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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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Polventon Barn in Warleggan, Cornwall, South West England

Polventon Barn, Warleggan, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £268 to £480

Self catering accommodation in Warleggan sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: With tranquil views over a peaceful rural valley, this traditional stone and slate detached barn is perfectly situated for those who wish to get away from it all, in a lovely unspoilt area surrounded by beautiful countryside on the edge of Bodmin Moor.  Nestling in the small hamlet of Warleggan, the property is set to one side of the owners 17th century farmhouse in an area of outstanding natural beauty with an abundance of birds and wildlife and offers an ideal rural retreat

Approached from the gated gravel driveway, a path leads to the front door which opens to a delightful, warm and cosy sitting room full of old world charm and with a vaulted ceiling at one end.  Sympathetically furnished, the barn has great character with exposed beams and stonework, some slate floors and comfortable lounge seating set before a wood burning stove.  An inner hallway and one step leads up to a wet room with shower, W.C and hand basin, and at the end of the hall is a fully fitted galley kitchen with a Belfast sink. 

To one side, a doorway opens to a lovely double glazed conservatory which has a rustic dining table and bench seat and a door leading out to a covered sun deck with patio furniture.  The secluded rear garden has a gravel terrace and five steps leading down to a hedged and gated lawned garden with lovely views of the surrounding countryside.  A hand carved spiral staircase leads up to the long galleried bedroom with a double Victorian brass bed set under the eaves and an additional sitting/reading area. A garage houses the freezer and shared laundry facilities and there is also space available for the storage of bikes and beach gear.

The quiet village of St Neot is 3 miles away where there is a shop, traditional pub and church. The Colliford Tavern on the shores of Colliford Lake is a 10 minute drive.  Polventon Barn is conveniently located for the beautiful beaches and cliff paths on both the North and South coast which can be reached in just over half an hour by car as well as the Eden Project.  Locally there are excellent walks, fishing, golf and pony trekking available, and cycle trails through Cardinham Woods close by. The old county town of Bodmin with a selection of shops, pubs and a leisure centre is about a 20 minute drive as is Lanhydrock House and Gardens. Water sports are available at Siblyback Lake nearby. 

Please note: No dogs upstairs please.



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Clematis Cottage in Trenale, Cornwall, South West England

Clematis Cottage, Trenale, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £260 to £422

Self catering accommodation in Trenale sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: A delightful little semi-detached cottage of great character close to the green in the pretty hamlet of Trenale only five minutes drive from the dramatic cliff walks and sandy beaches of the Atlantic Coast.

Set to one side of a quiet country lane, the cottage is entered from a gated path shared with one other property, and the front door opens into a tiny carefully fitted beamed kitchen with a slate floor. One step leads up to a charming sitting / dining room with a beamed ceiling, comfortable furniture and pleasant view over the secluded lawned garden through an interestingly placed window in the old fireplace.

Stairs wind up to a cosy bedroom with twin pine beds and an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin and electric shower over a half size bath. At one end of the front patio is the laundry room with a side gate leading to the lovely enclosed garden which has a useful outside W.C.

All the facilities of Tintagel are about half a mile and it is possible to unload outside the gate with unrestricted parking on the lane. The beaches at Trebarwith Strand and Bossiney Cove and the attractive fishing village of Boscastle are 2.5 miles respectively.


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Karrek in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Karrek, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

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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Torquil Cottage in Trebetherick, Cornwall, South West England

Torquil Cottage, Trebetherick, Cornwall

Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £941 to £2

Self catering accommodation in Trebetherick sleeps 9.

Accommodation overview: Set in a wonderful position just 200 yards from sheltered sandy Daymer Bay, this charming detached house of great character is set at the end of the lane to the beach in the small village of Trebetherick, midway between Rock and Polzeath.  One of the oldest dwellings in the parish, Torquil Cottage was originally two ancient cottages which were later joined together and extended, and is now a much loved, traditionally furnished family home

A slate path runs all along the front of the house from which the front door opens into a small entrance hall.  To one side is a sunny drawing room with lounge seating arranged before the fireplace and a step down leads to a garden room with patio furniture.  A central dining room with the original slate flagstones has a larder and a glazed exterior door, and at the rear is a fitted kitchen with an oil fired Aga for cooking, and access to the garden. 

