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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 £467 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Pentire sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Less than a ten minute walk from Fistral beach and with delightful views of the Gannel Estuary and National Trust land towards Crantock beach, this comfortable and spacious split level detached house is set on the hillside just half a mile from Pentire Headland. The house was architecturally designed in the 1970's and still retains the charm of the era. It is perfectly situated in a sheltered position on a south facing slope with lovely coastal walks nearby and just a mile from the harbour and town of Newquay.
Approached from the gated driveway where there is parking for 2 cars, a few steps lead down through the garden to the front door which opens to an entrance hallway at mid level and an adjacent twin bedroom overlooking the tree shaded lawn. From the hallway, a short flight of carpeted stairs leads up to a large open plan split level dining and living area. The bright and sunny sitting area has comfortable leather furniture. The lounge opens out through wide patio doors to a timber railed balcony. From here there are stunning views over the rear garden and the tidal estuary across to Crantock beach and the sea beyond. Also on this level is a well equipped fitted kitchen sharing the same marvellous views.
On the ground floor there is a shower room W.C. with hand basin, a bathroom W.C. with vanity basin and sunken bath. There are two further bedrooms; a twin bedded room and the master bedroom with a 5ft double and views of the River Gannel.
At the rear of the property, a pretty landscaped garden built into the hillside has a paved terrace with lovely views of the river Gannel as the tide ebbs and flows. There are several areas of lawn well screened with mature trees and shrubs. Beyond the gate at the bottom of the garden, a rough hillside path with a very steep descent leads to the water front where it is possible to swim when the tide is in – only for the more adventurous.
The nearest pub and local store are within a ten minute walk and for a wider choice of shops, pubs and restaurants Newquay is one mile. There are several excellent beaches nearby, including Crantock and Fistral with its fine golden sands and surfing centre which is the nearest about half a mile away. There is an abundance of visitor attractions in Newquay including a cinema, zoo, aquarium and waterworld leisure park. Riding stables, golf, a bowling alley and boating lake are all close by and a regular bus service operates to Newquay town and railway station. It is also within easy driving distance to Jamie Oliver's Fifteen at Watergate Bay and Rick Steins in Padstow.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £292 to £621
Self catering accommodation in St Neot sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Sheltering in a wooded valley on the fringes of Bodmin Moor, this is an ideal location from which to explore the best of Cornwall’s countryside and coastline with the North and South coast just a 30 minute drive. This traditional 200 year old terraced cottage is close to the 15th century parish church, in the heart of the pretty village of St Neot, a former winner of Britain’s Best Village.
Slades Cottage provides warm and cosy accommodation benefiting from central heating and double glazing yet retains its considerable charm and character. One step leads up to the low front doorway which opens directly into a deceptively spacious sitting room with a high beamed ceiling and rugs on the original slate flagstones. Comfortable lounge seating is arranged before the decorative Cornish stone fireplace with the original cloam oven and an electric coal effect fire that provides an attractive focal point. At the rear, two steps lead up to a small inner lobby with an adjacent cloakroom W.C. with hand basin and a recently upgraded fitted kitchen/dining room with a slate tiled floor and traditional fireplace.
A fully glazed door opens from the kitchen to a little sheltered courtyard with a small bistro table and chairs catching the morning sun. In one corner of the lounge, cottage stairs wind up to the first floor landing where there are two pleasantly furnished bedrooms with deep set windows. The master bedroom has a double and single bed and sloping wooden floorboards and the second smaller bedroom has twin 2ft 6in beds. A modern bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath completes the accommodation. Parking on the road close to the cottage is unrestricted.
St Neot has a local shop, pub and social club open to non-members within a two minute walk and there are several village pubs within a short drive, the nearest being 4 miles. For a wider selection of amenities the towns of Bodmin and Liskeard are a 15 minute drive. There are an abundance of footpaths nearby both on the moor and along the scenic River Fowey and fishing is available at Colliford and Siblyback Lakes, 4.5 miles respectively, the latter also has water sports facilities. Carnglaze Caverns, Lanhydrock House and the Eden Project are all within easy reach and the unique shopping experience at Trago Mills is a 5 minute drive. The sandy beach at Looe offers safe bathing and pleasure boat trips depart from the quayside.
  
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Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £996 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Penzance sleeps 9.
Accommodation overview: With partial sea views and just 500 yards from the harbour of Penzance, this mid terrace Georgian house, extended in Victorian times, is tucked away in a quiet residential no through road. Double fronted, the property offers spacious family accommodation arranged on three floors with high ceilings, sash windows and some of the original wooden window shutters.
