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Cornwall self catering and cottages
The South West of England has the best of the British weather and some of the best coastlines to enjoy it and so Cornwall makes the ideal holiday location for a family holiday or a short break. Whether you are looking for an active holiday or a relaxing retreat you are sure to find it in this beautiful part of Britain.
Enjoy your stay in some superb self catering cottages and accommodation in Cornwall. Our self catering holiday accommodation listings are perfect for couples and large family groups and ideally located near the coast or at the heart of the countryside.
Self catering accommodation in Cornwall is great value for money and if you are after luxury then check out the cottages with hot tubs, sauna's, gyms, heated swimming pools and much more! Refine your search of Cornwall self catering accommodation listed by using the county and region menus on the left or above. If you want to do a fast search with less descriptions and more properties click here>
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £386 to £839
Self catering accommodation in Halgabron sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: The larger of the two cottages sharing the same courtyard, this double glazed detached stone barn was once the farm grain store and has been carefully converted to provide comfortable family accommodation whilst retaining original features.
The front door opens to a small central hallway with a pleasant sitting room on one side with a high beamed ceiling, lounge seating and an electric coal effect fire set on a hearth created from an original mill stone. On the opposite side, a farm style kitchen/dining room has a run of pine fitted units and an inner hall leads to a ground floor shower room W.C. with hand basin and utility room, both of which can be accessed directly from the car port.
From the hallway, carpeted stairs lead up to a sunny first floor landing with rural views from French Windows, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and three cottage style bedrooms. There are two bedrooms at the front of the property with a double and twin beds respectively enjoying sea views on the horizon towards long rock and a bunk bedded room at the rear with views over farm land and surrounding countryside.
With access from both the kitchen and external steps from the first floor landing, Dairylea benefits from its own enclosed rear garden with a private and sheltered patio with slate chippings and a raised lawn overlooking the adjacent fields. The property has undercover parking for one car with additional parking in the courtyard.
  
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £286 to £521
Self catering accommodation in Downderry sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: With direct access to the beach via a flight of cliff steps and uninterrupted sea views towards Looe Island and beyond, this south facing, detached and double glazed garden flat, offers a peaceful haven for couples set in the owner's attractive garden.
Approached by an external flight of walled steps, which lead down from the private roof-top parking area and a shared outer lobby, the light and airy self contained accommodation is fronted by a delightful wooden deck which is rewarded with spectacular sunsets. A couple of steps lead up to the glazed front door opening to a smartly fitted galley kitchen with stripped pine flooring and panoramic sea views from a picture window.
There is a small built-in breakfast bar with high stools, a useful hanging cupboard, and a comfortable sitting area in a sunny décor with a corner settee and a large mirror to reflect the glorious views. To one side, a door leads off to a bright double bedroom with hand basin, an en-suite shower room W.C. and a glazed door opening to the sheltered sundeck.
The patio door makes it possible to enjoy the view without getting out of bed and there is also a unique cliff top bench seat where you can watch the local fisherman pulling in their lobster pots below. A path leads down through the owners landscaped garden and orchard to a series of private railed steps (62 in all) down to the large south facing beach and foreshore.
Seaton has a local shop, seasonal beach café and pub, and Downderry with a coffee shop, village store, restaurant and pub are both 500 yards respectively and a 5 minute walk either by road or beach. The picturesque harbour town of Looe is 7 miles away with pleasure boat and fishing trips departing from the quayside and a railway station. The South West Coast Path and the Seaton Valley Countryside Park offer lovely walks, there are several golf courses nearby, and diving is available locally.
Please note: Towels are available at £3 per person per week to be paid on arrival.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £308 to £636
Self catering accommodation in St Mawgan sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Nestling in the bottom of the lush Vale of Lanherne, two miles from the dramatic North Coastline, Chapel Cottage is one of two cottages on the site of the original Forge in the charming and picturesque village of St Mawgan.
A couple of steps rise above the road and from here the front door opens into a light and airy open-plan living room, warm and comfortably furnished with full double glazing, an attractive fitted kitchen area in one corner and a pine dining suite set before French Windows opening out to a tiny enclosed patio with a side access gate.
Carpeted stairs lead up to a landing, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two pine furnished bedrooms each with an electric convector heater. The master bedroom has a king-size bed and the second smaller bedroom has two single beds, a 3ft and a 2ft 6in.
There is one reserved parking space per property immediately before the row of cottages and all the local amenities which include a village store, post office, tea room and pub are less than five minutes walk. Sheltering in the village is also the lovely Japanese Garden and Bonsai Nursery which is open all year round and the nearby beaches of Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay are close at hand.
The historic fishing port of Padstow is 8 miles and the holiday resort of Newquay is 6 miles away.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £366 to £853
Self catering accommodation in St Breward sleeps 10.
