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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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Swallows in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

Swallows, Treligga, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £301 to £654

Self catering accommodation in Treligga sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Named after the Swallows that have chosen this barn for their nest.

Entered from a fenced and gated patio garden, the glazed front door opens to a slate floored hallway with an adjacent shower room W.C. and hand basin. The part beamed living room, one step up, has a fitted kitchen area, dining space and comfortable seating with books supplied.

There are two bedrooms, a bunk room with 3ft pine bunks and, two steps down, an attractively shaped double bedroom with hand basin and three windows, one with a glimpse of the sea over low slate roofs.

Please note:
Towels are not available.


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Treveglos Barn in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Treveglos Barn, St Merryn, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £336 to £767

Self catering accommodation in St Merryn sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Within a mile of the lovely sandy beach at Harlyn Bay and a short way inland from Trevose Head, this semi-detached, double glazed newly renovated barn conversion is set in the gardens of the owners home to one side of the coast road from Newquay to Padstow.

Approached by a secure gated driveway where there is parking for two cars adjacent to the owners garage, a level gravel path continues up to the front entrance porch with a small work top and coat pegs. An inner stable door leads directly into a well equipped kitchen with fitted units, a beech effect worktop and a slate tiled floor. Beyond is a pleasant comfortable living room with a natural wood floor, soft lighting and a relaxing decor. Overlooking the garden the dining area has an ornamental feature brick fireplace and the adjacent seating area has two comfortable settees.

In the far corner, one step leads up to a small hallway and a pretty double bedroom with a wash basin, three steps continue up from the hall to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin, cast iron rolltop bath and shower cubicle and an attractive twin bedded room. The garden immediately to the front has an area for sitting out and visitors are encouraged to make full use of the shared landscaped garden with varying levels of lawn bounded by a stone wall.

The village of St Merryn under half a mile away has a selection of small shops, the nearest pub is a five minute walk along the main road and there is a seasonal restaurant just a few yards away. The harbour town of Padstow and the Camel Estuary are about 2.5 miles and there are a further seven beautiful beaches all within a short drive, as well as golf courses.

Please note:
No young dogs please.


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Pink Cottage in Bodinnick, Cornwall, South West England

Pink Cottage, Bodinnick, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £424 to £892

Self catering accommodation in Bodinnick sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: With superb views over Fowey’s natural harbour, this detached and double glazed Cornish cottage has been recently refurbished throughout. It is set into the hillside just off the road which runs through Bodinnick village and down to the ferry slipway and is directly behind the picturesque Old Ferry Inn.

It is approached by a short unpaved footpath which winds between the cottages. A gated path and short flight of steps lead up to the main entrance at first floor level. The inverted accommodation takes every advantage of the expansive river and sea views with the open plan kitchen, dining area and living room all benefitting from the lovely estuary vista. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking and entertaining.  

The living room leads out onto a south facing patio and pretty hillside garden which gets sun throughout the day.  On the same floor are two bathrooms; one shower room and one bathroom, both with hand basins and WC’s. The hallway has an airing cupboard and coat hooks.
 
The sleeping accommodation is in the older 17th Century part of the cottage.  On the first floor are two of the bedrooms.  A children’s room with 2ft 6in bunks, and a double with hand basin reached via two short flights of stairs. On the ground floor are two further bedrooms, one with a 5ft double and hand basin and one with twin 2ft 6in beds.   

There is electric central heating. Due to the narrow original staircase in the older part of the cottage, this property is not suitable for the less mobile.

There is parking for two medium sized cars at a private garage about 50 yards from the property, and it is also possible to park on the road in the upper part of the village.  The Bodinnick car ferry runs regularly from 7am to 7pm across to Fowey where there is a wide selection of shops, restaurants and pubs.

The cottage is in the heart of Du Maurier country – Daphne herself grew up at the house at the bottom of Bodinnick hill - and it is in short driving distance of The Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, and the picturesque fishing ports of Mevagissey, Polperro and Looe. There are plenty of local walks from the relatively easy Hall Walk to Polruan to the more challenging clifftop path along to Polperro and beyond.

Please note: Towels not available



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Song of the Sea in St Ives, Cornwall, South West England

Song of the Sea, St Ives, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £306 to £685

Self catering accommodation in St Ives sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: With a glorious view over the rooftops to the harbour and across St Ives Bay, this first floor apartment is one of three recently converted from an original Presbytery set right in the heart of the picturesque harbour town of St Ives.  This double glazed, light and airy apartment offers warm and comfortable year round accommodation and is just a short stroll from the harbour and the splendid sandy beaches that form a golden fringe around the town. 

Accessed from the bustling main street, a couple of steps lead up to the communal hallway and an internal railed stairway leads to the private front door on the first floor which opens to a carpeted hallway.  Furnished in a contemporary style, the accommodation comprises of a living room with a smartly fitted kitchen area, comfortable lounge seating and a dining suite next to a large window with delightful views extending over the rooftops across St Ives Bay and out to sea.

