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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 £351 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Jacobstow sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Within a 15 minute drive of the stunning beaches at Crackington Haven, Widemouth Bay and Bude, this deceptively spacious detached barn conversion is set back from a country lane in the middle of a farming hamlet surrounded by fields and woodland.
Ideally situated to enjoy the delights of North Cornwall's beaches, coastal walks, seaside towns and beautiful scenery, Cottage Barn offers cosy and comfortable accommodation and retains much charm and character with exposed beams and stonework. Approached from the driveway where there is parking for 2 cars, the front door set beneath an open porch roof leads directly into an entrance hallway with a tiled floor and coat pegs.
On one side there is a ground floor twin bedroom with an additional single sofa bed, and on the opposite side of the hall is a shower room W.C. with hand basin and a wide shower cubicle. An inner door and three granite steps lead down to a long open-plan living room with a vaulted ceiling at one end. The dining area has a pine dining suite also with a single sofa bed, there is an adjacent well equipped fitted kitchen with a breakfast bar, and at the far end, one step continues down to a pleasant sitting room with comfortable seating overlooking beautiful countryside.
To one side, a low doorway opens to a lovely double glazed conservatory which has a wood burning stove, wicker furniture and French Windows leading out to the terrace and garden. In one corner of the lounge, a spiral staircase leads up to the large galleried master bedroom with a kingsize bed, a 3ft single bed with a pull out guest bed underneath, and an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath. The additional beds are in place to offer greater flexibility with a variety of bed combinations.
The enclosed rear garden overlooks the surrounding farmland and has a small lawn, gravel terrace and lower paved patio so that you can follow the sun all day. The garden which borders on to fields containing livestock is fenced but not totally dog proof so please ensure your pets are kept under control at all times.
Wainhouse Corner, just over a mile away, has a pub offering food, garage, and P.O. store and the nearest beach is 4 miles away at Crackington Haven. The holiday resort of Bude has a leisure centre, shops, restaurants, tennis courts and watersport activities, and the picturesque harbour at Boscastle offers stunning coastal walks and scenery; both are approximately 8 miles respectively. See www.cottagebarn.me.uk for more details.
Please note: This property will accept 1 large or 2 small dogs.
  
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £264 to £494
Self catering accommodation in Portholland sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: French Windows to the front of the cottage lead directly into the open-plan ground floor with rustic board and beam ceiling, a slate floor and white painted stone walls.
To one side is a small neatly fitted galley kitchen with a ceramic two ring hob, combination microwave and a small oak dining suite. One step leads up beneath a timber archway to the seating area at the rear with period furniture, comfortable leather armchairs facing the wood burning stove and a window overlooking the sunny terraced area.
A narrow winding staircase leads up to the delightful bedroom with a canopied beam ceiling, rustic pine floorboards and a king-size bed. A skylight allows visitors to watch the stars at night. A small en-suite bathroom W.C. with wash basin and a bath with hand shower fitment completes the accommodation.
The owner regrets that only adults will be accepted because of the potential danger of the river.
Please note: Wireless internet is available but not inside the property
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £338 to £763
Self catering accommodation in Coverack sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Situated on the edge of the picturesque and historic fishing village of Coverack, along the east coast of the Lizard, this coastal double glazed apartment sits on the scenic Headland known as Chynhalls Point. Set in the beautiful landscaped gardens of what was formerly the Regal Headland Hotel, this stunning location benefits from its own small private beach set in a horseshoe bay accessed down a secluded footpath.
The apartment is furnished in a practical, contemporary style, with natural slate tiled floors and sea grass matting downstairs and stripped wooden floors with rugs upstairs. A stable door opens directly into a light and airy kitchen with dining table and chairs and beyond there is a comfortable living room with French doors leading to a small yet sheltered patio area which benefits from the afternoon sun and is a perfect spot for a morning coffee or a sun-downer.
Upstairs there is a large shower room W.C. with hand basin and three nicely furnished bedrooms; a double bedroom and a children's bunk bedded room at the rear with views of the communal grounds, and a further double on the seaward side with lovely views of the coastline and out to sea. There are wall mounted electric heaters in all bedrooms.
