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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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Tregarth in Gorran Haven, Cornwall, South West England

Tregarth, Gorran Haven, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £392 to £851

Self catering accommodation in Gorran Haven sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: Set in a large mature garden within a couple of minutes walk down hill to the beach at Gorran Haven and with glimpses of the sea across cottage rooftops this spacious accommodation is in the major part of an attractive extended cottage of great character.

Approached from a gated parking area by a path and short flight of steps down through the sloping lawned garden edged by a trickling stream at one side. The glazed front door opens into a hall with coat pegs to one side. A step down leads into a wide sitting / dining room with a low beamed ceiling with views down over the village to the sea and a door to a railed terrace. A step up from the sitting room leads to a well fitted kitchen / breakfast room with a vinyl cushion floor and pine units.

Stairs go directly up from the sitting room to a landing on two levels, a bathroom / w.c. with hand basin and separate shower cubicle and to three bedrooms. These have a double bed, a 4ft double bed and a double and alternative single respectively.

The beach, pub and small shops are all within a few minutes walk. One pet is welcome but the garden is not totally secure for pets and toddlers will require supervision.

Please note:
Bed linen and towels are not available



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Ocean Watch in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

Ocean Watch, Boscastle, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £386 to £839

Self catering accommodation in Boscastle sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: With stunning panoramic views along the coast and out to sea, this comfortable and beautifully presented two storey addition to the owners bungalow is set in a large mature garden overlooking the roof tops of Boscastle, tucked into its lovely wooded valley below. 

Entered from the open driveway and parking area, where there is room for up to 3 cars, a gate leads to a secluded patio and barbecue area and from there to the ground floor entrance.  The main door opens into a hallway with stairs leading up to the major part of the accommodation on the first floor.

From the landing a door leads into a light and airy living room with lovely views from all the windows and sliding doors onto a recently enlarged balcony providing a great place for al fresco dining and from which to view the beautiful North Coast sunsets.  This room has comfortable seating, a dining area around a breakfast bar and a fully fitted kitchen

On the same floor are two attractive bedrooms, a twin bedded room with an en suite bathroom W.C. and hand basin and one with two single beds, a vanity basin and en suite shower and W.C. 

On the ground floor is a very spacious room with a double bed, en suite shower room W.C. and hand basin and ample room for its own TV, sofa and occasional dining table.  Sliding patio doors open to the garden and patio area making this part of the property ideal for a quiet retreat from the general living area upstairs.  Also on this floor is a well equipped utility room

All the amenities of Boscastle are within a 5 minute drive down the hill but the Napoleon Inn is only a 2 minute walk away.



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Clovelly Cottage in Crantock, Cornwall, South West England

Clovelly Cottage, Crantock, Cornwall

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £482 to £1

Self catering accommodation in Crantock sleeps 8.

Accommodation overview: A spacious, comfortable double glazed detached family house, only a ten minute walk down the hill to the lovely sandy beach and the river Gannel estuary, on the outskirts of Crantock village. Set to one side of the road that leads down to the village square and beach car park, the property is entered through a gated driveway where there is space for three cars.

The front door opens into a small hallway and to one side is a warm and inviting sitting room with ample seating for eight people arranged before the fireplace with an electric flicker flame fire and sliding patio doors that lead out to the rear garden. On the opposite side of the hall is a very pleasant dining room with a door opening to a ground floor cosy double bedroom with dressing area and one step up to a tiny en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin.

At the rear of the property, a fully fitted galley kitchen can be reached both from the dining room and the sitting room, with a door to the garden and adjacent utility room with laundry facilities.

Upstairs are a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and large shower cubicle and three good size charming bedrooms all with vanity basins and built in wardrobes. There is a 5ft double, one with zip linked 3ft twin beds and a spacious bedroom with a double and a single bed to vary the sleeping arrangements. The rear garden has a lower patio and half a dozen steps leading up to a raised lawn, young children will require supervision as there are unguarded drops. A lockable garage is available for bikes, beachgear and surfboards and the garden is enclosed when the driveway is gated.

The village has a church, small shops, tea gardens and two pubs which offer food, all within a five minute walk and the lovely wide sandy beach backed by dunes is a further five minute walk. The holiday resort of Newquay, 3 miles by road, has a good selection of shops, a rail and coach station and many attractions including the Zoo and Sea Life Centre. There are also lovely coastal walks in the immediate area.

