Find British self catering accommodation in the South West of England - Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset

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>

 
 
 
 
 

| Next | Last

 
Willow Lodge in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Willow Lodge, St Merryn, Cornwall

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £280 to £609

Self catering accommodation in St Merryn sleeps 5.

Accommodation overview: This wonderful holiday home is perfectly situated within the St Merryn Holiday Village, just outside the popular village of St Merryn which is located just three miles from the wonderful North Cornish Coast, famous for its beautiful beaches and fantastic surfing. Full of home from home features with a large enclosed garden, this property makes a fantastic base for all the family. With popular sites such as Padstow just three miles away, Willow Lodge is the perfect spot to explore the whole of the North Cornish coast.

Entering the property via three steps, you will immediately walk through a narrow hallway which leads you straight into the spacious sitting room and open plan dining area with views across the garden. Adjacent to this, is a galley-style kitchen with modern country style cabinets and breakfast bar. Back into the hallway and down towards the bedrooms you will locate a separate bathroom with WC and basin on the right hand side, which sits right next to the single bedroom which is just perfect for a young child. Further to this, there are two double bedrooms with standard sized double beds, one which also provides an en suite shower room, WC and basin and views across the garden.

To the front of the property is a large parking area with ample off road parking for one car. There is also separate parking for an additional car on the other side of the garden. The large sandy beaches at Constantine Bay is within easy access at just three miles away as well many other popular beaches and coves along the coastline. The large fishing town of Padstow is three miles away provides an array of boutique shops and restaurants and well as a large Tesco’s supermarket for the necessities. The smaller village of St Merryn is just 1 mile away and provides all the essentials with a Spar shop, bakery, restaurants and pub.


Find out more about Check availability of Book  online

   
 
Dewey in Herniss, Cornwall, South West England

Dewey, Herniss, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £247 to £412

Self catering accommodation in Herniss sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: The middle cottage and actually the larger of the three is entered via six railed steps leading up to the fully glazed front door. 

A light and airy open plan living room in a soft mellow colour scheme has a neatly fitted galley kitchen, dining suite and exposed beams rising to the apex of the roof.  There is a three seater settee and one armchair arranged before an electric living flame fire and wall mounted flat screen TV

In one corner, carpeted stairs lead to the ground floor accommodation and a large pine furnished bedroom with the choice of a 6ft double or 3ft zip linked twin beds and an adjacent bathroom W.C. with hand basin, heated towel rail and shower over the bath.



Find out more about Check availability of Book  online

   
 
Varley in Treven, Cornwall, South West England

Varley, Treven, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £378 to £871

Self catering accommodation in Treven sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: A spacious older style detached bungalow set in a large walled and gated grassy garden with sea views out to Glebe Cliff, lovely views of the surrounding countryside and less than a mile from the medieval village of Tintagel.

A short path through the front garden and three steps go up to an outer door which leads via a small porch with coat pegs to an inner door and a hallway. Opening off it are a pleasant sitting room and a light double bedroom, looking out across wide open farmland, and a generous sized, newly fitted kitchen and utility room with a separate dining room adjacent, offering panoramic views of the garden and coastline beyond. One step down to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath completes the downstairs accommodation.

A winding staircase leads up to two twin bedded rooms in the roof space with Velux windows, one room ideally suited for children. A rear porch and four railed steps down takes you out to a mature garden bordering on to agricultural land, with a raised decking section, from which to enjoy the views and sunsets. There is an outdoor table-tennis table, and a shed available for storage of beachgear, ample parking for two cars on the ungated driveway, and space for a boat trailer if required.

The property is set in Treven, one of the seven parishes of Tintagel where there is a wide range of shops, restaurants, museums and pubs, just a short walk to the coastal footpath, and only a few minutes drive to the beach at Trebarwith Strand.

Please note:
Towels are not available but tea towels and bath mats are supplied.


Find out more about Check availability of Book  online

   
 
Wharfinger in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Wharfinger, Bude, Cornwall

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £599 to £1

Self catering accommodation in Bude sleeps 8.

Accommodation overview: With views of Bude Canal and glimpses of the sea and beach about 500 yards away, Wharfinger combines period charm and modern comforts with spacious accommodation and a secluded garden and is an excellent base from which to enjoy the facilities of Bude. 

An open driveway with parking for one large or two small cars leads to the entrance porch with space for beach clothes or coats leading into a welcoming inner hall. The ground floor provides two sitting rooms: the one at the front has a gas fire set in a marble hearth for cosy spring or autumn evenings and a bay window looking across the canal with oblique views of the beach; the sitting room to the rear has patio doors leading on to a small terrace and steps up to the garden as well as a double sofa bed for extra sleeping accommodation by prior arrangement.