The extensive well maintained gardens have superb sea views, ponds and streams, and all weather tennis courts, however, dogs must be on a lead and young children will require supervision. There are two reserved parking spaces close to the accommodation and the main building has a laundry room and payphone.
Coverack, half a mile by road or a 10 minute walk down the hill by scenic footpath, has local shops, a gallery, pub, award-winning restaurants and a dog friendly tidal beach. There is also a windsurfing school and fishing trips departing from the attractive harbour. There are a host of attractions to suit all ages within easy reach, including the Seal Sanctuary, Roskillys Ice Cream Farm, Trelowarren Estate and gardens and Flambards Theme Park.
The accommodation is a comfortable base that is ideal all year round, whether it is to walk and explore the stunning coastal footpaths which stretch from the doorstep in either direction or to discover the hidden coves and quaint fishing villages of the Lizard Peninsula. The market town of Helston with shops and supermarkets is a 15 minute drive.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £238 to £477
Self catering accommodation in Tregrehan Mills sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Just five minutes drive from the Eden Project and the South West Coast Path at Charlestown, this newly refurbished quaint little cottage is set in the peaceful village of Tregrehan Mills opposite the local playing field with views to farmland beyond. Attached to the owners own granite house, the cottage is small but comfortable and benefits from double glazing and oil central heating, well situated and within easy reach by car of a number of attractive beaches and picturesque harbours.
The front door opens directly into a pleasantly light sitting/dining room with natural exposed stonework on one wall, a two seater settee, stove effect electric heater and small dining suite. At the rear, a glazed door leads into a bright, fully fitted kitchen with a door opening to a private and sheltered suntrap patio garden.
Carpeted stairs go up from the sitting room to a gallery bedroom with a double bed set under the sloping ceiling and views of the countryside. To complete the accommodation, there is an en-suite bathroom W.C. with wash basin, heated towel rail and hand shower fitment to the bath. The owner will provide a washing / drying service on request and there is off road parking for one car.
It is an easy walk to the Britannia Inn, half a mile, where they serve food and have a large pub garden, and there is a post office store in Bethel about one mile away. For a wider selection of amenities, St Austell, 2 miles, has a range of shops, pubs, supermarkets, a leisure centre and cinema. The Eden Project is a 30 minute walk or 5 minutes by car or alternatively there is a local bus service that operates from the village to the Eden Project, St Austell and Newquay.
The property is within a 10 minute drive of several beaches including Porthpean, Par Sands and Polkerris and there are various golf courses nearby, the nearest at Carlyon Bay, 2.5 miles. Lanhydrock House and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are within a 20 minute drive, as are the harbour villages of Charlestown, Fowey and Mevagissey. The immediate area abounds with delightful walks and angling is readily available close by. For more information go to www.stoneleigh-cornwall.com.
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Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £667 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Cardinham sleeps 7.
Accommodation overview: Perfectly positioned in a quiet setting on the edge of Bodmin Moor, this traditional stone detached barn conversion sits within a peaceful rural valley and is perfectly situated for those who wish to get away from it all. Accessed via a long driveway, the property is set to one side of the owners stone farmhouse and within an area of outstanding natural beauty which offers an ideal rural retreat.
With parking adjacent to the property, a stone footpath leads the front door which opens into a warm and cosy dining room, with a large a wood burning stove that warms the whole house. To one side of the dining room an open archway leads into the well equipped kitchen and to the other side of the dining room an archway leads into a spacious living room with comfortable lounge seating, large flat screen television, character vaulted ceiling and panoramic windows providing views across the garden and valley beyond.
A door leads from the sitting room into a sun room, which houses a wonderful sauna as well as the equipment that’s required for the garden and swimming pool. A perfect place to leave coats, flip flops or wellies. On one side a doorway leads into a downstairs separate shower room with steam shower, WC and basin. The French windows from the sun room lead directly onto the patio, with large swimming pool heated via solar panels. The patio also leads round to a large private hot tub, garden chairs and loungers.
A small gate from the patio leads into a garden where fish like to swim in the character ponds with rockery and plants. A large wooden table and chairs, parasol and BBQ sit alongside the ponds and are available to share with the owners next door.
To access the bedrooms, an inner hallway leads from the kitchen and provides a carpeted staircase which leads to the first floor with three separate bedrooms. Two double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom with miniature hip-bath, shower over, WC and basin. One twin bedroom with additional single captain’s bed with pull out bed beneath.
