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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 £250 to £400
Self catering accommodation in Busveal sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Centrally located within a 20 minute drive from both the North and South Coasts offering an ideal touring base, this detached self-contained wooden cabin is set in tranquil countryside within the grounds of Little Hamlet Alpacas Rescue Centre.
Conveniently situated with easy road access for visiting the wonderful beaches and attractions that the whole county has to offer, this fully insulated and double-glazed property offers a unique and peaceful haven for couples, set well back from the owner’s home.
Approached from the parking area where there is space for one car, a gated path leads to a sheltered sitting out area which fronts Snuggledown with views over the 7 acre small holding containing alpacas and sheep. From here, patio doors lead directly into a pleasantly furnished open-plan living room with carpeted flooring, timber clad walls and ceiling and windows overlooking the south facing garden.
There is a comfortable leather settee and armchair facing a wall mounted electric living flame fire, a dining suite in the centre and a neatly fitted kitchen to one side incorporating a ceramic four ring hob and combination convection oven microwave and grill. At the rear is a screened bedroom area with a 5ft king-size bed and ample fitted wardrobes and an adjacent shower room W.C. with hand basin, electric shower and heated towel rail.
There are two oil filled electric radiators that provide enough warmth all year round and a private lawn has garden furniture where visitors can enjoy watching these curious animals up close in their enclosures. There is also shared access to a freezer and tumble dryer in a garden shed (charged at cost). The nearest village store/P.O is at St Day, 1 mile, and the nearest pub is in walking distance at Vogue ¾ mile away.
For a wider selection of local shops and a supermarket, Redruth is 2 miles away and the cathedral city of Truro just 9 miles. The North Coast beaches of Porthtowan and Portreath are 6 miles respectively yet the South Coast can also be reached in about 20 minutes where you will find the stunning beaches and maritime town of Falmouth.
The picturesque resort of St Ives with the Tate Gallery is just 30 minutes by car and there are also a plenitude of golf courses, houses and gardens to visit. The Mineral Tramway coast-to-coast cycle trail from Portreath to Devoran is within easy reach, as is Tehidy Country Park. Gwennap Pit is also less than half a mile where John Wesley once preached over 200 years ago.
For more information go to www.littlehamletalpacas.co.uk
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £386 to £914
Self catering accommodation in St Breward sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Recently renovated to very high standard, Jubilee Cottage is situated on the edge of Bodmin Moor and offers contemporary style living in a rural, quiet setting. Forming part of two renovated barns set to the side of a brand new complex of riding stables, this single storey property provides its own parking area immediately outside.
The front door opens into a stylish modern property, which is open plan and provides a well-equipped fitted Kitchen with Dining area, adjacent to which is the large and spacious Living area with cream and brown leather settees.
From the Living area, a hallway leads to two attractive ground floor bedrooms. To the left is a spacious 5ft double room with ensuite wet room with shower, wash basin, heated towel rail and WC. To the right is a Twin room with 3ft single beds, an ensuite shower room, wash basin, heated towel rail and WC. A further spacious double bedroom is situated just off from the Living area with ensuite bathroom with shower over, wash basin, heated towel rail and WC. A door from this bedroom also leads outside to the gravelled parking area.
To the side of the property, is an attractive sheltered decked patio area, private to Jubilee Cottage and its perfect for alfresco dining. There is ample parking for 2 cars within the private parking area, and this leads onto a quiet road leading out of the village of St Breward towards to Moor.
The pretty moorland village of St Breward is the highest and largest on Bodmin Moor and its situated just one mile from Jubilee Cottage. The village provides its own Post Office, village store and The Old Inn pub with restaurant (dating back to the 11th century). The property itself is surrounded by the moorland, which is a haven for walkers and horse riders of all abilities.
