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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.

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Breakwater in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Breakwater, Bude, Cornwall

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £789 to £2

Self catering accommodation in Bude sleeps 10.

Accommodation overview: Superbly positioned within 100 yards of Summerleaze beach with outstanding views from the first floor sitting room, this delightful early 19th century character cottage and detached annexe provides extensive and homely accommodation and good outside space. 

The gated parking area is large enough for two good sized cars and gives the option of entering the cottage by the front door or, as most people choose, through the breakfast/dining area with table and seating for ten and open plan kitchen with high quality fittings and unusual dual porthole windows overlooking Bude Canal. This area leads to the ground floor sitting room with two sofas, fireplace and bay window to the canal.

At the rear of the ground floor is a twin bedroom with French doors to a small outside patio/eating area and adjacent bathroom WC with power shower over the bath and wash basin. 

Upstairs the feature is the sitting room with bay window facing the beach and sea which seems almost in line with the water when the tides are at their highest. The master bedroom faces the garden and has an en-suite bathroom WC with power shower over the roll-top bath and wash basin. There is also a comfortable twin bedroom facing the canal and beach.

From the rear terrace a flight of steps leads to a level lawned area surrounded by shrubs and flower beds from which another flight of steps leads to the annexe, recently constructed with a slate roof to echo the main cottage. Inside there is a twin bedroom, sitting room with double sofa bed and French doors to the garden, and a spacious bathroom WC with shower over the bath and wash basin. 

Young children will require supervision in the main cottage as upstairs windows are low although supplied with security locks. For parties of six people or less wishing to book the cottage only, outside of the period 1 May to 1 September and the Spring, Autumn and Winter holidays please contact our office for an under-occupancy reduction.  Children are not permitted to occupy the annexe without adult supervision.



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Atlantic Spray in Crantock, Cornwall, South West England

Atlantic Spray, Crantock, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £357 to £767

Self catering accommodation in Crantock sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: A semi detached, double glazed corner bungalow in a quiet close a few minutes walk from the sandy beach and River Gannel. A low walled and gated garden extends around two sides with a short path to the front door which opens into a light hallway with a pleasant sitting room opening from the hall.

The decor is simple and unfussy with board floors, rugs and light painted walls. A kitchen / dining room with a ceramic tiled floor has a door that opens to a useful utility porch and rear entrance with room to store wet coats and beach gear.

A shower room W.C. with hand basin and two bedrooms complete the accommodation.  A twin bedded room looks out over the front garden and a double bedroom with en-suite W.C. has a patio door to a secluded walled and gated terrace with wooden decking, an ideal outdoor room with picnic table. 


There is room for one car on the driveway. A nearby footpath offers a short cut to the beach road and Crantock Village has small shops and two public houses (pub food) and local buses to Newquay and Truro stop in the square. There are lovely cliff walks in the area around to Porth Joke and coarse fishing and riding are available in the area.



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Little Churchway in Perranuthnoe, Cornwall, South West England

Little Churchway, Perranuthnoe, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £260 to £487

Self catering accommodation in Perranuthnoe sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: Less than 500 yards from the beach and the South West Coast Path, this self contained single storey annexe is a later addition to the owners Victorian house, much larger than the name implies, and is tucked away in the heart of the unspoilt Cornish coastal village of Perranuthnoe. With direct access to an old footpath which took worshippers from Prussia Cove to Perranuthnoe Church and links with the coastal footpath, this is an ideal base for walking, bird watching and shore fishing and for exploring the West of Cornwall by car. 

Approached from the parking area, a little enclosed courtyard and two steps lead up to the front door which opens to the bright and sunny living room with a small glass topped dining table and chairs overlooking the patio.  A wide archway leads through to the cosy sitting area with comfortable lounge seating arranged before an electric coal effect fire, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring all that the West of Cornwall has to offer. 