To complete the ground floor accommodation, a snug makes an ideal children’s playroom with a door in one corner opening to a second enclosed staircase.  From the hall, a wooden turning staircase leads up to the first floor where there are five simply furnished bedrooms and two bathrooms with W.C.’s, one with a shower over the bath

There are two double bedrooms with 5ft beds, a twin bedroom with a concealed staircase leading down to the snug, a bunk bedroom with sturdy 3ft pine bunks and a small children’s room with a 2ft 6in single bed and a glimpse of the sea.  Care is needed throughout the property as there are low beams, doorways and headroom on the staircase. 

There is a large, sheltered and landscaped garden to the rear with wide lawns, shrubs and hedges; the garden is enclosed when the garage is closed.  An outbuilding provides a useful laundry area, with garden W.C. and shower facilities and there is a drive-through garage (clearance 6ft 6in high x 7ft 6in wide) which leads to a slate-chipped parking area with space for 3 cars

There is a seasonal beach shop 2 minutes’ walk away, a café/restaurant at the top of the hill and Trebetherick village store and newsagent less than half a mile away.  Daymer Bay is an all year dog friendly beach; at low tide the sand stretches as far south as Rock where a foot ferry operates to the harbour town of Padstow

Polzeath, 1 mile, has wetsuit/surf hire, local shops and a waterfront bar & grill, and Rock, 2.5 miles, offers sailing and watersport facilities, and a range of independent shops.  There are golf courses at St Enodoc and The Point 2 miles respectively and St Enodoc Church is nearby where Sir John Betjeman is buried.  The town of Wadebridge, 7 miles, has a good selection of shops, a sports centre, cinema, and bike hire to explore the Camel Trail.



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The Philcot in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

The Philcot, Port Isaac, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £398 to £867

Self catering accommodation in Port Isaac sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: A comfortable detached bungalow at the top of Port Isaac with spectacular views over the cottages and harbour of this historic fishing village. Set partly into the hillside, a steep drive and steps lead down to the bungalow.

The accommodation is light and makes the most of the views with full length double glazed windows which in the master bedroom open onto a small private balcony. There is a large well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar. From the large sitting / dining room patio doors open onto a raised seating area with steps leading down to a fenced terrace which runs the length of the bungalow, an ideal place to simply enjoy the views or have a barbecue.

There are three bedrooms, a king sized double with ensuite shower room, WC and hand basin, one with twin beds and an ensuite shower room, WC and hand basin and a children's room with single beds. There is a family bathroom with WC, hand basin, shower cubicle and short bath. A flight of steep steps with hand rail leads down from the terrace to a large area of fenced and sheltered sloping lawn and garden. Parking is available for 2 cars on the drive. See www.philcot.co.uk for more details.


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Queensgate in London Apprentice, Cornwall, South West England

Queensgate, London Apprentice, Cornwall

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £260 to £494

Self catering accommodation in London Apprentice sleeps 3.

Accommodation overview: A semi detached cottage set within a small hamlet about 2 miles from the coast at Pentewan which can be reached by car or by cycle path alongside the river.  Set to one side of the Mevagissey road and fronted by a small but very pretty walled and gated garden it is entered via a side path to a service courtyard at one side. 

A door opens directly into a small fitted kitchen with a glazed door leading into an attractive beamed sitting / dining room with comfortable seating and a fireplace with an electric fire at the further end. 

Open tread stairs go directly up to the first floor where there is a bathroom W.C. with hand basin, bath and  shower cubicle and a bedroom with a double bed.  A traditional staircase continues up to the top floor and a delightful bedroom with a 4ft double bed.   There is a useful shed for bike and beach gear storage.  

A small shop about 150 yards away has long opening hours during the season There is a bistro restaurant in the village and a pub a short walk away.  Pentewan village about 2 miles has a pub, restaurant and small shops.  Ideally situated for touring the County, the cottage is approximately midway between the Lost Gardens of Heligan and The Eden Project, with beaches and golf courses within easy reach. 

