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Cornwall self catering and cottages
The South West of England has the best of the British weather and some of the best coastlines to enjoy it and so Cornwall makes the ideal holiday location for a family holiday or a short break. Whether you are looking for an active holiday or a relaxing retreat you are sure to find it in this beautiful part of Britain.
Enjoy your stay in some superb self catering cottages and accommodation in Cornwall. Our self catering holiday accommodation listings are perfect for couples and large family groups and ideally located near the coast or at the heart of the countryside.
Self catering accommodation in Cornwall is great value for money and if you are after luxury then check out the cottages with hot tubs, sauna's, gyms, heated swimming pools and much more! Refine your search of Cornwall self catering accommodation listed by using the county and region menus on the left or above. If you want to do a fast search with less descriptions and more properties click here>
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £292 to £685
Self catering accommodation in St Agnes sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Just under a mile from the sandy surfing beach at Trevaunance Cove, this self contained single storey annexe offers light and freshly decorated accommodation,set in a quiet sunny position in Goonown, the higher part of St Agnes village.
Although on the beautiful North Coast of Cornwall, this is a wonderful central location for exploring the whole of the county with the South and West Coasts within a 30 minute drive and there is a variety of breathtaking cliff walks and the St Agnes Arts and Crafts Trail nearby.
Approached from the gravel driveway where there is a designated parking space for one car, a level concrete path leads to the entrance at the rear with one step leading up to the double glazed patio doors which open directly into a bright and sunny conservatory/sitting room. A cane furniture suite overlooks the attractive rear garden with fitted blinds to keep the room cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and further patio doors lead through to a well equipped kitchen/dining room.
An inner hallway gives access to a fully tiled shower room W.C. with hand basin and two pleasant bedrooms with a double and twin beds respectively, each with its own wash basin. Visitors have the use of a small lawn with garden furniture and a low fence on one side acts as a boundary between the two properties, and the owner will provide a complimentary washing /drying service on request.
All the village amenities are within a 10 minute walk down the hill including a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants and a local bus service operates from St Agnes village to Perranporth, Newquay, Truro and St Ives. Trevaunance Cove, ¾ of a mile down a fairly steep hill, is a sandy beach popular with families and surfers alike, and at low tide there is the opportunity to walk to the neighbouring beach of Trevellas Porth.
A few minutes walk from the Cove is Trevaunance Point which offers great fishing during high tide and the National Trust beach of Chapel Porth is a 5 minute drive. The county town of Truro is about 9 miles away and there is golf available at Perranporth to the east and Tehidy Country Park to the west, a handicap certificate is required for the latter. Surf tuition and board hire are also available locally.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £640 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Decorated and furnished to a high standard, Kernewek is perfect for both families and group gatherings alike with wheelchair access via a gentle slope. Providing luxurious and relaxed accommodation in one of six sunny holiday lodges at the Eco Village, Kernewek forms just one of a pair.
All arranged on the level and on entering the property a bathroom with handheld shower on the bath, and WC is positioned on one side. The entrance hallway opens into a light and cosy lounge/ kitchen/ diner with electric living flame fire with comfy lounge seating, flat screen TV and adjacent is the well equipped and smartly fitted kitchen/ diner.
Off the main lounge area, there are three separate doorways that lead to the bedrooms. One double bedroom with basin positioned within the room, one bedroom with two standard size single beds and an additional double bedroom with en-suite wet room with WC and wheelchair friendly facilities.
Back in the main living area, the large French windows provide access onto a front patio outside with patio furniture with the addition of a small lawn. Four steps lead up to a gravel path and tree shaded lawn at the rear of the property. Kernewek provides one parking space adjacent to the property with additional parking on site.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £268 to £480
Self catering accommodation in Warleggan sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: With tranquil views over a peaceful rural valley, this traditional stone and slate detached barn is perfectly situated for those who wish to get away from it all, in a lovely unspoilt area surrounded by beautiful countryside on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Nestling in the small hamlet of Warleggan, the property is set to one side of the owners 17th century farmhouse in an area of outstanding natural beauty with an abundance of birds and wildlife and offers an ideal rural retreat.
