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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 £357 to £717
Self catering accommodation in Portmellon sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With lovely rural views, this pleasant quiet, secluded wing of the owners farmhouse is set on Bodrugan Farm, a large family run farm extending along the coast from Portmellon to Gorran Haven. It is a mile from the picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey, the Lost Gardens of Heligan are close by and the Eden Project is within easy reach.
Entered at the top level from the parking area where there is ample space for 2 cars and one step leads down to an enclosed patio garden. The fully glazed front door leads directly into a spacious bright and sunny open plan living room, with a well equipped fitted kitchen area, a good sized dining area and comfortable seating in front of a decorative stone fireplace, with an electric flicker fire.
One step leads up to an inner hallway and a large twin bedroom with an en-suite shower W.C. and hand basin.
Carpeted stairs lead down from the living room to a ground floor hallway where there are a cottage-style 5ft double bedroom and a large bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath. A door leads out to a service courtyard where there is a convenient shared utility room with laundry facilities.
Visitors have the use of the shared heated indoor swimming pool (10 x 4 x 1.2metres) open 8am to 8pm available for year round use, and a sauna is available for a small charge. Beach towels are not provided in any of the properties.
Boats can be slipped at Portmellon and the bathing is safe. A secluded beach at Chapel Point can be reached by footpath through the fields.
Please note: Pets are charged at £20 each payable on arrival.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £359 to £763
Self catering accommodation in Polruan sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: A traditional cottage with estuary views set about halfway down the steep lane leading to the harbour in the quaint old seafaring village of Polruan looking across the water at Fowey.
The front door opens directly from the street and half a dozen steps lead straight up to a small lobby and a charming sitting room with comfortable seating, an electric fire and lovely views down to the bustling rivermouth. Also on this level are a bright and spacious dining room and a fitted kitchen with an old decorative Cornish Range and a small breakfast area.
In one corner of the dining room, a door opens to a rear hall and carpeted stairs lead up to a landing, a compact bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and three bedrooms, all with low doorways. The main bedroom has a king size bed and views down the lane to the boats in the harbour, there is a small double bedroom overlooking the patio garden and a cosy bunk bedroom looking across to the wooden sundeck.
A stable door opens from the hall to a rear courtyard which is shared with one other cottage and has access steps leading down to a gated passageway opening to the village lane. Also from the courtyard, a dozen steps lead up to a decking with a picnic table and views of the Fowey River, a terraced patio with a summer house looking over the harbour and estuary, and a useful garden W.C. Pets and young children will require supervision outside as there are low walls.
Parking is in the main village car park on St Saviours Hill about a 5 minute walk and there are two pubs, small shops and a tea room down on the quayside. The foot ferry runs frequently across the harbour to Fowey which has a wider selection of shops, pubs and restaurants or alternatively a car ferry operates from Bodinnick. The nearest beaches are at Lansallos and Lantic Bay about a 10 minute drive or Readymoney Cove on the Fowey side of the river, and the area has a wealth of historical and coastal walks.
Please note: The village car park is about 5 minutes walk. A weekly car park ticket currently costs £25. Towels are not available. There is a charge for both passenger and car ferries to and from Fowey.
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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 £425 to £905
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: There are six eco lodges situated within the The Eco village and Howlek forms just one of a pair, arranged on one level and spacious accommodation to relax and escape from it all. With luxuries including a private hot tub, Howlek has been decorated and finished to a very high standard and provides perfect accommodation for couples.
This single storey property is accessed via a small gate and five steps up to the garden and patio, and the main entrance opens into a large and luxurious 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 provide light that floods throughout the room. To one side of the lounge area, a doorway leads to a spacious 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 directly adjacent to the property with additional parking on site.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £432 to £945
Self catering accommodation in Fenterleigh sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: With fine views across the fields towards the sea, this detached newly renovated former barn is set in the small farming hamlet of Fenterleigh, just one mile from Tintagel, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur and a 20 minute walk from Bossiney Cove and Rocky Valley.
Offering a perfect base for exploring the picturesque fishing villages, sandy beaches and hidden coves of the dramatic North Coast, Twit Twoo provides warm and cosy year round accommodation with double glazing, under floor heating and photovoltaic & solar panels.
Set to one side of a country lane, the property is entered from the parking area where half a dozen steps lead down to a covered porch and the front door which opens into an entrance hall with an adjacent cloakroom W.C. with hand basin.
The ground floor accommodation, furnished to a high standard with a slate tiled floor throughout, comprises a well equipped fitted kitchen and adjoining dining area with two sets of French doors opening to the garden and lovely views towards the sea. There are two warm and inviting sitting rooms with sumptuous lounge seating, one has a multi fuel stove set in the hearth and the other has rural views across the rear garden.
