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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 2
Weekly price range £286 to £516
Self catering accommodation in Prideaux sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Only 10 minutes from the sea and just 3 miles from the Eden Project, this quaint little converted cider press with inverted accommodation has been freshly renovated and stands on its own across the river from the original mill, surrounded by peaceful grounds and woodland.
Situated in the quintessentially Cornish Luxulyan Valley (no mobile, phone or WiFi reception) with great natural beauty and recently awarded World Heritage Site status, the cottage has its own riverside garden running down to the banks of the boulder-strewn River Par which forms part of the boundary.
Approached through a narrow gateway to the private parking area, a short walk (100 yards) via a grassy path leads through the orchard to the secluded front terrace where there is a spacious outdoor hot tub (additional charge) for the visitors sole use. From here, a glazed door with low head clearance opens directly into the ground floor bedroom with a 5ft double bed, a beamed ceiling and a recently upgraded en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin.
In one corner of the room, a wooden staircase winds directly up to a galleried open-plan living room on the first floor with natural wood flooring, a hip shaped ceiling and views of the countryside from several small windows. There is a newly fitted kitchen area with solid oak units incorporating an electric oven and ceramic hob, a small dining table and chairs and a comfortably furnished lounge area with a leather corner settee.
There are garden table and chairs on the front terrace which catches the afternoon sun and trails lead through the woods to both the lawned garden and orchard bordered on one side by the river and its small tumbling waterfalls.
Luxulyan village and St Blazey, 1.5 miles respectively, each have a pub and local shop/P.O., for a wider selection of amenities, the towns of Lostwithiel, Fowey and St Austell are all within a 15 minute drive. The large, south facing beach at Par Sands and the small sandy harbour beach at Polkerris are both about a 10 minute drive away and there are boat trips available departing from Fowey. There are several golf courses within the immediate vicinity and the Saints Way coast-to-coast recreational route passes nearby.
  
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £331 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Marhamchurch sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: Just 2 miles inland from the beautiful sandy beaches of Bude and Widemouth Bay on the North Cornwall Coast, this attractive semi detached period cottage is situated in a peaceful location on the edge of the village of Marhamchurch. Situated in a little cluster of cottages set at the end of a long unmade lane, the property offers a perfect base for exploring the spectacular coastline nearby with the dramatic South West Coast Path and stunning beaches just a 10 minute drive.
A stable door opens under heavy blooms of wisteria in summer, directly into a useful entrance porch with coat pegs on the wall and the original low front doorway leads into a small lobby. On the left, one step leads down to a neatly fitted kitchen with the original slate flagstones and on the opposite side of the lobby, one step leads up to a charming beamed dining room with pine furniture and an electric log effect fire in the hearth.
Beyond, in an extension to the original cottage, a doorway leads through to a warm and cosy sitting room with a beamed ceiling and comfortable lounge seating next to a Cornish stone fireplace with a log effect electric fire. To complete the ground floor accommodation, a door in one corner of the dining room opens to a walk-in shower room W.C. with small hand basin and heated towel rail.
A rather steep and narrow carpeted staircase leads up from the lobby to the first floor landing and three pretty cottage-style bedrooms all with washbasins; there is a double bedroom, a twin bedded room and one with a single bed. A stable door opens from the sitting room to an enclosed patio that provides a lovely sun trap and visitors are welcome to make use of the shared lawned garden surrounding the cottages reached by half a dozen steps. There is on-site parking for one car adjacent to the cottage.
The seaside resort of Bude with its golden sandy beaches, selection of shops and restaurants,and a leisure pool is approximately 2 miles by road. It is possible to walk or cycle to Bude along the scenic canal footpath passing through farmland and a nature reserve, surfing,fishing, golf and horse riding are also available locally. The picturesque villages of Boscastle, Tintagel and Clovelly are all within half an hour’s drive.
Please note: Formerly Foundry Cottage. This property is heated by 4 fixed electric heaters - inclusive. One medium sized dog only.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £306 to £707
Self catering accommodation in Downderry sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With sweeping views of the sea and coastline across to Looe Island, Ahoy the Slip is the entire lower ground floor of a 19th century detached double glazed house set in a quiet elevated position directly above the lane leading down to the beach 150 yards away.
