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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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Clippity Clop in Ponsanooth, Cornwall, South West England

Clippity Clop, Ponsanooth, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £238 to £400

Self catering accommodation in Ponsanooth sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: Nestling in a peaceful sheltered valley about 10 minutes by car from Restronguet Creek and Falmouth, this recently completed, small detached single-storey timber clad lodge is set to one side of the owners own home with the use of about 10 acres of fields where the owners sometimes keep their shire horses

Within an area of outstanding natural beauty, Clippity Clop has been purpose built with double glazing, modern conveniences in a pleasant light décor, and restful views along the pretty valley from the comfortable accommodation

Approached from the parking area adjacent to the property where there is space for one car, a gently sloping concrete path leads up to patio doors which open directly into the pleasantly furnished open-plan living room with a slate effect laminate floor. 

In a light and airy décor with made-to-measure vertical blinds, there are two comfortable leather reclining armchairs with picturesque views of the lush valley, a small mosaic dining set and a smart galley kitchen with modern fitted units. 

Leading off to the rear is a double bedroom with a fully tiled en-suite shower room W.C. with vanity basin and heated towel rail.  There are two modern electric radiators that provide enough warmth all year round and there is also an external utility room with laundry facilities and space for wet weather/beach gear etc. 

A small gravel patio area sits to one side of the lodge where visitors can enjoy watching the abundance of birds and wildlife that frequent this natural landscape and woodland. 

The nearby village of Ponsanooth, meaning “bridge at the stream”, is a short stroll and has a friendly village pub, local store/P.O. and church.  Also within a 15 minute walk is the Kennall Vale Nature Reserve with picturesque woodland, ponds and cascading waterfalls. 

There is a bus stop within a couple of minutes’ walk with a scheduled bus service running between Truro and Falmouth, and there is a large supermarket at Penryn, 10 minutes’ drive.  Falmouth, home to the National Maritime Museum and Pendennis Castle is about 4 miles, the cathedral city of Truro is 6 miles, and the Bissoe cycle trail is nearby. 

For garden lovers, the Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Trelissick and Trebah are all within a 40 minute drive respectively.



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Cormorants in Polruan, Cornwall, South West England

Cormorants, Polruan, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £425 to £1

Self catering accommodation in Polruan sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: With lovely views over the village to the sea and coastline, this attractive, contemporary detached house with unusual architectural features is set at the top of Polruan, across the estuary from Fowey. Entered from the open driveway where there is space for 2-3 cars, a short gravel path leads through the garden to the fully glazed front door, opening to a hallway with central staircase, impressively high ceiling and a stripped wood floor.

The ground floor accommodation furnished in a seaside décor with soft tones, comprises a cloakroom W.C. and hand basin, a twin bedded room and a bathroom with bath and vanity basin. At the far end there is a snug area with a Jetmaster log fire set into the wall, casual seating next to the slate hearth and double glazed French doors to a decked patio, ideal for alfresco dining. An archway leads through to an adjacent kitchen/dining room with a limestone floor, modern fitted units including an electric range cooker and floor length windows overlooking the village and sea beyond.

A carpeted staircase leads up to a mezzanine level where there are a utility room with laundry facilities, a walk-in wet room with shower W.C. and hand basin and a bedroom with two single beds and French windows to a sheltered sundeck. Stairs continue up to the first floor and a light, south facing sitting room with exposed beamed ceiling, leather settees and patio doors opening to a balcony with lovely views out to the sea and coastline. To one side of the lounge, a door leads into the master bedroom with a kingsize bed, coastal views and built-in wardrobes.

The Mediterranean style garden incorporates a paved patio and decked area bordered by flowerbeds, shrubs and tall grasses and enjoys village and countryside views with the sea in the distance - the garden is not enclosed and there is an unguarded drop down to the road below. The house has many interesting characteristics but low windows, stairs and the balcony make it unsuitable for children under the age of 7.

Polruan
has a small selection of shops and pubs next to the quayside just under half a mile away down the steep hill and a foot ferry operates from here across the river to Fowey where there is a wider selection of amenities. The 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 Pencarrow Head. Polperro is 5 miles and Looe about 9 miles.

Please note:
£150 returnable security deposit required. Not suitable for children under 7. Towels not available.