Locally there are many excellent walks, fishing, golf and pony trekking available, and a network of graded cycle trails through the ancient Cardinham Woods close by, as featured on BBC Countryfile. The old county town of Bodmin with a selection of shops, pubs, leisure centre, golf club and Steam Railway is about a 20 minute drive as is Lanhydrock House and Gardens. The village of Blisland, 5 miles, has a local store/P.O. and traditional pub facing the village.
The beautiful beaches and fishing villages of the north and south coasts are within a 40 minute drive and there are many glorious gardens and visitor attractions such as the Eden Project within easy reach. Water sports and fishing are available at Siblyback Lake nearby. A real bonus for this peaceful rural location is the easy road access to both A roads providing an ideal base for exploring the whole of the county.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1365 to £2
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 10.
Accommodation overview: Windsong is a large luxury detached house situated in a quiet residential close within the popular village of Mawgan Porth.With sea views and large private lawned garden with sun loungers, hot tub and garden seating, Windsong provides wonderful luxury accommodation for both families and group gatherings.
All the facilities at The Eco Village in Mawgan Porth are available to guests staying at Windsong. The site, which is 3/4 mile away includes an indoor heated swimming pool, outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, internet cafe and children’s outdoor play area.
Approaching the property, there are twelve steps from the tarmac parking area that lead to the front door which opens into a spacious hallway with carpeted stairs leading to the first floor. To the left, an archway opens into large and spacious lounge area with electric living flame fire, comfortable seating and French Windows which open out onto the decking.
To the rear is a the well equipped kitchen/diner with gas range cooker and all modern appliances. On the far side of the kitchen, a doorway leads back into the main hallway and leads down a corridor to two bedrooms, one double with views across the valley plus a twin bedroom. A separate bathroom sits adjacent to the bedrooms and provides a separate shower, bath with handheld shower and WC.
Further down the corridor, four steps lead up to an additional double bedroom with French windows which opens onto a balcony with glass balustrade and sea views. Opposite the bedroom is a separate spacious shower room with double basin and WC.
From the corridor, a staircase leads down to a wonderful games room with lounge furniture, table football and a selection of toys will keep the little ones entertained for hours. Opposite the games room provides a separate shower room and WC which can be accessed from the back garden.
Back in the main hallway, the carpeted stairs lead up to an additional two bedrooms located on the first floor with sea views. To one side, a large king (5ft) bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC and on the other side, a twin bedroom with an elevated snug area and lounge furniture.
A parking area is provided for at least four cars which leads to the lawned garden area with decking, hot tub, bbq and garden seating. Children and pets require supervision outside as there are changes in levels and the garden is not enclosed.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £260 to £487
Self catering accommodation in St Dominick sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: In the heart of the picturesque Tamar Valley, ideally situated midway between Dartmoor National Park to the east and Bodmin Moor to the west, this comfortable double glazed semi detached barn conversion with under floor heating is set to one side of a quiet country lane just 2 miles from the small market town of Callington.
Silver Valley Barn offers an ideal rural retreat in peaceful countryside surrounded by 30 acres of unspoilt farm land yet it is only a 30 minute drive to the beautiful Cornish fishing ports and beaches of South East Cornwall.
Entered from the spacious parking area, a gentle slope leads up to the sun deck with a pergola bench seat and the glazed front door which leads directly into a bright and sunny open-plan living room with a quarry tiled floor and a high beamed ceiling. There is a newly fitted kitchen area in one corner of the room, a circular dining suite and two comfortable leather reclining armchairs with a warm rug on the floor.
Leading off to one side, an inner lobby gives access to a walk-in shower room W.C. with hand basin and a pleasantly furnished, light and airy bedroom with a 5ft double bed. The single storey accommodation is entirely on the level although not adapted for the disabled.
A private and sheltered outdoor sitting area which catches the afternoon sun has patio furniture and views across the lush valley and an outhouse contains the laundry facilities.
