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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 Crohans sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Set in a small hamlet less than two miles from Veryan Bay with lovely views of the surrounding countryside, this delightful freshly renovated cottage in the middle of an L shaped group, is set to one side of a quiet country lane. Nestling in the beautiful Roseland Peninsula with an abundance of lovely walks that join up with coastal footpath, Garden Cottage is reached by way of its own gated pretty front garden with 5 steps leading up to the entrance porch.
From here, a fully glazed door leads directly into a bright and sunny open-plan living room with rugs on the laminate wood floor and a soft cream décor. Lounge seating is arranged before an electric coal effect fire, there is a smartly fitted kitchen area and a circular dining suite set next to a door leading out to a service courtyard at the rear, bordered by rural fields.
Open tread carpeted stairs go directly up from the sitting room to a landing where there is a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath, and an attractive dual-aspect bedroom with a 5ft double bed; zip linked which can be separated into two 2ft 6in singles. There are two off road parking spaces located at one end of the group.
The lovely churchtown of Veryan, famous for its round houses is 1.5 miles and has a village store / P.O. and a traditional country pub offering food, and the south facing sandy beaches at Pendower and Carne are 2.5 miles. The picturesque cove and tiny harbour of Portloe is 2 miles and St Mawes is a 20 minute drive, home to one of Henry VIII’s best preserved coastal fortresses and where a regular passenger ferry operates to the maritime town of Falmouth.
  
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £277 to £463
Self catering accommodation in Trenale sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: A pretty little single storey cottage with a dual aspect overlooking the attractive flowered courtyard on one side and its own sunken patio garden on the other.
The entrance is reached from the parking area down a few gated steps to the sheltered patio garden with lovely sea views.
A fully glazed door opens into a cosy living room with comfortable seating, dining and fitted kitchen areas, and a door leads off to a pretty double bedroom with en suite bathroom W.C. hand basin and electric shower over the bath.
Please note: Towels are not available.
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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 4
Weekly price range £357 to £751
Self catering accommodation in St Martin's sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With superb uninterrupted coastal views along the cliffs of Looe Bay and out to sea beyond Looe Island this comfortable detached bungalow is set in a lovely cliff top garden. Approached from a lane by a gated tarmac drive that winds down through the garden, the property is fronted by a lawn, part shaded by trees.
Three steps lead up from the parking area to the front door which opens into a small hallway. On the seaward side and with lovely views are a kitchen dining room, a light spacious sitting room with double glazed patio doors which open to the front lawn (three steps down).
There are two bedrooms, a double and one with twin beds, and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower cubicle. The hot water supply is boosted by a back boiler to the open fire and by solar panels. The garden is fenced and hedged but not totally pet or toddler proof and there is a garden shed for the storage of beach gear etc.
Looe to the west with its shops, pubs, restaurants, fishing trips and boat hire is 3.5 miles by road but can be reached by footpath. There are small stores at Nomansland and Downderry open all year, the latter has beaches and is 2 miles.
Please note: Bed linen is available at £6 per double & £3 per single per week to be paid on arrival. Towels are available at £2 per person per week to be paid on arrival
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £237 to £398
Self catering accommodation in Luxulyan sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: This single storey detached and double glazed barn offering studio style accommodation is set within the grounds of the owners home providing couples with the perfect getaway.
Approached from the carport where there is parking for one car, four steps and a sloping paved path lead up to the front door which opens directly into a fully fitted kitchen with a convenient breakfast bar and high stools. A separate shower room W.C. with hand basin opens from the kitchen.
Beyond, an inner door leads into a light and comfortable open-plan room which acts as both lounge and bedroom with a double bed, small occasional table with dining chairs and a settee next to the French Windows.
From here, two steps lead down to a private outdoor sitting area with patio furniture for the visitor’s sole use; guests are also encouraged to make use of the communal lawned garden.
Please note: No cot – travel cot/carrycot accepted.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £329 to £681
Self catering accommodation in St Kew sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Within a 15 minute drive of the golden sandy beaches of the Camel Estuary and only 4 miles from the fishing village of Port Isaac, this detached, double glazed stone and slate barn has been beautifully converted from a 400 year old corn mill.