Please note:
 Towels are not available.


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Arvor in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Arvor, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £345 to £805

Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: Arvor has been decorated and furnished to a high standard and provides a perfect warm and cosy environment for couples wishing to get away from it all. The property which is light and airy forms just one of two luxury holiday lodges situated within the Mawgan Porth Eco Village.

The property is arranged on one floor and is accessed via a gate into the small patio garden area. The sliding doors open into the cosy living area with lounge seating and electric living flame fire. The lounge joins seamlessly with the dining area and well equipped and modern fitted kitchen.

Off the main lounge area, a doorway leads to one king-size bedroom (5ft) with en-suite shower room and WC and a roll-top bath which is positioned within the bedroom.

Back in the main lounge/ kitchen/ diner, the large sliding windows provide access onto the secluded patio and terrace with small lawn and patio furniture. Arvor provides one parking space nearby with additional parking on site.



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The Quillet in St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall, South West England

The Quillet, St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall

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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Roosters Retreat in Lamorna, Cornwall, South West England

Roosters Retreat, Lamorna, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £331 to £685

Self catering accommodation in Lamorna sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Just a ten minute drive from the picturesque coastal villages of Lamorna, Mousehole and Newlyn, this beautifully presented, single storey granite barn conversion is set in the peaceful tiny hamlet of Kemyel Wartha with views over farmland to the sea in the distance. 

Furnished to a high standard, this semi-detached double glazed former stable is set to one side of the owners 19th century barn in an area of outstanding natural beauty and offers comfortable accommodation for couples or small families wishing to explore West Cornwall. 

Approached by a long unmade track and gated gravel driveway where there is ample parking space, a side gate and path lead round to the rear of the property where there is a private and enclosed patio garden with a wooden sun deck and sheltered barbecue area.  The back door opens directly into a small lobby and to one side is a well equipped country kitchen with pine fitted units, a quarry tiled floor and tranquil views of the terrace. 

An open doorway leads through to a delightful warm and cosy sitting/dining room in a restful decor with a beamed ceiling open to the apex of the roof, deep piled rugs on the pine floor and comfortable leather seating facing the multi fuel stove.  An inner hallway gives access to two bedrooms both with exposed cross beams and views across the countryside towards the sea. 

There is an attractive double bedroom, and at the end of the hall, one step continues up to the modest sized second bedroom with two 3ft single beds.  To complete the accommodation, one step leads up to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin, heated towel rail and shower over the bath.  Visitors are welcome to enjoy the adjacent grassy paddock with children’s play area and home to the owner’s ponies, rabbits and free range chickens. 

Pets are welcome but dogs will need to be kept under control as the surrounding fields are part of the St Aubyn Estate and may contain livestock.  There is an abundance of beautiful coastal paths and inland walks with breathtaking scenery close by and Lamorna Cove, which has a seasonal café, The Wink pub and a small sandy beach at low tide is just under 2 miles by road or a 15 minute walk by footpath. 

The historic fishing village of Mousehole can be reached in 10 minutes by car or a pleasant 30 minute walk across the fields and Penzance is a 15 minute drive with a wide selection of amenities including ferry services to The Isles of Scilly.  It is also an excellent base for exploring West Penwith 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 respectively.



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The Fuchsias in Constantine, Cornwall, South West England

The Fuchsias, Constantine, Cornwall

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £296 to £767

Self catering accommodation in Constantine sleeps 5.

Accommodation overview: A charming semi-detached traditional stone cottage in a sheltered, well kept, lawned garden in the quiet hamlet of Brill near Constantine. Comfortably and attractively furnished, the cottage is approached by a sloping driveway and half a dozen granite steps that lead up to the front door.

The accommodation consists of a warm and cosy sitting room of great character with a beamed ceiling and exposed stonework on one wall, and a door to one side opens to a ground floor bedroom with twin beds. At the rear of the property in an extension to the original cottage, one step leads up to a compact kitchen / diner with maple effect fitted units, a pine dining suite and a quarry tiled floor, and at the far end, one step leads down to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath.

A rather narrow pine open-tread staircase leads up from the sitting room to two further bedrooms with peaceful views over the village cricket field to countryside beyond, with a single and king size double bed respectively, all with electric blankets. A door from the kitchen leads out to the secluded rear garden, with a gravel patio area and a couple of steps up to an enclosed level lawn with mature flower beds and a side gate leading to the front drive.  

