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Cornwall self catering and cottages
The South West of England has the best of the British weather and some of the best coastlines to enjoy it and so Cornwall makes the ideal holiday location for a family holiday or a short break. Whether you are looking for an active holiday or a relaxing retreat you are sure to find it in this beautiful part of Britain.
Enjoy your stay in some superb self catering cottages and accommodation in Cornwall. Our self catering holiday accommodation listings are perfect for couples and large family groups and ideally located near the coast or at the heart of the countryside.
Self catering accommodation in Cornwall is great value for money and if you are after luxury then check out the cottages with hot tubs, sauna's, gyms, heated swimming pools and much more! Refine your search of Cornwall self catering accommodation listed by using the county and region menus on the left or above. If you want to do a fast search with less descriptions and more properties click here>
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £266 to £499
Self catering accommodation in Downderry sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: With wonderful sea views overlooking Looe Bay, this first floor self contained apartment is set in a quiet elevated position at the rear of the owners timber clad detached house, just five minutes walk from the sea and beach.
Entered from the parking area below the property where there is space for one medium size car, a flight of 40 external steps lead up through the owners mature landscaped garden to the entrance at the rear.
From here, a half glazed door opens directly into a neatly fitted kitchenette with a Belfast sink, an electric two ring hob and small oven/grill. Leading off to one side, an inner door opens to a cosy open plan living room with a high beamed ceiling, a comfortable settee and drop leaf dining suite, and a bay window with stunning views of the sea and coastline. A wide archway at the far end leads to a double bedroom with a hand basin and fine sea views over the bay, and an en-suite shower room W.C.
At the rear of the property, a flight of 20 steps continue up the hillside to a sloping lawned garden for the sole use of the visitors, with a wooden sun deck to take full advantage of the panoramic sea views towards Looe Island and beyond. The villages of Downderry to the east and Seaton to the west both have a local shop, pub, restaurant and south facing beach of sand and pebbles, and are about 500 yards respectively.
For a wider selection of amenities, the market town of Liskeard is a 15 minute drive and has supermarkets and a leisure centre with swimming pool. The picturesque harbour village of Looe, 7 miles, offers pleasure boat and fishing trips from the quayside and there is also coarse fishing available nearby at Crafthole and Bake Lakes.
The cliff top golf course at Portwrinkle is 5 miles and it is also just a short drive to the magnificent houses and gardens of Mount Edgcumbe and Antony House. The South West Coast Path enjoys wonderful views along Whitsand Bay to Rame Head, and there are woodland walks inland through the Seaton Valley Countryside Park. A community bus service operates within the local area.
Please note: Towels are available at £4 per person per week to be paid on arrival. Carrycot not accepted.
  
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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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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £775 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Decorated and furnished to a very high standard, this property provides luxurious and spacious living arranged on one floor and forms part of eight architecturally designed eco properties based within The Eco Village. Lowarth is detached and uses sustainable, natural materials and timbers along with solar panels to provide excellent insulation whilst taking care of the planet.
On entering the property, on one side there is a light and airy lounge/ kitchen/ diner with wood burner and French windows which open onto the lawned area outside. The dining area sits adjacent to the well equipped and modern fitted kitchen and the open plan design makes Lowarth perfect for families and group gatherings.
On the other side of the hallway, the property provides three bedrooms. The first room to one side provides a twin bedroom with standard size twin beds and opposite is a double bedroom. The hallway leads down to a separate bathroom with bath and held shower and WC. At the end of the corridor is a king size bedroom (5ft) with en-suite shower room and WC.
To the front of the property is a small decked area leading to a sheltered and lawned side garden with seating and also a front grassy garden. Lowarth provides one parking space close to the property with additional parking on site. The property is accessed via four steps and a slight incline from the parking area
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £467 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Treknow sleeps 8.
Accommodation overview: A comfortable Edwardian end of terrace house in Treknow with views across the fields towards the coast and only 3/4 of a mile from the beach at Trebarwith Strand.