Approached from the narrow lane, a neat path leads through the walled and gated garden with a small lawn to the front entrance porch and from there into a central hallway with reception rooms on either side. To the left is a comfortable sitting room with lounge seating for five arranged before the fireplace, and an inter connecting day room with a piano, seating for four and French Windows opening to a sheltered sunken garden with outdoor seating.
On the opposite side of the hall, there is a second sitting room with comfortable seating for five set before the open fire and a spacious kitchen / dining room at the rear with shaker style fitted units and a large bay window overlooking the Georgian sunken garden. In one corner of the kitchen, four unrailed steps lead up to a rear lobby with space for beachgear and a back door opens to a walled and gated gravel terrace and parking area for two cars.
Stairs from the main hallway lead down to the lower ground floor where there are a coats area and a utility room with W.C., shower cubicle, Belfast sink and laundry facilities. The first floor accommodation comprises of five pleasant bedrooms and a family bathroom W.C. with wash basin, shower cubicle and a bath with hand shower attachment.
There are two double bedrooms at the rear of the property, one with a double bed and the other with a 6ft bed; and three front facing bedrooms with oblique sea views over the rooftops and with a 5ft bed, a single, and twin beds respectively. There is parking available for 2 cars.
The attractive town centre with an extensive range of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars are within a quarter of a mile, as is the bus and railway station in the town. A daily ferry service also operate from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly. A lovely level promenade and the Jubilee open air bathing pools are less than a mile away and Marazion, 2 miles, has beautiful sandy beaches and a causeway leading to St Michaels Mount. The picturesque villages of Newlyn and Mousehole are just a short drive away.
Please note: Towels are available at £4 per person per week payable on arrival.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £351 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Buryas Bridge sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Just two miles inland from the picturesque harbour villages of Mousehole and Newlyn, this recently converted, semi-detached stone barn is set within the grounds of the owner’s home and cattery in the quiet little hamlet of Chyenhal. Offering a rural retreat for visitors wishing to get away from it all, yet only a 5 minute drive from the coast, The Owls House provides warm and cosy accommodation furnished to a high standard with double glazing and central heating.
Set to one side of a country lane, the property is entered from the driveway where there is parking for two cars and a step leads up to the front door which opens directly into an attractive kitchen with a solid oak floor that continues throughout. Beautifully presented with two Velux windows and a ceiling rising to the apex of the roof with exposed cross beams, there is a pleasant dining suite and smartly fitted kitchen units.
An inner hallway and two steps lead down to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two lovely bedrooms with a standard double and 4ft double bed respectively, the former with an en-suite W.C. and tiny basin.
Carpeted stairs lead up from the hall to a delightful galleried sitting room on the first floor with comfortable leather lounge seating arranged before a wood burning stove and dual aspect views of the surrounding countryside. To complete the accommodation, leading off in one corner of the lounge is a single bedroom with an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin.
There is also an external laundry room that houses the freezer. Fronted by a gravel terrace, half a dozen steps lead up to a secluded garden with summer house and views over the adjoining fields adjacent to the owners hoop greenhouse; visitors are also welcome to make use of the owner’s large meadow.
The Kings Arms at Paul is one of West Cornwall's most atmospheric pubs, 1.5 miles, and for a wider selection of amenities, Newlyn is 2 miles with local shops, pubs, galleries and a busy fish market. Penzance is a 10 minute drive where there is a good choice of shops, supermarkets, Cornwall’s only promenade, and regular ferry services to the Isles of Scilly.
Trewidden, Trereife and Trengwainton Gardens are less than 3 miles respectively and the immediate area abounds in country walks and bridal ways with an abundance of birds and wildlife. It is also an excellent base for exploring West Cornwall with St Michael's Mount at Marazion, Porthcurno home to the Minack Theatre and the surfing beach at Sennen Cove all less than 10 miles away. Boating trips for sailing, sight-seeing and fishing are available from Penzance, St Ives and Porthleven.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £392 to £927
Self catering accommodation in St Just-in-Penwith sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Only a few minutes from the coastal path and in a wonderful area for walkers, with lovely country views, this attractive detached granite cottage is set in the picturesque farming hamlet of Bosorne on the brow of a hill overlooking Cot Valley which runs down to the boulder strewn beach and rugged coast to the south of Cape Cornwall.
Approached from a lane through a walled and gated grassy garden the front door opens into a small lobby, a wide central hallway with ample hanging space to one side with stairs winding up to the floor above. Off the hall is a very spacious sitting room with a high ceiling and a rather grand granite fireplace. On the other side of the hall is a recently enlarged, attractive kitchen / dining room with modern fitted units and beyond a utility room. There is a new downstairs shower room W.C. with hand basin and a door to a service courtyard at the rear where there are sheds for storage etc.