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Tittle-Tattle in Penzance, Cornwall, South West England

Tittle-Tattle, Penzance, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £296 to £616

Self catering accommodation in Penzance sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: With panoramic sea views across Mounts Bay through a huge Gothic window, this split-level ground floor Regency style apartment is one of four converted from the original Bell Tower, standing to one side of the oldest street in the attractive town of Penzance.

Freshly renovated to provide a high standard of comfort and warmth, yet retaining the period charm and character, the property is entered through a glazed front door set beneath a stone archway which leads directly into the open plan living room and a galleried hallway.

At the far end of the hall is a neatly fitted modern kitchen area with a terracotta tiled floor, and an adjacent doorway opening to a pleasant double bedded room with built-in furniture and a small en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin.

From the raised hallway, four steps lead down to an attractive living room with the elevated ceiling complemented by soft wall uplighting. The very comfortable seating area enjoys magnificent views across the harbour out over the bay through a high gothic picture window framed with floor length swag curtains.

The apartment is fronted by a small paved sitting out area where you can delight in all the sights and sounds of the sea and harbour with views of St Michaels Mount, and there is one designated car space in the adjoining parking area.

Set at the seaward end of this old fashioned street, with a couple of nautical pubs steeped in history just a short stroll away, the town has an extensive range of shops and restaurants close by as well as being the rail terminus for the West.

The nearby promenade in Penzance stretches along the shoreline from the busy harbour around to the fishing village of Newlyn providing a lovely 1.5 mile level walk, and there are daily ferry services nearby operating to the Isles of Scilly.

Please note:
Bed linen is available at £10 per double payable on arrival. Towels are not available.



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Sunnycliff in Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall, South West England

Sunnycliff, Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall

Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £1229 to £2

Self catering accommodation in Trebarwith Strand sleeps 9.

Accommodation overview: With stunning views of the sea and dramatic cliffs, this comfortable and spacious, detached family home is set in an elevated position just 500 yards above the beach at Trebarwith Strand on the North Coast. Approached by a steep private lane which leads to a parking area with ample space for 4 cars, a dozen steps lead up through the garden to the front door opening beneath a covered porch to the central hallway.

To the left is a delightful, light and airy family room with comfortable seating for 5 and one step down to a pine dining suite set in a large bay window with superb sea, beach and cliff views. Beyond is a spacious sun lounge with additional casual seating providing a vantage point for watching the waves crashing upon the shore from picture windows and a door opening to the wooden sundeck and hot tub.

There are three bedrooms downstairs; a 5ft double with an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath, a further 5ft double with an en-suite wet room with shower W.C. and hand basin and a triple bedroom with three singles and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin (with optional access by day from the lobby).

The remainder of the ground floor accommodation comprises of a fully fitted kitchen with an electric range cooker and small breakfast bar, a useful rear lobby giving access to a decked patio, ideal for watching the sunset over Gull rock, and a cloakroom W.C. with hand basin.

From the hallway, carpeted stairs lead up to the first floor and the spacious master bedroom with a 6ft double bed, large en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basins, walk-in shower and claw foot bath with hand shower attachment and a balcony with a glass balustrade enjoying a bird's eye view of the glorious sea and coastline.

Nestling in a cliff top position, the extensive garden which surrounds the property has sloping lawns and a large decked sun terrace with hot tub; a wonderful place to admire the views over the rugged coastline however young children and pets should not be left unsupervised. From the garden, there is direct access onto the South West Coast Path and also a fairly steep cliff path which provides a short cut to the lane leading down to the tidal beach and rock pools of Trebarwith Strand.

A seasonal cafe, surf shop and the Port William Inn, are all just a 2 minute walk downhill or a quarter of a mile by road and the traditional 18th century Mill House Inn is half a mile away. Tintagel, 2 miles, has a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants in addition to the famous ruins of Tintagel castle and Merlins sea cave, and there are also local amenities at Boscastle and Camelford, 5 miles respectively.

Please note:
£250 returnable security deposit required for 2014.



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Gwynear in Crantock, Cornwall, South West England

Gwynear, Crantock, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £357 to £767

Self catering accommodation in Crantock sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Within easy walking distance of Crantock village square and beach, this pleasant modern link-detached bungalow in a quiet residential close offers comfortable family accommodation. To the front, a low walled garden has an open driveway with parking for one car and a gentle slope leads up to the front door which opens to a small lobby and from there into a central hallway.