Approached by a narrow private road, a flight of walled concrete steps (49 in all) lead down from the parking layby above, to a small south facing patio which fronts the self contained apartment and catches the morning sun. Two steps lead up to the front door which opens to a hallway and to one side is a comfortably furnished sitting/dining room with panoramic sea views, a warm rug on the wooden floor, multi fuel stove set in the small hearth and a sofa bed for alternative sleeping arrangements.
At the rear of the living room, a door leads through to a neat kitchen with modern fitted units and beyond is a fully tiled wet room with W.C. hand basin and walk in shower area. On the opposite side of the entrance hall is a bright and spacious bedroom with a 5ft double bed and magnificent sea and coastal views. Accessed via the master bedroom and also from the garden, a door and one step leads up to the second bedroom at the rear of the house with two single beds, an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin and wide shower cubicle, and a patio door leading out to a small lawn for the exclusive use of the visitors.
Young children and pets will require supervision outside as the grounds are not enclosed. There is visitor parking for two cars on site and all the village amenities, including a shop/P.O., pub overlooking the beach, coffee shop and restaurant, are just a couple of minutes walk down the hill.
There is easy access onto the sand and shingle beach with rock pools just 150 yards away, and the twin village of Seaton, one mile along the coast has a large sandy beach located at the bottom of the beautiful Seaton Valley. Both beaches are currently all year dog friendly beaches. A community bus service operates within the local area, there are several golf courses nearby and the attractive fishing harbour at Looe is about 8 miles away. At 'Bake Lakes' less than 2 miles away there is an opportunity to do fly fishing.
Please note: Towels are available at £4 per person per week to be paid on arrival.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £260 to £621
Self catering accommodation in Cawsand sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: A traditional terraced cottage in the colourful village of Cawsand on the Rame Peninsula where the pretty little beach which offers safe bathing and all the village amenities are only a couple of minutes walk away. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty with spectacular walks along the coastline to Rame Head, the cottage is tucked into a narrow winding street that actually forms part of the South West Coast Path.
The front door leads directly into a cosy open plan living room which takes up the whole of the ground floor with a rustic dining table and comfortable seating next to an electric log effect fire and there is a smart fitted kitchen area at the rear with a dark laminate wood floor. In one corner of the kitchen, rather steep stairs lead up to the first floor where there are a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two bedrooms, a small room has a 3ft single and a 2ft 4in childs bed and a double bedroom which has a decorative fireplace, both with low doorways.
A further steep staircase with a door at the bottom leads up to a good size loft room with a futon sofa bed as an alternative sleeping arrangement, oblique sea views between the rooftops from a skylight window and plenty of floor space for children to play.
Parking is in the pay and display village car park about 500 yards away and there are a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants both in Cawsand and Kingsand within a five minute stroll. The sheltered cove is popular for swimming and water sports and a summer ferry runs from Plymouth landing on Cawsand beach. Antony House and Mount Edgcumbe Park are within a few minutes drive and fishing, bird watching, golf and horse riding are all available locally.
Please note: A weekly car park ticket costs £28. Bed linen & towels only available for overseas guests.
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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 4
Weekly price range £351 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Port Isaac sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With partial views of the coastline and out to sea, this charming former coastguard cottage is set in a slightly elevated position above the lovely old Cornish fishing village of Port Isaac with the advantage of on-site parking. One of a small row of double glazed cottages set in a quiet sheltered courtyard; it is just a couple of minutes walk down the hill to the picturesque harbour, famously known as the fictional setting of Doc Martin.
The front door opens to a useful entrance lobby with cloaks cupboard and an inner door leads directly into a fully fitted kitchen/diner with a Cornish slate floor and dining table and chairs arranged in one corner. To one side, an attractive warm and cosy sitting room has natural exposed stonework on one wall, a pine dresser and comfortable lounge seating arranged before the stone fireplace housing the multi fuel burner.
