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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 £260 to £487
Self catering accommodation in Ashton sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Less than a 10 minute drive from the golden sandy beach at Praa Sands and just under 5 miles from the picturesque fishing harbour of Porthleven, Banana Pancakes is ideally situated for exploring West Cornwall, midway between Helston and Penzance.
This freshly renovated, detached and double glazed small garden studio, offers a peaceful haven for couples set within the grounds of the owners home surrounded by unspoilt countryside and peaceful rolling hills. Entered from the shared driveway where there is visitor parking for one car, a gravel footpath leads to the rear garden where a sunken patio area catches the morning sun and French Windows open to the single storey property.
The self contained accommodation in a light crisp décor consists of a general open-plan living room with a reclaimed pine floor and a skylight window allowing visitors to watch the stars at night. There is a neatly fitted galley kitchen with a ceramic two ring hob, Belfast sink and oak worktop, a small occasional table with dining chairs, two casual lounge chairs and a standard double Victorian brass bed.
At the rear, a door opens to a fully tiled, separate shower room W.C. with hand basin, heated towel rail and electric underfloor heating. Four granite steps lead up from the patio to a sheltered lawn exclusively for the visitors use with a garden hammock, mature shrub borders and views of the southern slopes of the NT’s Godolphin Hill. The owners can arrange for fresh lobster to be delivered from local fishermen.
There are traditional village pubs in Godolphin Cross 1 mile, and Ashton 2 miles, and a good selection of amenities in the market town of Helston 6 miles away. Praa Sands, 2.5 miles, has a local shop, a beachside bar and restaurant and golden sands popular with surfers; there are also five other stunning beaches within a 15 minute drive.
Footpaths lead to Godolphin Hill & Tregonning Hill offering panoramic views of West Cornwall and there are also lovely coastal walks nearby to the famous Prussia Cove and the rocky NT headlands of Cudden Point and Rinsey Head. Godolphin House and garden set within an historic estate is just a 5 minute drive or a short stroll on foot across the hill.
There is a golf course close by, and the seaside resorts of Penzance and St Ives are within a half hour car journey. There are numerous attractions within easy reach including St Michaels Mount, Lands End, Flambards and the National Seal Sanctuary to name but a few.
  
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £378 to £873
Self catering accommodation in Perranporth sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: Just over a mile from the glorious sandy beach at Perranporth, this peaceful and detached single storey cottage, formerly a 19th century counting house is set in a large country garden with lovely rural views over open countryside.
Offering total seclusion this comfortable,light and spacious family property is ideal for either a relaxing break at any time of the year or as a base for exploring the north coast with a wealth of sandy beaches and coastal walks nearby.
Approached by a long and narrow unmade lane and gated gravel driveway with parking for at least 3 cars, a sloping path and a series of steps lead down to the front door which opens to a useful entrance porch. An inner door leads directly into the bright and sunny kitchen area leading through to the adjacent dining room with a natural wood floor and views of the garden and countryside beyond.
A central hallway gives access to a sitting room with a high ceiling and comfortable lounge seating facing the fireplace and French windows open to a lovely conservatory with casual seating and tranquil views over the mature garden. There are three pleasant bedrooms: a spacious master bedroom with a double bed, a smaller double bedroom and a single bedded room. A bathroom W.C. with hand basin, heated towel rail and shower over the bath and an additional cloakroom W.C. completes the accommodation.
The extensive sloping garden which surrounds Cregaminnis is ideal for older children to let off steam however toddlers, young children and pets will require supervision as there are some steep unprotected areas. The seaside village of Perranporth is just over 1 mile away and has a wide expanse of fine golden sand popular with surfers and families alike with a selection of shops, pubs, restaurants, and surf hire facilities suitable for everyday needs.
The nearest pub is at Bolingey which can be reached via a local footpath or 1 mile by road and there are also traditional village pubs in Mithian, St Agnes and Cubert all within a 5 mile radius. There is a golf course and riding stables close by in addition to breathtaking cliff walks ideal for birdwatching at Cligga Head. The cathedral city of Truro is about a 15minute drive.
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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 5
Weekly price range £291 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Lanner sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: Centrally located just 7 miles from both the North and South Coasts offering an ideal touring base with easy access to explore the whole county, this delightful cottage is one of a pair recently converted from an old piggery.