Set in an elevated position, a flight of gated steps leads up from the narrow lane to a small terrace and the front door which opens to a hallway with a mosaic tiled floor. To one side is a light and airy sitting room with a stripped wood floor, a period fireplace and lovely views from a large bay window down the valley to Trebarwith.
At the rear of the house is a spacious pine fitted kitchen with a slate floor and a long dining table next to a decorative old range. A couple of steps lead up to a useful utility room with a 2nd sink and a W.C. and a children's playroom with table football and casual seating. A back door opens out to a service area where a series of steps lead up to a landscaped hillside garden where children will require supervision.
Carpeted stairs lead up from the entrance hall to the first floor where there are a bathroom with hand basin and shower over the bath, a cloakroom W.C. with tiny basin and three bedrooms all with rugs on the natural wood floor. A twin bedroom looks across at the rear garden and two double bedrooms have views of the countryside with a glimpse of the sea in the distance.
Stairs continue up to the second floor where a large bedroom has two single beds, wide open views from two skylight windows, and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin. There is parking available at the rear for two large cars and one car at the front of the house.
Trebarwith Strand is a 20 minute walk by footpath and the pleasant Mill House Inn is 1/4 of a mile down a fairly steep hill. Tintagel, 1 mile, has several shops, pubs and restaurants in addition to the mediaeval castle and there are spectacular coastal walks in the immediate area.
Please note: Towels not available.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £333 to £634
Self catering accommodation in Goonhavern sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Much larger than the name implies, with restful views of tree covered gardens, this fully double glazed, light and airy, very comfortable detached bungalow is entered from the main courtyard, with an adjacent parking area.
The accommodation consists of a bright and spacious sitting room with two comfortable leather sofas. A large double glazed window incorporates a door which opens onto a secluded patio, fringed by mature trees and lawns. On the patio there is a brick bbq for the sole use of this cottage. There is a large sunny well equipped fitted kitchen with a dining area to one end.
Leading off from the hallway is a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two pretty bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other a small children's room with bunk beds measuring 2ft 3in x 5ft 4in. All of the rooms are on the level and have views of the surrounding trees and woodland. There is parking available for one car with further spaces on request.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £374 to £876
Self catering accommodation in Penryn sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: A light and spacious detached bungalow built into a secluded hillside garden of half an acre, barely 10 minutes walk from the harbour of Penryn.
Set at the end of a tree lined lane and entered from a well planted walled and gated front garden a pathway and two or three steps lead to an open porchway and the front door which opens into a wide hallway with a useful cloaks cupboard to one side.
At the far end of the hall the sitting room has a low stone fireplace with a coal effect gas fire, windows on three sides and a door to a railed balcony / sun deck which can also be reached by railed steps from the driveway below. Both sitting room and balcony have panoramic roof top views over the trees to the houses of old Penryn on the other side of the valley and take full advantage of the sun.
A dining room adjoins the fitted kitchen which has a breakfast bar. On the further side is a utility room and a separate W.C. with hand basin. Leading off to one side, an inner hallway gives access to a bathroom with a hand basin and shower over the bath, a separate W.C. with hand basin and to three bedrooms, a kingsize double and two each with twin beds. Beneath the balcony a partly sheltered paved and grassy terrace, in a corner of the lovely lawned rear garden, is set to catch the evening sun.
The extensive garden offers plenty of space and hidden corners for older children to enjoy but the raised terrace, some steep drops, and the balcony with wrought iron railings necessitate the supervision of young children at all times whilst outside.
A large garage is built in below the living area and the driveway has ample room for at least 2 cars and a boat trailer. This semi-rural residential area is ideally placed for easy access to the shops and pubs of Penryn and Falmouth.
The nearest beaches are at Falmouth, boat hire, sailing and windsurfing tuition, can be enjoyed at Mylor Harbour, all a ten minute drive. Transport can be arranged from a local railway station to the property and any other transport should it be necessary by prior arrangement with the owner.
Please note: Towels not available. Children require supervision in garden and on balcony.
