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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.

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Swallow Barn in Advent, Cornwall, South West England

Swallow Barn, Advent, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £283 to £503

Self catering accommodation in Advent sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: A peaceful renovated single storey barn conversion perfectly situated for those who wish to get away from it all, in a lovely unspoilt area of Bodmin Moor that has panoramic views of Alex Tor and Roughtor. Set at the end of the owners private farm lane in an area of outstanding natural beauty with an abundance of birds and wildlife, the property is double glazed and centrally heated providing warm and cosy accommodation all year round.

Approached from the gravel parking area, a gated path leads through the enclosed garden to the stable front door which opens to a delightful open plan living room converted from a 19th century milking parlour. Furnished to a high standard, the ceiling rises to the apex of the roof with exposed cross beams. There is a smartly fitted kitchen area, a small dining suite and comfortable lounge seating before a wood burning stove. The sofa bed offers an alternative to the sleeping arrangements and there are lovely views of the moor and surrounding countryside from all the windows.

An inner hallway and one step leads down to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath, and at the end of the hall, one step continues down to an attractive double bedroom with reclaimed pine furniture. Two skylight windows allow visitors to watch the stars at night. At the front of the property there is a sheltered patio area and 4 steps leading down to a walled and gated lawned garden with a granite topped table and tranquil views of the surrounding countryside. Pets are welcome but dogs will need to be kept under control as the neighbouring fields may sometimes contain livestock.

The moorland village of St Breward is 3 miles away where there is a shop, church and traditional pub, and the town of Camelford with a selection of local shops, pubs and a leisure centre is about a 10 minute drive. Swallow Barn is conveniently located for the beaches and cliff paths on both the North and South coasts which can be reached in half an hour by car as well as the Eden Project. Locally there are excellent walks, fishing, and pony trekking available, and the property is also situated along the National Cycle Route. Lanhydrock House at Bodmin is within easy reach.

To read more about Swallow Barn, visit the website at www.swallowbarn-advent.co.uk



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Blue Waters in Perranporth, Cornwall, South West England

Blue Waters, Perranporth, Cornwall

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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Tregonning Hill House in Ashton, Cornwall, South West England

Tregonning Hill House, Ashton, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £525 to £1

Self catering accommodation in Ashton sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: With sweeping views of the surrounding countryside towards Mounts Bay and just a 5 minute drive from the golden sandy beach at Praa Sands, this semi-detached former signal house dating back to the 1800’s is in a peaceful rural location

Set in a conservation area, this comfortable double glazed family house is surrounded by the owner’s 18-acre smallholding where they provide a sanctuary for rescue animals, midway between Helston and Penzance.

Tregonning Hill House is in an elevated position at the end of a long drive with visitor parking for three cars, the front door opens to an entrance lobby with an adjacent cloakroom W.C. and hand basin. 

An inner glazed door opens directly into the light and airy living room with a warm rug on the parquet floor and comfortable lounge seating facing the wood burning stove.  A pine dining suite is set in a large bay window with far reaching views across the extensive garden to the sea in the distance. 

At the rear of the property are a fully fitted kitchen and a door to one side opens to a ground floor bedroom with twin beds and countryside views from a cushioned window seat. 

Carpeted stairs lead up from the sitting room to the first floor landing, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two bedrooms.  The spacious master bedroom has a double bed with panoramic views of Mounts Bay and an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath.  The second bedroom has two single beds, a vanity basin and fine weather views across to Goonhilly Satellite Station and The Lizard

Visitors have the sole use of a gravel terrace with picnic tables to one side of the house and over an acre of grassy garden, ideal to exercise dogs and for children to run off steam.  Guests also have direct access on to a network of local footpaths.  There is an outside tap and shed for storage of beachgear and wetsuits. 

There are several village pubs within a short drive, the closest being at Ashton half a mile away.  The ancient coinage town of Helston has a good selection of shops and is 10 minutes by car, and the nearest beach is at Praa Sands 2.5 miles where there is also a golf course

There is an abundance of beautiful coastal paths and inland walks with breathtaking scenery close by and the seaside resorts of Penzance, St Ives and Marazion, home to St Michaels Mount, are within a 20 minute drive respectively.  Although rural the property enjoys easy road access and provides an ideal base for exploring the West of Cornwall.



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Croft Prince Barn in Mount Hawke, Cornwall, South West England

Croft Prince Barn, Mount Hawke, Cornwall

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £331 to £756

Self catering accommodation in Mount Hawke sleeps 5.