There are two pleasantly furnished bedrooms in a crisp décor on the landward side; a spacious master bedroom with a 5ft double, and one with a standard double bed and the original ornamental fireplace.  To complete the accommodation, there is a modern shower room W.C. with hand basin and heated towel rail accessed from the hallway.  The bell of the Sacred Heart and St la church attached only rings on a Sunday morning. 

There are a wide selection of shops, restaurants, pubs and art galleries within easy walking distance, as are several sandy beaches, the nearest being either the Harbour or Porthminster Blue Flag beach which also has a watersports centre

Fishing boats still operate from the lovely harbour as do pleasure boat trips and self hire boats, there is a leisure centre with swimming pool nearby and scenic circular and cliff walks around St Ives incorporating the South West Coastal Path.  A local bus service operates to Penzance, Hayle, St Agnes, Perranporth & Newquay and this apartment is also conveniently located for the railway station if wishing to holiday without a car.

Please note: No cot – travel cot/carrycot accepted.  Weekly car park ticket currently costs £35.



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Mary's Cottage in Mousehole, Cornwall, South West England

Mary's Cottage, Mousehole, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £296 to £695

Self catering accommodation in Mousehole sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: An attractive mid-terrace granite cottage set high above the pretty fishing village of Mousehole, with panoramic views across Mounts Bay and only a short walk downhill to the small harbour and beach.

Entered from a rather steep pedestrian lane, a couple of steps lead up to the front porch and an inner door opens directly into a comfortably furnished sitting room with a board and beam ceiling, a light crisp decor and sea views over the village roof tops looking across to the Lizard. Two steps at the rear of the sitting room lead up to a dining area which has the benefit of views through a hatchway in the wall, and a neatly fitted kitchen with a stable door opening to a small service yard.

Carpeted stairs go up to a tiny landing which has doors to a pine furnished double bedroom with stunning views over the garden looking down to the harbour and far out to sea and to a bathroom W.C. with wash basin and electric shower over the bath. To complete the accommodation, a door leads off the bathroom to a second bedroom with sturdy bunk beds which are 5ft 9inch in length and windows overlooking the wooded hillside at the rear.

On the opposite side of the footpath, at the front of the cottage, half a dozen gated steps lead down to a delightful sheltered garden with a patio and sundeck, a small decorative pond and a sloping lawn with partial sea views.

Although the cottage is set away from the busy harbour front, all the village amenities are still within easy walking distance as is the coastal footpath with lovely scenery leading round to Lamorna Valley. Penzance, 3 miles, has a rail and bus terminus and offers trips by boat to the Isles of Scilly. The safe beaches of Mounts Bay are a 10 minute drive.

Please note:
Car park ticket currently costs £3 per day / £15 per week



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The Mill in Lanreath, Cornwall, South West England

The Mill, Lanreath, Cornwall

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £467 to £1

Self catering accommodation in Lanreath sleeps 8.

Accommodation overview: Approached from a walled and gated garden with a crazy paved patio, one step and a level path leads up to the wide front door which opens to a hallway with an adjacent fully fitted country style kitchen/dining room with French Windows leading out to a small rear terrace

The large sitting room is pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating arranged before the Cornish stone fireplace and patio doors opening to the enclosed front garden. 

To complete the ground floor accommodation there is a bedroom with Super king-size bed which can be made into two single beds, and a walk-in shower room W.C. with hand basin and fold down seat in the shower area, suitable for an elderly or infirm member of the family. 

Upstairs are three further bedrooms in a light crisp decor with rural views; a spacious master bedroom with a 6ft double and en-suite shower room W.C. and basin, a twin bedroom with en-suite shower room W.C. and basin, and a double bedroom retaining part of the original mill wheel with an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin, bath and shower cubicle. 

A door from the first floor landing opens to external railed steps that lead down to the front of the property.



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Pear Trees in Portholland, Cornwall, South West England

Pear Trees, Portholland, Cornwall

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £319 to £634

Self catering accommodation in Portholland sleeps 3.

Accommodation overview: Just 3 miles from the sea at Portholland, this self contained loft apartment is the entire upper level of a newly built, double glazed detached barn surrounded by peaceful unspoilt countryside. Built on land once owned by the Caerhays estate, the property has been sympathetically designed with local stone, wood cladding and a slate roof.

Entered from the private parking area where there is space for two cars, shallow steps lead up to a sheltered paved patio and small lawn for the sole use of the visitors, adjacent to the owners extensive landscaped garden. From here, a dozen wooden railed steps lead up to a small elevated sun deck with patio furniture enjoying lovely views of rolling hills and the front door which opens to a pleasant living room in a light and airy décor with oak flooring.

To one side is comfortable lounge seating facing the wood burning stove set on a slate hearth and on the other is a smartly fitted kitchen area with solid oak units and a dining suite. There is a spacious bedroom with a 6ft 6in double bed; zip linked which can be separated into two 3ft 3in singles, plus an additional child/day bed. To complete the accommodation, an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin, bath and shower cubicle leads off the bedroom. There are two wall mounted electric dimplex heaters.