In one corner of the sitting room, cottage stairs lead directly up to a small first floor landing, a modern shower room W.C. with heated towel rail and two pleasantly furnished bedrooms each with a wash basin. There is a double bedroom and a master bedroom with the choice of a 6ft double or 3ft zip linked twin beds; both bedrooms have oblique views over the village, headland and sea.
From the latter, an unusual first floor French door opens to a stoutly built wooden bridge leading directly out to the enclosed rear garden partly terraced into the hillside with steps up to a sloping lawn and a decked patio with views over the cottage rooftops to the sea and cliffs. There is parking for one car directly outside the property and all the village amenities are a short walk down the steep hill where there are several good restaurants serving freshly caught fish and it is usually possible to watch the singers the Fishermans Friends perform on the quayside in summer evenings.
There is also a pub offering food and a supermarket at the top of the village and for a wider choice of amenities the market town of Wadebridge is about 9 miles. Port Isaac and Port Gaverne have small shingly beaches at low tide and the glorious sandy beaches on the Camel Estuary, including Polzeath, Daymer Bay and Rock are all approximately a 15 minute drive. The South West Coast Path meanders out of the village in both directions offering spectacular scenery and there are watersports and three golf courses within easy reach.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £425 to £905
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Decorated and furnished to a very high standard, Bronn provides perfect accommodation for couples and provides luxuries including a private hot tub. There are six eco lodges situated within the The Eco village and Bronn forms just one of a pair. The property is arranged on one level and is accessed through a small gate via a slight incline from the parking area.
The main entrance opens into a large open plan lounge/ kitchen/ diner which has been fully furnished with comfortable seating and wood burner. The compact dining area sits adjacent to the well equipped and modern fitted kitchen and the large French windows which provide light that floods throughout the room. To one side of the lounge area, a doorway leads to a double bedroom (5ft) with spacious en-suite bathroom, shower over the bath and WC.
Back in the main lounge/ kitchen/ diner, the large French windows provide access onto a patio outside with patio furniture, hot tub and outside shower with the addition of a small lawn. The property provides one parking space near to the property with additional parking on site.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £388 to £861
Self catering accommodation in Goonhavern sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: A comfortable fully double glazed detached bungalow with relaxing views of fields and woodland, fronted by a sheltered paved patio area and approached by a short winding driveway through tree shaded lawns with a gravel parking area.
The front door opens to the hallway with a light and pleasant sitting / dining room to one side with a cosy woodburning stove and patio doors at one end with views through the trees of the congenial gardens. At the rear of this room a door leads into a well equipped fitted kitchen. There are three pleasant bedrooms. The double has an en-suite shower room W.C. and hand basin. The twin bedded room has a vanity basin and there is a smaller children's room with 2ft 6in bunk beds. All the bedrooms are fitted with convector heaters.
A bathroom W.C. with wash basin and shower over the bath opens from the hallway. All rooms look out on the shaded grassy gardens that surround the property. Under the trees in front of the cottage there is a brick bbq for the sole use of this property. In addition to the garden furniture which is provided, there is also a hexagonal picnic table built around a tree stump with seating for nine. There is parking available for 2 cars with further spaces on request.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £331 to £685
Self catering accommodation in Lamorna sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Just a ten minute drive from the picturesque coastal villages of Lamorna, Mousehole and Newlyn, this beautifully presented, single storey granite barn conversion is set in the peaceful tiny hamlet of Kemyel Wartha with views over farmland to the sea in the distance.
Furnished to a high standard, this semi-detached double glazed former stable is set to one side of the owners 19th century barn in an area of outstanding natural beauty and offers comfortable accommodation for couples or small families wishing to explore West Cornwall.
Approached by a long unmade track and gated gravel driveway where there is ample parking space, a side gate and path lead round to the rear of the property where there is a private and enclosed patio garden with a wooden sun deck and sheltered barbecue area. The back door opens directly into a small lobby and to one side is a well equipped country kitchen with pine fitted units, a quarry tiled floor and tranquil views of the terrace.
