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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 6
Weekly price range £386 to £839
Self catering accommodation in Halgabron sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: The larger of the two cottages sharing the same courtyard, this double glazed detached stone barn was once the farm grain store and has been carefully converted to provide comfortable family accommodation whilst retaining original features.
The front door opens to a small central hallway with a pleasant sitting room on one side with a high beamed ceiling, lounge seating and an electric coal effect fire set on a hearth created from an original mill stone. On the opposite side, a farm style kitchen/dining room has a run of pine fitted units and an inner hall leads to a ground floor shower room W.C. with hand basin and utility room, both of which can be accessed directly from the car port.
From the hallway, carpeted stairs lead up to a sunny first floor landing with rural views from French Windows, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and three cottage style bedrooms. There are two bedrooms at the front of the property with a double and twin beds respectively enjoying sea views on the horizon towards long rock and a bunk bedded room at the rear with views over farm land and surrounding countryside.
With access from both the kitchen and external steps from the first floor landing, Dairylea benefits from its own enclosed rear garden with a private and sheltered patio with slate chippings and a raised lawn overlooking the adjacent fields. The property has undercover parking for one car with additional parking in the courtyard.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £414 to £1
Self catering accommodation in St Mawes sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: A delightful terraced cottage set back from the Idle Rocks Hotel and just 50 yards from the sea in the attractive harbourside village of St Mawes, with inverted accommodation to fully appreciate the glorious views across the Fal Estuary as far as Pendennis Point.
Approached by a shared driveway where there are reserved parking spaces, half a dozen railed steps lead down to a courtyard and the front door, which opens to a spacious ground floor hallway. Leading off the hallway is a light and attractive kingsize bedroom with an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin and a glazed door with two steps down to a lovely railed sun terrace where you can absorb all the sounds of the boats entering the harbour and the birdlife circling overhead.
A short flight of stairs leads up to a clean and crisp bedroom with full size 3ft bunk beds and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and a half size bath tub. From the hall a carpeted staircase winds up to a bright and sunny gallery style living room with an electric flicker flame fire with slate hearth. There are superb panoramic and stunning views of the sea, estuary and harbour from both the full length french door and other windows. Off to one side, a couple of steps lead up to a large, recently refurbished and well equipped fitted kitchen which enjoys the same superb views of the sea.
There is a good collection of pubs and restaurants plus local shops all within a few minutes walk down a short fairly steep hill, as is a selection of small south facing beaches with a sailing club. A regular passenger ferry service operates to Falmouth, and another which crosses the Percuil River to St Anthony runs in the summer months. The 15th Century St Mawes Castle standing in a sub tropical garden is close at hand and there are also lovely waterside paths following the banks of the estuary which eventually reach the picturesque church at St Just in Roseland.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £450 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Penntir forms one of four superior semi-detached terraced cottages which have been decorated and furnished to a good standard. The cosy accommodation is perfect for small family gatherings or couples and the property offers wonderful countryside views across The Eco Village and beyond.
The property is arranged on one floor and one step leads up to the paved patio where you access the property through the large French windows. 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 and 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 with en-suite shower room and WC 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 large French windows provide access onto a paved patio with picnic table and rural views. Penntir provides parking for one car adjacent to the property with additional parking on site.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £380 to £790
Self catering accommodation in New Polzeath sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: With superb sea views, best from upstairs, this is a traditional detached farm cottage across the yard from the main farmhouse. Entered from a gated stone-walled gravelled patio area which surrounds the cottage, an open porch leads to the front door and from there into a long, comfortably furnished sitting room.
The deeply set windows frame the view across the yard and fields to the sea. The beamed farm-style kitchen / diner and a spacious utility entrance with cloaks facilities and sink, are at the other end. A step up from the sitting room leads to a bunk room and a W.C. with basin.
Upstairs are two further bedrooms, a double and one with two pine singles, both with superb views. A bathroom / W.C. with shower cubicle, bath and hand basin completes the accommodation.
At the rear of the cottage there is a fenced lawned garden.
Please note: Towels are not available. One bag of coal for the open fire is included in the rent.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £392 to £851
Self catering accommodation in Boscastle sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: A delightful cottage at the end of a short row, tucked into a lane 2 minutes walk from the picturesque National Trust harbour of Boscastle. Completely renovated with slate flooring throughout downstairs and furnished with a restful decor, perfect for a peaceful quiet holiday.
Entered via a glazed front door into a wide hallway, a door leads off to a comfortably furnished, light and airy sitting room with a sheltered pleasant outlook down the valley. On the opposite side of the hall are a cloakroom W.C. with hand basin, and a fully fitted kitchen / dining room with pale coloured units and coordinating dining suite.
Upstairs are three bedrooms, a king-size 6ft double with one easy chair overlooking the river leading down to the harbour mouth, two twin bedded rooms, one with vanity basin, and bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower fitment over the bath. Accessed from the kitchen and living room, French doors open to a charming and spacious walled patio, ideal for evening barbecues.
It is possible to unload outside the property, but parking is in the car park 200 yards away. Shops, pubs and the harbour are all within easy level walking distance, the coastal footpath is close at hand and the beaches of Trebarwith Strand and Crackington Haven are about 5 miles respectively.
Please note: Towels are not available but tea towels are supplied. No dogs upstairs please. A weekly car park ticket currently costs £28.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £331 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Downderry sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With lovely views down over the fields to the sea and just one mile inland from the picturesque coastal village of Downderry, this sensitively converted early 19th century detached stone barn stands in a peaceful rural setting to one side of the owners farmhouse. Offering spacious family accommodation the property is just a 5 minute drive to the sand and shingle beach at Downderry with rock pools at low tide.
