Peter and Suzanne's Cottesloe citadel was a glorious break for us. Every morning we'd rise early and walk down the hill to the beach for a swim and coffee. The entire house is clean and well-appointed, the backyard courtyard cosy and welcoming, but the top floor is just magnificent: like an eagle's nest lined with couches; light streaming from everywhere and the ocean glistening in the distance. It's hard to imagine a more blissful family getaway .