Upstairs there is a family bathroom W.C. with vanity basin and shower over the bath and three delightful bedrooms; two twin bedded rooms with built in wardrobes and the master bedroom with a 5ft double, beams rising up to the apex of the roof, and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin. The latter also enjoys far reaching views over the fields to the sea and beyond from French Windows that open inwards with a Juliet balcony.
The garden extends around two sides of the property with a sheltered sun terrace, two areas of lawn and a lower paved patio all enjoying views of the surrounding farmland and coast; pets must be kept under control as the neighbouring fields may contain livestock. There is parking for 3 cars on the driveway and storage space is available for golf clubs and beachgear in an outbuilding.
With direct access to a public footpath running along the boundary of the property that meanders down the valley to Halgabron and St Nectan’s Glen and links with the coastal footpath, this is an ideal base for walkers and nature lovers. Tintagel,1 mile, has a good selection of local shops, pubs and restaurants in addition to the famous ruins of a mediaeval castle and Merlins sea cave, and the attractive NT harbour at Boscastle is 3.5 miles.
The nearest beach is Bossiney Cove which has fine sand at low tide accessed via a fairly steep incline and the sandy surfing beach at Trebarwith Strand is less than a ten minute drive.
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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 £256 to £615
Self catering accommodation in Trethevy sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: With stunning views overlooking Rocky Valley and Bossiney Cove, this self-contained ground floor annexe is set midway along the coast road between Tintagel and Boscastle, less than 2 miles respectively, close to the entrance to St Nectans Glen in the tiny hamlet of Trethevy.
Offering light and spacious accommodation with breathtaking sea views from its elevated position, this is an ideal base for exploring spectacular cliff top walks, picturesque harbours and it also benefits from a regular local bus service.
Approached by a short unmade lane, a driveway slopes down to the shared parking area and from here a level path leads to the entrance at the rear which opens directly into a freshly decorated kitchen. A large, bright and sunny living room has comfortable lounge and dining furniture and patio doors opening to a delightful double glazed conservatory with casual seating and glorious views of the sea and coastline.
There is a good sized bedroom with a 5ft double positioned to make the most of the sea views, and to complete the accommodation, there is a recently upgraded shower room W.C. with hand basin. A large garden fronts the property on the seaward side and there is parking for one car and the use of a garage for storage of bikes and beach gear.
Boscastle has a picturesque harbour owned by the NT and Tintagel is home to the mediaeval Castle and King Arthurs Great Halls. Both villages have a small selection of shops, pubs and restaurants and can be reached on foot via the coastal path in about an hour or a short drive away. The nearest beach is Bossiney Cove, which has sand at low tide although reached via a steep walk.
Trebarwith Strand, good for surfing and with easier access, is about 15 minutes drive. This is good walking country with the coastal footpath and the dramatic Rocky Valley just a 5 minute walk away, as well as riding stables close by. A regular bus service operates to Wadebridge, Camelford and Bude, and both Bodmin Moor and The Camel Estuary are within a 30 minute drive.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £331 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Mylor Bridge sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Less than half a mile from the head of Mylor Creek and only a 15 minute drive respectively to both Truro and Falmouth, this light, attractively furnished detached bungalow in a mature pretty garden is set in a quiet residential close offering a comfortable family home.
Approached from an open drive through a hedged front garden with a sheltered lawn, one step leads up to a double glazed front door which opens to an L shaped hallway with coat pegs. At the front of the property is a light and comfortable sitting room with lounge seating facing the electric fire and views across the valley from a large window, and on the other side of the hallway is a bright double bedroom. The newly refurbished modern kitchen is well equipped, there is an adjacent dining room which can be accessed from the sitting room and the hall and from here, sliding doors lead out to a small conservatory giving access to the patio area.
The master bedroom has a double bed overlooking the peaceful rear garden and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath completes the accommodation. The large enclosed garden at the rear is sheltered and has a sunny patio area, spacious lawns, mature shrubs, an outside laundry room and a gated path to the front parking area. There is room for 2 cars on the sloping drive and no parking restrictions on the road outside.
The local shops, pub and the tidal creek at Mylor Bridge are just a five minute walk, and Mylor Harbour where there is a marina and boat hire is 2 miles away and can be reached by footpath from the village. Forget me Not offers a good base from which to explore both country and creekside walks, the attractive resort of Falmouth with a variety of glorious sandy beaches is 5 miles and there is also a plenitude of public and National Trust gardens to visit in the area. The cathedral city of Truro is 8 miles, there is a golf course and horse riding nearby, and Bissoe bike hire have a good selection of cycles to explore the picturesque Coast to Coast cycle trail.
Please note: 1 small dog welcome.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £331 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Halgabron sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Approached from the shared courtyard that fronts both Dairylea and Dobbins Den, this double glazed, sympathetically converted stone cottage was originally used for stabling the farm horses and now provides comfortable accommodation for small families or couples.