The Camel Trail is also very popular with cyclists and easily accessible from the property. A 9 mile drive will take you to the spectacular beaches and fishing villages on the north coast such as Trebarwith, Port Isaac and Polzeath and the larger towns of Bodmin, Wadebridge and Camelford are all within a 10 mile radius.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £370 to £795
Self catering accommodation in Padstow sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Just a ten minute walk down the hill to the picturesque fishing village of Padstow with all its restaurants, shops and inns around the harbour, this double glazed and centrally heated cottage is the middle one of three set in a quiet residential location.
Fronted by a small paved terrace, one step leads up to the front door which opens directly into a warm and inviting sitting room with two comfortable settees and a gas log effect fire set in the marble fire surround. At the rear, a door leads through to a light and airy kitchen/diner with modern fitted units including a gas hob and electric oven, a compact dining suite and a door opening to the enclosed rear garden with a south facing paved patio.
Carpeted stairs lead up from the lounge to the first floor landing where there are a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two pleasantly furnished bedrooms with a king size bed and bunk beds respectively. There is on site parking for one car directly outside the property and space for a further car in a private parking area at the end of the close.
There is a supermarket and children's playground within a couple of minutes walk and all the amenities around the harbour are about half a mile away including a good selection of fish restaurants, particularly Rick Stein’s. From the harbour, a short walk along the South West coastal footpath leads to several beautiful sandy beaches and coves, or alternatively by car, Trevone is 2 miles and Harlyn Bay 3 miles.
There is the facility to hire bicycles in Padstow to explore the Camel Trail recreational route and an assortment of boat trips depart from the quayside including a foot ferry operating across the estuary to Rock. For more information go to www.padstowgetaways.co.uk
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £331 to £761
Self catering accommodation in Tintagel sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: Within 500 yards of the mediaeval castle and just a 10 minute walk from the stunning South West Coast Path, this modern semi-detached house is situated in the village of Tintagel within easy level walking distance of the village shops, restaurants and inns, and the many myths and legends of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
Set in a private residential no-through road of five recently built properties, Sandpipers has been furnished to a high standard with a light and airy décor, double glazing and thermostatically controlled electric radiators in every room offering warm and comfortable year round accommodation. A small gentle slope leads up to the front door which opens to an entrance hall with coat pegs and an adjacent shower room W.C. with hand basin.
An inner glazed door leads into a bright and sunny sitting room with a laminate wood floor and comfortable furniture facing a living flame electric fire. To one side, an archway leads through to a well equipped kitchen/diner with a dining suite next to French Windows opening to the enclosed rear garden and a smartly fitted kitchen with beech effect shaker style units.
From the hallway, carpeted stairs lead up to the first floor landing, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and three pleasantly light bedrooms. There is a 5ft double and a twin bedded room at the front, both with oblique glimpses of the sea, and a single bedroom overlooking the south facing rear gravelled garden with a wooden decking area which catches the morning sun.
There is parking for one car outside the property, any additional cars should be parked in the nearby pay and display car park. Storage space is available for bicycles and beach gear in the attached garage which also houses the freezer.
Tintagel Old Post Office, King Arthurs Great Halls and Tintagel Castle are all within a few minutes walk, and there is an abundance of circular walks locally including the coastal footpath with breathtaking scenery and the dramatic Rocky Valley. Trebarwith Strand, 3 miles, has a sandy beach with rock pools which is popular with families and surfers alike, and the picturesque NT harbour at Boscastle is also 3 miles. There is a golf club and leisure centre with swimming pool at Camelford 6 miles away and there are riding stables nearby.
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Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £425 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 7.
Accommodation overview: With lovely sea and coastal views, this spacious and comfortable accommodation is the complete upper floor of a recently extended detached house set in the small village of Trenance, ideal for family holidays and only a two minute walk to the large west facing sandy beach at Mawgan Porth.
Entered from the parking area where there is space for two cars, a couple of steps and a sloping path lead down to the front door which opens to an entrance hallway. Leading off the hall are a family bathroom W.C. with vanity basin and shower over the bath, an additional cloakroom W.C. and a spacious master bedroom with a double bed and en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin.
