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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 £283 to £503
Self catering accommodation in Advent sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: A peaceful renovated single storey barn conversion perfectly situated for those who wish to get away from it all, in a lovely unspoilt area of Bodmin Moor that has panoramic views of Alex Tor and Roughtor. Set at the end of the owners private farm lane in an area of outstanding natural beauty with an abundance of birds and wildlife, the property is double glazed and centrally heated providing warm and cosy accommodation all year round.
Approached from the gravel parking area, a gated path leads through the enclosed garden to the stable front door which opens to a delightful open plan living room converted from a 19th century milking parlour. Furnished to a high standard, the ceiling rises to the apex of the roof with exposed cross beams. There is a smartly fitted kitchen area, a small dining suite and comfortable lounge seating before a wood burning stove. The sofa bed offers an alternative to the sleeping arrangements and there are lovely views of the moor and surrounding countryside from all the windows.
An inner hallway and one step leads down to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath, and at the end of the hall, one step continues down to an attractive double bedroom with reclaimed pine furniture. Two skylight windows allow visitors to watch the stars at night. At the front of the property there is a sheltered patio area and 4 steps leading down to a walled and gated lawned garden with a granite topped table and tranquil views of the surrounding countryside. Pets are welcome but dogs will need to be kept under control as the neighbouring fields may sometimes contain livestock.
The moorland village of St Breward is 3 miles away where there is a shop, church and traditional pub, and the town of Camelford with a selection of local shops, pubs and a leisure centre is about a 10 minute drive. Swallow Barn is conveniently located for the beaches and cliff paths on both the North and South coasts which can be reached in half an hour by car as well as the Eden Project. Locally there are excellent walks, fishing, and pony trekking available, and the property is also situated along the National Cycle Route. Lanhydrock House at Bodmin is within easy reach.
To read more about Swallow Barn, visit the website at www.swallowbarn-advent.co.uk
  
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £331 to £685
Self catering accommodation in Gorran sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: Just one mile from the golden sandy beach at Gorran Haven and three miles from the picturesque fishing harbour of Mevagissey, this detached, double fronted, 19th century cottage is set in the peaceful village of Gorran Churchtown. Recently modernised and benefiting from double glazing and central heating, it offers comfortable and spacious accommodation for a relaxing family holiday and is perfectly situated for touring the whole of Cornwall.
The front door opens to a useful entrance porch with coat pegs and an inner door leads directly into a charming beamed living room which spans the width of the original cottage. There is lounge seating on one side with two settees facing the wood burning stove set on a slate hearth, and a dining suite on the opposite side with a wide hatchway to the kitchen.
In one corner of the lounge, four steps lead up to a second sitting/play room with a sofa bed for alternative sleeping arrangements and French doors leading out to the patio; a perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee. A doorway at the rear of the cottage leads to a newly fitted smart kitchen with a quarry tiled floor and an inner hallway giving access to a fully tiled shower room W.C. with hand basin.
A rather steep carpeted staircase leads up from the hall to the first floor landing where there are a large shower room W.C. with hand basin and three pleasantly light bedrooms with low doorways and a double, single and twin beds respectively.
A door opens from the rear hallway with two steps down to an external laundry room offering storage space of beachgear and three steps continue up to an enclosed lawned garden with a sheltered patio area. There is an off road parking space for one car with additional parking available at the Barley Sheaf Inn nearby.
The small unspoilt village of Gorran has a 15th century church, local shop/post office and a newly refurbished family friendly village pub, all within easy walking distance of the cottage. About one mile away is the sandy beach at Gorran Haven and access to miles of stunning cliff walks along parts of the South West Coastal Path to places such as Dodman Point and Chapel Point.