An open doorway leads through to a delightful warm and cosy sitting/dining room in a restful decor with a beamed ceiling open to the apex of the roof, deep piled rugs on the pine floor and comfortable leather seating facing the multi fuel stove. An inner hallway gives access to two bedrooms both with exposed cross beams and views across the countryside towards the sea.
There is an attractive double bedroom, and at the end of the hall, one step continues up to the modest sized second bedroom with two 3ft single beds. To complete the accommodation, one step leads up to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin, heated towel rail and shower over the bath. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the adjacent grassy paddock with children’s play area and home to the owner’s ponies, rabbits and free range chickens.
Pets are welcome but dogs will need to be kept under control as the surrounding fields are part of the St Aubyn Estate and may contain livestock. There is an abundance of beautiful coastal paths and inland walks with breathtaking scenery close by and Lamorna Cove, which has a seasonal café, The Wink pub and a small sandy beach at low tide is just under 2 miles by road or a 15 minute walk by footpath.
The historic fishing village of Mousehole can be reached in 10 minutes by car or a pleasant 30 minute walk across the fields and Penzance is a 15 minute drive with a wide selection of amenities including ferry services to The Isles of Scilly. It is also an excellent base for exploring West Penwith with St Michael's Mount at Marazion, Porthcurno home to the Minack Theatre and the surfing beach at Sennen Cove all less than 10 miles respectively.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £296 to £630
Self catering accommodation in Port Isaac sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: This attractive comfortable and welcoming stone cottage is in the middle of the fishing village, about 75 yards from the harbour and adjacent to a millstream which runs through a neighbour's garden.
Entered by a stable door directly from the road, there is a beamed, newly fitted kitchen with a slate floor and pine dining area. The sitting room with a window seat set into a bay over the stream, has a stone fireplace with coal effect fire. At the rear of the cottage is a hall / cloaks area and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin, shower over the bath and heated towel rail.
Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with two single beds, the other a double has an en-suite W.C. and basin. Slightly set apart from the cottage, a sunny patio garden at the rear has a bench seat, however pets will require supervision outside. The cottage is not suitable for toddlers. Although narrow cars may be unloaded outside, the village car park is at the top of the hill. The shops, inns and restaurants are all close at hand.
Please note: Bed linen is available at £10 per double & £5 per single to be paid on arrival. Towels are not available. A weekly parking ticket currently costs £28 in the council car park, or £18 in Trewetha Lane car park, a slightly longer walk.
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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 5
Weekly price range £291 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Lanner sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: Centrally located just 7 miles from both the North and South Coasts offering an ideal touring base with easy access to explore the whole county, this delightful cottage is one of a pair recently converted from an old piggery.
Set in a rural valley to one side of Cosy Nook and the entrance of West Trevarth Farm, the property has been finished to a high standard with double glazing and centrally heated to provide a warm and comfortable haven all year round.
Entered from the tarmac parking area where there is ample space for three cars, a path leads to the front door which opens to an entrance hall with a quarry tiled floor, a ground floor twin bedded room and an adjacent shower room W.C. with hand basin and heated towel rail.
A door from the hallway leads to a light and spacious open-plan living room with rugs on the pine floor and views over the surrounding farmland. There is a smart fitted kitchen area with maple units, a dining suite, comfortable lounge seating facing an electric living flame fire, and French Windows that open to the patio and lawned garden.
Stairs from the hallway lead up to the first floor landing, a bathroom W.C. with wash basin, bath with hand shower attachment and heated towel rail, and two pleasantly furnished bedrooms with a 5ft double and a single bed respectively, both with Velux windows.
The villages of Lanner and Carharrack are both within a 5 minute drive and each have a local shop and pub, and Falmouth, with a choice of beaches and a wide selection of amenities is just 7 miles. The beaches at Porthtowan and Portreath on the north coast are both 6miles away, and the famous resorts of Newquay and St Ives are just a 30 minute drive respectively.
The Roseland Peninsula can be reached in 20 minutes via the King Harry Ferry, and there are watersports centres at Stithians Lake and Mylor Harbour. There is a golf course and indoor ski centre 5 miles away, riding stables close by and the Cornish Way Coast to Coast Cycle Trail is nearby with bicycle hire available from Bissoe Tramways.
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