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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 6
Weekly price range £386 to £839
Self catering accommodation in Gwithian sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: With inverted accommodation to take full advantage of the views over St Ives Bay, this interesting and double glazed barn conversion is the end one of three and entered from the parking area.
Two steps lead up to the front door which opens to a quarry tiled lobby with an adjacent cloakroom W.C. and hand basin. To one side, a door leads into the master bedroom with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom W.C. with wash basin and hand shower fitment to the bath. From the hall, two steps lead down to a bright kitchen / dining room with a run of modern fitted units and a glazed door opening to a small terrace with views over rolling open countryside.
Leading off the kitchen are two twin bedded rooms, one with distant views of Hells Mouth on the Atlantic Coast, and a shower room with hand basin. Wooden open tread stairs lead up from the entrance hall to the first floor and a spacious sitting room with a hip shaped ceiling, a laminate floor, leather seating and views across the bay towards St Ives from three Velux windows.
There is a shared lawn and barbecue area, which has stock proof fencing separating it from the adjacent fields. Young children and the elderly will need to take care, as there are several changes of level.
Please note: Towels available at £3 per person, per week payable on arrival.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £640 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Hebask provides light and airy accommodation and has been furnished to a high standard, perfect for both families and group gatherings.
There are six comfortable holiday lodges at the Eco village, and Hebask forms one of a pair. The property is arranged on one level and is accessed through large sliding French windows to a light and airy lounge/ kitchen/ diner. The lounge with electric living flame fire joins seamlessly with the dining area and well equipped, smartly fitted kitchen.
Off the main lounge area, there are three separate doorways that lead to the bedrooms. One double bedroom with en-suite shower room with WC and roll-top bath positioned within the bedroom. One twin bedroom and one king-size double bedroom (5ft). An additional doorway leads into a separate bathroom with handheld shower on the bath and WC.
Back in the main lounge/ kitchen/ diner, the large French windows provide access onto a secluded front patio outside with patio furniture and a small lawn. A fully glazed door from the en-suite bedroom opens to a woodland garden at the side with picnic table.
Hebask provides one parking space directly outside the property with additional parking on site.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £242 to £456
Self catering accommodation in Trevia sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: With panoramic views across the beautiful Allen Valley, this peaceful detached south-facing barn conversion with its own private garden nestles in the rural hamlet of Trevia just 5 miles from the beach at Trebarwith Strand.
Surrounded by unspoilt countryside, it offers a good touring base to explore the picturesque villages and harbours of North Cornwall's dramatic coast and Bodmin Moor, just a short drive away.
Double glazed, built of solid stone and retaining many of its original charming characteristics, the cottage is set to one side of the owner’s house and paddocks where there is an abundance of birds and wildlife.
Approached by a quiet country lane and a gated driveway with a private parking area, four railed steps and a path lead around to the entrance at the rear. The stable door opens to a small hallway and to one side, a step leads down to an attractive, bright living room with the original exposed beams rising up to the apex of the roof and cream painted walls.
There is a neatly fitted galley kitchen, a dining area and a comfortable sitting area with French Windows leading out to the enclosed garden with a sun deck and level lawn overlooking the surrounding countryside. Visitors are also welcome to explore the owner’s adjacent grassy paddock.
Leading off the central hallway, there is a fully tiled shower room W.C. with hand basin and heated towel rail and a pretty double bedroom with rustic pine bedroom furniture and views of the garden with fields beyond. A single sofa chair bed can be made available on request as an alternative sleeping arrangement to the double bed.
Camelford, half a mile, has a good selection of small shops, a restaurant and two pubs, and there is also a local sports centre with swimming pool. Bowood Championship Golf Course and Country Club is just a 5 minute drive.
Boscastle and Tintagel are both within 5 miles, as is the nearest beach at Trebarwith Strand, and the beaches around the Camel Estuary, including Polzeath, Daymer Bay and Rock are within a 20 minute drive.