Beyond the sitting rooms is a large, well fitted galley kitchen with an archway through to a light and spacious conservatory/breakfast room with table and seating for ten. The ground floor is completed by a shower room WC with power shower and wash basin. 

Carpeted stairs lead up from the hall to the first floor bedrooms. The stairs divide at the top and to the right are two twin bedrooms; to the front looking over the canal and to the rear overlooking the garden and parish church with French doors to a small railed balcony. To the left of the stairs the front bedroom has a 5ft double bed and an attractive bay window facing the canal; the rear bedroom has twin beds, a vanity basin and views over the garden.

From the landing there are three steps down to a spacious upstairs bathroom WC with shower over the bath and wash basin. 
The rear garden can be reached by several quite steep steps from a terrace accessed from both the breakfast room and rear sitting room.

The garden
has a paved area suitable for outside dining, and a pleasant expanse of lawn with an attractive central tree. For returning customers, the garden layout has been altered to accommodate a new detached cottage at the top of the garden.


For parties of 4 or less wishing to book the property outside of the period 1 May to 11 September and the Spring, Autumn and Winter holidays please contact our office for an under occupancy reduction.


Find out more about Check availability of Book  online

   
 
Ahoy The Slip in Downderry, Cornwall, South West England

Ahoy The Slip, Downderry, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £306 to £707

Self catering accommodation in Downderry sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: With sweeping views of the sea and coastline across to Looe Island, Ahoy the Slip is the entire lower ground floor of a 19th century detached double glazed house set in a quiet elevated position directly above the lane leading down to the beach 150 yards away.

Approached by a narrow private road, a flight of walled concrete steps (49 in all) lead down from the parking layby above, to a small south facing patio which fronts the self contained apartment and catches the morning sun. Two steps lead up to the front door which opens to a hallway and to one side is a comfortably furnished sitting/dining room with panoramic sea views, a warm rug on the wooden floor, multi fuel stove set in the small hearth and a sofa bed for alternative sleeping arrangements.

At the rear of the living room, a door leads through to a neat kitchen with modern fitted units and beyond is a fully tiled wet room with W.C. hand basin and walk in shower area. On the opposite side of the entrance hall is a bright and spacious bedroom with a 5ft double bed and magnificent sea and coastal views. Accessed via the master bedroom and also from the garden, a door and one step leads up to the second bedroom at the rear of the house with two single beds, an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin and wide shower cubicle, and a patio door leading out to a small lawn for the exclusive use of the visitors.

Young children and pets will require supervision outside as the grounds are not enclosed. There is visitor parking for two cars on site and all the village amenities, including a shop/P.O., pub overlooking the beach, coffee shop and restaurant, are just a couple of minutes walk down the hill.

There is easy access onto the sand and shingle beach with rock pools just 150 yards away, and the twin village of Seaton, one mile along the coast has a large sandy beach located at the bottom of the beautiful Seaton Valley. Both beaches are currently all year dog friendly beaches. A community bus service operates within the local area, there are several golf courses nearby and the attractive fishing harbour at Looe is about 8 miles away. At 'Bake Lakes' less than 2 miles away there is an opportunity to do fly fishing.

Please note: Towels are available at £4 per person per week to be paid on arrival.


Find out more about Check availability of Book  online

   
 
Honnor Cottage in St. Buryan, Cornwall, South West England

Honnor Cottage, St. Buryan, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £238 to £400

Self catering accommodation in St. Buryan sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: Only three miles from the beautiful beach at Porthcurno, also home to the renowned open-air Minack Theatre, this traditional grade II listed terraced cottage is set in the quiet village of St Buryan.

Approached through a pretty little walled and gated garden, the front door opens to an entrance porch with coat pegs and an inner door leads directly into a warm and cosy sitting/dining room with a beamed ceiling, a large granite hearth housing the stove and a window overlooking the hedged front lawn. Beyond the living room, a short hallway gives access to a neatly fitted kitchen with rustic pine units and a low doorway, and a back door opens to the sheltered rear garden.

A rather steep and narrow carpeted staircase leads up to a small landing, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and a pine furnished double bedroom with scatter rugs on the rustic wood floorboards, some exposed granite stone and wooden shutters across the double glazed windows. There is unrestricted roadside parking outside the cottage and the village pub and general store/P.O. are only a two minute walk away.