The village of Harrowbarrow, 1.5 miles, has a small shop and traditional pub serving home cooked food and there is also an award winning country pub at St Dominick less than 2 miles. For a wider choice of amenities, Callington, famous for its Honey Fair is a 5 minute drive and the old stannary town of Tavistock is within easy reach. The mediaeval estate of Cotehele and the tranquil village of Calstock where boat trips depart in the summer are both within a 15 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 the nearest beaches are at Seaton and Downderry, 16 miles. The St Mellion Golf and Country Club (handicap required) is a 10 minute drive. Plymouth can be reached by car in 30 minutes or a scenic railway journey on the Tamar Valley branch line from Gunnislake.
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Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £319 to £634
Self catering accommodation in Portholland sleeps 3.
Accommodation overview: Just 3 miles from the sea at Portholland, this self contained loft apartment is the entire upper level of a newly built, double glazed detached barn surrounded by peaceful unspoilt countryside. Built on land once owned by the Caerhays estate, the property has been sympathetically designed with local stone, wood cladding and a slate roof.
Entered from the private parking area where there is space for two cars, shallow steps lead up to a sheltered paved patio and small lawn for the sole use of the visitors, adjacent to the owners extensive landscaped garden. From here, a dozen wooden railed steps lead up to a small elevated sun deck with patio furniture enjoying lovely views of rolling hills and the front door which opens to a pleasant living room in a light and airy décor with oak flooring.
To one side is comfortable lounge seating facing the wood burning stove set on a slate hearth and on the other is a smartly fitted kitchen area with solid oak units and a dining suite. There is a spacious bedroom with a 6ft 6in double bed; zip linked which can be separated into two 3ft 3in singles, plus an additional child/day bed. To complete the accommodation, an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin, bath and shower cubicle leads off the bedroom. There are two wall mounted electric dimplex heaters.
Below the apartment is the washing machine and the owner's garage where there is space available for the storage of beachgear and bicycles and drying wet gear. Tregony, 1 mile, has a pub, P.O. and grocery shop, as do the nearby picturesque villages of Portloe and Veryan. Portholland has two quiet south facing beaches relatively uncommercialised and there is also a sheltered beach in the foreground of Caerhays Castle and Gardens which are open to the public in the spring.
The coastal foot path close by provides stunning views across Veryan Bay, there is a regular passenger ferry to Falmouth departing from St Mawes 10 miles away and The Lost Gardens of Heligan and The Eden Project are within a 30 minute drive.
Please note: This property is not suitable for toddlers.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £789 to £2
Self catering accommodation in Bude sleeps 10.
Accommodation overview: Superbly positioned within 100 yards of Summerleaze beach with outstanding views from the first floor sitting room, this delightful early 19th century character cottage and detached annexe provides extensive and homely accommodation and good outside space.
The gated parking area is large enough for two good sized cars and gives the option of entering the cottage by the front door or, as most people choose, through the breakfast/dining area with table and seating for ten and open plan kitchen with high quality fittings and unusual dual porthole windows overlooking Bude Canal. This area leads to the ground floor sitting room with two sofas, fireplace and bay window to the canal.
At the rear of the ground floor is a twin bedroom with French doors to a small outside patio/eating area and adjacent bathroom WC with power shower over the bath and wash basin.
Upstairs the feature is the sitting room with bay window facing the beach and sea which seems almost in line with the water when the tides are at their highest. The master bedroom faces the garden and has an en-suite bathroom WC with power shower over the roll-top bath and wash basin. There is also a comfortable twin bedroom facing the canal and beach.
From the rear terrace a flight of steps leads to a level lawned area surrounded by shrubs and flower beds from which another flight of steps leads to the annexe, recently constructed with a slate roof to echo the main cottage. Inside there is a twin bedroom, sitting room with double sofa bed and French doors to the garden, and a spacious bathroom WC with shower over the bath and wash basin.
Young children will require supervision in the main cottage as upstairs windows are low although supplied with security locks. For parties of six people or less wishing to book the cottage only, outside of the period 1 May to 1 September and the Spring, Autumn and Winter holidays please contact our office for an under-occupancy reduction. Children are not permitted to occupy the annexe without adult supervision.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £263 to £668
Self catering accommodation in Lamorna sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Just a ten minute walk down the hill to the tiny granite harbour at Lamorna Cove, this detached, sympathetically converted artist’s studio stands to one side of the country lane in the picturesque wooded Lamorna Valley.
