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The South West of England has the best of the British weather and some of the best coastlines to enjoy it and so Cornwall makes the ideal holiday location for a family holiday or a short break. Whether you are looking for an active holiday or a relaxing retreat you are sure to find it in this beautiful part of Britain.

Enjoy your stay in some superb self catering cottages and accommodation in Cornwall. Our self catering holiday accommodation listings are perfect for couples and large family groups and ideally located near the coast or at the heart of the countryside.

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Ridney Apartment in Downderry, Cornwall, South West England

Ridney Apartment, Downderry, Cornwall

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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Twit Twoo in Fenterleigh, Cornwall, South West England

Twit Twoo, Fenterleigh, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £432 to £945

Self catering accommodation in Fenterleigh sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: With fine views across the fields towards the sea, this detached newly renovated former barn is set in the small farming hamlet of Fenterleigh, just one mile from Tintagel, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur and a 20 minute walk from Bossiney Cove and Rocky Valley

Offering a perfect base for exploring the picturesque fishing villages, sandy beaches and hidden coves of the dramatic North Coast, Twit Twoo provides warm and cosy year round accommodation with double glazing, under floor heating and photovoltaic & solar panels

Set to one side of a country lane, the property is entered from the parking area where half a dozen steps lead down to a covered porch and the front door which opens into an entrance hall with an adjacent cloakroom W.C. with hand basin. 

The ground floor accommodation, furnished to a high standard with a slate tiled floor throughout, comprises a well equipped fitted kitchen and adjoining dining area with two sets of French doors opening to the garden and lovely views towards the sea. There are two warm and inviting sitting rooms with sumptuous lounge seating, one has a multi fuel stove set in the hearth and the other has rural views across the rear garden. 

Upstairs there is a family bathroom W.C. with vanity basin and shower over the bath and three delightful bedrooms; two twin bedded rooms with built in wardrobes and the master bedroom with a 5ft double, beams rising up to the apex of the roof, and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin. The latter also enjoys far reaching views over the fields to the sea and beyond from French Windows that open inwards with a Juliet balcony

The garden extends around two sides of the property with a sheltered sun terrace, two areas of lawn and a lower paved patio all enjoying views of the surrounding farmland and coast; pets must be kept under control as the neighbouring fields may contain livestock.  There is parking for 3 cars on the driveway and storage space is available for golf clubs and beachgear in an outbuilding. 

With direct access to a public footpath running along the boundary of the property that meanders down the valley to Halgabron and St Nectan’s Glen and links with the coastal footpath, this is an ideal base for walkers and nature lovers.  Tintagel,1 mile, has a good selection of local shops, pubs and restaurants in addition to the famous ruins of a mediaeval castle and Merlins sea cave, and the attractive NT harbour at Boscastle is 3.5 miles. 

The nearest beach is Bossiney Cove which has fine sand at low tide accessed via a fairly steep incline and the sandy surfing beach at Trebarwith Strand is less than a ten minute drive.



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Hillside in St Anns Chapel, Cornwall, South West England

Hillside, St Anns Chapel, Cornwall

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £359 to £795

Self catering accommodation in St Anns Chapel sleeps 7.

Accommodation overview: Set in the heart of the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Hillside is only 2 miles from Cotehele House and the attractive riverside village of Calstock and just a 40 minute drive to the beautiful Cornish fishing ports and beaches on the South Coast

Detached, double glazed and centrally heated, this privately owned, newly refurbished property is within the grounds of Honicombe Manor family resort, a tranquil and picturesque setting in 30 acres of rolling countryside surrounded by fields, woodland and streams. 

Set in an elevated position within the secluded valley, the property is approached from the shared parking area nearby with a flight of 16 steps and a short path leading up to the front door opening to a hallway with a laminate wood floor. 

On the ground floor are four attractive bedrooms and a shower room W.C. with hand basin.  The master bedroom has a double bed, French Windows opening to a sheltered decked patio and an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath (with optional access by day from the hall).  The remaining three bedrooms consist of a twin bedded room with distant countryside views, a single bedroom and one with 3ft solid bunk beds

Carpeted stairs lead directly up from the hall to the first floor and a spacious sitting room with sumptuous lounge seating and patio door opening onto the south facing timber railed balcony with far reaching views across fields towards Dartmoor.  To complete the accommodation, leading off to one side is a modern fully fitted kitchen with oak dining table and chairs

The village of St Ann’s Chapel has a post office store and there are two traditional pubs serving food all within one mile respectively.  For a wider choice of amenities, the market towns of Callington 4 miles and Tavistock 6 miles are within easy reach.  A local bus service operates to Callington, Calstock, Gunnislake and Tavistock

The Tudor mansion and gardens at Cotehele and the village of Calstock where river cruises depart in the summer are both within a 10 minute drive and there are beautiful riverside footpaths that connect the two.  Kit Hill Country Park known for its fine views and birdwatching provides wonderful circular walks and is about 2 miles distant.  The nearest beaches are at Whitsand Bay and Downderry, approximately 20 miles. 

