A cosy place for a new life, one hears (5)
I believe the answer is:
berth
'a cosy place' is the definition.
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for berth that I've seen before include "Bunk in a vessel" , "Ship's bunk" , "Billet" , "Accommodation on a ship" , "Room on a ship" .)