This fascinating inverted barn conversion retaining parts of the original mill wheel is set in a large country garden offering total seclusion with lovely countryside views; Barley Moo is set below Pollingarrow Farm near the picturesque village of St Kew.
Approached by a narrow unmade lane and gated gravel driveway with parking for several cars, four steps lead up to a unique railed bridge and a couple of further steps continue up to the entrance at first floor level. The front door opens to a delightful oak floored sitting room with beams rising up to the apex of the roof, comfortable lounge seating and far reaching views across the fields from French Windows that open inwards with a Juliet balcony.
To one side is a fully fitted kitchen/diner with a low half-glazed door leading out to a timber railed balcony which extends around two sides of the mill with views of the surrounding unspoilt countryside. A cloakroom W.C. with hand basin completes the first floor accommodation.
Carpeted stairs lead down in one corner of the living room to a ground floor hallway with the original slate flagstones and two charming bedrooms each with an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin and heated towel rail. The master bedroom has a 5ft double bed and French Doors opening to a slate paved patio edged with granite rollers from the bygone days. The second bedroom has two single beds and a glazed door set beneath a lovely oak lintel leading out to a small terrace with trickling stream. There are wall mounted electric convector heaters in all rooms.
The grassy garden which surrounds the property is ideal for older children to let off steam however young children will require supervision as there are some changes in levels and the adjoining fields may contain livestock. The village of St Kew, just over half a mile away, has a quaint old pub offering good food and a pretty 15th century church. St Kew Highway has a pub, garage and mini market less than a 5 minute drive away.
There is also a 9-hole golf course with driving range and farm shop 1 mile away. For a wider selection of amenities, the market town of Wadebridge is 3 miles with a leisure centre, cinema and bicycle hire to explore The Camel Trail. The golden sandy beaches of Polzeath, Daymer Bay and Rock are all within easy driving distance, the latter also providing a foot ferry across the estuary to Padstow.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £264 to £494
Self catering accommodation in Portholland sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: The front door opens directly into the split-level ground floor with white painted stone walls, a slate floor and large oak lintels over the original windows. To one side is a neatly fitted kitchenette with a ceramic two ring hob and combination microwave and a small oak dining suite.
One step leads up to the seating area with period furnishings and comfortable leather armchairs facing the hearth with the original cloam oven revealed. French Windows open onto a sheltered terrace, backed at the rear by the old stone quarry wall.
A narrow winding staircase leads up to the charming bedroom with a sloping beamed ceiling, rustic pine floorboards and a king-size bed. A roof light allows visitors to watch the night sky. To complete the accommodation there is a small en-suite bathroom W.C. with wash basin and a bath with hand shower attachment.
The owner regrets that only adults will be accepted because of the potential danger of the river.
Please note: Wireless internet is available but not inside the property
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £296 to £767
Self catering accommodation in Constantine sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: A charming semi-detached traditional stone cottage in a sheltered, well kept, lawned garden in the quiet hamlet of Brill near Constantine. Comfortably and attractively furnished, the cottage is approached by a sloping driveway and half a dozen granite steps that lead up to the front door.
The accommodation consists of a warm and cosy sitting room of great character with a beamed ceiling and exposed stonework on one wall, and a door to one side opens to a ground floor bedroom with twin beds. At the rear of the property in an extension to the original cottage, one step leads up to a compact kitchen / diner with maple effect fitted units, a pine dining suite and a quarry tiled floor, and at the far end, one step leads down to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath.
A rather narrow pine open-tread staircase leads up from the sitting room to two further bedrooms with peaceful views over the village cricket field to countryside beyond, with a single and king size double bed respectively, all with electric blankets. A door from the kitchen leads out to the secluded rear garden, with a gravel patio area and a couple of steps up to an enclosed level lawn with mature flower beds and a side gate leading to the front drive.
