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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 £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 5
Weekly price range £331 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Bodinnick sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: A spacious detached double-glazed house standing in an elevated position, up the hill from the Old Ferry Inn at Bodinnick, across the water from Fowey. The house is approached by a flight of railed steps and a pathway to the front door where a couple of further steps lead to the entrance porch and central hallway.
Off the hallway is a comfortable sitting room with a conservatory which leads onto a small sun terrace above the garage. On the other side of the hallway is a dining room/newly fitted kitchen with an adjacent laundry room and separate W.C.
Upstairs are a newly refurbished bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and three bedrooms, one with a 5ft double bed and one with two single beds, both have wash basins and partial river views. The third very small room has a childs single bed tucked under the eaves and is only suitable for the under 12s.
A small grassy garden is reached by a dozen steps leading up to one side of the house where toddlers and pets will require supervision. Parking is available both in the small garage and at the front of the property.
The Bodinnick ferry offers a regular service across the river to Fowey which has a wide selection of shops, pubs and restaurants is just a couple of minutes walk down the fairly steep hill where there is a pub and restaurant.
Please note: Bed linen and towels are not available
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £425 to £905
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Decorated and furnished to a very high standard, Bronn provides perfect accommodation for couples and provides luxuries including a private hot tub. There are six eco lodges situated within the The Eco village and Bronn forms just one of a pair. The property is arranged on one level and is accessed through a small gate via a slight incline from the parking area.
The main entrance opens into a large open plan lounge/ kitchen/ diner which has been fully furnished with comfortable seating and wood burner. The compact dining area sits adjacent to the well equipped and modern fitted kitchen and the large French windows which provide light that floods throughout the room. To one side of the lounge area, a doorway leads to a double bedroom (5ft) with spacious en-suite bathroom, shower over the bath and WC.
Back in the main lounge/ kitchen/ diner, the large French windows provide access onto a patio outside with patio furniture, hot tub and outside shower with the addition of a small lawn. The property provides one parking space near to the property with additional parking on site.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £419 to £921
Self catering accommodation in Kingsand sleeps 8.
Accommodation overview: Just a couple of minutes walk from the sheltered beach in the picturesque coastal village of Kingsand, this former 19th century meeting hall has been recently converted to a high standard retaining much of its old world charm and architectural features including a beautiful vaulted ceiling and the original mission bell hanging outside.
With inverted accommodation, the property is entered directly from the lane with the front door opening to an entrance lobby and ground floor hallway with original slate tiled floor and coat pegs on the wall. Leading off the hall are a cloakroom W.C. with hand basin, a separate shower room and three delightful bedrooms with natural wooden floorboards and vanity basins in each. There is a master bedroom with a double bed, a second smaller double bedroom, and the third room has two sets of 3ft metal framed bunk beds.
A carpeted staircase leads up to a lower landing and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath, and half a dozen stairs continue up to the first floor and an attractive open-plan living room with a ceiling rising to the apex of the roof and oblique sea views towards Cawsand beach from a bay window.
There is a dining table with the original chapel chairs, comfortable settees are arranged before a wood burning stove, a full size harmonium is available for careful use, and in one corner, a couple of steps lead down to a neatly fitted bespoke kitchen with granite worktops and a slate tiled floor. To complete the accommodation, half a dozen narrow stairs lead up to a mezzanine floor with casual seating and views over the village rooftops to Cawsand fort.
It is possible to very briefly unload outside the property and parking is in the village car park 250 yards away. Visitor moorings for boats may be available by prior arrangement with the owner. The twin villages of Kingsand and Cawsand have a small selection of local shops, pubs and tea rooms all within a five minute walk and they each have a fairly sheltered beach with excellent fishing from the rocks.
The South West Coast Path offers splendid scenery to Rame Head and Mount Edgcumbe Country Park and in the summer, a ferry operates from Cawsand Beach across the Sound to Plymouth. Sailing and boating are popular in the bay, there are several golf courses in the vicinity and Whitsand Bay, 2 miles, has a long stretch of sand and rocks, and there is diving at the HMS Scylla artificial reef.