There is a Donkey Park nearby, also close at hand is the Living Museum of Victorian Life at Morwellhan Quay, and St Mellion Golf Club is about a 15 minute drive.  The nautical city of Plymouth can be reached by car in 30 minutes or a scenic railway journey on the Tamar Valley branch line from Gunnislake.  Honicombe Manor provides an excellent base to explore this diverse area of South East Cornwall.



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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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Castle Croft in Praa Sands, Cornwall, South West England

Castle Croft, Praa Sands, Cornwall

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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Dove Cottage in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Dove Cottage, St Merryn, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £374 to £799

Self catering accommodation in St Merryn sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: This comfortable single storey cottage stands to one side of a courtyard and is entered through an attractive walled garden with parking for 2 cars and a path which leads round to the stable front door and in to a small lobby.

An inner door opens to a fully fitted kitchen with an archway through to a light and airy beamed living room with a dining area, comfortable seating and some lovely exposed brickwork. A door leads off to a hallway and three delightful bedrooms, a king size double, a single, and a family room with a king size double and a single bed. A bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and an adjacent cloakroom W.C. with a basin completes the accommodation.

From the hall a rear stable door opens out to the enclosed garden with a crazy paved patio and a small lawn, with a side pedestrian gate leading to the communal outdoor games area.

Please note: Towels are available at £2 per person per week to be paid on arrival.


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Morhogh in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Morhogh, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

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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Woodlands Cottage in Grampound Road, Cornwall, South West England

Woodlands Cottage, Grampound Road, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £299 to £679

Self catering accommodation in Grampound Road sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Nestling in a small peaceful hamlet on the southern edge of Trenowth Wood in an area of outstanding natural beauty, centrally located midway between Truro and St Austell. This comfortable double glazed single storey cottage in lovely countryside, recently converted from a 17th century barn with exposed beams and quarry tile flooring throughout, is set to one side of the owners home around an attractive courtyard.

Entered from the patio area, one step leads up to the front door which opens directly into a light and pleasant sitting room with a restful seating area and sash windows that look out over the courtyard garden which is for the sole use of the visitors, and an arched doorway leads through to a traditionally furnished dining room with a well equipped kitchen area.

At one end of the cottage is a twin bedded room with an en suite bathroom W.C. with wash basin and a bath with hand shower fitment, and at the other end is a bedroom with a 5ft double, a door out to the enclosed garden, and an en suite shower room W.C. with hand basin. There are no internal steps making the accommodation ideal for the less mobile, and parking for one car is in a garage at the rear of the property.

The area abounds with country footpaths and woodland walks. Within a 10 mile radius there are several lovely beaches on the south coast, Newquay on the north coast, and many gardens open to the public including The Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Trewithen. The nearest pub and village store / P.O. is in Grampound Road 2 miles, larger shops are available in St Austell approximately 6 miles.


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Meadowside in Gwithian, Cornwall, South West England

Meadowside, Gwithian, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £357 to £767

Self catering accommodation in Gwithian sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: With views across unspoilt farmland towards St Ives Bay, this double glazed, single storey barn conversion is the end one of three and entered from the parking area via a wide front door which leads directly into a light and spacious open-plan living room with a quarry tiled floor.

The newly fitted modern kitchen / dining area is well equipped with views across the neighbouring fields towards the cliffs at Hells Mouth in the distance. The rest of the room comprises of a leather lounge suite next to a half glazed door that opens to a private patio with views over lovely countryside towards the sea at Carbis Bay. In one corner, a short hallway leads to a pine furnished twin bedded room, a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin, and at the far end of the hall a family bathroom W.C. with bath and hand basin.

There is a shared lawn and barbecue area, which has stock proof fencing separating it from the adjacent fields. The accommodation is completely on one level making it suitable for a family with an elderly relative.

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



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Dolphins Leap in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Dolphins Leap, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £391 to £1

Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: With stunning sea views and direct access on to the South West Coast Path, this recently refurbished first floor apartment is one of four converted from a spacious detached house set in an elevated position above the cove at Mawgan Porth. Mid way between Newquay and Padstow on the North Cornish Coast, this is an ideal position for exploring the dramatic coastline and just a two minute walk to the popular family beach with fine sand between two steep headlands.