The working fishing village of Mevagissey is 3 miles away with a popular harbour and plenty of restaurants and pubs, and for a wider selection of amenities the town of St Austell is 9 miles. For garden lovers, the cottage is just 3.5 miles from Caerhays Castle, 4 miles from the Lost Gardens of Heligan, home to Lobbs Farm Shop and a 30 minute drive to The Eden Project. Cycle hire is available at Pentewan 6 miles away and there are several golf courses within easy reach.
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Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £292 to £613
Self catering accommodation in Portmellon sleeps 3.
Accommodation overview: Quietly nestled away just 50 yards from the small sandy cove in Portmellon and only half a mile south of the picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey, this double glazed, two storey apartment is one of five sympathetically and tastefully converted from a detached Georgian House.
Believed to have been built originally for the troops during the Napoleonic war and later being used by the local fisherman and smugglers, the property is now comfortably furnished in a cottage style décor. A short unmade lane leads from the coast road to a private tarmac parking area with reserved spaces for two cars, and one step leads up to a small patio area with picnic table which catches the afternoon and evening sun.
From here, the front door opens to a small entrance hallway with coat pegs and to one side an open doorway leads into a bright and sunny, fully fitted kitchen with shaker style units. Beyond the kitchen, a light and airy living room has a dining suite and comfortable lounge seating facing an electric living flame fire; both rooms have window seats overlooking the front patio.
Carpeted stairs lead up from the hallway to the first floor landing, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two cheerful bedrooms with a standard double and 4ft double bed respectively. The seasonal 17th century Rising Sun Inn is close by and is just a moment’s walk from the coastal footpath and the small sand and shingle beach with a slipway available for launching boats.
Mevagissey, half a mile, has a selection of local shops, pubs and restaurants and there are boat trips and a summer ferry service to Fowey departing from the working fishing harbour. There are lovely scenic walks along the coast around Chapel Point to Gorran Haven, and for garden lovers, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Caerhays, Trewithen and The Eden Project are all within easy reach. The nearest large town is St Austell, a 15 minute drive which has a wide selection of amenities and the cathedral city of Truro is about 15 miles away.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £775 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Valley View provides light and airy accommodation and has been decorated and furnished to a high standard. Standing on its own, the property forms part of eight architecturally designed eco properties and Valley View is the only garden lodge based within The Eco Village. Each eco lodge is detached using sustainable, natural materials and timbers along with solar panels to provide excellent insulation whilst taking care of the planet.
Twenty steps lead up from the parking space to the one property, Valley View. Arranged on one floor with one step at the entrance to the property, the front door leads straight into a spacious entrance hallway perfect for storing shoes and coats and houses the laundry facilities. To one side is a separate WC. A doorway leads into a light and spacious lounge/ kitchen/ dining area and the open plan design makes Valley View perfect for families and group gatherings. Large French windows open out onto a private patio with garden seating and gazebo.
There is a fully fitted modern kitchen, dining area and comfy lounge seating with electric living flame fire. To the rear of the lounge/kitchen/ diner, there are three separate bedrooms. One bedroom with king size bed (5ft) and en-suite shower room with WC. One double bedroom and one bedroom with two standard sized single beds. A separate bathroom with bath, handheld shower and WC completes the single storey accommodation.
To the front and side of the property, the patio and lawn enjoys a woodland outlook. Additional parking is on site and is accessed via an incline from the parking area.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £378 to £832
Self catering accommodation in Lamorna sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Located within the picturesque wooded Lamorna Valley and just a mile from the tiny harbour at Lamorna Cove, this recently extended, traditional semi detached granite cottage is set in a beautiful and relaxing mature country garden. Built in 1890 and thoughtfully renovated to retain a great deal of character including antique furniture and deeply recessed sash windows, this is an ideal location with easy access to both the Minack Theatre and St Michael's Mount.
Approached from a parking bay with ample space for two cars, a gated path and one step leads up to a sheltered sun terrace with garden table and chairs and from here, patio doors open directly into a pleasantly fitted kitchen/dining room. A rustic dining suite in the centre of the room has views over the informal garden and in one corner, three steps lead up to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and electric shower over the bath and a utility room with laundry facilities and access to a small service yard.