Please note: This property is heated by 2 night storage heaters and 6 electric convector heaters - inclusive. A weekly car park ticket currently costs Oct – Mar £18, Apr/May/Jun £20, Jul/Sep £22, Aug £24.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £306 to £685
Self catering accommodation in St Ives sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With a glorious view over the rooftops to the harbour and across St Ives Bay, this first floor apartment is one of three recently converted from an original Presbytery set right in the heart of the picturesque harbour town of St Ives. This double glazed, light and airy apartment offers warm and comfortable year round accommodation and is just a short stroll from the harbour and the splendid sandy beaches that form a golden fringe around the town.
Accessed from the bustling main street, a couple of steps lead up to the communal hallway and an internal railed stairway leads to the private front door on the first floor which opens to a carpeted hallway. Furnished in a contemporary style, the accommodation comprises of a living room with a smartly fitted kitchen area, comfortable lounge seating and a dining suite next to a large window with delightful views extending over the rooftops across St Ives Bay and out to sea.
There are two pleasantly furnished bedrooms in a crisp décor on the landward side; a spacious master bedroom with a 5ft double, and one with a standard double bed and the original ornamental fireplace. To complete the accommodation, there is a modern shower room W.C. with hand basin and heated towel rail accessed from the hallway. The bell of the Sacred Heart and St la church attached only rings on a Sunday morning.
There are a wide selection of shops, restaurants, pubs and art galleries within easy walking distance, as are several sandy beaches, the nearest being either the Harbour or Porthminster Blue Flag beach which also has a watersports centre.
Fishing boats still operate from the lovely harbour as do pleasure boat trips and self hire boats, there is a leisure centre with swimming pool nearby and scenic circular and cliff walks around St Ives incorporating the South West Coastal Path. A local bus service operates to Penzance, Hayle, St Agnes, Perranporth & Newquay and this apartment is also conveniently located for the railway station if wishing to holiday without a car.
Please note: No cot – travel cot/carrycot accepted. Weekly car park ticket currently costs £35.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £263 to £668
Self catering accommodation in Lamorna sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Just a ten minute walk down the hill to the tiny granite harbour at Lamorna Cove, this detached, sympathetically converted artist’s studio stands to one side of the country lane in the picturesque wooded Lamorna Valley.
Recently renovated with double glazing and centrally heated to provide warm and cosy accommodation all year round, it is a haven for walkers and wildlife enthusiasts only half a mile from the beautiful cliff path and rugged coastline.
A short sloping path and one step leads up to the stable front door which opens directly into a delightful, split level living room with a hip shaped ceiling and soft décor. There is a fully fitted smart kitchen with a quarry tiled floor and small dining suite, and two steps lead up to the comfortable sitting area with a rug on the laminate wood floor and a leather settee facing the electric coal effect stove.
In one corner of the lounge, a door opens to the double bedroom with a fully tiled en-suite wet room W.C. with hand basin and walk-in shower area. There is space for one car on the gravelled parking area adjacent to the property and also a small decked terrace with picnic table overlooking the lush valley with the sounds of a running stream. Pets will require supervision outside.
Formerly the studio of Denys Law, he was a painter, woodcarver and copper worker recognised by the Lamorna Society. The Wink pub and The Cove Cornwall for restaurant dining open to non-residents are both just a couple of minutes walk away, and a leisurely 10 minute stroll down the hill leads to the cove where there is a small sandy beach at low tide adjacent to the harbour and a seasonal gift shop/beach café open until 8.30pm in season.
Visitors to Nantewas Studio also receive a parking permit for the harbour car park where dinghies can be launched and trailer parking is available on request. St Buryan, 3 miles, has a church, village store/P.O., pub and garage, and for a wider selection of amenities, the seaside town of Penzance is about a 15 minute drive with a ferry service to the Isles of Scilly.
There are stunning cliff walks nearby both east and west, particularly the ten mile stretch from Lamorna to Lands End with numerous ancient sites to explore. Mousehole, Newlyn, the Minack Theatre at Porthcurno, Sennen Cove and St Ives are all within easy reach.
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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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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £368 to £792
Self catering accommodation in St Issey sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Just a 10 minute drive from the picturesque fishing village of Padstow and the market town of Wadebridge, both gateways to the Camel Trail and Estuary, this beautiful barn conversion nestles in the rural hamlet of Tredinnick. Ideally located for either inland or coastal holiday activities, this peacefully situated, double glazed stone barn has been converted to a high standard and benefits from underfloor heating throughout.
Set in a small group of stone built barns around a landscaped courtyard, the property is entered through a south facing patio garden which catches the morning sun and from here the front door opens to a light and airy living room with a slate tiled floor, bisected by a central staircase.