Accommodation overview: A spacious and comfortable double glazed family house converted from a 19th century chapel, beside a country lane that leads out of the moorland village of St Breward, Cornwall's highest village, on the western edge of Bodmin Moor. Sympathetically renovated and furnished, the property has retained the original arch shaped windows and all the rooms are of a substantial size with high ceilings and a light and airy décor.
Approached from the parking area where there is off road parking for 2 cars, a couple of steps lead up to the front door which opens to a wide entrance hallway with an adjacent shower room W.C. with hand basin. On one side of the hall, a long sitting room has ample seating arranged before an electric log effect fire and a window overlooking the patio area. On the opposite side of the hall, there is a pleasant dining room with table, chairs and an original pew seat, and beyond there is a recently fitted kitchen with an electric range cooker. The kitchen can also be accessed from the sitting room.
A wide staircase leads up from the hallway to the first floor landing, a family bathroom W.C. with hand basin, bath and shower cubicle, and five bedrooms. There is a twin bedded room with a vanity basin, two double bedrooms, a smaller room with two 3ft single beds and a vanity basin, and the fifth bedroom has pine 3ft bunk beds. There are portable electric heaters in all of the bedrooms. To one side of the house, three steps lead up to a sheltered paved patio area with outdoor table and chairs. Children and dogs will need supervision as the patio is not enclosed. A small wing at the rear of the house is self contained and permanently occupied.
The village store and newsagent/P.O. with internet cafe are a 2 minute walk and The Old Inn pub and restaurant, dating back to the 11th century, and the neighbouring parish church are about 10 minutes on foot. There is also a children's playground in the village and riding stables just over a mile away. The towns of Bodmin, Wadebridge and Camelford are all within a 10 mile radius, there are golf courses nearby, and the indoor leisure complex with pool at Hengar Manor is open to non residents a 10 minute drive away.
The area abounds with rural footpaths, the open moor is only a few minutes walk and the Camel Trail can be joined at Wenford Bridge only two miles away. The spectacular coastline and beaches at Trebarwith, Port Isaac and Polzeath are about 9 miles.
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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 6
Weekly price range £453 to £954
Self catering accommodation in Crantock sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: A semi detached double glazed bungalow looking over grassy sand dunes to Crantock beach and out to sea. An ideal situation for the beach going family since the bungalow is relatively secluded in sheltered gardens yet the beach with its wide expanse of sand and good surfing can be reached on foot in a few minutes.
Approached by a gated private drive from the beach car park with parking for two cars there is a short path to a glazed porch area which opens into a hall with coat pegs and an adjacent W.C. with hand basin. There is a kitchen with an adjoining utility room which leads out to the garden.
A comfortable sitting / dining room with pleasant sea views from a bay window leads through to a small hallway with a shower room W.C. and basin and two of the three bedrooms, a double bedded room and a room with two 2ft 6inch beds, both rooms with hand basins. The third bedroom with twin beds is next to the W.C. near the entrance hall.
Parts of the garden are hedged and gated and at the time of writing dogs are permitted on Crantock beach.
Please note: Towels are not available.Central heating is inclusive January to April & September to December
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £419 to £914
Self catering accommodation in Devoran sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Just a short drive to the numerous beaches around Falmouth Bay and those on the Roseland Peninsula via the King Harry Ferry, this modern light detached family home is set in a quiet residential close in the peaceful village of Devoran offering a good base from which to explore both country and creekside walks.
Approached from the brick paved driveway with parking for up to 4 cars, an open porch leads into a welcoming and spacious hallway with an adjacent cloakroom W.C and basin and a separate coats cupboard.
Off the hall a light and airy sitting room spans the length of the property with comfortable lounge seating arranged before a living flame gas fire and sliding patio doors to the rear terrace and garden. To one side of the sitting room is a bright and cheerful kitchen diner with a dining suite arranged in front of French doors opening to the rear garden and a modern kitchen with fitted units. Beyond the kitchen is a utility room with some storage and glazed door to the rear garden.
A carpeted staircase from the hall leads to the first floor landing with four bedrooms, a 5ft double with en-suite shower room W.C with hand basin, two further doubles and a smaller bedroom with two singles a 3ft and 2ft 6in. A family bathroom with WC, hand basin and shower over the bath completes the first floor accommodation. The additional bed spaces are for flexibility within the party size.
The rear garden has a secluded paved patio, level lawn and a sun deck with garden seating with a gated access to one side and an open access to the other side of the property. Children will require supervision.
The village centre is a short walk where a traditional pub, church and children’s playground can be found with the nearest shop only a mile away at Carnon Downs. Truro dominated by its cathedral is 5 miles providing plenty of shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Falmouth with its sandy beaches, shopping, attractions such as the Maritime Museum is 6 miles and the beautiful gardens of Trelissick , Glendurgan and Trebah are all within a short drive. There is a golf course and horse riding nearby, and Bissoe bike hire have a good selection of cycles to explore the picturesque off road cycle trails. The surfing beaches of the North Coast are about 12 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 8
Weekly price range £1195 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Marazion sleeps 8.