In the original part of the cottage, a warm and cosy sitting room has rugs on the pine floorboards, comfortable seating arranged around a granite chimney breast and a window overlooking the terrace and garden. A wooden staircase leads up to the first floor landing. On one side is a twin bedded room with tranquil views from dual aspect windows, and on the opposite side, three steps lead down to the master bedroom with a 5ft double and an adjacent shower room W.C. with hand basin.
The garden which extends around two sides of the property has a raised terrace which catches the sun all day and a couple of rustic steps that lead down to the grassy garden and a fire-pit for summer evenings. Although enclosed and an ideal place for older children to explore, toddlers will require supervision as there are some unguarded drops. The owner’s artist studio is adjacent to the cottage and is accessed via the same pathway.
A bridleway at the rear of the property leads to the local pub, The Wink, 1 mile away, and continues down to Lamorna Cove where there is The Cove Hotel for restaurant dining, a small sandy beach at low tide adjacent to the harbour and a seasonal café. St Buryan, 3 miles, has a church, village store, P.O., pub and garage and for a wider selection of amenities, the seaside town of Penzance is less than 5 miles away.
There are stunning cliff walks along this dramatic coastline both east and west, particularly the ten mile stretch from Lamorna to Lands End with numerous ancient sites to explore. It is also an excellent base for exploring the west of Cornwall by car and an easy drive to Penzance, Mousehole, Porthcurno and Marazion all within a 15 minute drive and only a little further to Sennen Cove and St Ives.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £435 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Kosel forms one of three terraced cottages which provide cosy, warm and comfortable accommodation within The Eco Village. This mid terrace property is decorated to a good standard and is perfect for both small family gatherings and couples alike. This property is also perfectly suitable for the more elderly as its arranged on one level both inside and out.
On entering the property through the large French windows, access is straight into a cosy but well furnished and equipped lounge/kitchen/ diner with electric living flame fire and flat screen TV. The lounge is on one side which provides comfortable seating and a fully fitted kitchen/ diner on the opposite side.
Off the main lounge area, a rear hallway leads to the bedrooms which consist of one double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, shower over the bath and WC and one twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC.
Back in the main lounge/ kitchen/ diner, the large French windows provide access onto an open paved patio outside with picnic table for visitors sole use. Kosel provides one parking space at the end of the terrace with additional parking on site.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £319 to £898
Self catering accommodation in Porth sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Less than a 5 minute walk down the hill to the safe sandy beach at Porth, this recently upgraded 19th century mid terrace stone cottage is ideal for family holidays and within easy reach of all the activities that Newquay has to offer about a mile away.
Offering a comfortable and well equipped home from home at any time of the year with gas central heating and an open fire, Cockle Cottage is set on the North Coast of Cornwall yet still in a central position perfect as a touring base for exploring the whole county.
Approached from the parking area where there is space for two cars, one in a lockable garage, a pedestrian gate and a dozen open sided steps lead down through the landscaped garden to the entrance at the rear. A half glazed door opens to a modern fully fitted kitchen with a quarry tiled floor, smart dining suite, additional breakfast bar and patio doors to the front courtyard providing a short cut to the beach.
At the rear, an inner hallway gives access to the warm and cosy sitting room with a high painted beam ceiling and sumptuous lounge seating facing the brick fireplace with open fire.
Carpeted stairs lead up from the hall to the first floor landing where there is a fully tiled bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two delightful bedrooms in a fresh crisp décor. The master bedroom has a 5ft king-size bed, dual aspect windows and a couple of easy chairs in one corner for reading, relaxing and watching television, and the second bedroom has twin beds.
To the rear of the property is a fully enclosed terraced garden with a sheltered paved patio and raised gravel terrace with garden furniture. The South West Coast Path and the large sandy beach offering easy access and safe bathing at Porth are just 300 yards down the hill with a pub and seasonal shop just a little further.
