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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 4
Weekly price range £351 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Jacobstow sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Within a 15 minute drive of the stunning beaches at Crackington Haven, Widemouth Bay and Bude, this deceptively spacious detached barn conversion is set back from a country lane in the middle of a farming hamlet surrounded by fields and woodland.
Ideally situated to enjoy the delights of North Cornwall's beaches, coastal walks, seaside towns and beautiful scenery, Cottage Barn offers cosy and comfortable accommodation and retains much charm and character with exposed beams and stonework. Approached from the driveway where there is parking for 2 cars, the front door set beneath an open porch roof leads directly into an entrance hallway with a tiled floor and coat pegs.
On one side there is a ground floor twin bedroom with an additional single sofa bed, and on the opposite side of the hall is a shower room W.C. with hand basin and a wide shower cubicle. An inner door and three granite steps lead down to a long open-plan living room with a vaulted ceiling at one end. The dining area has a pine dining suite also with a single sofa bed, there is an adjacent well equipped fitted kitchen with a breakfast bar, and at the far end, one step continues down to a pleasant sitting room with comfortable seating overlooking beautiful countryside.
To one side, a low doorway opens to a lovely double glazed conservatory which has a wood burning stove, wicker furniture and French Windows leading out to the terrace and garden. In one corner of the lounge, a spiral staircase leads up to the large galleried master bedroom with a kingsize bed, a 3ft single bed with a pull out guest bed underneath, and an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath. The additional beds are in place to offer greater flexibility with a variety of bed combinations.
The enclosed rear garden overlooks the surrounding farmland and has a small lawn, gravel terrace and lower paved patio so that you can follow the sun all day. The garden which borders on to fields containing livestock is fenced but not totally dog proof so please ensure your pets are kept under control at all times.
Wainhouse Corner, just over a mile away, has a pub offering food, garage, and P.O. store and the nearest beach is 4 miles away at Crackington Haven. The holiday resort of Bude has a leisure centre, shops, restaurants, tennis courts and watersport activities, and the picturesque harbour at Boscastle offers stunning coastal walks and scenery; both are approximately 8 miles respectively. See www.cottagebarn.me.uk for more details.
Please note: This property will accept 1 large or 2 small dogs.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £474 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Pont sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Pont House, with its own boathouse, garage and secluded gardens, is situated in an elevated and sunny position, overlooking Pont Pill. Both house and gardens have magnificent views of the creek. The main gate opens to the parking area and spacious garage / boathouse equipped with table tennis table.
Beyond the boathouse, a short path and a few railed steps give access to the main house and a winding hillside path leading to an elevated garden / patio on top of the old limekiln, with commanding views of the quay and creek below. The front door opens into an attractive fitted kitchen.
Beyond is the dining room which has stairs to the floor above, a wood burning stove and an adjacent cloakroom with hand basin and separate W.C. At the furthest end of the house, a comfortable sitting room has wonderful views down the creek from French windows. These windows open onto a short flight of railed steps, a large patio area and a level, fenced and gated lawn.
Upstairs, the landing links three bedrooms and a bathroom. The master bedroom has a king size bed, wash basin and stunning creek views. The other two bedrooms have twin divan beds, one with creek views. The bathroom is equipped with a bath, W.C., hand basin and separate shower cubicle.
Both Bodinnick and Polruan, which are in easy walking distance, have popular Inns providing good pub food. Fowey, with its rich variety of pubs, restaurants and cafes is 1.5 miles via the Bodinnick car / pedestrian ferry or half a mile down the creek by boat.
Guests from Pont House and Pont Quay Cottage may use this private quay, slipway and foreshore for their own and hire boats with the prior agreement of the owner. Pets are welcome at Pont but must be kept under control at all times to protect the abundant wildlife. There is a seasonal shop at Penmarlam campsite 1 mile away.
Please note: Towels are not available.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £640 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Decorated and furnished to a high standard, Kernewek is perfect for both families and group gatherings alike with wheelchair access via a gentle slope. Providing luxurious and relaxed accommodation in one of six sunny holiday lodges at the Eco Village, Kernewek forms just one of a pair.