Accommodation overview: A comfortable, detached, carefully converted stone barn, with inverted accommodation, to one side of an open gravelled courtyard shared with the owners own home. Approached by a narrow unmade lane in peaceful countryside just outside the village of Mount Hawke, the barn has its own sheltered and gated grassy garden with a swing and picnic table.

The wide stable door on the first floor which can be reached by steps or a gentle slope, opens into a spacious living room with a polished pine floor and a beamed ceiling open to the apex of the roof. It comprises a neat fitted kitchen area of limed oak, a pine dining area and comfortable seating. From the kitchen a door opens to a cloakroom with an adjacent W.C. and small hand basin.

Stairs lead down to a ground floor hallway where there are three bedrooms and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and separate shower cubicle. The two larger bedrooms, a double and one with adult bunks, both have French windows. The third bedroom, reached by two steps, has a single bed.

The beach at Porthtowan is within 1.5 miles by road or a steady half an hours walk by footpath, St Agnes is about three miles and Mount Hawke which has a few small shops and post office is about half a mile. There is easy access to the A30 for visits West to Penzance and St Ives and East to the Eden project.

Please note:
Bath towels are not available but tea towels and hand towels are provided.


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Snuggledown in Busveal, Cornwall, South West England

Snuggledown, Busveal, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £250 to £400

Self catering accommodation in Busveal sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: Centrally located within a 20 minute drive from both the North and South Coasts offering an ideal touring base, this detached self-contained wooden cabin is set in tranquil countryside within the grounds of Little Hamlet Alpacas Rescue Centre

Conveniently situated with easy road access for visiting the wonderful beaches and attractions that the whole county has to offer, this fully insulated and double-glazed property offers a unique and peaceful haven for couples, set well back from the owner’s home. 

Approached from the parking area where there is space for one car, a gated path leads to a sheltered sitting out area which fronts Snuggledown with views over the 7 acre small holding containing alpacas and sheep.  From here, patio doors lead directly into a pleasantly furnished open-plan living room with carpeted flooring, timber clad walls and ceiling and windows overlooking the south facing garden

There is a comfortable leather settee and armchair facing a wall mounted electric living flame fire, a dining suite in the centre and a neatly fitted kitchen to one side incorporating a ceramic four ring hob and combination convection oven microwave and grill.  At the rear is a screened bedroom area with a 5ft king-size bed and ample fitted wardrobes and an adjacent shower room W.C. with hand basin, electric shower and heated towel rail. 

There are two oil filled electric radiators that provide enough warmth all year round and a private lawn has garden furniture where visitors can enjoy watching these curious animals up close in their enclosures.    There is also shared access to a freezer and tumble dryer in a garden shed (charged at cost).  The nearest village store/P.O is at St Day, 1 mile, and the nearest pub is in walking distance at Vogue ¾ mile away. 

For a wider selection of local shops and a supermarket, Redruth is 2 miles away and the cathedral city of Truro just 9 miles.  The North Coast beaches of Porthtowan and Portreath are 6 miles respectively yet the South Coast can also be reached in about 20 minutes where you will find the stunning beaches and maritime town of Falmouth

The picturesque resort of St Ives with the Tate Gallery is just 30 minutes by car and there are also a plenitude of golf courses, houses and gardens to visit.  The Mineral Tramway coast-to-coast cycle trail from Portreath to Devoran is within easy reach, as is Tehidy Country ParkGwennap Pit is also less than half a mile where John Wesley once preached over 200 years ago.

For more information go to
www.littlehamletalpacas.co.uk


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Blue Mackerel in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Blue Mackerel, Mevagissey, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £394 to £855

Self catering accommodation in Mevagissey sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: Less than a five minute walk from the picturesque harbour with a thriving fishing community and shops this double glazed mews house is one of a small development recently converted from a fisherman’s net loft. Furnished to a high standard and arranged over four floors with a parking space and garage, it is an ideal position to explore Mevagissey, Charlestown and the beaches and gardens on the South coast.

From the parking space a front door opens at ground level directly into a long hallway with a laminate floor and access to the integral single garage with laundry facilities. There is a downstairs cloakroom with W.C and hand basin and a light day room/study with sliding patio doors to a small balcony overlooking a small stream and the adjacent village park.

A winding carpeted staircase leads to the first floor with a light and airy sitting room to the front with comfortable leather lounge seating. On the opposite side of the landing is a modern fully fitted kitchen with an expanding glass dining suite and French windows opening onto a small railed balcony overlooking the playing fields. 

