Ownership with a Cornish Outlook

Compelling reasons to buy at Gwel an Mor.

Owning a coastal holiday home in Cornwall is nothing new, but the offer at Gwel an Mor is a cut above the average. Located above Portreath on the north coast, this private development combines intelligent design and a high standard of build quality, with long-term security and year-round access. For those seeking a coastal retreat that functions equally well as an investment, a family base, or a holiday let, it presents a compelling case.

At a time when many holiday homes face uncertainty over council tax surcharges and short-term let restrictions, Gwel an Mor’s properties are exempt from the second home levy and come with a 999-year lease. There’s a 12-month holiday licence too, meaning owners can enjoy their lodge at any time of year without the limitations faced by many traditional holiday parks.

This combination of longevity and freedom is rare, and it helps explain why ownership here feels less like a lifestyle gamble and more like a strategic investment with lasting value.

For many buyers, mortgaging a holiday home is essential. Unlike most lodges, which fall outside mainstream lending criteria, the lodges at Gwel an Mor are built to full residential building regulations and are fully mortgageable. That opens the door to a far broader group of buyers, particularly those looking to offset their outlay through holiday letting or family use across the seasons.

Two distinct styles of lodge are available. The new Scandinavian Lodges, launched at a starting price of £189,995, are a first for Gwel an Mor. Built in timber with a pitched roof and bold, angular lines, they offer open-plan living on the upper floor, with sea views from a glass-fronted balcony. Downstairs, you’ll find two to three bedrooms, including an ensuite master, as well as a private veranda and a double-parking bay. For buyers with an eye on rental potential, they represent an attractive price point with strong guest appeal, helping to offset ongoing ownership costs.

Signature Lodges, priced from £295,995, take things further. These single-storey homes feature contemporary interiors with an emphasis on sustainability: smart heating, underfloor warmth, robust insulation and even solar-powered EV charging. All have a hot tub, and all enjoy either countryside or coastal views. While the styling is subtle, the infrastructure is anything but; these are serious holiday homes built with year-round comfort in mind.

Beyond the lodges, it’s the park’s wider offer that seals the deal for many owners. On-site facilities (open 11 months a year) include a well-equipped gym, a spa, a swimming pool and a nine-hole golf course. An onsite restaurant serves regionally sourced food.

Then there’s Feadon Wildlife Centre, where guests can book close-up encounters with owls, snakes, meerkats, reindeer and more. 

The park offers a comprehensive letting scheme designed to help owners offset the annual running costs of holiday home ownership. By continually enhancing the on-park experience to encourage repeat bookings, Gwel an Mor provide owners with peace of mind, knowing their holiday home is well cared for even when they’re not using it.

For those who may not have previously considered lodge ownership, Gwel an Mor presents a fresh alternative – combining the privacy of a second home with the warmth and connection of a village-like community. It’s an approach that appeals to families, retirees, investors and relocators alike.

For those in search of a Cornwall base without the red tape and running costs of a traditional second home, Gwel an Mor offers something grounded in logic, supported by infrastructure and a location to fall in love with.

GWEL AN MOR RESORT
Feadon Lane,
Portreath TR16 4PE
01209 842354
www.cove.co.uk/gwelanmor/