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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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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £319 to £898
Self catering accommodation in Porth sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Less than a 5 minute walk down the hill to the safe sandy beach at Porth, this recently upgraded 19th century mid terrace stone cottage is ideal for family holidays and within easy reach of all the activities that Newquay has to offer about a mile away.
Offering a comfortable and well equipped home from home at any time of the year with gas central heating and an open fire, Cockle Cottage is set on the North Coast of Cornwall yet still in a central position perfect as a touring base for exploring the whole county.
Approached from the parking area where there is space for two cars, one in a lockable garage, a pedestrian gate and a dozen open sided steps lead down through the landscaped garden to the entrance at the rear. A half glazed door opens to a modern fully fitted kitchen with a quarry tiled floor, smart dining suite, additional breakfast bar and patio doors to the front courtyard providing a short cut to the beach.
At the rear, an inner hallway gives access to the warm and cosy sitting room with a high painted beam ceiling and sumptuous lounge seating facing the brick fireplace with open fire.
Carpeted stairs lead up from the hall to the first floor landing where there is a fully tiled bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two delightful bedrooms in a fresh crisp décor. The master bedroom has a 5ft king-size bed, dual aspect windows and a couple of easy chairs in one corner for reading, relaxing and watching television, and the second bedroom has twin beds.
To the rear of the property is a fully enclosed terraced garden with a sheltered paved patio and raised gravel terrace with garden furniture. The South West Coast Path and the large sandy beach offering easy access and safe bathing at Porth are just 300 yards down the hill with a pub and seasonal shop just a little further.
Newquay’s local shops, pubs and restaurants are a 10 minute walk and the resort centre with a wider selection of amenities including a zoo, Sea Life Aquarium and cinema is about a 20 minute walk away or one mile by car. There are several other beaches in the Newquay area within easy reach including Watergate Bay (home to Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Restaurant), Lusty Glaze, Tolcarne and Fistral, to name but a few.
Golf, horse riding and ten pin bowling are all available nearby as is coarse fishing at Porth Reservoir and there is a local bus service operating to Newquay, Watergate Bay, Mawgan Porth and Padstow.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £260 to £501
Self catering accommodation in Lanner sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: In the heart of Cornwall only 7 miles from both the North and South Coast this single storey, detached and double glazed timber lodge is set to one side of the owner’s 11 acre smallholding and enjoys panoramic countryside views. Despite its rural location, Woodentops is conveniently situated for visiting the wonderful beaches and attractions that the whole county has to offer and is furnished to a high standard with gas central heating and provides warm and comfortable year round accommodation.
Entered from the concrete parking area where there is space for two cars a gated path leads to the front door with a step up into the modern well fitted kitchen with quarry tile floor and skylight window. From the kitchen an inner hall gives access to two comfortable and attractive bedrooms a double with 5ft bed and one with 3ft metal bunk beds. Opposite the bedrooms is a well finished shower room W.C with hand basin.
The light and airy living room with views over the surrounding countryside has comfortable lounge seating arranged to one side and a solid wood dining table and chairs. A sliding patio door leads out to the railed decking area with a step down to the small enclosed lawn with panoramic countryside views to Falmouth on the horizon and a gravelled side path to the entrance.
The village of Lanner a 5 minute drive has a local shop, post office, pub and bakery and Falmouth with a wider selection of amenities and a choice of beaches is just 7 miles. The beaches at Porthtowan and Portreath on the north coast are both 6 miles away, and the famous resorts of Newquay and St Ives are just a 30 minute drive respectively.
The cathedral city of Truro and the glorious Roseland Peninsula can be reached in 20 minutes by car. There are numerous gardens within easy reach and a watersports centre at Stithians Lake 4 miles away. There is a golf course 5 miles away, riding stables close by and the Cornish Way Coast to Coast Cycle Trail is nearby with bicycle hire available from Bissoe Tramways.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £425 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Set in the private village of The Eco Village at Mawgan Porth, Morhogh forms one of three terraced cottages which has been furnished and decorated to a good standard with a light and airy décor. Each with their own private and enclosed outside area, Morhogh is perfect for both small families or couples alike.