All arranged on the level and on entering the property a bathroom with handheld shower on the bath, and WC is positioned on one side. The entrance hallway opens into a light and cosy lounge/ kitchen/ diner with electric living flame fire with comfy lounge seating, flat screen TV and adjacent is the well equipped and smartly fitted kitchen/ diner.
Off the main lounge area, there are three separate doorways that lead to the bedrooms. One double bedroom with basin positioned within the room, one bedroom with two standard size single beds and an additional double bedroom with en-suite wet room with WC and wheelchair friendly facilities.
Back in the main living area, the large French windows provide access onto a front patio outside with patio furniture with the addition of a small lawn. Four steps lead up to a gravel path and tree shaded lawn at the rear of the property. Kernewek provides one parking space adjacent to the property with additional parking on site.
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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 6
Weekly price range £398 to £867
Self catering accommodation in Port Isaac sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: A comfortable detached bungalow at the top of Port Isaac with spectacular views over the cottages and harbour of this historic fishing village. Set partly into the hillside, a steep drive and steps lead down to the bungalow.
The accommodation is light and makes the most of the views with full length double glazed windows which in the master bedroom open onto a small private balcony. There is a large well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar. From the large sitting / dining room patio doors open onto a raised seating area with steps leading down to a fenced terrace which runs the length of the bungalow, an ideal place to simply enjoy the views or have a barbecue.
There are three bedrooms, a king sized double with ensuite shower room, WC and hand basin, one with twin beds and an ensuite shower room, WC and hand basin and a children's room with single beds. There is a family bathroom with WC, hand basin, shower cubicle and short bath. A flight of steep steps with hand rail leads down from the terrace to a large area of fenced and sheltered sloping lawn and garden. Parking is available for 2 cars on the drive. See www.philcot.co.uk for more details.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £444 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Marazion sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With views over Mount’s Bay and far out to sea, this spacious detached bungalow is set in a superb position above the delightful ancient market town of Marazion, with a stunning outlook to the granite island of St Michael’s Mount topped by the 14th century castle.
Entered through a large Cornish stone walled garden and a long driveway with ample parking, a couple of steps lead up to the porch and an inner door opens into a wide hallway.
At the front of the house is a light and comfortable sitting room with a Cornish slate fireplace and a sofa bed as a sleeping alternative, and on the other side of the hallway is a bright master king size double bedroom, both with large picture windows enjoying views across the bay.
The modern kitchen is very well equipped and can be accessed from the sitting room and the hall, with a dining area at one end, and a twin bedded room overlooking the back garden is favoured with the morning sunrise. A recently upgraded shower room with hand basin and walk-in shower, and an adjacent separate W.C. with small hand basin completes the accommodation.
At the rear of the property a path leads up to a walled and gated enclosed garden also with sea views. The garage is available for storage of bikes and beach gear, and also houses a useful laundry area.
The shops and restaurants in the village are within a 5 minute walk, the golden sandy beaches are only 10 minutes on foot, and the marshes nearby are a haven for birdwatchers. Penzance with its main line railway station and a wider selection of facilities is about 3 miles away.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £264 to £522
Self catering accommodation in Pelynt sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Only two miles inland from the picturesque South Coast and three miles from the historic fishing villages of Looe and Polperro, this spacious double glazed barn conversion is situated in the small hamlet of Ashen Cross just outside the village of Pelynt.
Set to one side of the courtyard, a dozen wide railed steps lead up from the parking area with space for a car and trailer, to the front door which opens into a pleasantly furnished, very spacious open-plan living room. There is a smart fitted kitchen area with a slate floor, a dining suite, comfortable seating, with a sofa bed as a sleeping alternative and a high pine-clad ceiling which adds to the feeling of space.
French Windows open to a private fully enclosed garden and patio at the rear, and the owners also invite visitors to explore their private gardens of two acres including two fresh water lakes of half an acre, with a summer house where visitors can watch the activities of the birds and wildlife that inhabit this lakeside environment.
To complete the accommodation, a large bedroom has a kingsize bed and pine furniture with an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath, and there is also a shared laundry room in the courtyard.