An inner hallway gives access to a well equipped kitchen with pine fitted units and a double bedroom with two skylight windows allowing visitors to watch the stars at night and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin and walk-in shower.  The private and sheltered patio benefits from the sound of the sea in the distance, and guests are also welcome to use the owners front terrace to enjoy the stunning coastal views

The award winning 12th century Victoria Inn is just a couple of minutes walk and there is a seasonal beach cafe next to the south west facing bay of sand and pebbles approximately quarter of a mile away.  There are local stores at Rosudgeon and Goldsithney, less than 1 mile respectively, and St Michaels Mount reached via a causeway from Marazion is about 4 miles. 

Local buses operate to the shopping town of Penzance, 5 miles by road, with its main line coach and railway station, and from here there are regular ferry services to the Isles of Scilly.  There is a golf course nearby at Praa Sands and the immediate area is threaded with footpaths which take walkers either inland or connects with the coastal footpath either east to Prussia Cove or west to Marazion with glorious coastal scenery.

Please note: Towels are not available.



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Trewetha Cottage in Trewetha, Cornwall, South West England

Trewetha Cottage, Trewetha, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £378 to £907

Self catering accommodation in Trewetha sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Less than a mile from the picturesque fishing village of Port Isaac, this cosy and comfortable traditional end of terrace cottage is set to one side of the coastal road in the small hamlet of Trewetha, double glazed, yet retaining much of its original charm and character.  The quaint village of Port Isaac still has a little working harbour nestling in a narrow sheltered valley where there is a small selection of shops, pubs and restaurants all just a 5 minute drive away. 

Approached by a couple of steps and gated footpath that lead down to the front entrance porch with space for coats and boots. An inner glazed door opens directly into a charming dining room with a low beamed ceiling and wood burning stove and to one side a door leads through to a warm and cosy beamed sitting room with lounge seating arranged before the open fireplace

At the rear, in an extension to the original cottage, a low doorway opens to a bright and cheerful kitchen and from here a door leads out to the generous sized country garden with a sheltered sun terrace and a couple of steps up to the lawn with a sandpit, swing and hedged border. 

A narrow carpeted staircase with quite low headroom leads up from the dining room to the first floor landing where there are a bathroom with hand basin and shower over the bath, a separate cloakroom W.C., and two pretty cottage-style bedrooms. The master bedroom has a 5ft double bed overlooking the attractive rear garden and the second smaller bedroom has two pine single beds. 

Young children and pets will requires supervision as there are slight changes in level in the cottage and the garden is only partially enclosed.  There is off road parking for two cars on the driveway, and space for a boat trailer if required. 

The small shingle beach at Port Gaverne is about a 5 minute drive and the glorious sandy beaches at Polzeath, Daymer Bay and Rock on the Camel Estuary are approximately 6 miles away.  For a good choice of amenities the market town of Wadebridge is about a 15 minute drive where bicycles can be hired to explore the Camel Trail and the immediate area also offers fine coastal walking.  There is a wide range of sports activities locally including fishing, surfing and sailing, three golf courses within easy reach and the Eden Project is about an hour’s drive.

Please Note:
1 small dog welcome. £100 refundable security deposit payable direct to owner.


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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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Silver Valley Barn in St Dominick, Cornwall, South West England

Silver Valley Barn, St Dominick, Cornwall

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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The Old Mill in Millook, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Mill, Millook, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £336 to £695

Self catering accommodation in Millook sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: A wonderful 17th Century character cottage, formerly a water millhouse, just yards from Millook beach, where sheer cliffs tower above the pebbled beach and small rock pools are revealed at low tide.

Set in a large grassy paddock with a stream running parallel to it, the front door opens into an entrance lobby with an adjacent simple kitchen and pantry area, and in one corner a 4 step ladder leads up to a cabin style children's bedroom with a little window overlooking the 38 ft mill wheel. Two steps up from the kitchen lead to a traditionally furnished cosy beamed living room with a large fireplace and remains of a cloam oven, simple white washed stone walls and a dining area with peaceful views over the garden.

To one side, a heavy carved door salvaged from a shipwreck in the 1800s leads to an additional smaller sitting room with comfortable seating and views of the sea. A bathroom W.C. with vanity basin and shower over bath can be reached via a few steps down from the living room, and an open tread irregularly shaped staircase leads directly up to the master attic bedroom with a 4ft 6inch double bed, a cross beamed ceiling, calming sea views and an extra single chair bed for alternative sleeping arrangements.