Approached from the gated gravel driveway, a path leads to the front door which opens to a delightful, warm and cosy sitting room full of old world charm and with a vaulted ceiling at one end. Sympathetically furnished, the barn has great character with exposed beams and stonework, some slate floors and comfortable lounge seating set before a wood burning stove. An inner hallway and one step leads up to a wet room with shower, W.C and hand basin, and at the end of the hall is a fully fitted galley kitchen with a Belfast sink.
To one side, a doorway opens to a lovely double glazed conservatory which has a rustic dining table and bench seat and a door leading out to a covered sun deck with patio furniture. The secluded rear garden has a gravel terrace and five steps leading down to a hedged and gated lawned garden with lovely views of the surrounding countryside. A hand carved spiral staircase leads up to the long galleried bedroom with a double Victorian brass bed set under the eaves and an additional sitting/reading area. A garage houses the freezer and shared laundry facilities and there is also space available for the storage of bikes and beach gear.
The quiet village of St Neot is 3 miles away where there is a shop, traditional pub and church. The Colliford Tavern on the shores of Colliford Lake is a 10 minute drive. Polventon Barn is conveniently located for the beautiful beaches and cliff paths on both the North and South coast which can be reached in just over half an hour by car as well as the Eden Project. Locally there are excellent walks, fishing, golf and pony trekking available, and cycle trails through Cardinham Woods close by. The old county town of Bodmin with a selection of shops, pubs and a leisure centre is about a 20 minute drive as is Lanhydrock House and Gardens. Water sports are available at Siblyback Lake nearby.
Please note: No dogs upstairs please.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £467 to £995
Self catering accommodation in Lanteglos sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: A sensitively converted former 17th Century granary loft standing in a peaceful rural setting with spectacular views down over the fields to the sea from Pencarrow Head to Lantivet Bay.
Approached by a gated driveway where there is adequate parking, the front door opens to the first floor entrance hall where there is a utility room with W.C. and hand basin, and a bright and sunny double height sitting room with timber beams rising to the apex of the roof and a dual aspect of panoramic sea views on one side and the garden and fields on the other.
Wooden stairs lead down to a half landing and into a large, lofty kitchen/dining room set in the Old Mill with a 300 year old beam running the length of the room and a stable door opening out onto a terrace.
Uncarpeted stairs continue down to the ground floor where there are a bathroom W.C. with wash basin and hand shower fitment to the bath and three bedrooms:- a light, airy twin room, a smaller twin room and a large double bedroom with a king-size bed and en-suite shower room W.C. and hand basin. All bedrooms look across the countryside to the sea on the horizon.
There are large fenced and gated grassy areas at the front of the property and a paddock surrounded by the owners farmland. Pets need to be kept under control in this farming region.
The untouched coves and beaches of Lansallos and Lantic Bay are a short distance away and the South West coastal path offers excellent walking and lovely scenery to Polperro or Pencarrow Head and onto Polruan. The nearest pubs are at the villages of Polruan and Bodinnick each 2.5 miles and there is a village store and post office at Pelynt, 4 miles to the east.
Please note: Towels not available
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £378 to £832
Self catering accommodation in Carbis Bay sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Just a 15 minute walk downhill to the golden sandy beach at Carbis Bay and within easy reach of the amenities and picturesque harbour of St Ives, this modern double glazed detached bungalow is set in a quiet residential close. Approached through a level paved front garden where an open driveway has parking for 2 cars, with the front door opening into a hallway linking all the rooms.