On one side of the valley between London Apprentice and Pentewan is the beautiful and ancient Kings Wood popular with walkers and cyclists.  St Austell 2 miles has a leisure centre, shops and cinema and its main line railway station and bus terminus can be easily accessed from a bus stop at London Apprentice.  The picturesque harbours of Mevagissey and Charlestown are approximately 4 miles. 

Please note:-
departure time for this property is 10am.


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Kernewek in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Kernewek, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £640 to £1

Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: Decorated and furnished to a high standard, Kernewek is perfect for both families and group gatherings alike with wheelchair access via a gentle slope.  Providing luxurious and relaxed accommodation in one of six sunny holiday lodges at the Eco Village, Kernewek forms just one of a pair.

All arranged on the level and on entering the property a bathroom with handheld shower on the bath, and WC is positioned on one side. The entrance hallway opens into a light and cosy lounge/ kitchen/ diner with electric living flame fire with comfy lounge seating, flat screen TV and adjacent is the well equipped and smartly fitted kitchen/ diner.

Off the main lounge area, there are three separate doorways that lead to the bedrooms. One double bedroom with basin positioned within the room, one bedroom with two standard size single beds and an additional double bedroom with en-suite wet room with WC and wheelchair friendly facilities.

Back in the main living area, the large French windows provide access onto a front patio outside with patio furniture with the addition of a small lawn. Four steps lead up to a gravel path and tree shaded lawn at the rear of the property. Kernewek provides one parking space adjacent to the property with additional parking on site.



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Morryb in Padstow, Cornwall, South West England

Morryb, Padstow, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £370 to £795

Self catering accommodation in Padstow sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Just a ten minute walk down the hill to the picturesque fishing village of Padstow with all its restaurants, shops and inns around the harbour, this double glazed and centrally heated cottage is the middle one of three set in a quiet residential location.

Fronted by a small paved terrace, one step leads up to the front door which opens directly into a warm and inviting sitting room with two comfortable settees and a gas log effect fire set in the marble fire surround. At the rear, a door leads through to a light and airy kitchen/diner with modern fitted units including a gas hob and electric oven, a compact dining suite and a door opening to the enclosed rear garden with a south facing paved patio.

Carpeted stairs lead up from the lounge to the first floor landing where there are a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two pleasantly furnished bedrooms with a king size bed and bunk beds respectively. There is on site parking for one car directly outside the property and space for a further car in a private parking area at the end of the close.

There is a supermarket and children's playground within a couple of minutes walk and all the amenities around the harbour are about half a mile away including a good selection of fish restaurants, particularly Rick Stein’s. From the harbour, a short walk along the South West coastal footpath leads to several beautiful sandy beaches and coves, or alternatively by car, Trevone is 2 miles and Harlyn Bay 3 miles.

There is the facility to hire bicycles in Padstow to explore the Camel Trail recreational route and an assortment of boat trips depart from the quayside including a foot ferry operating across the estuary to Rock. For more information go to www.padstowgetaways.co.uk


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Cider Press in Prideaux, Cornwall, South West England

Cider Press, Prideaux, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £286 to £516

Self catering accommodation in Prideaux sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: Only 10 minutes from the sea and just 3 miles from the Eden Project, this quaint little converted cider press with inverted accommodation has been freshly renovated and stands on its own across the river from the original mill, surrounded by peaceful grounds and woodland. 

Situated in the quintessentially Cornish Luxulyan Valley (no mobile, phone or WiFi reception) with great natural beauty and recently awarded World Heritage Site status, the cottage has its own riverside garden running down to the banks of the boulder-strewn River Par which forms part of the boundary. 

Approached through a narrow gateway to the private parking area, a short walk (100 yards) via a grassy path leads through the orchard to the secluded front terrace where there is a spacious outdoor hot tub (additional charge) for the visitors sole use.  From here, a glazed door with low head clearance opens directly into the ground floor bedroom with a 5ft double bed, a beamed ceiling and a recently upgraded en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin. 