A short level path leads to the front door, set beneath an open porch roof, which opens to a small lobby and half a dozen steps lead straight up to an open-plan living room with beams rising to the apex of the roof and a light and airy decor. There is a comfortable seating area with two futon sofa beds for alternative sleeping arrangements; a dining suite is arranged in the middle of the room and a well equipped, modern fitted kitchen.
French Windows from the lounge open to a raised decking area with timber railings, patio furniture and tranquil views over the surrounding countryside to the coast beyond. In one corner of the living room, an inner hallway gives access to two pleasantly furnished bedrooms; a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin and a twin bedded room. A bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath completes the accommodation.
The barn is fronted by a large sheltered courtyard ideal for children’s outdoor games and there is a hardcore parking area for 2 cars. Visitors are welcome to pick their own vegetables from the owner’s one acre of vegetable garden nearby and may also mindfully explore the surrounding fields. The owner also offers a taxi service to and from the local villages and bed and breakfast accommodation is available in the adjacent farmhouse.
All the village amenities are just a 5 minute drive including a local shop/post office, cafe, restaurant and pub with carvery. For walkers, the coastal footpath leads to Looe westwards and east to Whitsand Bay, and there are wooded walks inland through the Seaton Valley Countryside Park. Looe, 8 miles, offers pleasure boat and fishing trips, there is diving at the HMS Scylla artificial reef and there are several golf courses and gardens in the immediate area to explore including St Mellion, Whitsand Bay and Lanhydrock. Plymouth is half an hour by car and The Eden Project is a 40 minute drive.
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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 6
Weekly price range £775 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Karrek provides luxurious accommodation and is one of eight architecturally designed eco properties. Decorated and furnished to a very high standard, Karrek provides luxurious and spacious living along with an attractive outside space for relaxation.
Karrek is detached and uses sustainable, natural materials and timbers along with solar panels to provide excellent insulation whilst taking care of the planet. Arranged on one floor and on entering the property, a hallway divides and to one side is the spacious lounge/ kitchen/ diner with wood burner and French windows which open onto the decking area and garden via steps. The dining area sits adjacent to the well equipped kitchen and the open plan design makes Karrek perfect for families and group gatherings.
On the other side of the hallway, the property provides three bedrooms. One double bedroom is situated on one side of the corridor and opposite is a twin bedroom with standard size twin beds. A separate bathroom with bath and hand held shower and WC is situated next door to the bedrooms. At the end of the corridor, a doorway leads into a spacious king size (5ft) bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC.
The decking extends along the front of the property to the small lawned garden area with garden seating and an additional flight of steps at the rear lead up to a hilltop bench seat. Karrek provides one parking space nearby to the property with additional parking on site.
The property is accessed via four steps from the parking area.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £359 to £798
Self catering accommodation in Treven sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Just half a mile from Tintagel, famous for its myths and legends of King Arthur, and within a 5 minute drive of the sandy surfing beach at Trebarwith Strand, this freshly renovated link-detached cottage enjoys coastal views across the surrounding countryside towards the sea.
With parts of the property dating back to the 1600’s, the comfortable accommodation now furnished to a high standard with double glazing and central heating, still retains character with exposed beams, several changes in level and low doorways, hence the name ‘Duck Down’!
Approached from the driveway where there is parking for two cars, a gated path leads through the enclosed front garden to a slate roofed verandah which catches the morning sun, and from here the front door opens to a long hallway with a tiled floor. To one side, there is a warm and cosy beamed sitting room with lounge seating facing a wood burning stove set on the slate hearth.
A couple of steps continue down to a 2nd lounge/play room with a beamed ceiling and a sofa bed for alternative sleeping arrangements. At the rear, one step leads directly into a well equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with slate flagstones, oak fitted units and dining suite and views of the garden and coastline beyond.
Carpeted stairs lead up from the hall to the first floor landing, three cottage style bedrooms, and a family bathroom W.C. with hand basin, corner bath and additional shower cubicle. There is a bunk bedded room with fine views towards the cliffs and sea, one step continues up to a twin bedroom with 3ft zip linked beds, and a doorway leads into the master bedroom with a 5ft king-sized bed and en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin.
A door from the kitchen opens to the enclosed rear garden with a raised slate terrace and a couple of steps continue down to a small lawn and patio; there is also a shed available for storage of beachgear and a gate to the driveway.
The property is set in Treven, one of the seven parishes of Tintagel where there is a good selection of local shops, restaurants, museums and pubs all within easy walking distance as well as the dramatic coastal footpath and Tintagel Castle itself. Trebarwith, 1.5 miles, has a large area of sand and rocks revealed at low tide, and the picturesque harbour village of Boscastle is a 10 minute drive.
Bodmin Moor, the beaches on the Camel Estuary and The Camel Trail are within easy reach, whilst the larger towns of Bude, Camelford, Wadebridge, Bodmin and Launceston are all within a half hour car journey offering a wider range of facilities.
To read more about Duck Down Cottage, visit the website at www.duckdowncottage-tintagel.co.uk
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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 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 4
Weekly price range £301 to £654
Self catering accommodation in Treligga sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Named after the Swallows that have chosen this barn for their nest.
Entered from a fenced and gated patio garden, the glazed front door opens to a slate floored hallway with an adjacent shower room W.C. and hand basin. The part beamed living room, one step up, has a fitted kitchen area, dining space and comfortable seating with books supplied.
There are two bedrooms, a bunk room with 3ft pine bunks and, two steps down, an attractively shaped double bedroom with hand basin and three windows, one with a glimpse of the sea over low slate roofs.
Please note: Towels are not available.
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