praa Sands, Bodillian is the perfect base for family gatherings and special occasions. You can discover what West Cornwall has to offer all within a short drive wonderful places to to eat, walk and have adventures and return to relax in this modern home.To appreciate  the most of the views Bodillian offers upside-down design still giving three of the bedrooms sea views. While upstairs the open plan living space occupies the whole first floor. As soon as you enter across the glass walkway you are greeted with wonderful sea views.

All you need to do is open the large patio doors that showcase the sea views sit on the balcony and enjoy a coffee or glass of wine and watch the sun set.  Even in stormy weather Bodillian is a magical place to watch the waves crash  on the beach, sit in comfort into front of the electric fire overlooking the sea and open skies.

From the open plan living area are four well designed bedrooms, with a family bathroom with large walk-in shower and three with en-suites.

The large private terrace can be accessed  via the spiral staircase off the kitchen or downstair from the beach store. Perfect for entertaining the large terrace comes with a  outdoor refrigerator and built in BBQ.

Open Plan Kitchen, Lounge and Dining Area

Bodillian perfectly designed to make the most of the ever changing sea views, with two Juliet balconies and large patio doors leading out onto the balcony the space is very light and airy.

It is a very social home perfect for entertaining, Bodillian offers SONOS sound bar and 50 inch flat screen TV Playstation 4, which comes with a full Sky HD package. For when the nights are cooler or watching the storms roll in there is an electric fire.

While you prepare food guests can sit on the bar stools or at the large circular dining table , all with views. The kitchen is very well-equipped with a five ring ceramic hob, microwave and microwave oven, fan oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and Nespresso coffee machine, as well as an Electrolux washer dryer. 

Master Bedroom

A spacious and inviting bedroom with views looking out to sea and a beckoning super king bed. Filled with light and beautifully furnished, the master bedroom enjoys its own en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Bedroom Two

Sea-view room features a king size zip and link bed that can be converted into twins. It’s also just across the hall from the family bathroom. 

Bedroom Three

Sea views with a king size bed and an en-suite shower room.

Bedroom Four 

Overlooking the rear garden. Features a versatile zip and link bed, which can be made up as a super king or twins and an en-suite shower room

Garden

Bodillian’s enormous paved terrace is set at the front of the property and overlooks the ocean. When the weather is on side, it becomes a fantastic evening venue with a built in charcoal barbeque and external fridge for easy access refreshments. With lots of outdoor seating, it’s a tempting sunbathing and sunset-watching spot.

There is a handheld shower perfect for rinsing sandy dogs, wetsuits and sandy feet.

Parking

There is parking for three cars 

Access to the beach 

From the lower garden you can walk easily to the beach.

We would like to make guests aware that there is building work nearby, if you have any concerns please call our team as we are making weekly visits to check the progress.

Sleeps

8

Arrival and departure

Our housekeeping team will aim to get your home ready as soon as possible, normal arrival time is 4pm. Departure is 10am

Car parking

Space for 3 cars

What’s included

Egyptian cotton bedlinen, towels and one beach towels per guest. You will find basic essentials in the kitchen and of course a welcome hamper.

Mobile reception

Bodillian for some mobile providers might have intermittent reception however with Wi-Fi included you will be able to use Wi-Fi calling, but then some like to escape the phone calling!

Dogs

We accept dogs £50 per dog you will get dog towels, poo bags and goodies. There is an outdoor shower to wash muddy and sandy paws. 

We like dogs to be over 12months and they are not to be left unattended or left in the car on the drive. We also ask that they do not go into the bedrooms and on the sofas. Thank you.

Good Housekeeping Deposit

£500

For little ones

Cot with spring mattress, high chair, booster seat, night lights, baby monitor, bath, child step, toilet seat and other items, just enquire about what you might need.

Where to eat

Within five minutes walk from Bodillian you have a local shop, cafe, deli and butcher (local meats). Overlooking the beach you will find a the Sand Bar enjoy fabulous home cooked food with a Mediterranean twist sourced from local cornish produce either in our stylish restaurant, bar or on the amazing terrace.

A short drive away you will be in Portheleven here you have Kota which received a third AA rosette (one of only four in Cornwall), and being named as ‘Restaurant of the Year’ in the Cornwall Life Food & Drink Awards. Also worth booking ahead for is The Harbourside Refuge where Cornish heritage and gastronomic culture come together by  the chef Michael Caines. Our team will be happy to recommend and book table for you.

Outdoor activities 

You can easily access the coastal path from Bodillian and walk to Porthleven and Marazion. Book a surf or paddle board lesson on the beach at Praa Sands. For those that like Golf you have Praa Sands Golf , swing your clubs with a sea view!

For children

Children of all ages (and adults!) will love a day at Flambards Theme Park in Helston. Other recommendations are Paradise Park a wildlife sanctuary and indoor play.