Set in a rural valley to one side of Cosy Nook and the entrance of West Trevarth Farm, the property has been finished to a high standard with double glazing and centrally heated to provide a warm and comfortable haven all year round.
Entered from the tarmac parking area where there is ample space for three cars, a path leads to the front door which opens to an entrance hall with a quarry tiled floor, a ground floor twin bedded room and an adjacent shower room W.C. with hand basin and heated towel rail.
A door from the hallway leads to a light and spacious open-plan living room with rugs on the pine floor and views over the surrounding farmland. There is a smart fitted kitchen area with maple units, a dining suite, comfortable lounge seating facing an electric living flame fire, and French Windows that open to the patio and lawned garden.
Stairs from the hallway lead up to the first floor landing, a bathroom W.C. with wash basin, bath with hand shower attachment and heated towel rail, and two pleasantly furnished bedrooms with a 5ft double and a single bed respectively, both with Velux windows.
The villages of Lanner and Carharrack are both within a 5 minute drive and each have a local shop and pub, and Falmouth, with a choice of beaches and a wide selection of amenities is just 7 miles. The beaches at Porthtowan and Portreath on the north coast are both 6miles away, and the famous resorts of Newquay and St Ives are just a 30 minute drive respectively.
The Roseland Peninsula can be reached in 20 minutes via the King Harry Ferry, and there are watersports centres at Stithians Lake and Mylor Harbour. There is a golf course and indoor ski centre 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 £352 to £718
Self catering accommodation in Praa Sands sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Only a five minute walk down the hill to the golden sandy beach at Praa Sands, this charming single-storey detached granite barn, converted from the old stables is set in the grounds of the former mediaeval great hall of Pengersick Castle nearby, now a private dwelling with the gardens and keep open to the public in the summer. Entered through a gated driveway shared with the owner, the gravel drive leads up to a parking area to one side of the property.
The front door opens into a small hallway and from there into a pleasant living room retaining many of the original Dovecots as features with stained wooden floorboards, beams rising up to the apex of the roof and limewashed natural stone walls. There is a smart fitted kitchen area in one corner with a slate tiled floor and cherry pine units, a rustic dining suite and a comfortable leather corner settee facing the wood burning stove.
Leading off the hallway are a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and electric shower over the bath and two carpeted bedrooms with open ceilings and pine bedroom furniture. The master bedroom has a double bed with white painted stone walls and wooden hinged shutters on the window, and the second bedroom has a triple sleeper which comprises a double bed below and single bunk bed on top with integral access ladder and sprung mattresses.
There is a large level lawn adjacent to the property for the exclusive use of the visitors with a patio area in one corner and a shallow stream running along one boundary wall and a garage houses the laundry facilities. The pub, which offers good food, surf hire shop, beach cafe and family beach with safe bathing are all approx 1/2 a mile away and there is a village store/P.O. just a minutes walk.
Praa Sands has a 9 hole golf course, there are wonderful local walks taking in the NT headlands, and the beaches at Prussia Cove and Kenneggy Sands are within easy reach. Helston, and St Michael's Mount, are just over 6 miles, the picturesque harbour at Porthleven is under 5 miles, and St Ives is within a 30 minute drive.
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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 £386 to £839
Self catering accommodation in Boscastle sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: With stunning panoramic views along the coast and out to sea, this comfortable and beautifully presented two storey addition to the owners bungalow is set in a large mature garden overlooking the roof tops of Boscastle, tucked into its lovely wooded valley below.
Entered from the open driveway and parking area, where there is room for up to 3 cars, a gate leads to a secluded patio and barbecue area and from there to the ground floor entrance. The main door opens into a hallway with stairs leading up to the major part of the accommodation on the first floor.
From the landing a door leads into a light and airy living room with lovely views from all the windows and sliding doors onto a recently enlarged balcony providing a great place for al fresco dining and from which to view the beautiful North Coast sunsets. This room has comfortable seating, a dining area around a breakfast bar and a fully fitted kitchen.
On the same floor are two attractive bedrooms, a twin bedded room with an en suite bathroom W.C. and hand basin and one with two single beds, a vanity basin and en suite shower and W.C.