The elderly may find it easier to access the property via the rear where there are just 2 steps. The village of Constantine, about one mile away, has a church, small shops and a pub and Falmouth, with a wider selection of amenities, several beaches and the National Maritime Museum is five miles away.
Please note: Three electric radiators and two oil filled heaters provides the heating for this property (inclusive).
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £503 to £967
Self catering accommodation in Portreath sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With panoramic views of the sea and coastline and just 100 yards above the fine sandy beach, this detached, light and airy dormer bungalow is set in an elevated position in the lovely coastal village of Portreath. Well placed for the beach, popular with families and surfers, the attractive accommodation enjoys stunning views to the offshore bird colony of Gull Rock. Approached by an external flight of 27 steps which lead up to a delightful terrace with Mediterranean shrubs and a covered verandah spanning the width of the property enjoying both spectacular sunrise and sunsets.
A couple of steps then continue up to the front door opening into an entrance porch and a door to an inner hallway with an adjacent shower room W.C. and hand basin. At the front of the property is a comfortably furnished sitting room with an electric fire and lounge seating arranged before a picture window enjoying glorious views of the sea and beach. To one side, an adjoining dining room has a sofa bed as a sleeping alternative and French Windows that open to the verandah. At the rear is a well equipped pine fitted kitchen and beyond a ground floor bedroom with zip linked twin beds and a door to a service courtyard with steps leading up to the sun deck.
From the hallway, an enclosed rather steep carpeted staircase leads directly up to the master bedroom with a 5ft double bed, a bird’s eye view far out to sea and an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath. A door from the first floor bedroom leads out to an enclosed wooden sun deck. Young children and pets will require supervision both inside and outside and for health and safety reasons, Beachcomber is not suitable for toddlers. There is a private parking area below the property cut into the cliff with space for one small car only, and street parking may be available on Tregrea Hill, a 2 minute walk.
The village of Portreath has a small supermarket, bakery, pubs and surf hire with the occasional fishing boat in the 18th century narrow harbour basin. Activities at Portreath beach also include coasteering, kayaking and surfing. Tehidy Country Park offering attractive woodland and riverside walks is nearby and the section of South West Coast Path between Portreath and St Agnes is one of the finest walks in Cornwall with stunning scenery. Golf is available at Tehidy and it is possible to cycle from Portreath on the North Coast to Devoran on the South Coast via the Mineral Tramway Cycle Trail with bicycle hire available at Cambrose 2 miles away.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £378 to £832
Self catering accommodation in Pentewan sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Situated in a peaceful valley with views of Mevagissey Bay from the upstairs inverted accommodation, this semi detached double glazed barn conversion, built of local stone and slate, is set above the pretty little coastal village of Pentewan. The property was once a stable housing the ponies which pulled the cargo from the port to the railway station in St Austell back in the 1800’s when it was a thriving harbour although now just the dock basin remains of the old harbour.
The property is set at the end of a long steep narrow track (no mobile phone signal) that leads to a gravelled parking area with space for one car and the front door opens to an entrance hall with a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath. There are two ground floor bedrooms, one on either side of the hallway with a double and twin beds respectively, both overlooking the banks of the wooded valley.
Carpeted stairs lead up to a galleried sitting room on the first floor with exposed beams rising to the apex and pine flooring. There is a small breakfast suite and comfortable lounge furniture enjoying views down the valley towards the sea from French Windows that open inwards with a Juliette balcony. To complete the accommodation, leading off to one side is a fully fitted kitchen with dining table and chairs.
At the far end of the lounge, patio doors open to external timber railed steps which lead down to the front of the property with a small slate paved terrace and a recently grassed area of lawn with restful views towards the coast; the garden is not enclosed and therefore not for adventurous toddlers or pets. A public bridleway passes directly in front of the property ideal for exercising dogs and it is a 10 minute walk down the hill to the village pub, safe sandy beach and the coastal footpath.