A large sitting room has comfortable leather furniture overlooking the sea with doors leading to a twin bedded room and a newly fitted modern kitchen. Accessed from both the lounge and kitchen, sliding patio doors and a couple of steps lead down to a conservatory which spans the width of the house with panoramic coastal views, a cane suite and a glass topped dining table.
French Windows open from here to a long railed balcony on the seaward side with a spacious outdoor seating area at one end. To complete the accommodation, a narrow staircase leads up to an attic bedroom with three single beds set under the sloping ceiling and beautiful sea views from a dormer window.
The pub,cafe and local store at Mawgan Porth can be accessed via the beach or alternatively one mile by road, for surfing enthusiasts Watergate Bay is only three miles along the coast road and for a larger selection of amenities Newquay is six miles. There are peaceful woodland walks through the Lanherne Valley leading inland and horse riding is available nearby.
Please note: Bed linen is available at £10 per double & £5 per single per week to be paid on arrival. Towels are available at £3.50 per person per week to be paid on arrival.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £418 to £992
Self catering accommodation in Sennen sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: With panoramic views over Sennen Cove and far out to sea, this spacious older style detached bungalow is set back from Sunny Corner Lane in an area of tufted grass and approached by a grassy drive with parking for three cars.
A large informal grassy garden surrounds the property, and from here, a gate in the garden wall opens directly onto a fairly steep cliff path which leads down to the lovely sandy and surfing beach of Whitesand Bay and the stunning South West Coast Path.
The door from the landward side opens first into a lobby with an adjacent cloakroom W.C. and from there into a useful utility / storage area. Beyond the fitted kitchen is a comfortably furnished sitting / dining room with a log burning stove and a wide archway leads into the double glazed conservatory with glorious views of the sea and coastline from huge picture windows.
There are two ground floor bedrooms, one with twin beds, the other with two 3ft zip linked beds, a bathroom with hand basin and shower over the bath and a separate W.C. From the kitchen, a rather steep staircase leads up to a further twin bedded room with a vanity basin and a birds eye view across Whitesand Bay.
The lovely sandy beach can be reached by car in under five minutes or a fifteen minute walk down the hill by cliff path and the villages of Sennen and Sennen Cove, approximately 1 mile by road, have a small selection of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Pleasure flights are available from the Lands End Airstrip nearby, there is a golf and country club at Cape Cornwall and some spectacular scenery from the South West Coast Path. The open air Minack Theatre at Porthcurno is within easy reach, as is the seaside town of Penzance.
Please note:- Electricity payable by coin meter at 19p/unit. Towels are not supplied.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £640 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Decorated and furnished to a high standard, Kernewek is perfect for both families and group gatherings alike with wheelchair access via a gentle slope. Providing luxurious and relaxed accommodation in one of six sunny holiday lodges at the Eco Village, Kernewek forms just one of a pair.
All arranged on the level and on entering the property a bathroom with handheld shower on the bath, and WC is positioned on one side. The entrance hallway opens into a light and cosy lounge/ kitchen/ diner with electric living flame fire with comfy lounge seating, flat screen TV and adjacent is the well equipped and smartly fitted kitchen/ diner.
Off the main lounge area, there are three separate doorways that lead to the bedrooms. One double bedroom with basin positioned within the room, one bedroom with two standard size single beds and an additional double bedroom with en-suite wet room with WC and wheelchair friendly facilities.
Back in the main living area, the large French windows provide access onto a front patio outside with patio furniture with the addition of a small lawn. Four steps lead up to a gravel path and tree shaded lawn at the rear of the property. Kernewek provides one parking space adjacent to the property with additional parking on site.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £528 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Charlestown sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: This spacious L shaped barn is entered through the front door into a hallway and to one side is the master bedroom with a kingsize double bed and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin.