On the ground floor is a very spacious room with a double bed, en suite shower room W.C. and hand basin and ample room for its own TV, sofa and occasional dining table. Sliding patio doors open to the garden and patio area making this part of the property ideal for a quiet retreat from the general living area upstairs. Also on this floor is a well equipped utility room.
All the amenities of Boscastle are within a 5 minute drive down the hill but the Napoleon Inn is only a 2 minute walk away.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £419 to £921
Self catering accommodation in Kingsand sleeps 8.
Accommodation overview: Just a couple of minutes walk from the sheltered beach in the picturesque coastal village of Kingsand, this former 19th century meeting hall has been recently converted to a high standard retaining much of its old world charm and architectural features including a beautiful vaulted ceiling and the original mission bell hanging outside.
With inverted accommodation, the property is entered directly from the lane with the front door opening to an entrance lobby and ground floor hallway with original slate tiled floor and coat pegs on the wall. Leading off the hall are a cloakroom W.C. with hand basin, a separate shower room and three delightful bedrooms with natural wooden floorboards and vanity basins in each. There is a master bedroom with a double bed, a second smaller double bedroom, and the third room has two sets of 3ft metal framed bunk beds.
A carpeted staircase leads up to a lower landing and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath, and half a dozen stairs continue up to the first floor and an attractive open-plan living room with a ceiling rising to the apex of the roof and oblique sea views towards Cawsand beach from a bay window.
There is a dining table with the original chapel chairs, comfortable settees are arranged before a wood burning stove, a full size harmonium is available for careful use, and in one corner, a couple of steps lead down to a neatly fitted bespoke kitchen with granite worktops and a slate tiled floor. To complete the accommodation, half a dozen narrow stairs lead up to a mezzanine floor with casual seating and views over the village rooftops to Cawsand fort.
It is possible to very briefly unload outside the property and parking is in the village car park 250 yards away. Visitor moorings for boats may be available by prior arrangement with the owner. The twin villages of Kingsand and Cawsand have a small selection of local shops, pubs and tea rooms all within a five minute walk and they each have a fairly sheltered beach with excellent fishing from the rocks.
The South West Coast Path offers splendid scenery to Rame Head and Mount Edgcumbe Country Park and in the summer, a ferry operates from Cawsand Beach across the Sound to Plymouth. Sailing and boating are popular in the bay, there are several golf courses in the vicinity and Whitsand Bay, 2 miles, has a long stretch of sand and rocks, and there is diving at the HMS Scylla artificial reef.
Please note: This property is heated by 2 night storage heaters and 6 electric convector heaters - inclusive. A weekly car park ticket currently costs Oct – Mar £18, Apr/May/Jun £20, Jul/Sep £22, Aug £24.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £336 to £767
Self catering accommodation in Penpol sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Located in a wooded conservation area 100 yards uphill from the head of Penpol Creek, a tidal tributary of Restronguet Creek, this detached bungalow stands in a quiet elevated position to one side of a country lane. Brambles is a haven for wildlife lovers; apart from birds, squirrels and foxes, otters have also been seen in the creek off Point Quay catching fish.
Entered from the tarmac driveway where there is parking for a car and boat trailer, a dozen steps and path lead up through the pretty landscaped garden to the front door which opens to a long narrow hallway. At one end, a pleasant sitting / dining room has an electric fire set in the Cornish slate hearth, comfortable lounge furniture and a dining suite next to the serving hatch. From here, French Windows and two steps lead down to a wide railed balcony with patio table and chairs and partial views over the creek, more visible in the spring and autumn.
Leading off the hall are a fitted kitchen with a quarry tiled floor and modern fitted units, and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin, heated towel rail and shower over the bath. To complete the accommodation, there are two spacious bedrooms with a double and two single beds, both catching glimpses of the water between the tree covered banks. A flight of concrete steps lead up to a small sheltered lawned garden with mature trees and shrubs, a little pond, and undercover washing lines beneath the balcony. Young children and pets will require supervision as the garden is not enclosed and there are several changes in levels.
The villages of Playing Place and Carnon Downs, 2 miles respectively, have general stores/P.O. and there are local pubs serving food at Penelewey and Devoran 1.5 miles away. It is possible to launch dinghies at Point slipway at high tide half a mile away, or Loe Beach where there is a charge. Tuition and hire facilities are available at Loe Beach Watersports Centre two miles away, and it is only a short drive to both Trelissick Gardens and the King Harry Ferry giving access to the beautiful Roseland Peninsula.