To one side is a well-equipped, modern fitted kitchen with a dining area overlooking the front patio garden and an adjacent utility room with a belfast sink, laundry facilities and a W.C. On the opposite side, comfortable lounge seating is arranged before the wood burning stove, there is a warm rug on the slate floor and dual aspect views of the garden and beyond to the surrounding countryside.
An oak staircase leads up to the first floor landing and a little snug area with casual seating and two bright and sunny bedrooms with some exposed beams. The attractive master bedroom with a 5ft double has far reaching country views from a picture window that opens inwards with a Juliet balcony and an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin, shower over the bath and heated towel rail. To complete the accommodation, a twin bedded room with zip linked beds has views across the garden towards fields and farmland and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin and heated towel rail.
The enclosed garden can be accessed from both the lounge and kitchen and extends around two sides of the property with a large level lawn, two paved patios enjoying peaceful rural views and a stile giving direct access to a public footpath. There is parking for 2 cars on the shared gravel driveway and a locked store has been provided for beach gear, bicycles and drying wetsuits.
The village of St Issey, 1 mile by road, has a church and 16th century pub, and there is an abundance of walks in the area incorporating both the Camel Trail and the Old Saints Way. Padstow with its harbour and ferry access to Rock, Daymer and Polzeath is within easy reach as is Wadebridge just 4 miles away with a good selection of shops, a sports centre and bicycle hire. The seven bays of Trevone, Treyarnon, Harlyn, Constantine, Mother Ivy's, Booby's and Porthcothan are close by, and for children, Crealy Great Adventure Park is on the doorstep.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £247 to £412
Self catering accommodation in Herniss sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Huey is the end cottage, reached by six railed steps which lead up from the communal garden.
The fully glazed front door opens directly into an open plan living room with exposed beams rising up to the apex of the roof and a soft neutral décor. A two seater settee and two armchairs face an electric coal effect fire and wall mounted flat screen TV, there is a dining suite, and a smartly fitted galley kitchen in one corner.
Carpeted stairs lead down to the ground floor where there are a spacious bedroom with a 5ft pine framed double bed and an adjacent bathroom W.C. with hand basin, heated towel rail and shower over the bath.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £363 to £782
Self catering accommodation in St Ives sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Formerly the Victory Inn dating back to the 17th century, this grade II listed corner cottage with considerable character is set in a cobbled alleyway leading from the bustling main street in the heart of the delightful resort of St Ives. Just a few paces from the picturesque harbour and close to the shops, the renovated and comfortably furnished accommodation is on three floors with sea views over the neighbouring rooftops from the top two floors.
Entered directly from the street, half a dozen steep steps lead up to the front door which opens to a hallway with coat pegs. A wide carpeted staircase leads straight up from the hall to a half landing, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath, and then to the first floor. Leading off are a neatly fitted kitchen with modern units and a cushioned window seat overlooking the cobbled lane below, and a warm and cosy living room with a cottage style lounge suite, dining furniture and glimpses of the sea over the rooftops.
On this level there are also two double bedded rooms with pine bedroom furniture and partial views of the harbour and sea over the rooftops, the larger of the two with a vanity basin and cushioned window seat. A small doorway on the landing opens to a very steep narrow staircase with a rope hand rail and leads directly up to an attic room set under a low, sloping, beamed ceiling with comfortable seating and stunning views from a dormer window over the roofs to the attractive harbour and beyond to St Ives Bay. There are four portable heaters to make the cottage feel cosy at any time of the year.
It is possible to unload close by but parking is in any of the pay and display car parks within the town. All the amenities of the town are on the doorstep with an extensive range of galleries, restaurants, pubs and cafes, and there are a choice of four magnificent beaches all within easy walking distance. The original pub sign now resides in the local St Ives Museum, and both the Tate Gallery on Porthmeor beach and the Barbara Hepworth Museum are a short stroll away. Fishing boats still operate from the lovely harbour as do pleasure boat trips and self hire boats, there is a leisure centre with swimming pool nearby and scenic circular and cliff walks around St Ives.
