Vacation in an alcove (6)
I believe the answer is:
recess
I believe this is a double definition.
'vacation' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)
'an alcove' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)
'in' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for recess that I've seen before include "secluded spot" , "Parliamentary break" , "Adjourn, rise" , "Period when parliament doesn't sit" , "Temporary cessation from business" .)