In one corner of the room, a wooden staircase winds directly up to a galleried open-plan living room on the first floor with natural wood flooring, a hip shaped ceiling and views of the countryside from several small windows. There is a newly fitted kitchen area with solid oak units incorporating an electric oven and ceramic hob, a small dining table and chairs and a comfortably furnished lounge area with a leather corner settee. 

There are garden table and chairs on the front terrace which catches the afternoon sun and trails lead through the woods to both the lawned garden and orchard bordered on one side by the river and its small tumbling waterfalls.
 
Luxulyan village and St Blazey, 1.5 miles respectively, each have a pub and local shop/P.O., for a wider selection of amenities, the towns of Lostwithiel, Fowey and St Austell are all within a 15 minute drive. The large, south facing beach at Par Sands and the small sandy harbour beach at Polkerris are both about a 10 minute drive away and there are boat trips available departing from Fowey. There are several golf courses within the immediate vicinity and the Saints Way coast-to-coast recreational route passes nearby.



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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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The Shippen in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

The Shippen, Boscastle, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £370 to £809

Self catering accommodation in Boscastle sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: A traditional character cottage with uninterrupted harbour views at the seaward end of an attractive row of three, set on rising ground overlooking the Valency river as it tumbles into the picturesque National Trust harbour about 400 yards away.

The cottage is approached by a flight of railed rustic steps that lead up from the private parking area below to a small lawn which fronts the cottage and a stable door which opens first to an entrance porch with an inner glazed door leading to a slate flagged hallway.

At the end of the hall there is an attractive stone floored, modern fitted kitchen with a large picture window to one side and a view over the harbour on the other. A step leads down from the hall into a beamed sitting/dining room which has a feature stone-built fireplace and a wide panoramic window which overlooks the garden and harbour below.

A carpeted staircase leads up to the first floor landing and to one side, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the corner bath. Also off the landing are two pretty cottage-style bedrooms, the master bedroom has a kingsize bed with a beamed ceiling and fine views of the harbour and the cliffs beyond, the other smaller beamed bedroom has a double bed and a little low window facing the river.

Outside, a low walled garden has two small lawns, flower beds and a large terrace which has wooden garden furniture, perfect for al fresco dining but young children will require supervision. Boscastle harbour is a 2 minute walk as is the main village with its shops and famous 17th century Cobweb Inn. The area offers good cliff and country walking and the long sandy beach at Trebarwith Strand is about 4 miles away.

Please note:
Towels are not available.



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Clovelly Cottage in Crantock, Cornwall, South West England

Clovelly Cottage, Crantock, Cornwall

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £482 to £1

Self catering accommodation in Crantock sleeps 8.

Accommodation overview: A spacious, comfortable double glazed detached family house, only a ten minute walk down the hill to the lovely sandy beach and the river Gannel estuary, on the outskirts of Crantock village. Set to one side of the road that leads down to the village square and beach car park, the property is entered through a gated driveway where there is space for three cars.

The front door opens into a small hallway and to one side is a warm and inviting sitting room with ample seating for eight people arranged before the fireplace with an electric flicker flame fire and sliding patio doors that lead out to the rear garden. On the opposite side of the hall is a very pleasant dining room with a door opening to a ground floor cosy double bedroom with dressing area and one step up to a tiny en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin.

At the rear of the property, a fully fitted galley kitchen can be reached both from the dining room and the sitting room, with a door to the garden and adjacent utility room with laundry facilities.

Upstairs are a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and large shower cubicle and three good size charming bedrooms all with vanity basins and built in wardrobes. There is a 5ft double, one with zip linked 3ft twin beds and a spacious bedroom with a double and a single bed to vary the sleeping arrangements. The rear garden has a lower patio and half a dozen steps leading up to a raised lawn, young children will require supervision as there are unguarded drops. A lockable garage is available for bikes, beachgear and surfboards and the garden is enclosed when the driveway is gated.

The village has a church, small shops, tea gardens and two pubs which offer food, all within a five minute walk and the lovely wide sandy beach backed by dunes is a further five minute walk. The holiday resort of Newquay, 3 miles by road, has a good selection of shops, a rail and coach station and many attractions including the Zoo and Sea Life Centre. There are also lovely coastal walks in the immediate area.

Please note:
 Towels are not available.


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