Upstairs are a bathroom with hand basin and hand shower fitment to the bath, a separate W.C. and three bedrooms, two with a glimpse of the sea at the mouth of the valley. There is one kingsize double room, one twin bedded room and one with bunk beds. From the front garden a side gate and two steps leads up to a part walled grassy garden at one end of the cottage, ideal for older children. The shops and amenities of St Just are about a mile.
Please note: Bed linen and towels not available.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £425 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Keynvor has been decorated and furnished to a good standard and provides cosy living accommodation arranged on one floor with an attractive and enclosed outside space with patio seating. This end of terrace property forms one of three cottages and is perfect for both small families or couples.
Keynvor is accessed through the French windows and the entrance is straight into a cosy but well furnished and equipped lounge/kitchen/ diner. On the lounge side, the property offers comfortable seating with electric living flame fire, flat screen TV and a fully fitted kitchen/ diner on the other side.
Off the main lounge area, an inner hallway leads to the bedrooms which consist of one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. An additional doorway leads to a separate bathroom with shower over the bath and WC.
Back in the main living room, the French windows provide access onto an enclosed paved patio and small garden with lawn and picnic table. The property provides parking for one car, accessed via an incline from the parking area, with additional parking on site.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £333 to £634
Self catering accommodation in Goonhavern sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Much larger than the name implies, with restful views of tree covered gardens, this fully double glazed, light and airy, very comfortable detached bungalow is entered from the main courtyard, with an adjacent parking area.
The accommodation consists of a bright and spacious sitting room with two comfortable leather sofas. A large double glazed window incorporates a door which opens onto a secluded patio, fringed by mature trees and lawns. On the patio there is a brick bbq for the sole use of this cottage. There is a large sunny well equipped fitted kitchen with a dining area to one end.
Leading off from the hallway is a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two pretty bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other a small children's room with bunk beds measuring 2ft 3in x 5ft 4in. All of the rooms are on the level and have views of the surrounding trees and woodland. There is parking available for one car with further spaces on request.
  
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £412 to £844
Self catering accommodation in Downderry sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: With uninterrupted panoramic sea views along the coast from Rame Head in the east to Dodman Point westwards, this cosy little single storey cottage stands just 50 yards above Downderry beach. One of a small row built for the old coastguard station in the early 1800s, the cottage retains much of its simple period character with white washed walls and a delabole slate roof.
The terrace has a few steps leading up to the gated entrance at one end with a right of way fronting the cottages, leading to the stable door which opens to a flagstoned entrance porch. The original storm doors lead to an inner hallway and to one side is a sitting room with a sanded wood floor, comfortable leather seating facing the stone and slate fireplace and stunning sea views from the bay window right across to the Eddystone lighthouse in the distance.
Leading off the lounge at the rear are two modest sized bedrooms, a double and one with 2ft 6in bunk beds, both with wash basins. On the opposite side of the hall, there is a newly fitted kitchen/dining room with modern units, a pine dining table with chairs and a spectacular view far out to sea. To the rear of the kitchen, there is a further double bedded room with a wash basin and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and electric shower over the bath.
The back door leads out from the bathroom to a small sheltered courtyard with a rotary line and a useful laundry room with a 2nd sink. The level front lawn extends to the edge of the low cliffs with delightful views overlooking the sea and beach below. There are boundary fences between the cottages (although young children will need to be supervised) and a 3ft high sturdy wire fence on the seaward side. There is a private parking area for one large or two small cars parked end on end about 20 yards away.
The beach with sand and rock pools at low tide is just a minutes walk down the hill, and all the village amenities are very close at hand with a pub, local shops, post office and restaurant. Golf and diving are available in the area, and the village of Seaton is a 20 minute walk along the coast.
Please note: Bed linen is available at £6 per person per week & towels are available at £4 per person per week to be paid on arrival.
  
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £268 to £480
Self catering accommodation in Warleggan sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: With tranquil views over a peaceful rural valley, this traditional stone and slate detached barn is perfectly situated for those who wish to get away from it all, in a lovely unspoilt area surrounded by beautiful countryside on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Nestling in the small hamlet of Warleggan, the property is set to one side of the owners 17th century farmhouse in an area of outstanding natural beauty with an abundance of birds and wildlife and offers an ideal rural retreat.