Recently renovated with double glazing and centrally heated to provide warm and cosy accommodation all year round, it is a haven for walkers and wildlife enthusiasts only half a mile from the beautiful cliff path and rugged coastline.
A short sloping path and one step leads up to the stable front door which opens directly into a delightful, split level living room with a hip shaped ceiling and soft décor. There is a fully fitted smart kitchen with a quarry tiled floor and small dining suite, and two steps lead up to the comfortable sitting area with a rug on the laminate wood floor and a leather settee facing the electric coal effect stove.
In one corner of the lounge, a door opens to the double bedroom with a fully tiled en-suite wet room W.C. with hand basin and walk-in shower area. There is space for one car on the gravelled parking area adjacent to the property and also a small decked terrace with picnic table overlooking the lush valley with the sounds of a running stream. Pets will require supervision outside.
Formerly the studio of Denys Law, he was a painter, woodcarver and copper worker recognised by the Lamorna Society. The Wink pub and The Cove Cornwall for restaurant dining open to non-residents are both just a couple of minutes walk away, and a leisurely 10 minute stroll down the hill leads to the cove where there is a small sandy beach at low tide adjacent to the harbour and a seasonal gift shop/beach café open until 8.30pm in season.
Visitors to Nantewas Studio also receive a parking permit for the harbour car park where dinghies can be launched and trailer parking is available on request. St Buryan, 3 miles, has a church, village store/P.O., pub and garage, and for a wider selection of amenities, the seaside town of Penzance is about a 15 minute drive with a ferry service to the Isles of Scilly.
There are stunning cliff walks nearby both east and west, particularly the ten mile stretch from Lamorna to Lands End with numerous ancient sites to explore. Mousehole, Newlyn, the Minack Theatre at Porthcurno, Sennen Cove and St Ives are all within easy reach.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £378 to £871
Self catering accommodation in Treven sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: A spacious older style detached bungalow set in a large walled and gated grassy garden with sea views out to Glebe Cliff, lovely views of the surrounding countryside and less than a mile from the medieval village of Tintagel.
A short path through the front garden and three steps go up to an outer door which leads via a small porch with coat pegs to an inner door and a hallway. Opening off it are a pleasant sitting room and a light double bedroom, looking out across wide open farmland, and a generous sized, newly fitted kitchen and utility room with a separate dining room adjacent, offering panoramic views of the garden and coastline beyond. One step down to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath completes the downstairs accommodation.
A winding staircase leads up to two twin bedded rooms in the roof space with Velux windows, one room ideally suited for children. A rear porch and four railed steps down takes you out to a mature garden bordering on to agricultural land, with a raised decking section, from which to enjoy the views and sunsets. There is an outdoor table-tennis table, and a shed available for storage of beachgear, ample parking for two cars on the ungated driveway, and space for a boat trailer if required.
The property is set in Treven, one of the seven parishes of Tintagel where there is a wide range of shops, restaurants, museums and pubs, just a short walk to the coastal footpath, and only a few minutes drive to the beach at Trebarwith Strand.
Please note: Towels are not available but tea towels and bath mats are supplied.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £331 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Mount Hawke sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: A comfortable, detached, carefully converted stone barn, with inverted accommodation, to one side of an open gravelled courtyard shared with the owners own home. Approached by a narrow unmade lane in peaceful countryside just outside the village of Mount Hawke, the barn has its own sheltered and gated grassy garden with a swing and picnic table.
The wide stable door on the first floor which can be reached by steps or a gentle slope, opens into a spacious living room with a polished pine floor and a beamed ceiling open to the apex of the roof. It comprises a neat fitted kitchen area of limed oak, a pine dining area and comfortable seating. From the kitchen a door opens to a cloakroom with an adjacent W.C. and small hand basin.
Stairs lead down to a ground floor hallway where there are three bedrooms and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and separate shower cubicle. The two larger bedrooms, a double and one with adult bunks, both have French windows. The third bedroom, reached by two steps, has a single bed.
The beach at Porthtowan is within 1.5 miles by road or a steady half an hours walk by footpath, St Agnes is about three miles and Mount Hawke which has a few small shops and post office is about half a mile. There is easy access to the A30 for visits West to Penzance and St Ives and East to the Eden project.
Please note: Bath towels are not available but tea towels and hand towels are provided.
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