A lovely, light and airy living room has comfortable lounge seating, dining suite, gas fire in the small stone hearth and a large window overlooking the neat front garden. There is a fully fitted kitchen with partial sea views from the window. Two brightly furnished bedrooms at the rear of the bungalow have a 5ft double and twin beds respectively, both enjoying pleasant views over the enclosed garden. A shower room W.C. with hand basin completes the accommodation.
A door from the kitchen and a couple of steps lead down to a gated side path and a newly laid Mediterranean style paved patio with a small garden pavilion, outside lighting for alfresco dining and a chimenea barbecue. There is a small selection of local shops, bank, post office and children's playground within a 5 minute walk and just a few minutes further to a pub and supermarket.
The nearest sandy beach is half a mile away and there are a couple of golf courses within a one mile radius. St Ives, 1.5 miles, is home to the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum, and there is also a leisure centre with swimming pool and boat trips available from the quayside. The South West Coast Path is nearby and provides some stunning scenery as does the circular coastal road from St Ives to Penzance via Lands End.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £340 to £731
Self catering accommodation in St Merryn sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: A comfortable barn conversion to one side of the working farmyard and pond. Set in a walled and gated patio garden with enclosed parking, the cottage looks out over both the yard and to fields at the rear.
The front door opens directly into a well fitted kitchen. A long beamed sitting / dining room with windows on two sides has stairs winding up in one corner to the landing, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and electric shower over the bath and two pretty bedrooms. One with a king size double bed the other with a double and a single.
Please note: Towels are available at £2 per person per week to be paid on arrival.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £255 to £466
Self catering accommodation in Halgabron sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: With far reaching views across the Atlantic Ocean to Lundy Island on a clear day, this former scullery is now a self-contained single storey annexe set on the opposite side of the farm to the two other holiday cottages.
Although from the outside Ocean View lacks the charm of the older buildings, the inside is pleasantly light and airy with lovely views of the sea and countryside from the patio and lounge area.
Approached from its own parking space, one step leads up to the double glazed patio doors which open directly into the cosy living room consisting of comfortable seating, a dining suite and fitted kitchen area. Beyond the living room at the rear of the property is a pine furnished double bedroom and a fully tiled bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath.
A small lawn and slate paved patio with a picnic table fronts the property on the seaward side making the most of the wonderful sea views over the farmland towards Long Rock.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £331 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Gorran sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Within a short drive of five all-year dog friendly beaches and less than a mile by country lane from Caerhays Castle and the south facing sandy cove at Porthluney, this attractive semi-detached stone cottage enjoys tranquil countryside views from every window. Set in a small row of pretty character cottages built in the early 1900’s as part of the Caerhays Estate, Doodles offers spacious family accommodation in the peaceful hamlet of Tregavarras.
Fronted by a little walled and gated patio area, the front door set beneath a covered porch way opens to the entrance hall with coat pegs and a slate flag stone floor. To one side, a dual aspect sitting/dining room spans the length of the cottage with comfortable lounge seating arranged before the Victorian fireplace, a warm rug on the slate floor, and a charming dining area at the rear.
The remainder of the ground floor accommodation comprises a shower room W.C. with hand basin and a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room at the rear with two windows enjoying views over the valley. Carpeted stairs lead up from the hall to the first floor landing where there is a delightful bathroom W.C. with vanity basin and roll top bath with hand shower attachment, and two bedrooms with lovely views over unspoilt fields. There is a bedroom at the rear with a 5ft double bed and the master bedroom at the front has a 6ft double; zip linked which can be separated into twin beds.
A half glazed door from the kitchen leads out to a large decked terrace which catches the afternoon sun and from here, steps lead down to a sloping hillside garden with a fully enclosed lawn and mature shrubs. At the bottom of the garden, a gate opens to a rough area of grass bordered by a trickling stream. A utility room accessed from the decking area provides a useful laundry area with dog wash facility. Parking for one car is available in a garage about 20 yards from the property and a second car can be parked opposite.