The elderly may find it easier to access the property via the rear where there are just 2 steps. The village of Constantine, about one mile away, has a church, small shops and a pub and Falmouth, with a wider selection of amenities, several beaches and the National Maritime Museum is five miles away.

Please note:
Three electric radiators and two oil filled heaters provides the heating for this property (inclusive).


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Sunnynook in Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Sunnynook, Porth, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £238 to £487

Self catering accommodation in Porth sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: Just 500 yards from the South West Coast Path and the golden sandy beach of Porth, this cosy and comfortable mid terrace bungalow stands in an elevated position with partial views of the sea and Porth Island between the rooftops.

Set in a quiet residential area, the accommodation is fully double glazed offering a comfortable and well equipped home from home at any time of the year, just over a mile north of the bustling holiday resort of Newquay.

A gently sloping path leads down through the open front garden and three steps lead up to the useful entrance porch with the front door opening into a small lobby with laminate wood floor and an adjacent bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath.

An inner glass door leads directly into the light and airy living room with comfortable lounge seating facing a gas coal effect fire, a circular pine dining suite and a neatly fitted galley kitchen to one side,
all enjoying oblique coastal views from a large picture window.

In one corner of the living room, a rear porch and half a dozen railed steps descend to a lovely enclosed patio garden with a sheltered paved terrace that gets the afternoon and evening sun and a side pedestrian gate.  To complete the accommodation, there is a good sized, bright and sunny bedroom with a double bed which catches a glimpse of the sea in the distance.

There is unrestricted roadside parking directly outside the property and The Mermaid Inn, seasonal shop and large sandy beach offering easy access and safe bathing are only a five minute walk down the hill.  The nearest supermarket is in the village of St Columb Minor, 5 minutes by car, where there is also a traditional pub.

There are a wide selection of indoor and outdoor attractions including a boating lake, zoo, aquarium and cinema in the resort of Newquay about 1.25 miles away.  Golf, horse riding and ten pin bowling are all available nearby as is coarse fishing at Porth ReservoirWatergate Bay and Mawgan Porth are two and four miles respectively; the former is home to Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Restaurant and Padstow is a 30 minute drive. 

The owner also offers a licensed taxi service from the local railway station and airport or for a full/half day outing - this service is offered at a discount to visitors staying at Sunnynook.  Wir sprechen Deutsch.

Please note: 1 small dog welcome.  Cot/carrycot not accepted.
The owner regrets that only adults will be accepted.


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Crumpet Cottage in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall, South West England

Crumpet Cottage, Mylor Bridge, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £296 to £630

Self catering accommodation in Mylor Bridge sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: An attractively renovated traditional terraced cottage in a quiet village lane in the heart of Mylor Bridge.

Entered from the lane via two granite steps into a pretty slate floored lobby with glazed roof which has a useful cloaks area leading to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath to one side. From the lobby an inner door opens to the dining area of an L shaped kitchen fitted with Maple units. A step down leads into a light and pretty sitting room with an electric fire in the hearth.

Stairs wind up from the dining area to two cottage bedrooms, a double and a twin bedded room, both with corner basins and views across the village gardens. Across the lane is a parking space for one car and further free parking in the nearby car park. There are gated steps up to a very pretty flat lawned garden which is not totally pet proof and very young children will require supervision.

The pub, small shops and Mylor's tidal creek are only a couple of minutes walk away, the Pandora Inn and Mylor Harbour, where there is a marina and boat hire, is 2 miles and Falmouth is 5 miles.



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Springwater in Phillack, Cornwall, South West England

Springwater, Phillack, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £386 to £914

Self catering accommodation in Phillack sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: A 19th Century semi detached house just ten minutes walk by footpath from the back garden gate across the sand dunes of Mexico Towans to the three mile stretch of Gwithian sands. Set in the village street a few minutes walk from both the village church and the pub the house looks down over the tidal Copperhouse Pool and bird sanctuary at the foot of the hill.

Fronted by a small walled and gated garden it is however usually entered by a side path to the walled and hedged garden at the rear. From a small service courtyard the back door opens directly into a fitted kitchen with an adjacent utility area and a downstairs wet room with shower, W.C. and hand basin. The main part of the house consists of a light and spacious living room with attractive exposed stone walls, comfortable sitting and dining areas.