On the opposite side, the entrance hall leads through to a bathroom W.C. with wash basin and shower over the bath, a twin bedded room and a delightful living room. There is a fully fitted farmhouse style kitchen/diner with doors leading out to the beautiful grounds and a work bar divides the comfortably furnished leather sitting area with natural wood flooring and with a ceiling open to the apex of the roof.
An additional conservatory and large greenhouse providing fabulous extra space for dining and entertaining adjoins the living room.
Stairs from the hallway lead up to a gallery landing which provides an extra casual seating/play area and to one side a door opens to a large bedroom with two single beds underneath the eaves. The owners provide free charcoal/firelighters for the barbecue and can arrange for scallops, lobster, crab, fish (all weather and season dependent) to be delivered from local fishermen.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £331 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Kingsand sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: With sea views from every window and just yards from the waters edge at Kingsand,this late 18th century mid-terrace former smugglers cottage overlooks the sand and shingle beach in the heart of the village adjacent to the Clock Tower.
Entered from the narrow street that runs parallel with the seafront and forms part of the coastal footpath, this south facing property with accommodation arranged on 3 floors, is fronted by a wide pavement with space for beach chairs.
Four steps lead up through a unique little porch with Burmese teak shutters salvaged from a ship and an inner front door opens into a central hallway. On one side is a cosy sitting room with a solid bamboo floor and two comfortable sofas facing the woodburner and on the other side is a fitted country kitchen with some natural exposed stonework and a drop leaf dining suite.
Both of the ground floor rooms have windows overlooking the sea and the slipway on to Girt beach. In one corner of the kitchen, a low doorway and steep open-tread stairs lead down to a games room in the cellar with table football, storage space for beach gear, and still retaining some of the original niches when it was occupied by brandy smugglers.
Carpeted stairs lead up from the entrance hall to the first floor where there are a double bedroom with fine views of the sea, a bathroom with vanity basin and shower over the bath, and a separate W.C.with small hand basin.
A further staircase continues up to the second floor with a cloakroom W.C. and hand basin and two further bedrooms; a double with a ceiling open to the apex of the roof and lovely views of the coast and a single room overlooking the sea and PlymouthSound.
It is possible to briefly unload outside the property and parking is in the village car park 100 yards away. All of the village amenities are within a couple of minutes walk including pubs, cafes and a general store/P.O. The twin village of Cawsand also has a small selection of shops and eateries.
Kingsand and Cawsand have three small beaches with sand and shingle separated by areas of rocks all with lovely views. The South West Coast Path offers splendid scenery around Penlee Point to Rame Head; Mount Edgcumbe Country Park and Antony House are within a short drive and there are several golf courses in the immediate area.
Whitsand Bay, 2 miles,has a long stretch of sand and rocks, and a summer passenger ferry operates from Cawsand Beach across the Sound landing at the Plymouth Barbican.
Please note: This property is heated by 5 portable electric 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 5
Weekly price range £331 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Marhamchurch sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: Just 2 miles inland from the beautiful sandy beaches of Bude and Widemouth Bay on the North Cornwall Coast, this attractive semi detached period cottage is situated in a peaceful location on the edge of the village of Marhamchurch. Situated in a little cluster of cottages set at the end of a long unmade lane, the property offers a perfect base for exploring the spectacular coastline nearby with the dramatic South West Coast Path and stunning beaches just a 10 minute drive.
A stable door opens under heavy blooms of wisteria in summer, directly into a useful entrance porch with coat pegs on the wall and the original low front doorway leads into a small lobby. On the left, one step leads down to a neatly fitted kitchen with the original slate flagstones and on the opposite side of the lobby, one step leads up to a charming beamed dining room with pine furniture and an electric log effect fire in the hearth.
Beyond, in an extension to the original cottage, a doorway leads through to a warm and cosy sitting room with a beamed ceiling and comfortable lounge seating next to a Cornish stone fireplace with a log effect electric fire. To complete the ground floor accommodation, a door in one corner of the dining room opens to a walk-in shower room W.C. with small hand basin and heated towel rail.