Please note: Central Heating incl. 1 May - 2 Oct, at other times £15 per week payable on arrival.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £292 to £621
Self catering accommodation in Wadebridge sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Only a few miles from the beautiful sandy beaches on either side of the Camel Estuary, this light and spacious, double glazed detached house with a large garden is set on the outskirts of the old market town of Wadebridge with views of the surrounding countryside. Ideally situated with easy access to the town amenities half a mile away and just a ten minute walk downhill to the Camel Trail which runs alongside the scenic Camel Estuary towards Padstow.
Entered from the gated tarmac driveway, a couple of railed steps lead down to the covered porch where the front door opens into a central hallway with an adjacent cloakroom W.C. and hand basin. To one side a pleasant sitting room has comfortable seating arranged before an electric log effect fire and there is a dining room at the rear with views of the garden and countryside beyond.
On the opposite side of the hall, a fully fitted kitchen has a pantry cupboard and an oil fired rayburn supplemented by an electric cooker, and a glazed door continues out to a small breakfast room which catches the morning sun.
Upstairs are two bedrooms each with a handbasin and rugs on the natural wood floor, a twin bedded room overlooks the front garden and a double bedroom has far reaching views over the unspoilt fields and farmland at the rear. A bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath completes the accommodation. The owner reserves one first floor room as a store. From the breakfast room, six railed steps lead down to the mature rear garden with a large lawn and sheltered patio area; when the driveway is gated the garden is enclosed.
A newly opened family restaurant and supermarket are half a mile up the hill and a pedestrianised shopping centre with a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants is a 10 minute walk down the hill as are a cinema, recreational park and bicycle hire shop to explore the Camel Trail west to Padstow or east to Bodmin. There is a leisure centre with swimming pool close by, riding stables, several golf courses, and a local bus service operates to the surrounding towns and villages.
There is a wide choice of glorious sandy beaches including Polzeath, Rock, Trevone and Harlyn all within a 20 minute drive and the picturesque fishing harbours at Padstow and Port Isaac are 7 miles respectively by road. The Royal Cornwall Showground is also just a 10 minute walk from the property.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £338 to £763
Self catering accommodation in Coverack sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Situated on the edge of the picturesque and historic fishing village of Coverack, along the east coast of the Lizard, this coastal double glazed apartment sits on the scenic Headland known as Chynhalls Point. Set in the beautiful landscaped gardens of what was formerly the Regal Headland Hotel, this stunning location benefits from its own small private beach set in a horseshoe bay accessed down a secluded footpath.
The apartment is furnished in a practical, contemporary style, with natural slate tiled floors and sea grass matting downstairs and stripped wooden floors with rugs upstairs. A stable door opens directly into a light and airy kitchen with dining table and chairs and beyond there is a comfortable living room with French doors leading to a small yet sheltered patio area which benefits from the afternoon sun and is a perfect spot for a morning coffee or a sun-downer.
Upstairs there is a large shower room W.C. with hand basin and three nicely furnished bedrooms; a double bedroom and a children's bunk bedded room at the rear with views of the communal grounds, and a further double on the seaward side with lovely views of the coastline and out to sea. There are wall mounted electric heaters in all bedrooms.
The extensive well maintained gardens have superb sea views, ponds and streams, and all weather tennis courts, however, dogs must be on a lead and young children will require supervision. There are two reserved parking spaces close to the accommodation and the main building has a laundry room and payphone.
Coverack, half a mile by road or a 10 minute walk down the hill by scenic footpath, has local shops, a gallery, pub, award-winning restaurants and a dog friendly tidal beach. There is also a windsurfing school and fishing trips departing from the attractive harbour. There are a host of attractions to suit all ages within easy reach, including the Seal Sanctuary, Roskillys Ice Cream Farm, Trelowarren Estate and gardens and Flambards Theme Park.
The accommodation is a comfortable base that is ideal all year round, whether it is to walk and explore the stunning coastal footpaths which stretch from the doorstep in either direction or to discover the hidden coves and quaint fishing villages of the Lizard Peninsula. The market town of Helston with shops and supermarkets is a 15 minute drive.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £260 to £487
Self catering accommodation in Perranuthnoe sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Less than 500 yards from the beach and the South West Coast Path, this self contained single storey annexe is a later addition to the owners Victorian house, much larger than the name implies, and is tucked away in the heart of the unspoilt Cornish coastal village of Perranuthnoe. With direct access to an old footpath which took worshippers from Prussia Cove to Perranuthnoe Church and links with the coastal footpath, this is an ideal base for walking, bird watching and shore fishing and for exploring the West of Cornwall by car.
