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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 £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 4
Weekly price range £503 to £967
Self catering accommodation in Portreath sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With panoramic views of the sea and coastline and just 100 yards above the fine sandy beach, this detached, light and airy dormer bungalow is set in an elevated position in the lovely coastal village of Portreath. Well placed for the beach, popular with families and surfers, the attractive accommodation enjoys stunning views to the offshore bird colony of Gull Rock. Approached by an external flight of 27 steps which lead up to a delightful terrace with Mediterranean shrubs and a covered verandah spanning the width of the property enjoying both spectacular sunrise and sunsets.
A couple of steps then continue up to the front door opening into an entrance porch and a door to an inner hallway with an adjacent shower room W.C. and hand basin. At the front of the property is a comfortably furnished sitting room with an electric fire and lounge seating arranged before a picture window enjoying glorious views of the sea and beach. To one side, an adjoining dining room has a sofa bed as a sleeping alternative and French Windows that open to the verandah. At the rear is a well equipped pine fitted kitchen and beyond a ground floor bedroom with zip linked twin beds and a door to a service courtyard with steps leading up to the sun deck.
From the hallway, an enclosed rather steep carpeted staircase leads directly up to the master bedroom with a 5ft double bed, a bird’s eye view far out to sea and an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath. A door from the first floor bedroom leads out to an enclosed wooden sun deck. Young children and pets will require supervision both inside and outside and for health and safety reasons, Beachcomber is not suitable for toddlers. There is a private parking area below the property cut into the cliff with space for one small car only, and street parking may be available on Tregrea Hill, a 2 minute walk.
The village of Portreath has a small supermarket, bakery, pubs and surf hire with the occasional fishing boat in the 18th century narrow harbour basin. Activities at Portreath beach also include coasteering, kayaking and surfing. Tehidy Country Park offering attractive woodland and riverside walks is nearby and the section of South West Coast Path between Portreath and St Agnes is one of the finest walks in Cornwall with stunning scenery. Golf is available at Tehidy and it is possible to cycle from Portreath on the North Coast to Devoran on the South Coast via the Mineral Tramway Cycle Trail with bicycle hire available at Cambrose 2 miles away.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £297 to £592
Self catering accommodation in Goonhavern sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: This attractive double glazed cottage with lattice windows and decorative climbing plants is set in a mature colourful garden, incorporating the older part of the now extended main house.
Entered from the main courtyard close to the parking area, the front door leads into a hallway with coats area and under stairs cupboard. To the right of the hallway is a well equipped fitted kitchen and at the end is a door leading to a spacious dining room with an additional sofa and a step leading down to a cosy sitting room with a comfortable lounge suite and an attractive open fireplace.
At the far end of the dining room a door opens into an additional coats area with a further door opening onto a beautiful sunken patio with lily pond containing goldfish. There is also an external shared utility room.
From the entrance hall stairs lead up to the first floor where there is a bathroom W.C. with shower over the bath and a large double bedroom, with en-suite W.C. and hand basin, overlooking the patio and extensive gardens.
Outside there is a brick bbq for the exclusive use of this property. There is parking available for one car with further spaces on request.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £324 to £738
Self catering accommodation in Treknow sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: This delightful, traditional cottage sits at the head of the peaceful Trebarwith Valley, just below the quiet narrow lane that leads down to the beach at Trebarwith Strand, five minutes drive away. Retaining much charm and character, the semi-detached cottage is well equipped and stands in a sheltered position, offering warm and cosy accommodation at any time of the year.
Approached by a gated pathway that forms part of a footpath to the beach, it is entered through a small front porch. To one side, a door leads into a cosy sitting room with a low board and beam ceiling, and a sofa bed for alternative sleeping options. The beamed, well equipped, fitted kitchen / dining room contains an oil fired Rayburn stove which is kept on throughout the year for cooking, background heat and hot water with an electric hob as back up.
Three steps lead up from the kitchen to a utility room, a cloakroom W.C. with small hand basin, and beyond to a ground floor bedroom with a 2ft 6in single bed. A door from the bedroom leads out to the small rear patio. At the front of the cottage, a white painted garden room with cane furniture and house plants catches the afternoon sun and opens on to a level terrace. On the opposite side of the footpath, a couple of steps lead up to a newly built slate paved barbeque area with lovely views down Trebarwith Valley and a useful outdoor shower.