The accommodation consists of an L shaped sitting/dining room with an ornamental stone fireplace and a large window overlooking the front garden, a small well equipped kitchen with fitted units and a quarry tiled floor, and an attractive double glazed conservatory, reached both from the kitchen and the living room, with a pine breakfast table and cane furniture. There are two spacious bedrooms with a kingsize double and twin beds respectively, the former with a wash basin, and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and additional shower cubicle completes the accommodation.

From the conservatory, a door leads out to a sheltered rear patio area and a securely hedged and gated south facing lawned garden with beautiful views across rolling hills to Cubert Common and beyond to The Kelseys in the distance, a view shared from all the rear windows.

There are two pubs and a local shop/P.O. within a 10 minute walk downhill and the lovely sandy beach next to the Gannel Estuary is only a 15-20 minute walk. Holywell Bay Fun Park has lots of activities for children including go karting, there are riding stables and a golf course nearby as well as delightful walks across Cubert Common to Kelsey Head, Porth Joke and Pentire Point West. The holiday resort of Newquay is 4 miles.




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Tristans Hydaway in St Minver, Cornwall, South West England

Tristans Hydaway, St Minver, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £351 to £756

Self catering accommodation in St Minver sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Just a five minute drive from the beaches at Rock, Polzeath and the Camel Estuary for sailing, surfing and family beach holidays, this individually designed detached house with double glazed windows and a spacious pretty garden is set in a small quiet residential close in the village of Tredrizzick between Rock and St Minver.

An open tarmac driveway offers ample parking for two cars and from here the front door opens beneath a covered porch roof to the slate floored entrance hallway with an adjacent shower room W.C. with hand basin and heated towel rail.To one side is a split-level living room with a comfortably furnished lounge and two steps leading down to the dining area which has a large window looking out over the attractive rear garden and a small wood burner in one corner.

An archway leads through to the adjoining kitchen with modern fitted units including an electric heated towel rail, and sliding doors open to the large sun terrace, ideal for al fresco dining. Wooden open tread stairs wind up from the hallway to the first floor landing, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and corner bath, and two cottage style bedrooms with a double and twin beds respectively.

The enclosed garden at the rear is sheltered and provides a delightful haven with extensive lawns, mature shrubs and views over the adjoining countryside.  The owners have an unobtrusive annexe attached to the side of the house with its own entrance and parking. There is a post office and traditional 17th century pub at St Minver, three quarters of a mile away. 

The nearest local shops are at Rock about one mile and there is a pub with family restaurant at Pityme approximately a 5 minute walk. Rock beach is about 1.5 miles away, and has a sandy beach, sailing and water ski facilities and a foot ferry operating to Padstow, and the surfing beach at Polzeath is just under 3 miles by road or a 30 minute walk across the fields.

The attractive fishing village of Port Isaac is within a ten minute drive, as is the shopping town of Wadebridge with a leisure centre, cinema and bicycle hire. The Camel Trail, ideal for walkers and cyclists, and several golf courses including The Point and St Enodoc are all close by. There are also stunning coastal walks nearby to Pentire Point and The Rumps.

Please note:
 £100 returnable security deposit required for guests with a pet - one small pet only.


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Nantewas Studio in Lamorna, Cornwall, South West England

Nantewas Studio, Lamorna, Cornwall

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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Meadow Barn in Rose, Cornwall, South West England

Meadow Barn, Rose, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £309 to £715

Self catering accommodation in Rose sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: A delightful converted detached, double glazed, stone and slate barn in a walled and gated gravel garden, quietly set in the small hamlet of Rose, just one and a half miles inland from the golden sandy beaches at Perranporth.

Ideally situated as a base from which to explore the coves and coastal footpaths of the North Coast, the property is entered down a quiet narrow unmade lane and a gate which opens to a wide gravel courtyard which has space for a car and small boat trailer.

The stable front door opens at one end of the barn to a smartly fitted kitchen area where there are hand made natural pine units with a granite worktop and quarry tiled floor, and an adjacent bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath. The remainder of the ground floor accommodation comprises a comfortable long carpeted living room with a rustic dining table and chairs, French Windows overlooking the courtyard, some exposed stonework and lounge seating facing the multi fuel stove.

A carpeted stairway leads directly up from the living room to the first floor landing and two bedrooms; an attractive master bedroom with a hand carved pine double bed and a hip shaped ceiling, and a small children's bedroom with twin 2ft 6in beds. There are thermostatically controlled electric wall radiators in every room.