The Ship Inn, half a mile, is a small friendly pub across the road from the old disused harbour and there is a garage with a store/P.O. three quarters of a mile away. The working fishing village of Mevagissey is 2.5 miles by road where a seasonal ferry operates to Fowey and for a wide selection of amenities the town of St Austell is 4.5 miles. Watersports, diving and sailing are available locally, Pentewan Valley cycle hire is nearby, and for garden lovers the Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan and Pine Lodge Gardens are all within a 15 minute drive. There is a bistro and restaurant at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park available to non-residents.
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Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £667 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Cardinham sleeps 7.
Accommodation overview: Perfectly positioned in a quiet setting on the edge of Bodmin Moor, this traditional stone detached barn conversion sits within a peaceful rural valley and is perfectly situated for those who wish to get away from it all. Accessed via a long driveway, the property is set to one side of the owners stone farmhouse and within an area of outstanding natural beauty which offers an ideal rural retreat.
With parking adjacent to the property, a stone footpath leads the front door which opens into a warm and cosy dining room, with a large a wood burning stove that warms the whole house. To one side of the dining room an open archway leads into the well equipped kitchen and to the other side of the dining room an archway leads into a spacious living room with comfortable lounge seating, large flat screen television, character vaulted ceiling and panoramic windows providing views across the garden and valley beyond.
A door leads from the sitting room into a sun room, which houses a wonderful sauna as well as the equipment that’s required for the garden and swimming pool. A perfect place to leave coats, flip flops or wellies. On one side a doorway leads into a downstairs separate shower room with steam shower, WC and basin. The French windows from the sun room lead directly onto the patio, with large swimming pool heated via solar panels. The patio also leads round to a large private hot tub, garden chairs and loungers.
A small gate from the patio leads into a garden where fish like to swim in the character ponds with rockery and plants. A large wooden table and chairs, parasol and BBQ sit alongside the ponds and are available to share with the owners next door.
To access the bedrooms, an inner hallway leads from the kitchen and provides a carpeted staircase which leads to the first floor with three separate bedrooms. Two double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom with miniature hip-bath, shower over, WC and basin. One twin bedroom with additional single captain’s bed with pull out bed beneath.
Locally there are many excellent walks, fishing, golf and pony trekking available, and a network of graded cycle trails through the ancient Cardinham Woods close by, as featured on BBC Countryfile. The old county town of Bodmin with a selection of shops, pubs, leisure centre, golf club and Steam Railway is about a 20 minute drive as is Lanhydrock House and Gardens. The village of Blisland, 5 miles, has a local store/P.O. and traditional pub facing the village.
The beautiful beaches and fishing villages of the north and south coasts are within a 40 minute drive and there are many glorious gardens and visitor attractions such as the Eden Project within easy reach. Water sports and fishing are available at Siblyback Lake nearby. A real bonus for this peaceful rural location is the easy road access to both A roads providing an ideal base for exploring the whole of the county.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1245 to £2
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 10.
Accommodation overview: Decorated and furnished to a very high standard, Tewynn provides luxurious and spacious living separated over two floors along with an attractive outside space with garden seating and hot tub. Tewynn forms part of three architecturally designed properties with outstanding eco credentials and offers luxurious inverted accommodation suitable for both families and group gatherings.
Tewynn is accessed via an enclosed front garden and the spacious entrance hallway with wooden flooring leads to 4 bedrooms all located on the ground floor each with French windows. To one side of the hallway there are two bedrooms, both with standard twin sized beds. On the other side of the hallway there are two bedrooms, one king-size bedroom (5ft) with en-suite shower room and WC and one standard double bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC. A separate bathroom on the ground floor offers a bath with handheld shower and WC.
The central carpeted staircase leads to the spacious first floor where the open plan style living offers a lounge with ample seating, wood-burning stove. The dining area looks out across the valley beyond and also provides French windows onto the sheltered balcony with outdoor seating. Adjacent to the dining area is a well equipped kitchen with range cooker, providing all the necessary equipment to cater for large families or groups.
One further bedroom is located down a corridor leading from the lounge and offers a spacious kingsize bed (5ft) with en-suite shower room and WC.
To the front of the property, the private garden is fenced to provide as much privacy as possible. The hot tub and garden seating make this area perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. There is one designated parking space adjacent to the property and ample additional parking on site.
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