Gorran, just under 2 miles by road, has a church, village store/P.O. and pub featured in TV’s Wycliffe and the un-commercialised small beaches at Porthluney, Hemmick and Vault are less than a 10 minute drive. The attractive sandy beach at Gorran Haven is 3 miles, Mevagissey has a selection of shops, pubs, restaurants and boat trips from the harbour about 4 miles away and for a wider selection of amenities the town of St Austell is 9 miles. There are local walks leading to the village of Gorran and the South West Coast Path at Porthluney beach and for garden lovers, Caerhays Castle, famed for its Camellias, the Lost Gardens of Heligan (2 miles) and the Eden Project are all within easy reach.
Please note: No cot – carrycot accepted
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £285 to £484
Self catering accommodation in Treligga sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: A single storey detached barn within the grounds of Treligga Farm Cottages, slightly set apart from the main courtyard yet within easy reach via a gated path. The cottage was once a stable housing the pony which pulled the family in their trap to market, but now offers warm and cosy, double glazed accommodation all year round.
The front door leads through a small sunroom into a pretty beamed living room with partial sea views, a fitted kitchen area, comfortable seating and dining space. Leading off the hall is a bathroom W.C. with shower over a whirlpool bath and hand basin, and at the opposite end, two steps lead down to an attractive beamed double bedroom with a four poster bed and wash basin and a large window looking out across the countryside towards the sea.
There is a small patio adjacent to the cottage and ample parking is also provided. Port Isaac 6 miles and Delabole 3 miles have a selection of local shops and public houses.
Please note: Towels are not available.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £260 to £487
Self catering accommodation in Perranuthnoe sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Less than 500 yards from the beach and the South West Coast Path, this self contained single storey annexe is a later addition to the owners Victorian house, much larger than the name implies, and is tucked away in the heart of the unspoilt Cornish coastal village of Perranuthnoe. With direct access to an old footpath which took worshippers from Prussia Cove to Perranuthnoe Church and links with the coastal footpath, this is an ideal base for walking, bird watching and shore fishing and for exploring the West of Cornwall by car.
Approached from the parking area, a little enclosed courtyard and two steps lead up to the front door which opens to the bright and sunny living room with a small glass topped dining table and chairs overlooking the patio. A wide archway leads through to the cosy sitting area with comfortable lounge seating arranged before an electric coal effect fire, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring all that the West of Cornwall has to offer.
An inner hallway gives access to a well equipped kitchen with pine fitted units and a double bedroom with two skylight windows allowing visitors to watch the stars at night and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin and walk-in shower. The private and sheltered patio benefits from the sound of the sea in the distance, and guests are also welcome to use the owners front terrace to enjoy the stunning coastal views.
The award winning 12th century Victoria Inn is just a couple of minutes walk and there is a seasonal beach cafe next to the south west facing bay of sand and pebbles approximately quarter of a mile away. There are local stores at Rosudgeon and Goldsithney, less than 1 mile respectively, and St Michaels Mount reached via a causeway from Marazion is about 4 miles.
Local buses operate to the shopping town of Penzance, 5 miles by road, with its main line coach and railway station, and from here there are regular ferry services to the Isles of Scilly. There is a golf course nearby at Praa Sands and the immediate area is threaded with footpaths which take walkers either inland or connects with the coastal footpath either east to Prussia Cove or west to Marazion with glorious coastal scenery.
Please note: Towels are not available.
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Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £359 to £795
Self catering accommodation in St Anns Chapel sleeps 7.
Accommodation overview: Set in the heart of the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Hillside is only 2 miles from Cotehele House and the attractive riverside village of Calstock and just a 40 minute drive to the beautiful Cornish fishing ports and beaches on the South Coast.
Detached, double glazed and centrally heated, this privately owned, newly refurbished property is within the grounds of Honicombe Manor family resort, a tranquil and picturesque setting in 30 acres of rolling countryside surrounded by fields, woodland and streams.