A rather steep and narrow carpeted staircase leads up from the lobby to the first floor landing and three pretty cottage-style bedrooms all with washbasins; there is a double bedroom, a twin bedded room and one with a single bed. A stable door opens from the sitting room to an enclosed patio that provides a lovely sun trap and visitors are welcome to make use of the shared lawned garden surrounding the cottages reached by half a dozen steps. There is on-site parking for one car adjacent to the cottage.
The seaside resort of Bude with its golden sandy beaches, selection of shops and restaurants,and a leisure pool is approximately 2 miles by road. It is possible to walk or cycle to Bude along the scenic canal footpath passing through farmland and a nature reserve, surfing,fishing, golf and horse riding are also available locally. The picturesque villages of Boscastle, Tintagel and Clovelly are all within half an hour’s drive.
Please note: Formerly Foundry Cottage. This property is heated by 4 fixed electric heaters - inclusive. One medium sized dog only.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £326 to £487
Self catering accommodation in Kingsand sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Just yards from a sheltered beach in the picturesque village of Kingsand, this traditional end of terrace small stone cottage with inverted accommodation is ideally situated with easy access to all the village amenities and a perfect base for walking and touring this forgotten corner of South East Cornwall.
Three steps lead up to the stable front door which opens to an entrance lobby with coats area and underfloor heating. The ground floor consists of a double bedroom with a 5ft kingsize bed and an adjacent bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath.
From the lobby, a rather steep winding staircase leads directly up to an open plan living room (1 night storage heater) with beamed ceilings, natural wood floor and a glimpse of the sea from one window. A fitted kitchen occupies one corner of the room with a rustic dining suite and comfortable lounge seating completes the accommodation. It is possible to very briefly unload outside the property and parking is in the village car park 50 yards away.
The twin fishing villages of Kingsand and Cawsand have a selection of pubs, cafes and local shops, all within a couple of minutes walk and wireless internet access is available by purchasing a voucher from the local gallery. Both villages have small beaches of sand and shingle, yet Whitsand Bay with a 4 mile stretch of sand is about a 10 minute drive where diving is also available at the HMS Scylla artificial reef.
Cawsand has a seasonal ferry running directly across to the Mayflower steps on the Barbican and there are wonderful coastal walks past Penlee Point to Rame Head with spectacular scenery and far reaching views. Mount Edgcumbe Country Park and Antony House and Gardens are close by, and there is a golf course at Portwrinkle with panoramic coastal views. Plymouth is about 20 minutes by car via the Torpoint ferry.
Please note: 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 £695
Self catering accommodation in Gorran sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: A charming wing of a Grade II listed house, set in the owners peaceful 2.5 acres of garden in the churchtown of Gorran amid beautiful farmland, within easy reach of lovely coastal walks and splendid gardens open to the public.
Reached by an unmade track and a long private drive which leads up to the parking area, the front door opens directly into a brightly fitted kitchen/dining room, leading through to an attractive Georgian style sitting room, comfortably furnished, enjoying tranquil views of the owners mature garden and fields beyond.
At the far end, rather steep stairs go up to a landing, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and a bath with shower fitment and to two bedrooms, a double with views of lovely countryside and one with two single 3ft beds one of which can be stowed away if not required. Visitors have the use of most of the extensive grounds except for the walled orchard and courtyard behind the house.
A nearby public footpath winds its way through woods to reach the sea at Portmellon. The village of Gorran, half a mile, has a general store / P.O. and a pub providing good meals in a pleasant atmosphere. The attractive east facing sandy beach at Gorran Haven is 1.5 miles away. The award winning Lost Gardens of Heligan are 4 miles and The Eden Project is about a 30 minute drive. There are a selection of eateries at St Ewe, Pentewan and the fishing village of Mevagissey all within a 10 minute drive.
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