Newquay’s local shops, pubs and restaurants are a 10 minute walk and the resort centre with a wider selection of amenities including a zoo, Sea Life Aquarium and cinema is about a 20 minute walk away or one mile by car. There are several other beaches in the Newquay area within easy reach including Watergate Bay (home to Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Restaurant), Lusty Glaze, Tolcarne and Fistral, to name but a few.
Golf, horse riding and ten pin bowling are all available nearby as is coarse fishing at Porth Reservoir and there is a local bus service operating to Newquay, Watergate Bay, Mawgan Porth and Padstow.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £328 to £679
Self catering accommodation in Polperro sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Enjoying wonderful harbour and sea views from most windows, this grade II listed 18th century former fishermans cottage is located in The Warren, a quintessentially Cornish traffic free area, offering light and airy accommodation on three floors.
Set right in the heart of the pretty village of Polperro with a picturesque harbour and the South West Coast Path on the doorstep, this quaint cottage is ideally situated only a few paces from the quayside and is entered from the narrow pedestrian lane.
Three steep steps lead up to the stable front door which opens directly into a spacious beamed kitchen/diner with an attractive run of pine kitchen units, a rustic dining suite and fine views of the fishing boats in the harbour from both a cushioned window seat and the stable door.
From the kitchen, a carpeted staircase leads up to a lovely beamed sitting room with comfortable lounge seating and two sunny window seats overlooking the active fishing harbour below. To complete the first floor accommodation there is a fully tiled shower room W.C. with hand basin at the rear.
In one corner, a further staircase continues up to the top floor landing and two cosy bedrooms with hip shaped ceilings, some of the original 300 year old exposed beams and a double and twin beds respectively. The former enjoys a bird’s eye view across the harbour towards the original net houses and Peak Rock, Polperro’s iconic rock and far out to sea.
Although the cottage has no garden, the front steps provide an excellent vantage point to sit and enjoy the sun and there are also plenty of places to sit around the quay and watch the boats entering and leaving the harbour. There is one reserved parking space in a private garage just under half a mile away and approximately a 10 minute walk - there is no vehicle access to the property however a luggage taxi service is available.
Formerly the birthplace of Jonathan Couch a distinguished local historian, details can be found in the Heritage Museum of Smuggling and Fishing nearby. The many cafes, restaurants, pubs, galleries and local shops are close at hand as is Polperro Model Village and Land of Legend. Seasonal pleasure boat trips depart from the harbour, and the coastal footpath offers fine walks eastwards to Talland Bay & Looe, and westbound to Lansallos & Polruan.
There is a small sandy beach that sits outside the harbour walls and is accessible during low tide, and further beaches can be found along the coast at Talland, Lantivet and Lantic Bays. Looe is 4 miles by road and Fowey 7 miles via the Bodinnick ferry. This property can be rented with next door but one Ten Steps for larger parties.
Please note: Towels are not supplied.
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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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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £543 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Cawsand sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: With magnificent coastal views of the sea across Cawsand Bay to Plymouth Sound, this recently renovated and extended cottage is set on the South West coastal footpath that leads through the heart of the small unspoilt village of Cawsand. The fairly sheltered cove has a sandy beach just 10 yards away, with a summer ferry running directly across to the Mayflower steps on the Barbican, a half hour journey.
The front door opens to a small lobby with coat pegs and a part glazed inner door leads into a hallway with a cloakroom W.C. and tiny basin and to one side a door opens to a delightful, light and airy sitting room with some original stonework retained from the former boathouse and a comfortable leather suite arranged before a large picture window with fine views of the beach, sea and rock pools below.
A wide archway leads to the pleasant dining area with a rustic table, chairs and settle style bench seats and at the rear a door opens to a recent extension and a well equipped, smart fitted kitchen with an internal window into the lounge which shares the lovely sea views. There is a back door to a small service yard at the rear.