The carpeted staircase continues to wind up to the second floor where two light and comfortable bedrooms can be found, a double to the front and a twin to the rear, with a fully tiled family bathroom W.C with hand basin and shower over the Jacuzzi bath. From the second floor the winding staircase continues to the master bedroom spanning the whole of the top floor with high vaulted ceilings. A dual aspect light space with a kingsize bed and fitted wardrobes to one side of the staircase and a comfortable two seater sofabed for alternative sleeping arrangements. To complete the accommodation is an en-suite shower room W.C with hand basin.

There is private parking for two cars one in an integral garage. Although the property does not have a garden the village playing fields are just 100 yards away.

Mevagissey has variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, many specialising in locally caught fish just 250 yards away. There are boat trips and a ferry to Fowey that leave from the harbour, and Portmellon, half a mile, has a sand and shingle beach. Mevagissey is on the South West Coast path and The Coast & Clay Cycle Trail. St Austell is only 8 miles offering a cinema, leisure centre, golf course and home to the famous St Austell Brewery.

The beaches at Porthpean and Gorran Haven on the South coast are both within 5 miles. The Lost Gardens of Heligan can be reached by footpath or a few minutes by car and the Eden project is a 30 minute drive.


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Spring Cottage in Veryan, Cornwall, South West England

Spring Cottage, Veryan, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £264 to £473

Self catering accommodation in Veryan sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: This charming little cottage set in a row of 200 year old listed cottages, is situated in Veryan Green, close to the famous thatched round houses, in a sheltered valley surrounded by lush trees and gardens only half a mile from the village centre.

Entered through a pretty walled and gated small garden, the front door opens to a delightfully furnished, warm and cosy beamed sitting/dining room with a neat galley kitchen leading off it. A compact shower room W.C. with hand basin completes the ground floor accommodation.

From the living room an open plan staircase leads to a lovely cottage style bedroom with twin beds. There are restful views over rolling pasture land from an enclosed sun trap patio garden, and there is unrestricted parking on the road outside.

Veryan
has a good pub offering food and a small shop/post office, Nare Head to the south is a fine place for walking with Gull Rock just offshore a notable seabird colony. The south facing beaches of Carne and Pendower are just over a mile.



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The Old Flower Farm in Heamoor, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Flower Farm, Heamoor, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £260 to £487

Self catering accommodation in Heamoor sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: Just over a mile from the attractive town of Penzance sitting on the shores of Mounts Bay, this cosy little ground floor annexe attached to the owners 19th century converted barn is tucked away in a tranquil setting on the outskirts of the village of Heamoor

Set on a former flower farm, the property was originally where the anemones were stored and graded prior going to market and now offers couples a peaceful rural retreat, ideally located for exploring the countryside and coast of West Cornwall

Approached down a long unmade drive, a gently sloping concrete path leads up to the front door which opens to a sunny entrance porch and an inner door leading directly into the small open-plan living room with solid oak flooring.  With simple and fresh décor, the accommodation comprises of cottage style lounge seating, a compact dining suite and a neatly fitted galley kitchen in one corner. 

Leading off to one side is the double bedroom with a fitted wardrobe and restful views.  From the kitchen area at the rear, a door and one step leads up to a useful utility room with laundry facilities and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin, bath and shower cubicle. 

Peacefully situated and ideal for bird watching, visitors have the sole use of a sheltered garden at the front of the property adjacent to the parking area and are also welcome to explore the owners country garden to the rear.  Guests with pets are requested to supervise them at all times as the surrounding fields may contain livestock.  A first floor studio is self contained and permanently occupied. 

The nearby village of Heamoor, half a mile, has a general shop, bakery, pub and local bus service and the beautiful gardens of Trengwainton, Trereife and Trewidden are all within easy reach.  Penzance is just a 5 minute drive away where there is a wide selection of amenities including an open air bathing pool, Cornwall’s only promenade and there are also regular sea links to the Isles of Scilly

Newlyn, Mousehole and Marazion, home to the majestic island castle of St Michael's Mount, are all within a 15 minute drive; St Ives is 20 minutes and just 5 miles from the rugged cliffs at Zennor on the North Coast.  Surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, there are a wealth of crystal clear waters and award winning beaches, ancient moorland and sub-tropical gardens, secluded coves and cliff-top walks making this a truly delightful area to visit.