Below the apartment is the washing machine and the owner's garage where there is space available for the storage of beachgear and bicycles and drying wet gear. Tregony, 1 mile, has a pub, P.O. and grocery shop, as do the nearby picturesque villages of Portloe and Veryan. Portholland has two quiet south facing beaches relatively uncommercialised and there is also a sheltered beach in the foreground of Caerhays Castle and Gardens which are open to the public in the spring.

The coastal foot path close by provides stunning views across Veryan Bay, there is a regular passenger ferry to Falmouth departing from St Mawes 10 miles away and The Lost Gardens of Heligan and The Eden Project are within a 30 minute drive.

Please note
: This property is not suitable for toddlers.



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Hollydale Cottage in Lamorna, Cornwall, South West England

Hollydale Cottage, Lamorna, Cornwall

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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Derow in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Derow, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £705 to £1

Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Derow provides light and airy wheelchair accessible accommodation which had been furnished to a high standard. The property forms part of eight architecturally designed eco properties based within The Eco Village. Each eco lodge is detached and uses sustainable, natural materials and timbers along with solar panels to provide excellent insulation whilst taking care of the planet.

Derow is arranged on one level and wheelchair friendly access is provided from the parking area via a gently sloping ramp.  On entering the property, the doorway leads straight into a light and spacious lounge/ kitchen/ diner with electric living flame fire, flat screen TV and glazed door which opens onto the decking area outside. The dining area sits adjacent to the well equipped modern kitchen and the open plan design makes Derow perfect for families and group gatherings.

The property provides two bedrooms which are accessed from the lounge area. One double bedroom with a glazed door to the rear decking, en-suite wet room with WC, wheelchair friendly facilities and has access by day from the living area. The wet room also supports the twin bedroom which is located on the far side of the lounge area.

To the rear of the property is a good size sheltered decking area which is open with garden furniture. Derow provides one parking space directly adjacent to property with additional parking on site.


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Tea Cosy Cottage in Marhamchurch, Cornwall, South West England

Tea Cosy Cottage, Marhamchurch, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £306 to £650

Self catering accommodation in Marhamchurch sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Less than a 10 minute drive from the beautiful sandy bays and surfing beaches of Bude and Widemouth Bay, this charming 18th century mid-terrace cob cottage stands to one side of the country lane on the outskirts of the peaceful village of Marhamchurch

The cottage is perfect for families to enjoy a traditional beach holiday nearby and is also an excellent base for walkers and bird watchers, being within easy reach of the South West Coastal Path, Bude Marshes Nature Reserve and picturesque Bude Canal less than 3 miles away. 

Approached through a walled and gated patio garden, the front door set beneath an open porch roof leads into a central hallway with the original slate flagstones and the warm and cosy accommodation which retains much of its character with slightly sloping walls and floors. 
On one side is a beamed sitting room with comfortable lounge seating arranged before the inglenook fireplace, and on the other side is a pine fitted kitchen/dining room with a farmhouse table and the original cloam oven in the hearth.  Both rooms overlook the south facing front patio.

A carpeted staircase leads up from the hall to the first floor landing and two pleasant bedrooms with a kingsize and twin beds respectively, each with its own hand basin and lovely rural views, and an adjacent cot/play room.  Two steps continue up from the landing to the rear of the cottage where there are a shower room with hand basin, a separate W.C., and a further double bedroom with hand basin and views of the surrounding countryside and the owners working farm.  The additional bed spaces offer a variation for the numbers accommodated.

At the front of the cottage is an enclosed slate paved patio that provides a real sun trap and there is private off road parking for up to 3 cars in a lay-by opposite. The owner lives in a self contained annexe to the rear of the original cottage. Bude, 2.5 miles by road, has a wide selection of shops, pubs, restaurants, leisure centre and bowling alley

It is possible to walk or cycle along the scenic canal footpath passing through farmland to Bude, and there are numerous opportunities for water sports, coarse fishing, golf and horse riding available locally.  The picturesque villages of Boscastle, Tintagel and Clovelly are all within half an hour’s drive.


Please note:
This property is heated by 5 portable electric heaters - inclusive.



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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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Mallard Cottage in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Mallard Cottage, St Merryn, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £369 to £846

Self catering accommodation in St Merryn sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: A comfortable, newly renovated single-storey barn adjoining Dove Cottage, set to one side of the central courtyard and outdoor play area. Entered from the gravel parking area where there is space for two cars, a concrete path leads round to the stable door which opens to a useful lobby.

An inner door leads into the fully fitted kitchen, well equipped and with smart modern units. A brick archway continues through to a pleasant living room with a part beamed ceiling, a dining suite and comfortable seating overlooking the enclosed garden. A door leads off to a carpeted hallway giving access to a cloakroom W.C. with hand basin, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and three attractive bedrooms. There are two bedrooms with king-size beds and fitted wardrobes, and the third bedroom has two single beds.

From the hall a door opens to the walled and gated garden with a crazy paved patio and a small lawn bordered by flower beds.

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


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