The end of terrace property 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 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 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 a 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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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £436 to £953
Self catering accommodation in Bolventor sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Set on the shore of beautiful Dozmary Pool, a natural lake associated with the Arthurian legend as the final resting place of Excalibur, this recently converted, detached and double glazed granite barn is centrally located in the heart of Bodmin Moor which is within easy reach of both the north and south coast.
Situated within an SSSI, this is the perfect spot for walkers, birdwatchers and water enthusiasts just 10 metres from the waters edge. Approached by a narrow unmade lane and private drive that slopes down to a large gravel parking area, from here the fully glazed front door leads directly into an open plan living room with a slate tiled floor and furnished to a high standard.
The well equipped, modern fitted kitchen has a butler sink and a large pine dining table with bench seats, and an adjacent comfortable sitting area with a wood burning stove and windows overlooking the water. There is one ground floor bedroom with a kingsize bed, lovely views of the garden and beyond to the lake, and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin.
In one corner of the lounge, an oak staircase leads up to the first floor landing where there are a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two attractive bedrooms with twin beds, oak flooring and good views over the lake and the surrounding countryside. A first floor patio is reached via a glazed door off one of the twin bedrooms with granite steps leading down to the driveway, and at the front of the property, a walled and gated lawned garden and sheltered south facing terrace overlook the lake.
Toddlers and pets must be supervised as the banks of the lake are just a few feet beyond the garden wall. There is space to store bicycles and beach gear in a stone outbuilding. It is possible to launch canoes on Dozmary Pool, there is a natural right to roam on foot over much of the surrounding moorland and there are lovely cycle rides in all directions.
Jamaica Inn at Bolventor is 1.5 miles away, and the surrounding villages of Altarnun, Blisland, St Breward and St Cleer are all within 15 minutes by car and have a local shop and pub. The larger towns of Bodmin and Launceston are about a 20 minute drive respectively. Trout fishing and a watersports centre are available at Siblyback Lake nearby, and there are local stables offering horse riding.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £292 to £685
Self catering accommodation in St Agnes sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Just under a mile from the sandy surfing beach at Trevaunance Cove, this self contained single storey annexe offers light and freshly decorated accommodation,set in a quiet sunny position in Goonown, the higher part of St Agnes village.
Although on the beautiful North Coast of Cornwall, this is a wonderful central location for exploring the whole of the county with the South and West Coasts within a 30 minute drive and there is a variety of breathtaking cliff walks and the St Agnes Arts and Crafts Trail nearby.
Approached from the gravel driveway where there is a designated parking space for one car, a level concrete path leads to the entrance at the rear with one step leading up to the double glazed patio doors which open directly into a bright and sunny conservatory/sitting room. A cane furniture suite overlooks the attractive rear garden with fitted blinds to keep the room cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and further patio doors lead through to a well equipped kitchen/dining room.
An inner hallway gives access to a fully tiled shower room W.C. with hand basin and two pleasant bedrooms with a double and twin beds respectively, each with its own wash basin. Visitors have the use of a small lawn with garden furniture and a low fence on one side acts as a boundary between the two properties, and the owner will provide a complimentary washing /drying service on request.
All the village amenities are within a 10 minute walk down the hill including a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants and a local bus service operates from St Agnes village to Perranporth, Newquay, Truro and St Ives. Trevaunance Cove, ¾ of a mile down a fairly steep hill, is a sandy beach popular with families and surfers alike, and at low tide there is the opportunity to walk to the neighbouring beach of Trevellas Porth.
A few minutes walk from the Cove is Trevaunance Point which offers great fishing during high tide and the National Trust beach of Chapel Porth is a 5 minute drive. The county town of Truro is about 9 miles away and there is golf available at Perranporth to the east and Tehidy Country Park to the west, a handicap certificate is required for the latter. Surf tuition and board hire are also available locally.
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