Within the enclosed gravel courtyard attached to the far end of the barn, a gazebo has climbing plants and patio furniture set beneath, two neighbours have a right of way to the rear of their properties but this is seldom ever used.

The village of Goonhavern, 1 mile, has a pub and post office stores and the immediate area offers horse riding, coarse fishing, a golf club and of course the sandy surfing beach, shops and amenities in Perranporth all within a few minutes drive. Truro and Newquay are about a 15 minute drive respectively.

Please note: Towels are not available.


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The Mill in Lanreath, Cornwall, South West England

The Mill, Lanreath, Cornwall

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £467 to £1

Self catering accommodation in Lanreath sleeps 8.

Accommodation overview: Approached from a walled and gated garden with a crazy paved patio, one step and a level path leads up to the wide front door which opens to a hallway with an adjacent fully fitted country style kitchen/dining room with French Windows leading out to a small rear terrace

The large sitting room is pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating arranged before the Cornish stone fireplace and patio doors opening to the enclosed front garden. 

To complete the ground floor accommodation there is a bedroom with Super king-size bed which can be made into two single beds, and a walk-in shower room W.C. with hand basin and fold down seat in the shower area, suitable for an elderly or infirm member of the family. 

Upstairs are three further bedrooms in a light crisp decor with rural views; a spacious master bedroom with a 6ft double and en-suite shower room W.C. and basin, a twin bedroom with en-suite shower room W.C. and basin, and a double bedroom retaining part of the original mill wheel with an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin, bath and shower cubicle. 

A door from the first floor landing opens to external railed steps that lead down to the front of the property.



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White Pebble Cottage in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

White Pebble Cottage, Port Isaac, Cornwall

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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Keynvor in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Keynvor, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £425 to £1

Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Keynvor has been decorated and furnished to a good standard and provides cosy living accommodation arranged on one floor with an attractive and enclosed outside space with patio seating. This end of terrace property forms one of three cottages and is perfect for both small families or couples.

Keynvor is accessed through the French windows and the entrance is straight into a cosy but well furnished and equipped lounge/kitchen/ diner. On the lounge side, the property offers comfortable seating with electric living flame fire, flat screen TV and a fully fitted kitchen/ diner on the other side.

Off the main lounge area, an inner hallway leads to the bedrooms which consist of one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. An additional doorway leads to a separate bathroom with shower over the bath and WC.

Back in the main living room, the French windows provide access onto an
enclosed paved patio and small garden with lawn and picnic table. The property provides parking for one car, accessed via an incline from the parking area, with additional parking on site.





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Primrose Cottage in Whitstone, Cornwall, South West England

Primrose Cottage, Whitstone, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £419 to £914

Self catering accommodation in Whitstone sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: Primrose Cottage forms part of a small family run complex of properties surrounded by 11 acres of grounds and accessed via a private tree lined driveway. Extensive sea views of Bude and Widemouth Bay can be seen from the property, and can easily be reached within a 15 minute drive. The grounds provide an array of entertainment, including an outdoor swimming pool, playground and climbing frame, a table tennis barn, a large field for sports plus a wonderful small herd of alpacas which can be visited along with the rabbits and guinea pigs. 
 
The property itself is a spacious two storey mid terraced stone and cob built cottage, forming part of an original 18th century granary. On entering the property, a light and airy corridor will lead you straight down to two spacious downstairs twin bedrooms with standard sized twin beds, one on either side of the corridor plus a downstairs bathroom with shower over and WC. From here, a carpeted staircase leads to the first floor with a spacious open plan lounge, kitchen and diner. A further double bedroom is accessed on the first floor by a doorway from the lounge area.

The complex of properties are located in a quiet location and when entering the site, private parking can be found in front of the cottage, along with a picturesque garden seating area. A communal area is nearby and provides a coin operated washing machine and tumble dyer as well as tourist information for Cornwall. Just a stone’s throw away is the wonderful outdoor swimming pool which sits alongside the owner’s property, as well as a small herd of alpacas. The children are welcome to assist the owner at feeding times.

The seaside town of Bude provides a wonderful day out for all the family. With its long sandy beaches, selection of shops and restaurants. A scenic canal footpath is fantastic for walks or cycling and the nearby beach at Widemouth Bay is famous for its surfing. Slightly further afield are the picturesque villages of Boscastle, Tintagel and Clovelly, all worth a visit and easily accessible within a 35 minute drive.



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