The cathedral city of Truro, 4 miles, has an extensive range of shops and the maritime town of Falmouth with its selection of sandy beaches is about 8 miles. Fishing, walking, golf and horse riding are all available in the immediate vicinity.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £264 to £494
Self catering accommodation in Lanteglos sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Situated in the middle of beautiful unspoilt rolling fields with superb coastal walks nearby giving access to secluded coves and beaches, the Roundhouse was formerly a working annexe to the main barn.
Approached down a 300 metre unmade drive, the cottage is entered from the sheltered sunny patio through French Windows which open directly into the light and airy sitting room. The ground floor is open plan and tiled throughout with a spacious sitting area benefiting from two large south facing windows providing wonderful views over the open lawned gardens and countryside beyond.
There is a sofa bed for alternative sleeping arrangements, a dining area, fitted kitchen, bathroom with hand basin and shower over the bath and separate W.C. An attractive wooden staircase leads up to the balcony bedroom, with a king size double bed and is crowned, as is the living room, by the original timber beams and braces. There is ample parking for a car and boat trailer.
The surrounding grassy garden is fenced off from the farmland but guests with pets are requested to supervise them at all times. The Old Ferry Inn at Bodinnick, 1 mile, provides good pub food, and Fowey via the ferry, has a wide variety of restaurants, pubs and shops. Fowey estuary is perfect for all types of leisure activities and there is a boat park with slipway half a mile away. The Eden Project is within easy reach.
Please note: Towels not available
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £406 to £923
Self catering accommodation in Blisland sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With outstanding views over a peaceful rural valley, this recently renovated, mid 19th century, detached and spacious stone barn is set in the quiet hamlet of Pendrift, just half a mile from the picturesque village of Blisland on the western edge of Bodmin Moor.
Offering a tranquil retreat for visitors wishing to get away from it all, yet only a 25 minute drive from the magnificent beaches of the Camel Estuary, Sleepy Fox provides warm and cosy accommodation all year round with double glazing and ground source under floor heating.
Situated at the end of a narrow country lane, the property is entered from the parking area where a couple of railed steps lead down to the low front doorway which opens directly into a delightful living room with a slate floor. There is a pleasant dining area, French doors opening to the garden, and comfortable leather lounge seating is arranged before a wood burning stove and a floor to ceiling window with views of lush rolling countryside.
Two steps lead up from the dining area to a well equipped fitted kitchen with a breakfast bar and high stools, and beyond to a wet room with shower, W.C and hand basin, and a utility room with laundry facilities and a stable door opening to the garden.
An oak staircase leads up from the living room to the first floor landing and two lovely bedrooms with a 5ft double and twin beds respectively; the former enjoying stunning countryside views from a large picture window. A bathroom W.C. with wash basin and bath with hand shower attachment completes the accommodation. The enclosed grassy garden has a raised terrace to take full advantage of the restful views, and visitors are encouraged to make use of the adjoining paddock particularly for exercising dogs.
There is parking for two cars and a trailer within the walled and gated shared courtyard and the owner can offer grazing for horses by prior arrangement. There are fishing rights on a stretch of the De Lank River nearby, a tributary of the River Camel, and pony trekking is available at riding stables in St Breward.
The village of Blisland, less than half a mile away, has a beautiful church, local store/P.O. and a traditional pub, all facing the village green, and the moorland village of St Breward, 3 miles, is home to the 11th century Old Inn which offers good food. For a wider selection of amenities, Bodmin is 5 miles and Wadebridge 8 miles, both with sports centres and cycle hire shops. The immediate area abounds in country walks and bridal ways, in particular to Jubilee Rock, a massive volcanic rock, possibly the oldest on the moor, and the North and South coasts are almost equidistant, Polzeath being the nearest about a half hour drive.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £247 to £412
Self catering accommodation in Mabe sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: This cottage is entered by a stable door which leads into a pleasant living room with comfortable seating, pine dining and well equipped fitted kitchen area. The rear stable door opens to the back garden.
Upstairs is a bedroom with a 5ft double bed and an adjacent bathroom W.C. with a hand basin, heated towel rail and a shower over a half size bath.
Please note: Towels are available at £2.50 per person per week payable on arrival.
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