Approached from the parking area, a little enclosed courtyard and two steps lead up to the front door which opens to the bright and sunny living room with a small glass topped dining table and chairs overlooking the patio. A wide archway leads through to the cosy sitting area with comfortable lounge seating arranged before an electric coal effect fire, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring all that the West of Cornwall has to offer.
An inner hallway gives access to a well equipped kitchen with pine fitted units and a double bedroom with two skylight windows allowing visitors to watch the stars at night and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin and walk-in shower. The private and sheltered patio benefits from the sound of the sea in the distance, and guests are also welcome to use the owners front terrace to enjoy the stunning coastal views.
The award winning 12th century Victoria Inn is just a couple of minutes walk and there is a seasonal beach cafe next to the south west facing bay of sand and pebbles approximately quarter of a mile away. There are local stores at Rosudgeon and Goldsithney, less than 1 mile respectively, and St Michaels Mount reached via a causeway from Marazion is about 4 miles.
Local buses operate to the shopping town of Penzance, 5 miles by road, with its main line coach and railway station, and from here there are regular ferry services to the Isles of Scilly. There is a golf course nearby at Praa Sands and the immediate area is threaded with footpaths which take walkers either inland or connects with the coastal footpath either east to Prussia Cove or west to Marazion with glorious coastal scenery.
Please note: Towels are not available.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £450 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Edhen forms one of four superior semi-detached terraced cottages which have been decorated and furnished to a good standard. The cosy accommodation is perfect for small family gatherings or couples and the property offers wonderful countryside views across The Eco Village and beyond.
The property is arranged on one floor and one step leads up to the paved patio where you access the property through the large French windows. 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 with en-suite shower room and WC 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 large French windows provide access onto a paved patio with picnic table and rural views. Pets must be supervised as the terrace is not enclosed. Edhen provides parking for one car adjacent to the property with additional parking on site.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1245 to £2
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 10.
Accommodation overview: Decorated and furnished to a very high standard, Tewynn provides luxurious and spacious living separated over two floors along with an attractive outside space with garden seating and hot tub. Tewynn forms part of three architecturally designed properties with outstanding eco credentials and offers luxurious inverted accommodation suitable for both families and group gatherings.
Tewynn is accessed via an enclosed front garden and the spacious entrance hallway with wooden flooring leads to 4 bedrooms all located on the ground floor each with French windows. To one side of the hallway there are two bedrooms, both with standard twin sized beds. On the other side of the hallway there are two bedrooms, one king-size bedroom (5ft) with en-suite shower room and WC and one standard double bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC. A separate bathroom on the ground floor offers a bath with handheld shower and WC.
The central carpeted staircase leads to the spacious first floor where the open plan style living offers a lounge with ample seating, wood-burning stove. The dining area looks out across the valley beyond and also provides French windows onto the sheltered balcony with outdoor seating. Adjacent to the dining area is a well equipped kitchen with range cooker, providing all the necessary equipment to cater for large families or groups.
One further bedroom is located down a corridor leading from the lounge and offers a spacious kingsize bed (5ft) with en-suite shower room and WC.
To the front of the property, the private garden is fenced to provide as much privacy as possible. The hot tub and garden seating make this area perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. There is one designated parking space adjacent to the property and ample additional parking on site.
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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 2
Weekly price range £260 to £487
Self catering accommodation in Treligga sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: An 18th century traditional detached cottage, with sea glimpses from the garden, in the middle of the rural hamlet of Treligga. This cosy cottage retains many of its early features including some of the original slate flagstones on the floor and with white painted natural stone and cob walls.
Approached from a peaceful country lane, a gated path leads to the enclosed garden at the rear, where 3 granite steps lead up to a sheltered patio with sea views on the horizon over the Cornish hedge. Entered through a small porch with an inner door opening into a narrow L shaped kitchen with fitted units and a rustic dining area set beneath a wood panelled sloping ceiling.
A low doorway leads into the oldest part of the cottage and a small sitting room with a low board and beam ceiling, an oil fired stove which provides heating and hot water, and a sofa bed as a sleeping alternative.