The golden sands at Sennen, Lands End, Lamorna Cove, Mousehole and Penzance are all within a 5 mile radius, and St Ives is also within easy reach. The dramatic south west coast path has stunning views across the sea and a scenic circular bus route follows the coastal road around West Penwith. There is also a ferry service from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly.



Find out more about Check availability of Book  online

   
 
Rumsdale in Lanreath, Cornwall, South West England

Rumsdale, Lanreath, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £419 to £914

Self catering accommodation in Lanreath sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: Entered from a walled and gated garden with a level lawn, three steps and a gravel path leads up to the front door which opens to a spacious entrance hall with a high beamed ceiling and underfloor heating. 

The ground floor accommodation consists of a well equipped farmhouse style fitted kitchen/breakfast room, an adjacent utility room with laundry facilities, and a cloakroom W.C. with hand basin. 

There is also a very generous sized living room with beamed ceiling, a Cornish stone fireplace, comfortable seating overlooking the lawned front garden and an additional dining area

From the hallway carpeted stairs lead up to a sunny first floor landing and three pleasant bedrooms, all with views of the surrounding farmland; there is a dual aspect master bedroom with a 5ft double and en-suite shower room W.C. and hand basin, a twin bedded room, and the third bedroom with the option of a 6ft double or 3ft zip linked twin beds

A bathroom W.C. with hand basin, bath and shower cubicle completes the accommodation.



Find out more about Check availability of Book  online

   
 
Tom Thumb in Mabe, Cornwall, South West England

Tom Thumb, Mabe, Cornwall

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £247 to £412

Self catering accommodation in Mabe sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: This cottage is entered by a stable door which leads into a pleasant living room with comfortable seating, pine dining and well equipped fitted kitchen area. The rear stable door opens to the back garden.

Upstairs is a bedroom with a 5ft double bed and an adjacent bathroom W.C. with a hand basin, heated towel rail and a shower over a half size bath.

Please note:
 Towels are available at £2.50 per person per week payable on arrival.




Find out more about Check availability of Book  online

   
 
Kalimpong in Coverack, Cornwall, South West England

Kalimpong, Coverack, Cornwall

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.



Find out more about Check availability of Book  online

   
 
Rose Cottage in Treknow, Cornwall, South West England

Rose Cottage, Treknow, Cornwall

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.


Find out more about Check availability of Book  online

   
 
Morryb in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Morryb, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £435 to £1

Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Morryb forms one of three terraced cottages which provides cosy, warm and comfortable accommodation within The Eco Village. This end of terrace property is decorated to a good standard and is perfect for both small family gatherings and couples alike. This property is also perfectly suitable for the more elderly as its arranged on one level both inside and out.   

On entering the property through the large French windows, access is straight into a cosy but well furnished and equipped lounge/kitchen/ diner with electric living flame fire and flat screen TV. The lounge is on one side which provides comfortable seating and a fully fitted kitchen/ diner on the opposite side.

Off the main lounge area, a rear hallway leads to the bedrooms which consist of one double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, shower over and WC and one twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC.

Back in the main lounge/ kitchen/ diner, the large French windows provide access onto an open paved patio outside with picnic table for visitors sole use. Morryb provides one parking space at the end of the terrace with additional parking on site.



Find out more about Check availability of Book  online

   
 
Lowarth in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Lowarth, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £775 to £1

Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: Decorated and furnished to a very high standard, this property provides luxurious and spacious living arranged on one floor and forms part of eight architecturally designed eco properties based within The Eco Village. Lowarth is detached and uses sustainable, natural materials and timbers along with solar panels to provide excellent insulation whilst taking care of the planet.

On entering the property, on one side there is a light and airy lounge/ kitchen/ diner with wood burner and French windows which open onto the lawned area outside. The dining area sits adjacent to the well equipped and modern fitted kitchen and the open plan design makes Lowarth perfect for families and group gatherings.

On the other side of the hallway, the property provides three bedrooms. The first room to one side provides a twin bedroom with standard size twin beds and opposite is a double bedroom. The hallway leads down to a separate bathroom with bath and held shower and WC. At the end of the corridor is a king size bedroom (5ft) with en-suite shower room and WC.

To the front of the property is a small decked area leading to a sheltered and lawned side garden with seating and also a front grassy garden. Lowarth provides one parking space close to the property with additional parking on site. The property is accessed via four steps and a slight incline from the parking area



Find out more about Check availability of Book  online

   
 

| Next | Last

 
 

 

 

 

Use a summarised fast search
 
 
Check out last minute availability
     
| Contact us | Terms | Privacy | We Use Cookies |