The front door opens directly into a beamed open-plan living room which occupies the whole of the ground floor, with a neatly fitted kitchen area, pine dining suite and lounge seating arranged before a hearth formed from an original mill stone with a coal effect electric fire.
A carpeted staircase leads directly up from the lounge to a small first floor landing where there are a fully tiled bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two cottage style bedrooms with a double and twin beds respectively. Both bedrooms have glimpses of the sea in the distance.
Outside, there is a sheltered picnic area with slate chippings and a lawned area for the sole use of this property in addition to the sizeable shared grassy garden where children can play freely away from any farm traffic. There is space for one car adjacent to the property with additional parking in the courtyard.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £260 to £487
Self catering accommodation in Treligga sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: An 18th century traditional detached cottage, with sea glimpses from the garden, in the middle of the rural hamlet of Treligga. This cosy cottage retains many of its early features including some of the original slate flagstones on the floor and with white painted natural stone and cob walls.
Approached from a peaceful country lane, a gated path leads to the enclosed garden at the rear, where 3 granite steps lead up to a sheltered patio with sea views on the horizon over the Cornish hedge. Entered through a small porch with an inner door opening into a narrow L shaped kitchen with fitted units and a rustic dining area set beneath a wood panelled sloping ceiling.
A low doorway leads into the oldest part of the cottage and a small sitting room with a low board and beam ceiling, an oil fired stove which provides heating and hot water, and a sofa bed as a sleeping alternative.
Wooden stairs wind up in one corner of the room to a gallery bedroom with a 5ft bed, a cross beamed ceiling and slightly sloping natural floorboards. Beyond the bedroom is a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath, and views over the hamlet and surrounding countryside towards the sea. There is off road parking for one small car directly outside the front of the cottage.
The nearest shop and pub are at Delabole, about 2 miles away by road, but can also be reached by footpath across the fields. The attractive fishing village at Port Isaac and the sandy beaches of the Camel Estuary are within a 15 minute drive, and for a wider selection of amenities, the towns of Camelford and Wadebridge are about 20 minutes by car. Trebarwith Strand beach, 1.5 miles away on foot, and the dramatic North Coast cliff path and Tregardock beach can be reached via a walk across the fields.
Please note: This property is heated by an oil fired stove and 4 electric heaters - inclusive.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £238 to £400
Self catering accommodation in St Kew sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Only a 10 minute drive from the sandy beaches of the Camel Estuary and the attractive fishing harbour of Port Isaac, this cosy little wing of the owners 14th century farmhouse is tucked away in a tranquil setting to one side of Pollingarrow Farm near the picturesque village of St Kew.
Peacefully situated, the property is entered through a fenced and gated patio garden with a private and sheltered sitting out area, and the front door set beneath an open porch roof leads directly into a warm and inviting small living room with a low ceiling.
The room is light and attractive with a comfortable lounge settee, a dining suite set in one corner and a neatly fitted galley kitchen with restful views over the adjoining meadow with ducks and geese. To complete the ground floor accommodation, there is a fully tiled walk-in shower room and a utility room with laundry facilities at the rear.
From the living room, rather steep carpeted stairs lead up to a small landing, a cloakroom W.C. with hand basin and a double bedroom with a velux window set into the sloping ceiling and partially exposed beams. There is a wall mounted heater in each room and ample parking space is available on site. The village of St Kew about 3 / 4 of a mile away has a pretty church and a beautiful 15th century pub that offers good food.
St Kew Highway is a five minute drive and has a pub, garage, and mini market, and there is a 9 hole golf course and farm shop 1 mile away. For a wider selection of amenities, the market town of Wadebridge is 3 miles and the golden sandy beaches of Polzeath, famed for its surfing, Daymer Bay and Rock are all within easy driving distance.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £369 to £846
Self catering accommodation in St Merryn sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: A comfortable, newly renovated single-storey barn adjoining Dove Cottage, set to one side of the central courtyard and outdoor play area. Entered from the gravel parking area where there is space for two cars, a concrete path leads round to the stable door which opens to a useful lobby.
An inner door leads into the fully fitted kitchen, well equipped and with smart modern units. A brick archway continues through to a pleasant living room with a part beamed ceiling, a dining suite and comfortable seating overlooking the enclosed garden. A door leads off to a carpeted hallway giving access to a cloakroom W.C. with hand basin, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and three attractive bedrooms. There are two bedrooms with king-size beds and fitted wardrobes, and the third bedroom has two single beds.
From the hall a door opens to the walled and gated garden with a crazy paved patio and a small lawn bordered by flower beds.
Please note: Towels are available at £2 per person per week to be paid on arrival.
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