Fairly steep stairs lead up from the dining area to two bedrooms; the master bedroom with a double bed has country views and the second bedroom has twin beds and a vanity unit. The bathroom, accessed through either bedroom and a low doorway, has a W.C., hand basin, shower over the bath and airing cupboard with immersion heater. Changes of level, steep stairs and low beams will need care especially by the elderly and toddlers. One large or two small dogs are accepted but must be kept strictly in accordance with our Pet Policy.
The sandy beach and rock pools at Trebarwith Strand are 1 mile by road or a 10 minute walk by footpath and the 18th century Mill House Inn is 1/4 of a mile down a steep hill. Tintagel, 1 mile, has a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants in addition to the famous ruins of Tintagel castle and Merlins sea cave, and there are spectacular coastal walks in the immediate area.
Please note: Bed linen is available at £10 per double & £6 per single per week paid on arrival. Towels are not available.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £386 to £839
Self catering accommodation in St Breward sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Rosehill Cottage is perfectly situated within the small picturesque village of St Breward, and is nestled away with a large garden and views across the valley. The property which is full of character features and dates back to the 18th century but was recently renovated to provide a wonderful home for a family or couples alike. Rosehill Cottage is a tranquil retreat for guests wishing to escape from it all, yet provides easy access to many magnificent beaches on the North Cornish Coast, as well as the popular fishing towns of Padstow and Port Isaac which is famously known for the Doc Martin series.
With parking for 3 cars outside the property, Rosehill Cottage is accessed via a few small steps and leads straight into a traditional dining room with wood burning stove and original tiled flooring. To one side, a doorway leads into a cosy lounge which provides an open fireplace, television and views across the garden. Straight through from the dining room, a well-equipped galley style kitchen is to the left which also provides a stable door with access straight back into the garden. On the other side of the hallway, the sole bathroom with shower over, WC, basin and traditional tiled flooring is based on the ground floor adjacent to the kitchen and sits at the bottom of the wooden staircase that leads up to the first floor landing.
On the first floor there are two double bedrooms both with standard sized double beds, plus two additional spacious single bedrooms which sit either side of the upstairs landing. To the front of the property there is a large stone driveway which can park up to three cars. The generous sized garden with garden furniture provides views across the valley.
The moorland village of St Breward is the highest and largest on Bodmin Moor. The village provides its own Post Office, village store and The Old Inn pub with restaurant (dating back to the 11th century). The Camel Trail is also very popular with cyclists and easily accessible from the property. A 10 mile drive will take you to the popular 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 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 £361 to £810
Self catering accommodation in Perranporth sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Just a few yards from the sea and with direct access on to the lovely sandy beach and dunes of Perranporth, this mid terrace privately owned holiday villa is set in a small development of purpose built holiday properties ideal for beach going families.
Entered from the adjoining undercover car port where there is space for one car, the front door leads directly into an open plan living room encompassing the whole of the ground floor. There is a neatly fitted galley kitchen and beyond is a comfortable sitting / dining area with a pine dining suite, lounge furniture and a double glazed rear door leading out to a communal paved terrace with views of the sand dunes.
Upstairs are a shower room W.C. with hand basin and two bedrooms; a twin bedded room at the front and a double room with a half glazed door opening out to a railed balcony overlooking the beach. A short footpath crosses over a stream and leads on to the dunes and three miles of golden sandy beach and also links up with the South West Coastal Path.
Perranporth has a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants all within a couple of minutes level walk and is served by local bus connections to Newquay, St Agnes and Truro. Surf hire shops offering surf lessons, riding stables, a gliding club, tennis courts and a golf course are all available locally. Padstow, St Ives and Falmouth are all within a 20 mile radius.
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Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £359 to £795
Self catering accommodation in St Anns Chapel sleeps 7.
Accommodation overview: Set in the heart of the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Hillside is only 2 miles from Cotehele House and the attractive riverside village of Calstock and just a 40 minute drive to the beautiful Cornish fishing ports and beaches on the South Coast.
Detached, double glazed and centrally heated, this privately owned, newly refurbished property is within the grounds of Honicombe Manor family resort, a tranquil and picturesque setting in 30 acres of rolling countryside surrounded by fields, woodland and streams.
Set in an elevated position within the secluded valley, the property is approached from the shared parking area nearby with a flight of 16 steps and a short path leading up to the front door opening to a hallway with a laminate wood floor.