Approached from the gated gravel driveway, a path leads to the front door which opens to a delightful, warm and cosy sitting room full of old world charm and with a vaulted ceiling at one end. Sympathetically furnished, the barn has great character with exposed beams and stonework, some slate floors and comfortable lounge seating set before a wood burning stove. An inner hallway and one step leads up to a wet room with shower, W.C and hand basin, and at the end of the hall is a fully fitted galley kitchen with a Belfast sink.
To one side, a doorway opens to a lovely double glazed conservatory which has a rustic dining table and bench seat and a door leading out to a covered sun deck with patio furniture. The secluded rear garden has a gravel terrace and five steps leading down to a hedged and gated lawned garden with lovely views of the surrounding countryside. A hand carved spiral staircase leads up to the long galleried bedroom with a double Victorian brass bed set under the eaves and an additional sitting/reading area. A garage houses the freezer and shared laundry facilities and there is also space available for the storage of bikes and beach gear.
The quiet village of St Neot is 3 miles away where there is a shop, traditional pub and church. The Colliford Tavern on the shores of Colliford Lake is a 10 minute drive. Polventon Barn is conveniently located for the beautiful beaches and cliff paths on both the North and South coast which can be reached in just over half an hour by car as well as the Eden Project. Locally there are excellent walks, fishing, golf and pony trekking available, and cycle trails through Cardinham Woods close by. The old county town of Bodmin with a selection of shops, pubs and a leisure centre is about a 20 minute drive as is Lanhydrock House and Gardens. Water sports are available at Siblyback Lake nearby.
Please note: No dogs upstairs please.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £370 to £945
Self catering accommodation in Porthallow sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: A beautiful renovated 18th Century detached cottage with some sea views, just yards from the beach of this peaceful and unspoilt fishing village, set on the sheltered east coast of the scenic Lizard Peninsula facing out over Falmouth Bay.
Entered directly from the road, a covered entrance porch leads into a delightful open plan beamed living room which extends the full width of the cottage, with a stone inglenook fireplace with original bread oven and timber lintel, quarry tiled flooring, double glazed throughout and comfortably furnished to a high standard. At one end of the room is a smart range of Shaker style fitted kitchen units.
The remainder of the ground floor consists of a small bedroom with sturdy 3ft bunk beds more suitable for preteens and two steps up at the rear leads to a bathroom W.C. with underfloor heating, hand basin and shower over the bath and a utility area with an external door to the small service yard.
An open tread pine staircase leads up from the sitting room to the first floor landing and to two bedrooms, a double bedroom overlooking the quiet village and a twin with sea views and an en suite shower room W.C. and wash basin. There are electric convector heaters in all bedrooms. To the side of the cottage is a parking area which leads down to the attractive shingle beach and a 300 year old pub and restaurant.
The cove is a fine base for boating and fishing activities, the south west coastal path is nearby and the bustling village of St Keverne is just over 2 miles away. The lovely village and harbour of Coverack is 4 miles.
  
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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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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £419 to £914
Self catering accommodation in Whitstone sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Primrose Cottage forms part of a small family run complex of properties surrounded by 11 acres of grounds and accessed via a private tree lined driveway. Extensive sea views of Bude and Widemouth Bay can be seen from the property, and can easily be reached within a 15 minute drive. The grounds provide an array of entertainment, including an outdoor swimming pool, playground and climbing frame, a table tennis barn, a large field for sports plus a wonderful small herd of alpacas which can be visited along with the rabbits and guinea pigs. The property itself is a spacious two storey mid terraced stone and cob built cottage, forming part of an original 18th century granary. On entering the property, a light and airy corridor will lead you straight down to two spacious downstairs twin bedrooms with standard sized twin beds, one on either side of the corridor plus a downstairs bathroom with shower over and WC. From here, a carpeted staircase leads to the first floor with a spacious open plan lounge, kitchen and diner. A further double bedroom is accessed on the first floor by a doorway from the lounge area.
The complex of properties are located in a quiet location and when entering the site, private parking can be found in front of the cottage, along with a picturesque garden seating area. A communal area is nearby and provides a coin operated washing machine and tumble dyer as well as tourist information for Cornwall. Just a stone’s throw away is the wonderful outdoor swimming pool which sits alongside the owner’s property, as well as a small herd of alpacas. The children are welcome to assist the owner at feeding times.
The seaside town of Bude provides a wonderful day out for all the family. With its long sandy beaches, selection of shops and restaurants. A scenic canal footpath is fantastic for walks or cycling and the nearby beach at Widemouth Bay is famous for its surfing. Slightly further afield are the picturesque villages of Boscastle, Tintagel and Clovelly, all worth a visit and easily accessible within a 35 minute drive.
  
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