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Pilchards in Portmellon, Cornwall, South West England

Pilchards, Portmellon, Cornwall

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £292 to £613

Self catering accommodation in Portmellon sleeps 3.

Accommodation overview: Quietly nestled away just 50 yards from the small sandy cove in Portmellon and only half a mile south of the picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey, this double glazed, two storey apartment is one of five sympathetically and tastefully converted from a detached Georgian House. 

Believed to have been built originally for the troops during the Napoleonic war and later being used by the local fisherman and smugglers, the property is now comfortably furnished in a cottage style décor.  A short unmade lane leads from the coast road to a private tarmac parking area with reserved spaces for two cars, and one step leads up to a small patio area with picnic table which catches the afternoon and evening sun

From here, the front door opens to a small entrance hallway with coat pegs and to one side an open doorway leads into a bright and sunny, fully fitted kitchen with shaker style units.  Beyond the kitchen, a light and airy living room has a dining suite and comfortable lounge seating facing an electric living flame fire; both rooms have window seats overlooking the front patio. 

Carpeted stairs
lead up from the hallway to the first floor landing, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two cheerful bedrooms with a standard double and 4ft double bed respectively.  The seasonal 17th century Rising Sun Inn is close by and is just a moment’s walk from the coastal footpath and the small sand and shingle beach with a slipway available for launching boats.

Mevagissey
, half a mile, has a selection of local shops, pubs and restaurants and there are boat trips and a summer ferry service to Fowey departing from the working fishing harbour.  There are lovely scenic walks along the coast around Chapel Point to Gorran Haven, and for garden lovers, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Caerhays, Trewithen and The Eden Project are all within easy reach.  The nearest large town is St Austell, a 15 minute drive which has a wide selection of amenities and the cathedral city of Truro is about 15 miles away.



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Wild Rose in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

Wild Rose, Treligga, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £301 to £654

Self catering accommodation in Treligga sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: The end cottage, entered from its own fenced and gated patio garden the glazed front door opens to a slate paved hallway and an adjacent bathroom W.C. with hand basin and a shower over the bath.

A step down from the hallway leads to a living room, part beamed and comprising a fitted kitchen area, a dining area and comfortable seating with books provided. There are two bedrooms, a double with a hand basin and one with 3ft bunks.

Please note: Towels are not available.


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Primrose Cottage in Whitstone, Cornwall, South West England

Primrose Cottage, Whitstone, Cornwall

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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Ridney Apartment in Downderry, Cornwall, South West England

Ridney Apartment, Downderry, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £266 to £499

Self catering accommodation in Downderry sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: With wonderful sea views overlooking Looe Bay, this first floor self contained apartment is set in a quiet elevated position at the rear of the owners timber clad detached house, just five minutes walk from the sea and beach.

Entered from the parking area below the property where there is space for one medium size car, a flight of 40 external steps lead up through the owners mature landscaped garden to the entrance at the rear.

From here, a half glazed door opens directly into a neatly fitted kitchenette with a Belfast sink, an electric two ring hob and small oven/grill. Leading off to one side, an inner door opens to a cosy open plan living room with a high beamed ceiling, a comfortable settee and drop leaf dining suite, and a bay window with stunning views of the sea and coastline. A wide archway at the far end leads to a double bedroom with a hand basin and fine sea views over the bay, and an en-suite shower room W.C.

At the rear of the property, a flight of 20 steps continue up the hillside to a sloping lawned garden for the sole use of the visitors, with a wooden sun deck to take full advantage of the panoramic sea views towards Looe Island and beyond. The villages of Downderry to the east and Seaton to the west both have a local shop, pub, restaurant and south facing beach of sand and pebbles, and are about 500 yards respectively.

For a wider selection of amenities, the market town of Liskeard is a 15 minute drive and has supermarkets and a leisure centre with swimming pool. The picturesque harbour village of Looe, 7 miles, offers pleasure boat and fishing trips from the quayside and there is also coarse fishing available nearby at Crafthole and Bake Lakes.

The cliff top golf course at Portwrinkle is 5 miles and it is also just a short drive to the magnificent houses and gardens of Mount Edgcumbe and Antony House. The South West Coast Path enjoys wonderful views along Whitsand Bay to Rame Head, and there are woodland walks inland through the Seaton Valley Countryside Park. A community bus service operates within the local area.

Please note: Towels are available at £4 per person per week to be paid on arrival.  Carrycot not accepted.



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