Entered from the shared driveway where there are two allocated parking spaces, a short path and a series of shallow steps lead to the private entrance at the rear.  A half glazed door opens directly into a light and airy fitted kitchen with New England style units and a small breakfast table.  Leading off to one side is an inner hallway giving access to a shower room W.C. with vanity basin and a delightful double bedroom positioned so that you can enjoy the superb sea and coastal views

On the opposite side of the kitchen is a pine furnished twin bedded room, and a long beamed living room at the front of the property with magnificent sea views from three double glazed picture windows.  On the left, comfortable lounge seating is arranged before an ornamental Cornish stone fireplace, and on the right, there is a pleasant dining area with natural exposed stonework on the walls.

A half glazed door opens in one corner of the lounge to a private railed balcony with glorious views of the sea and coastline and a great place to enjoy the spectacular sunsets – children must be supervised.  A communal grassy garden surrounded by a low stone wall is on the seaward side of the house with a footpath leading from here down to the sandy beach and the coast path. 

The village of Mawgan Porth, a five minute walk along the beach or half a mile by road, has a pub, newsagent and small store, and for a wider selection of amenities, follow the picturesque coast road to either Padstow 8 miles or Newquay 6 miles.  There are some spectacular cliff walks along the coastal path to Watergate Bay and Bedruthan Steps, and also a delightful walk inland through the Vale of Lanherne to St Mawgan.  The Scarlet Hotel nearby has a premier day spa and restaurant available to non-residents and there is a hilltop golf course and driving range nearby.


Please note:
This property is heated by 2 night storage heaters and 3 electric heaters- inclusive.  Cot/carrycot not accepted.



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Bronn in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Bronn, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £425 to £905

Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: Decorated and furnished to a very high standard, Bronn provides perfect accommodation for couples and provides luxuries including a private hot tub. There are six eco lodges situated within the The Eco village and Bronn forms just one of a pair. The property is arranged on one level and is accessed through a small gate via a slight incline from the parking area.

The main entrance opens into a large open plan lounge/ kitchen/ diner which has been fully furnished with comfortable seating and wood burner.  The compact dining area sits adjacent to the well equipped and modern fitted kitchen and the large French windows which provide light that floods throughout the room. To one side of the lounge area, a doorway leads to a double bedroom (5ft) with spacious en-suite bathroom, shower over the bath and WC.

Back in the main lounge/ kitchen/ diner, the large French windows provide access onto a patio outside with patio furniture, hot tub and outside shower with the addition of a small lawn. The property provides one parking space near to the property with additional parking on site.



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Seaspray in Penzance, Cornwall, South West England

Seaspray, Penzance, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £331 to £756

Self catering accommodation in Penzance sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: With magnificent sea views far across Mounts Bay towards Newlyn harbour and the Lizard Peninsula and the sea only a few yards away across the road, this partially double-glazed, mid terrace cottage is situated on the promenade in the attractive seaside town of Penzance.

Approached through a walled and gated garden with a small lawn and terrace, a couple of shallow steps and a path lead to the front door set beneath a porch roof which opens to an entrance lobby with coat pegs. A doorway to one side leads into a pleasantly light living room with some exposed beams, white painted stone walls, a large bay window overlooking the front terrace and beyond to the sea, and comfortable seating arranged before the granite fireplace housing a gas coal-effect stove. At the rear, adjacent to the small dining suite, a door leads through to a neatly fitted kitchen, a utility room with laundry facilities and a service courtyard.

Carpeted stairs go directly up from the sitting room to a landing with a cloakroom W.C., bathroom with hand basin, heated towel rail and shower over the bath and two charming bedrooms. There is a double at the rear with a king-size bed and built-in furniture, and a delightful twin bedded room with two single beds that can be pushed together and easy chairs set in the huge bay window to take full advantage of the uninterrupted sea views across Mounts Bay.

The enclosed front terrace has patio table and chairs where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the sea across the road. It is usually possible to park on the seafront outside the property, or alternatively there is a pay and display car park 150 yards away.

Penzance
has a wide range of shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants all within a quarter of a mile and the open air Jubilee bathing pools are just a couple of minutes walk. St Michael's Mount and the sandy beaches of Marazion are about 3 miles, and there is also a pebbled beach revealed at low tide just yards from the cottage. Newlyn, Mousehole, Lamorna and Porthcurno are all just a short drive, the latter being home to the cliff top Minack Theatre, and both Trengwainton and Trewidden Gardens are less than 2 miles. There are daily services by ferry to the Isles of Scilly and glorious coastal walks nearby.



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