Chapel Porth beach is a special spot. It’s a wild but cosy cove on the north Cornish coast. When our clients bought a timber-frame miner’s cottage at the top of the valley, their dream was to transform it into a home that celebrated the view and suited family life. The brief was to reshape long, narrow rooms into a layout that worked for a young family. We quickly saw the need to rethink the exterior too, shifting the focus toward the stunning coastal views. From four proposals, our clients chose a bold design that added angled extensions and relocated both bedrooms upstairs, freeing the ground floor for open-plan living. They’ve led much of the build themselves, replacing the roof with local Delabole slate and choosing thoughtful finishes. Now, every key room captures the beach below, with sunset views, large windows, portholes and a space for sundowners. www.marraum.co.uk