Wooden stairs wind up in one corner of the room to a gallery bedroom with a 5ft bed, a cross beamed ceiling and slightly sloping natural floorboards. Beyond the bedroom is a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath, and views over the hamlet and surrounding countryside towards the sea. There is off road parking for one small car directly outside the front of the cottage.
The nearest shop and pub are at Delabole, about 2 miles away by road, but can also be reached by footpath across the fields. The attractive fishing village at Port Isaac and the sandy beaches of the Camel Estuary are within a 15 minute drive, and for a wider selection of amenities, the towns of Camelford and Wadebridge are about 20 minutes by car. Trebarwith Strand beach, 1.5 miles away on foot, and the dramatic North Coast cliff path and Tregardock beach can be reached via a walk across the fields.
Please note: This property is heated by an oil fired stove and 4 electric heaters - inclusive.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £386 to £865
Self catering accommodation in St Veep sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: A picturesque, very traditional, comfortable detached house in an unspoilt little creekside hamlet on a tributary of the Fowey river. The original Mill House for the unrestored mill on the edge of the stream it is set into sloping ground and entered at first floor level reached from the parking area by an uneven granite and cobbled path that crosses the unused mill leat at one point.
The stable door set beneath a slate roof opens into a hallway with cloaks area to one side. This delightful house has low beamed ceilings, latch doors and interesting alternatives to vertical walls! The sitting room set to one side of the hall is comfortably furnished with the original fireplace and views from the window and window seat down over the front lawn to the stream.
On the other side of the hall a beamed kitchen / dining room has similar views, country pine furniture and pine units. There is one bedroom on this level with a 2ft 6inch single bed.
Rather steep stairs lead up to a landing with two further bedrooms, both very spacious, beamed and with views across the valley and down the creek, one with a double bed and hand basin, the other with two 3ft beds and one 2ft 6inch bed and a hand basin. A bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath completes the accommodation.
A grassy garden, with useful outside W.C., surrounds the house, edged by the river along one side and not a place for unsupervised toddlers or young children but a delight for older ones. There is off road parking for 3 vehicles with further parking on the private grass verge adjacent to the property. There is a little bridge crossing over Penpoll Creek where it is possible to launch canoes and small dinghies at high tide, 25 yards away. One pet only accepted.
Please note: Bed linen is available at £14 per double & £7 per single per week to be paid on arrival. Towels are not available. Broadband available via BT Openzone Hotspot.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £331 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Mylor Bridge sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Less than half a mile from the head of Mylor Creek and only a 15 minute drive respectively to both Truro and Falmouth, this light, attractively furnished detached bungalow in a mature pretty garden is set in a quiet residential close offering a comfortable family home.
Approached from an open drive through a hedged front garden with a sheltered lawn, one step leads up to a double glazed front door which opens to an L shaped hallway with coat pegs. At the front of the property is a light and comfortable sitting room with lounge seating facing the electric fire and views across the valley from a large window, and on the other side of the hallway is a bright double bedroom. The newly refurbished modern kitchen is well equipped, there is an adjacent dining room which can be accessed from the sitting room and the hall and from here, sliding doors lead out to a small conservatory giving access to the patio area.
The master bedroom has a double bed overlooking the peaceful rear garden and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath completes the accommodation. The large enclosed garden at the rear is sheltered and has a sunny patio area, spacious lawns, mature shrubs, an outside laundry room and a gated path to the front parking area. There is room for 2 cars on the sloping drive and no parking restrictions on the road outside.
The local shops, pub and the tidal creek at Mylor Bridge are just a five minute walk, and Mylor Harbour where there is a marina and boat hire is 2 miles away and can be reached by footpath from the village. Forget me Not offers a good base from which to explore both country and creekside walks, the attractive resort of Falmouth with a variety of glorious sandy beaches is 5 miles and there is also a plenitude of public and National Trust gardens to visit in the area. The cathedral city of Truro is 8 miles, there is a golf course and horse riding nearby, and Bissoe bike hire have a good selection of cycles to explore the picturesque Coast to Coast cycle trail.
Please note: 1 small dog welcome.
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