The renovated 3 ton mill wheel operates twice daily as an essential part of its preservation. The elderly or infirm may find the low curving beams, uneven floors and stairs a little difficult, and due to the proximity of the running water, toddlers will require supervision in the garden.

The nearest pub is 1.5 miles, and the spectacular sands of Widemouth Bay with a small grocery store are 2 miles away. Crackington Haven is about 5 miles and Bude 6 miles.

Please note:
No TV reception.  Not suitable for children under 8 or children/adults requiring supervision.


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Song of the Sea in St Ives, Cornwall, South West England

Song of the Sea, St Ives, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £306 to £685

Self catering accommodation in St Ives sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: With a glorious view over the rooftops to the harbour and across St Ives Bay, this first floor apartment is one of three recently converted from an original Presbytery set right in the heart of the picturesque harbour town of St Ives.  This double glazed, light and airy apartment offers warm and comfortable year round accommodation and is just a short stroll from the harbour and the splendid sandy beaches that form a golden fringe around the town. 

Accessed from the bustling main street, a couple of steps lead up to the communal hallway and an internal railed stairway leads to the private front door on the first floor which opens to a carpeted hallway.  Furnished in a contemporary style, the accommodation comprises of a living room with a smartly fitted kitchen area, comfortable lounge seating and a dining suite next to a large window with delightful views extending over the rooftops across St Ives Bay and out to sea.

There are two pleasantly furnished bedrooms in a crisp décor on the landward side; a spacious master bedroom with a 5ft double, and one with a standard double bed and the original ornamental fireplace.  To complete the accommodation, there is a modern shower room W.C. with hand basin and heated towel rail accessed from the hallway.  The bell of the Sacred Heart and St la church attached only rings on a Sunday morning. 

There are a wide selection of shops, restaurants, pubs and art galleries within easy walking distance, as are several sandy beaches, the nearest being either the Harbour or Porthminster Blue Flag beach which also has a watersports centre

Fishing boats still operate from the lovely harbour as do pleasure boat trips and self hire boats, there is a leisure centre with swimming pool nearby and scenic circular and cliff walks around St Ives incorporating the South West Coastal Path.  A local bus service operates to Penzance, Hayle, St Agnes, Perranporth & Newquay and this apartment is also conveniently located for the railway station if wishing to holiday without a car.

Please note: No cot – travel cot/carrycot accepted.  Weekly car park ticket currently costs £35.



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Holly Grove in Kelynack, Cornwall, South West England

Holly Grove, Kelynack, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £392 to £851

Self catering accommodation in Kelynack sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: Set in lovely countryside just off the coast road between Sennen and St Just, the area offers good cliff walking and it is an ideal base for exploring the far west of Cornwall.

A converted semi-detached Victorian school house with views across farmland, a gate leads from the parking area to a walled sunken patio and a few steps up to the front door which opens to a small hallway and adjacent neatly fitted modern galley kitchen.

The spacious living room has an attractive dining area with beamed ceiling and the sitting area has a large arched window and high ceiling offering the maximum of daylight inside and framing the garden views. Leading off the sitting room are a cosy bedroom with twin beds and a cloakroom W.C. with hand basin.

A winding pine staircase leads up to a landing, three bedrooms and a bathroom W.C. with vanity basin and a shower over the bath. There are two single bedrooms and one with a double bed, all with rural and distant sea views from roof windows. The cottage is surrounded by a series of sheltered stone walled and fenced gardens and pathways, including a covered pond, uneven surfaces and slight changes in levels so toddlers will require supervision.

The surfing beach at Sennen Cove is 3 miles, and the village of St Just about 2 miles away has a selection of shops and pubs. Light aircraft offer pleasure flights along the coast and to the Isles of Scilly from St Just airstrip.

Please note:
Bed linen is available at £3 per person, per week payable on arrival. Towels available at £2 per person, per week payable on arrival.