Set in an elevated position within the secluded valley, the property is approached from the shared parking area nearby with a flight of 16 steps and a short path leading up to the front door opening to a hallway with a laminate wood floor.
On the ground floor are four attractive bedrooms and a shower room W.C. with hand basin. The master bedroom has a double bed, French Windows opening to a sheltered decked patio and an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath (with optional access by day from the hall). The remaining three bedrooms consist of a twin bedded room with distant countryside views, a single bedroom and one with 3ft solid bunk beds.
Carpeted stairs lead directly up from the hall to the first floor and a spacious sitting room with sumptuous lounge seating and patio door opening onto the south facing timber railed balcony with far reaching views across fields towards Dartmoor. To complete the accommodation, leading off to one side is a modern fully fitted kitchen with oak dining table and chairs.
The village of St Ann’s Chapel has a post office store and there are two traditional pubs serving food all within one mile respectively. For a wider choice of amenities, the market towns of Callington 4 miles and Tavistock 6 miles are within easy reach. A local bus service operates to Callington, Calstock, Gunnislake and Tavistock.
The Tudor mansion and gardens at Cotehele and the village of Calstock where river cruises depart in the summer are both within a 10 minute drive and there are beautiful riverside footpaths that connect the two. Kit Hill Country Park known for its fine views and birdwatching provides wonderful circular walks and is about 2 miles distant. The nearest beaches are at Whitsand Bay and Downderry, approximately 20 miles.
There is a Donkey Park nearby, also close at hand is the Living Museum of Victorian Life at Morwellhan Quay, and St Mellion Golf Club is about a 15 minute drive. The nautical city of Plymouth can be reached by car in 30 minutes or a scenic railway journey on the Tamar Valley branch line from Gunnislake. Honicombe Manor provides an excellent base to explore this diverse area of South East Cornwall.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £366 to £853
Self catering accommodation in St Breward sleeps 10.
Accommodation overview: A spacious and comfortable double glazed family house converted from a 19th century chapel, beside a country lane that leads out of the moorland village of St Breward, Cornwall's highest village, on the western edge of Bodmin Moor. Sympathetically renovated and furnished, the property has retained the original arch shaped windows and all the rooms are of a substantial size with high ceilings and a light and airy décor.
Approached from the parking area where there is off road parking for 2 cars, a couple of steps lead up to the front door which opens to a wide entrance hallway with an adjacent shower room W.C. with hand basin. On one side of the hall, a long sitting room has ample seating arranged before an electric log effect fire and a window overlooking the patio area. On the opposite side of the hall, there is a pleasant dining room with table, chairs and an original pew seat, and beyond there is a recently fitted kitchen with an electric range cooker. The kitchen can also be accessed from the sitting room.
A wide staircase leads up from the hallway to the first floor landing, a family bathroom W.C. with hand basin, bath and shower cubicle, and five bedrooms. There is a twin bedded room with a vanity basin, two double bedrooms, a smaller room with two 3ft single beds and a vanity basin, and the fifth bedroom has pine 3ft bunk beds. There are portable electric heaters in all of the bedrooms. To one side of the house, three steps lead up to a sheltered paved patio area with outdoor table and chairs. Children and dogs will need supervision as the patio is not enclosed. A small wing at the rear of the house is self contained and permanently occupied.
The village store and newsagent/P.O. with internet cafe are a 2 minute walk and The Old Inn pub and restaurant, dating back to the 11th century, and the neighbouring parish church are about 10 minutes on foot. There is also a children's playground in the village and riding stables just over a mile away. The towns of Bodmin, Wadebridge and Camelford are all within a 10 mile radius, there are golf courses nearby, and the indoor leisure complex with pool at Hengar Manor is open to non residents a 10 minute drive away.
The area abounds with rural footpaths, the open moor is only a few minutes walk and the Camel Trail can be joined at Wenford Bridge only two miles away. The spectacular coastline and beaches at Trebarwith, Port Isaac and Polzeath are about 9 miles.
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