Carpeted stairs wind up from the hall to the first floor where there are two attractive bedrooms; a double bedroom with a four poster bed, stunning views of the coastline and an en-suite shower room W.C. and hand basin and the second bedroom at the rear with a 5ft double, french windows opening to a sheltered sun terrace with metal railings and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin and laundry facilities. The winding carpeted staircase continues up to the second floor and a pretty twin bedded room with a small sitting area set beneath huge skylight windows with breathtaking views towards the sea and cliffs and an en-suite shower room W.C. and hand basin.
It is possible to unload outside the property and parking is in the village car park less than 5 minutes walk away. Cawsand has a pub, hotel and beach bar close by and water sports facilities are available on the beach during the summer months. There are also wonderful coastal walks around Rame Head to Whitsand Bay and in the opposite direction to Mount Edgcumbe Park. For more information go to: www.cawsandbedandbreakfast.co.uk
Please note: A weekly car park ticket costs £28. Towels not available. The changeover day will change to Saturday for 2014.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £255 to £466
Self catering accommodation in Halgabron sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: With far reaching views across the Atlantic Ocean to Lundy Island on a clear day, this former scullery is now a self-contained single storey annexe set on the opposite side of the farm to the two other holiday cottages.
Although from the outside Ocean View lacks the charm of the older buildings, the inside is pleasantly light and airy with lovely views of the sea and countryside from the patio and lounge area.
Approached from its own parking space, one step leads up to the double glazed patio doors which open directly into the cosy living room consisting of comfortable seating, a dining suite and fitted kitchen area. Beyond the living room at the rear of the property is a pine furnished double bedroom and a fully tiled bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath.
A small lawn and slate paved patio with a picnic table fronts the property on the seaward side making the most of the wonderful sea views over the farmland towards Long Rock.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £443 to £919
Self catering accommodation in Heligan sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Set within the extensive grounds of the renowned Lost Gardens of Heligan and just over a mile from the sea, The Clock House is part of the stable block belonging to the Manor House, forming one side of a cobbled courtyard in the private section of the estate. Furnished to a high standard yet retaining many of the 18th century period features with high ceilings, large sash windows and the original slate-hung clock tower restored to working order with the preserved weather vane.
Entered from the courtyard where there is parking for two cars, the property is fronted by a small patio garden with a path and one step leading up to the wide front doorway which opens to an entrance lobby. An inner glazed door opens into a carpeted hallway leading to a cloakroom W.C. with hand basin and a modern style kitchen with smart fitted units. At the far end of the hall, a door opens to a delightful living room with a dining area on the lower level and two steps leading up through a wide archway to the adjoining sitting room with a comfortable three-piece suite and windows overlooking the courtyard.
A carpeted staircase winds up from the hall to the first floor landing where there are a bathroom W.C. with wash basin and corner bath with hand shower attachment and three pleasant bedrooms with views of the manor house, courtyard and grounds. There is a master bedroom with a cast iron 5-foot bed and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin and two further bedrooms, each with zip-linked twin beds which can be joined to create a 6ft double. There are wall mounted electric convector heaters in all bedrooms.
It is a short walk to the entrance of The Lost Gardens of Heligan, the largest garden restoration project in Europe with over 80 acres of gardens. The award winning Lobbs farm shop is also a short walk and the acclaimed Eden Project is about a 30 minute drive. The nearby villages of St Ewe and Pentewan, approx 1.5 miles respectively, have pubs offering food and the traditional fishing village of Mevagissey is just over 2 miles away with a variety of shops, restaurants and pubs and a seasonal ferry operating from the harbour to Fowey. Just beyond Mevagissey, the small cove of Portmellon has a shingly beach and the popular family beach at Gorran Haven with safe bathing is about a ten minute drive.
Please note: Go to the Friends of Heligan website for details on special rates for annual passes. Also valid at Kew Gardens. Departure time for this property is 10am.
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