Stairs lead up to a landing, three bedrooms and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and a shower over the bath. There are two twin bedded rooms, one with 2ft 6inch beds and the third bedroom has a kingsize double bed. A short flight of railed steps leads up to a sheltered lawned garden.

There is some street parking nearby and a free village car park about 500 yards away. The shops and amenities of Hayle are a ten minute walk down the hill. St Ives is about 15 minutes drive.



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Cross Park in Marhamchurch, Cornwall, South West England

Cross Park, Marhamchurch, Cornwall

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £331 to £756

Self catering accommodation in Marhamchurch sleeps 5.

Accommodation overview: Within a 10 minute drive of the glorious sandy beaches of Bude and Widemouth Bay, this light and spacious detached bungalow is set in a peaceful rural location just over a mile outside the attractive village of Marhamchurch

Cross Park enjoys tranquil views over the surrounding countryside and provides a perfect base for exploring the spectacular coastline of North Cornwall with the dramatic South West Coast Path and stunning beaches only 3 miles away. 

Approached by a quiet country road, a couple of steps lead up to the fully glazed front door which opens to a central hallway.  The bright and sunny accommodation consists of a dual aspect sitting room with leather seating and restful views of the countryside, a dining room overlooking the pleasant gardens, a modern newly fitted kitchen and a small garden room

There are two bedrooms, a double with lovely rural views and a family room with a double and a single bed and a recently upgraded bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath.  All rooms look out over the unspoilt fields and farmland that surround the property and there is parking for 2 cars on the tarmac drive. 

There is a sheltered lawned garden with a glimpse of the sea on the horizon and an integral garage houses the freezer, laundry facilities and secure storage space is available for bicycles and beach gear.  Young children will require supervision as the grounds are not completely enclosed.

There is a traditional country inn and village shop at Bridgerule just over a mile away and Bude with its sandy beaches, canal, leisure pool and excellent golf links is 3 miles by road.  It is possible to walk or cycle to Bude along the old canal passing through farmland and a nature reserve, and there is also a surf school, fishing and horse riding available locally.  The picturesque villages of Boscastle, Tintagel and Clovelly are all within half an hour’s drive.



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Sandpipers in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Sandpipers, Tintagel, Cornwall

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £331 to £761

Self catering accommodation in Tintagel sleeps 5.

Accommodation overview: Within 500 yards of the mediaeval castle and just a 10 minute walk from the stunning South West Coast Path, this modern semi-detached house is situated in the village of Tintagel within easy level walking distance of the village shops, restaurants and inns, and the many myths and legends of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

Set in a private residential no-through road of five recently built properties, Sandpipers has been furnished to a high standard with a light and airy décor, double glazing and thermostatically controlled electric radiators in every room offering warm and comfortable year round accommodation. A small gentle slope leads up to the front door which opens to an entrance hall with coat pegs and an adjacent shower room W.C. with hand basin.

An inner glazed door leads into a bright and sunny sitting room with a laminate wood floor and comfortable furniture facing a living flame electric fire. To one side, an archway leads through to a well equipped kitchen/diner with a dining suite next to French Windows opening to the enclosed rear garden and a smartly fitted kitchen with beech effect shaker style units.

From the hallway, carpeted stairs lead up to the first floor landing, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and three pleasantly light bedrooms. There is a 5ft double and a twin bedded room at the front, both with oblique glimpses of the sea, and a single bedroom overlooking the south facing rear gravelled garden with a wooden decking area which catches the morning sun.

There is parking for one car outside the property, any additional cars should be parked in the nearby pay and display car park. Storage space is available for bicycles and beach gear in the attached garage which also houses the freezer.

Tintagel Old Post Office, King Arthurs Great Halls and Tintagel Castle
are all within a few minutes walk, and there is an abundance of circular walks locally including the coastal footpath with breathtaking scenery and the dramatic Rocky Valley. Trebarwith Strand, 3 miles, has a sandy beach with rock pools which is popular with families and surfers alike, and the picturesque NT harbour at Boscastle is also 3 miles. There is a golf club and leisure centre with swimming pool at Camelford 6 miles away and there are riding stables nearby.


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