On the ground floor are four attractive bedrooms and a shower room W.C. with hand basin. The master bedroom has a double bed, French Windows opening to a sheltered decked patio and an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath (with optional access by day from the hall). The remaining three bedrooms consist of a twin bedded room with distant countryside views, a single bedroom and one with 3ft solid bunk beds.
Carpeted stairs lead directly up from the hall to the first floor and a spacious sitting room with sumptuous lounge seating and patio door opening onto the south facing timber railed balcony with far reaching views across fields towards Dartmoor. To complete the accommodation, leading off to one side is a modern fully fitted kitchen with oak dining table and chairs.
The village of St Ann’s Chapel has a post office store and there are two traditional pubs serving food all within one mile respectively. For a wider choice of amenities, the market towns of Callington 4 miles and Tavistock 6 miles are within easy reach. A local bus service operates to Callington, Calstock, Gunnislake and Tavistock.
The Tudor mansion and gardens at Cotehele and the village of Calstock where river cruises depart in the summer are both within a 10 minute drive and there are beautiful riverside footpaths that connect the two. Kit Hill Country Park known for its fine views and birdwatching provides wonderful circular walks and is about 2 miles distant. The nearest beaches are at Whitsand Bay and Downderry, approximately 20 miles.
There is a Donkey Park nearby, also close at hand is the Living Museum of Victorian Life at Morwellhan Quay, and St Mellion Golf Club is about a 15 minute drive. The nautical city of Plymouth can be reached by car in 30 minutes or a scenic railway journey on the Tamar Valley branch line from Gunnislake. Honicombe Manor provides an excellent base to explore this diverse area of South East Cornwall.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £351 to £756
Self catering accommodation in St Minver sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Just a five minute drive from the beaches at Rock, Polzeath and the Camel Estuary for sailing, surfing and family beach holidays, this individually designed detached house with double glazed windows and a spacious pretty garden is set in a small quiet residential close in the village of Tredrizzick between Rock and St Minver.
An open tarmac driveway offers ample parking for two cars and from here the front door opens beneath a covered porch roof to the slate floored entrance hallway with an adjacent shower room W.C. with hand basin and heated towel rail.To one side is a split-level living room with a comfortably furnished lounge and two steps leading down to the dining area which has a large window looking out over the attractive rear garden and a small wood burner in one corner.
An archway leads through to the adjoining kitchen with modern fitted units including an electric heated towel rail, and sliding doors open to the large sun terrace, ideal for al fresco dining. Wooden open tread stairs wind up from the hallway to the first floor landing, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and corner bath, and two cottage style bedrooms with a double and twin beds respectively.
The enclosed garden at the rear is sheltered and provides a delightful haven with extensive lawns, mature shrubs and views over the adjoining countryside. The owners have an unobtrusive annexe attached to the side of the house with its own entrance and parking. There is a post office and traditional 17th century pub at St Minver, three quarters of a mile away.
The nearest local shops are at Rock about one mile and there is a pub with family restaurant at Pityme approximately a 5 minute walk. Rock beach is about 1.5 miles away, and has a sandy beach, sailing and water ski facilities and a foot ferry operating to Padstow, and the surfing beach at Polzeath is just under 3 miles by road or a 30 minute walk across the fields.
The attractive fishing village of Port Isaac is within a ten minute drive, as is the shopping town of Wadebridge with a leisure centre, cinema and bicycle hire. The Camel Trail, ideal for walkers and cyclists, and several golf courses including The Point and St Enodoc are all close by. There are also stunning coastal walks nearby to Pentire Point and The Rumps.
Please note: £100 returnable security deposit required for guests with a pet - one small pet only.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £543 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Cawsand sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: With magnificent coastal views of the sea across Cawsand Bay to Plymouth Sound, this recently renovated and extended cottage is set on the South West coastal footpath that leads through the heart of the small unspoilt village of Cawsand. The fairly sheltered cove has a sandy beach just 10 yards away, with a summer ferry running directly across to the Mayflower steps on the Barbican, a half hour journey.
The front door opens to a small lobby with coat pegs and a part glazed inner door leads into a hallway with a cloakroom W.C. and tiny basin and to one side a door opens to a delightful, light and airy sitting room with some original stonework retained from the former boathouse and a comfortable leather suite arranged before a large picture window with fine views of the beach, sea and rock pools below.
A wide archway leads to the pleasant dining area with a rustic table, chairs and settle style bench seats and at the rear a door opens to a recent extension and a well equipped, smart fitted kitchen with an internal window into the lounge which shares the lovely sea views. There is a back door to a small service yard at the rear.