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Ahoy The Slip in Downderry, Cornwall, South West England

Ahoy The Slip, Downderry, Cornwall

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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Trehaze Cottage in Trevia, Cornwall, South West England

Trehaze Cottage, Trevia, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £242 to £456

Self catering accommodation in Trevia sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: With panoramic views across the beautiful Allen Valley, this peaceful detached south-facing barn conversion with its own private garden nestles in the rural hamlet of Trevia just 5 miles from the beach at Trebarwith Strand.

Surrounded by unspoilt countryside, it offers a good touring base to explore the picturesque villages and harbours of North Cornwall's dramatic coast and Bodmin Moor, just a short drive away.  

Double glazed, built of solid stone and retaining many of its original charming characteristics, the cottage is set to one side of the owner’s house and paddocks where there is an abundance of birds and wildlife.

Approached by a quiet country lane and a gated driveway with a private parking area, four railed steps and a path lead around to the entrance at the rear. The stable door opens to a small hallway and to one side, a step leads down to an attractive, bright living room with the original exposed beams rising up to the apex of the roof and cream painted walls.

There is a neatly fitted galley kitchen, a dining area and a comfortable sitting area with French Windows leading out to the enclosed garden with a sun deck and level lawn overlooking the surrounding countryside.  Visitors are also welcome to explore the owner’s adjacent grassy paddock.    

Leading off the central hallway, there is a fully tiled shower room W.C. with hand basin and heated towel rail and a pretty double bedroom with rustic pine bedroom furniture and views of the garden with fields beyond. A single sofa chair bed can be made available on request as an alternative sleeping arrangement to the double bed.

Camelford, half a mile, has a good selection of small shops, a restaurant and two pubs, and there is also a local sports centre with swimming pool. Bowood Championship Golf Course and Country Club is just a 5 minute drive.

Boscastle and Tintagel are both within 5 miles, as is the nearest beach at Trebarwith Strand, and the beaches around the Camel Estuary, including Polzeath, Daymer Bay and Rock are within a 20 minute drive.

Please note: Central Heating incl. 1 May - 2 Oct, at other times £15 per week payable on arrival.


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Rainbow Creek in Devoran, Cornwall, South West England

Rainbow Creek, Devoran, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £419 to £914

Self catering accommodation in Devoran sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: Just a short drive to the numerous beaches  around Falmouth Bay and those on the Roseland Peninsula via the King Harry Ferry, this modern light detached family home is set in a quiet residential close in the peaceful village of Devoran offering a good base from which to explore both country and creekside walks.

Approached from the brick paved driveway with parking for up to 4 cars, an open porch leads into a welcoming and spacious hallway with an adjacent cloakroom W.C and basin and a separate coats cupboard. 

Off the hall a light and airy sitting room spans the length of the property with comfortable lounge seating arranged before a living flame gas fire and sliding patio doors to the rear terrace and garden. To one side of the sitting room is a bright and cheerful kitchen diner with a dining suite arranged in front of French doors opening to the rear garden and a modern kitchen with fitted units. Beyond the kitchen is a utility room with some storage and glazed door to the rear garden.  

A carpeted staircase from the hall leads to the first floor landing with four bedrooms, a 5ft double with en-suite shower room W.C with hand basin, two further doubles and a smaller bedroom with two singles a 3ft and 2ft 6in. A family bathroom with WC, hand basin and shower over the bath completes the first floor accommodation. The additional bed spaces are for flexibility within the party size.  

The rear garden has a secluded paved patio, level lawn and a sun deck with garden seating with a gated access to one side and an open access to the other side of the property. Children will require supervision.  

The village centre is a short walk where a traditional pub, church and children’s playground can be found with the nearest shop only a mile away at Carnon Downs. Truro dominated by its cathedral is 5 miles providing plenty of shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Falmouth with its sandy beaches, shopping, attractions such as the Maritime Museum is 6 miles and the beautiful gardens of  Trelissick ,  Glendurgan  and  Trebah  are all within a short drive. There is a golf course and horse riding nearby, and  Bissoe  bike hire have a good selection of cycles to explore the picturesque off road cycle trails. The surfing beaches of the North Coast are about 12 miles away.


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