Accommodation overview: Just 300 yards from the beautiful sandy beach and with panoramic sea views overlooking Mounts Bay towards St Michael's Mount, this deceptively light and spacious semi detached family home is set in a quiet residential close.
Double-glazed and furnished to a high standard, this south west facing property is ideally placed for family beach holidays and for exploring both the Coastal Footpath and the West of Cornwall by car.
Fronted by a paved terrace that catches the morning sun, a door opens directly into a light and airy, modern fitted kitchen/dining room with electric operated Velux Windows, casual seating and French Windows opening to the patio. Adjacent to the kitchen is a shower room W.C. with hand basin, and access to the integral garage where there are laundry facilities and secure storage for bicycles and beach gear.
Leading off in one corner of the kitchen, an inner hallway leads to a bright and sunny sitting room with comfortable furniture, an ornamental marble fireplace and sliding patio doors enjoying wonderful sea views. There are three ground floor bedrooms; one twin bedded room with views across the garden towards the sea, and two single bedrooms. A family bathroom W.C. with bath, shower cubicle and hand basin completes the accommodation on the ground floor.
In a new extension to the property, upstairs are two further bedrooms; a kingsize on the seaward side with glorious sea views and a double,an adjacent bathroom W.C. with handbasin and shower over the bath and a second sitting room with sliding French Doors onto a balcony with glass surround and uninterrupted sea views overlooking St Michael's Mount and the Bay.
The rear garden is securely enclosed and comprises a raised sun deck that spans the width of the property, perfect for watching the sun set in the west, and a dozen railed steps lead down to a large lawn sheltered by mature shrubs. There is parking for one car on the drive with additional roadside parking nearby.
The golden sandy beach is just a two minute walk away, popular with families and for water sports and the local marshes are renowned for birdwatching. Marazion has a selection of pubs,cafes and local shops about 500 yards away, as is the causeway, which leads to St Michael's Mount at low tide.
There is a local bus route that connects to the shopping town of Penzance, 2 miles, where there is a railway station and a regular ferry service to the Isles of Scilly. Praa Sands golf club is just a short drive and there are riding stables nearby.
Please note: £500 refundable security deposit payable direct to owner.
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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 Park. Gwennap 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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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £255 to £466
Self catering accommodation in Halgabron sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: With far reaching views across the Atlantic Ocean to Lundy Island on a clear day, this former scullery is now a self-contained single storey annexe set on the opposite side of the farm to the two other holiday cottages.
Although from the outside Ocean View lacks the charm of the older buildings, the inside is pleasantly light and airy with lovely views of the sea and countryside from the patio and lounge area.
Approached from its own parking space, one step leads up to the double glazed patio doors which open directly into the cosy living room consisting of comfortable seating, a dining suite and fitted kitchen area. Beyond the living room at the rear of the property is a pine furnished double bedroom and a fully tiled bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath.
A small lawn and slate paved patio with a picnic table fronts the property on the seaward side making the most of the wonderful sea views over the farmland towards Long Rock.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £319 to £543
Self catering accommodation in Tresparrett sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Albion Cottage is a traditional barn conversion, perfectly situated on the edge of the small village of Tresparrett, just 3 miles from the popular town of Boscastle on the North Cornish coast. The property is accessed via a private driveway shared only with the owners of the property, and offers both quiet and spacious accommodation for a couple. With easy access to many popular destinations along the North Coast, Albion Cottage offers the best of both worlds and is perfectly positioned for either touring or relaxing.
With parking for 2 cars right outside the property, the cottage is accessed via a small step and leads straight into galley style kitchen which is well equipped for dining in. To the right of the kitchen, a few small steps lead into a large and spacious bedroom with king-size bed and plenty of space for a cot. A doorway on the other side of the bedroom leads into a hallway with washer/dryer and to one side a separate bathroom with shower over, WC and basin.
The spacious living room with dining area is situated on the other side of the kitchen and offers plenty of room with two large sofas to relax and enjoy the vast array of books. The electric effect wood fire along with the German-engineered electrical heating system makes this room a wonderful place to relax after a long day walking the fantastic coastal paths nearby. To the front of the property there is a small outdoor seating area which overlooks the owner’s gardens. To the rear of the property is a small private lawned area for the visitors use; please do not let dogs off the lead except in this allocated garden.
The town of Crackington Haven, The Strangles beach, the South West Coast Path, the Valency Valley and Bodmin Moor all within a five mile drive. The popular towns of Bude and Wadebridge, with their boutique shops, restaurants and pubs can be reached within a twenty five minute drive and just a stone’s throw from Albion Cottage is a popular dog friendly pub which serves quality food and can easily be reached by foot. Qualified massage therapist on site, to be booked direct with the owner. Please call for details.
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