Alcove; break (6)
I believe the answer is:
recess
This clue is a double definition.
'alcove' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'break' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for recess that I've seen before include "Parliamentary downtime" , "secluded spot" , "Space set back in wall" , "bay" , "When Parliament is not sitting" .)