Carpeted stairs wind up from the hall to the first floor where there are two attractive bedrooms; a double bedroom with a four poster bed, stunning views of the coastline and an en-suite shower room W.C. and hand basin and the second bedroom at the rear with a 5ft double, french windows opening to a sheltered sun terrace with metal railings and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin and laundry facilities. The winding carpeted staircase continues up to the second floor and a pretty twin bedded room with a small sitting area set beneath huge skylight windows with breathtaking views towards the sea and cliffs and an en-suite shower room W.C. and hand basin.
It is possible to unload outside the property and parking is in the village car park less than 5 minutes walk away. Cawsand has a pub, hotel and beach bar close by and water sports facilities are available on the beach during the summer months. There are also wonderful coastal walks around Rame Head to Whitsand Bay and in the opposite direction to Mount Edgcumbe Park. For more information go to: www.cawsandbedandbreakfast.co.uk
Please note: A weekly car park ticket costs £28. Towels not available. The changeover day will change to Saturday for 2014.
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Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £284 to £554
Self catering accommodation in St Newlyn East sleeps 3.
Accommodation overview: Just 5 miles respectively from the resorts of Perranporth and Newquay on the North Cornish Coast and 20 minutes from the cathedral city of Truro, this cosy, comfortable and secluded property makes a perfect country retreat situated in the rural hamlet of Fiddlers Green.
Set in over an acre of gardens that visitors are welcome to use and explore, this newly refurbished, self contained wing of the owner’s farmhouse is surrounded by peaceful countryside ideally situated from which to explore the whole of the county.
Approached from the parking area adjacent to the property, one step leads up to the front door which opens to a small entrance lobby and to one side is a ground floor double bedroom with en-suite bathroom W.C. with bath and hand basin.
From the lobby, carpeted stairs lead directly up to the centre of a bright and sunny open-plan living room comprising the whole of the first floor with windows on two sides giving views of the garden and surrounding unspoilt countryside.
There is a comfortable sitting area with electric log effect fire and a sofa bed for alternative sleeping arrangements, and on the opposite side of the central staircase there is a neatly fitted kitchen/diner and a shower room W.C. with hand basin to complete the accommodation.
At the rear, visitors have the sole use of a large lawned garden and a wooden sun deck with lovely rural views over the adjacent fields - the owners may require occasional access. Storage space can be made available for bicycles or beachgear. The village of St Newlyn East, 1.5 miles, has a local shop, butcher, post office and pub and is also the home of Lappa Valley Steam Railway.
There are numerous beaches within a 15 minute drive of the property including Crantock, Holywell Bay, Newquay and Perranporth, as are several golf courses. The National Trust Elizabethan manor house and gardens of Trerice is just a 10 minute drive, the cathedral city of Truro is about 20 minutes by car and there are a wealth of country and coastal walks nearby. Although rural in nature, the property enjoys easy road access and provides an ideal base for touring the whole of Cornwall.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £357 to £717
Self catering accommodation in Portmellon sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With lovely rural views, this pleasant quiet, secluded wing of the owners farmhouse is set on Bodrugan Farm, a large family run farm extending along the coast from Portmellon to Gorran Haven. It is a mile from the picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey, the Lost Gardens of Heligan are close by and the Eden Project is within easy reach.
Entered at the top level from the parking area where there is ample space for 2 cars and one step leads down to an enclosed patio garden. The fully glazed front door leads directly into a spacious bright and sunny open plan living room, with a well equipped fitted kitchen area, a good sized dining area and comfortable seating in front of a decorative stone fireplace, with an electric flicker fire.
One step leads up to an inner hallway and a large twin bedroom with an en-suite shower W.C. and hand basin.
Carpeted stairs lead down from the living room to a ground floor hallway where there are a cottage-style 5ft double bedroom and a large bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath. A door leads out to a service courtyard where there is a convenient shared utility room with laundry facilities.
Visitors have the use of the shared heated indoor swimming pool (10 x 4 x 1.2metres) open 8am to 8pm available for year round use, and a sauna is available for a small charge. Beach towels are not provided in any of the properties.
Boats can be slipped at Portmellon and the bathing is safe. A secluded beach at Chapel Point can be reached by footpath through the fields.
Please note: Pets are charged at £20 each payable on arrival.
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