Please note: Weekly car park ticket currently costs £35. Towels not available. 2 oil filled radiators and 2 electric convector heaters (inclusive). Not suitable for children under 8.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £500 to £934
Self catering accommodation in Lanivet sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: Perfect for families or couples, Aztec is set within the grounds of Lakeview Country Club, a mature, quiet 200 acre parkland setting with fishing lakes, golf, pool, gym and spa. This privately owned property is ideal for either a calm relaxing break or for exploring the delights of Cornwall. The north and south coast beaches and harbours are within a 30 minute drive. Bodmin Moor with its rugged tors, standing stones and native ponies is close by, all ensuring there’s a wealth of different places to visit rather than being tied to one location.
Whatever the weather, there is something to do at Lakeview, from the indoor heated swimming pool, gym, sauna or spa. There are tennis courts, a 9-hole golf course, driving range and 3 acres of fishing lakes. The Country Club has a bar and restaurant which are open for lunch and dinner (the use of some facilities incurs additional cost).
Approached from a shared tarmac parking area within the grounds, a short path leads to Aztec’s paved patio with garden furniture and lighting for summer evenings. The glazed front door opens directly into a light and airy open-plan kitchen and living room with a tiled floor and sliding doors to the patio and communal parkland.
Furnished in a contemporary style there is a neatly fitted kitchen area with modern units and integral appliances, a comfortable leather corner settee and a glass topped dining table and chairs. The property has a ground floor bedroom with three single beds and built-in wardrobe, and an en-suite shower room with W.C. and vanity basin.
A staircase leads from the living room to a small landing, a master bedroom with a 5ft double and glazed doors opening to a balcony with views of the tree shaded lawns. A bathroom W.C. with hand basin, jacuzzi bath and separate shower cubicle completes the first floor accommodation.
The nearby village of Lanivet is 1.5 miles, it has a local shop, post office and pub. For a wider range of amenities the old county town of Bodmin is 4 miles. The Camel Trail, for walkers and cyclists is 3 miles away and stretches from Padstow to Bodmin Moor. The Eden Project is a 20 minute drive. There are picturesque villages, harbours and spectacular beaches all within half an hour by car including Padstow, Port Isaac and Newquay on the north coast and Par Sands, Fowey and Charlestown on the south. Aztec is away from busy road, yet is easily accessible, with the Midlands being only a 3 hours’ drive.
Please note: Wireless internet access is available in the clubhouse. Althoughpets are not allowed on site there are boarding kennels nearby offering B&Bfacilities www.rosetown.co.uk
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £842 to £2
Self catering accommodation in Fowey sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: On the waterfront with extensive views of the River Fowey, Clarendon House is an elegant, late Georgian town house with spacious accommodation on four floors, direct water access and the benefit of garaged parking only a short walk from the property. Set on the Esplanade, this freshly renovated home furnished to a high standard is now an ideal choice for families with a love of the sea, boating and the outdoors lifestyle just a 15 minute stroll to the sandy beach at Readymoney Cove.
Entered at road level, the front door opens to an entrance lobby with coat pegs and an inner door leads into the hallway with natural wood flooring. To one side, there is a library and a wide archway leading through to an attractive sitting room with comfortable seating arranged before the fireplace and excellent views of the river, sea and across to Polruan from the large bay window.
At the rear of the hallway, stairs lead down to the lower level with a spacious, well equipped kitchen/dining room and a door opening to a small lawned garden. There is a dining area with additional casual seating enjoying wonderful views of the harbour, a country-style fitted kitchen with an island unit, and a utility room with laundry facilities and cloakroom W.C.
The first floor accommodation consists of a shower room W.C. with hand basin, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin, walk-in shower and claw foot bath and two charming bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king-size bed which overlooks the river and out to sea, and the second bedroom on the landward side has a double bed. Stairs continue up to a third bedroom on the top floor with twin beds tucked under the eaves, a vanity basin and fine river views across to the wooded banks from the dormer windows.
From the rear garden, a gated flight of 20 railed steps lead down to the original boatyard with further gated access to the tidal foreshore by steel landing steps and a frape for small dinghies/tenders. Due to the proximity of the water, children and pets must be supervised at all times. It is possible to unload the car outside the property and there is secure parking for one large car in a garage approximately 250 yards away.
There is an abundance of shops, pubs and restaurants within a 5 minute walk as is the town quay where sea and river boat trips depart. There are glorious circular walks incorporating the Hall Walk, and from Readymoney Cove the coastal footpath leads out to Gribbin Head via St Catherine’s Castle. The villages of Bodinnick and Polruan can be reached by their respective ferries and the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are within a 30 minute drive as well as many other beaches. A local bus service operates to Charlestown and St Austell.
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