The village of Pelynt, half a mile, has a pub which offers food, small shops, post office and a church. The south facing beach and coastal footpath at Talland Bay is two miles and the area is surrounded by woodland with forest trails and picnic areas. The Eden Project is within a 30 minute drive.
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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
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £292 to £621
Self catering accommodation in Fowey sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Situated on the outskirts of the stunning natural port of Fowey and only half a mile from the sandy beach at Readymoney Cove, this comfortable attractive cottage, tastefully converted from a former mill, is tucked into one corner of a small group of stone-built cottages.
Set in over an acre of beautiful communal grounds with children’s play area, picnic benches and barbecues for all the visitors to enjoy, the property has the added bonus of its own private lawned garden area to the front and rear of the cottage.
Approached from the parking area, where there is one reserved space, a couple of steps and gently sloping path lead up to the fully-glazed low front doorway, which opens directly into a living room of great character with natural exposed stonework and a beamed ceiling.
There is a little dining area with pine table and chairs, a galley-style kitchen with light-coloured fitted units and one step leads up to a warm and cosy lounge with seating arranged before an electric coal-effect stove set in the fireplace and a fully glazed back door.
In one corner of the living room carpeted stairs lead up to the first floor landing, where is a bathroom with a W.C., hand basin and shower over the bath, along with two cottage-style bedrooms with pleasant garden views. One is a pine-furnished double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and the other is a children’s bedroom with two 2ft 6in single beds (more suitable for preteens due to the size of the room).
A low patio door opens from the lounge into a small rear garden with a gravel terrace and half a dozen steps leading up to a sheltered lawn with post and rail fencing and garden furniture overlooking the landscaped grounds. Pets must be supervised at all times, as should children when using the play area.
Fowey, half a mile downhill, is a charming waterside town with shops, restaurants, pubs and gift shops, and it is also half a mile by public footpath to the small sheltered beach at Readymoney Cove below St Catherine’s Castle. Pleasure boats leave from Town Quay during the season, there are lovely creek and coastal walks nearby, including The Hall Walk, a ferry crosses the harbour to Polruan and The Saints Way footpath can be taken from Fowey to Padstow on the North Coast.
Lanhydrock House and the Eden Project are a 15-minute drive away, and the picturesque villages of Polperro and Looe can be accessed by the Bodinnick car ferry nearby. There is also a seasonal passenger ferry to the fishing village of Mevagissey.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £329 to £681
Self catering accommodation in St Kew sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Within a 15 minute drive of the golden sandy beaches of the Camel Estuary and only 4 miles from the fishing village of Port Isaac, this detached, double glazed stone and slate barn has been beautifully converted from a 400 year old corn mill.
This fascinating inverted barn conversion retaining parts of the original mill wheel is set in a large country garden offering total seclusion with lovely countryside views; Barley Moo is set below Pollingarrow Farm near the picturesque village of St Kew.
Approached by a narrow unmade lane and gated gravel driveway with parking for several cars, four steps lead up to a unique railed bridge and a couple of further steps continue up to the entrance at first floor level. The front door opens to a delightful oak floored sitting room with beams rising up to the apex of the roof, comfortable lounge seating and far reaching views across the fields from French Windows that open inwards with a Juliet balcony.
To one side is a fully fitted kitchen/diner with a low half-glazed door leading out to a timber railed balcony which extends around two sides of the mill with views of the surrounding unspoilt countryside. A cloakroom W.C. with hand basin completes the first floor accommodation.
Carpeted stairs lead down in one corner of the living room to a ground floor hallway with the original slate flagstones and two charming bedrooms each with an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin and heated towel rail. The master bedroom has a 5ft double bed and French Doors opening to a slate paved patio edged with granite rollers from the bygone days. The second bedroom has two single beds and a glazed door set beneath a lovely oak lintel leading out to a small terrace with trickling stream. There are wall mounted electric convector heaters in all rooms.
The grassy garden which surrounds the property is ideal for older children to let off steam however young children will require supervision as there are some changes in levels and the adjoining fields may contain livestock. The village of St Kew, just over half a mile away, has a quaint old pub offering good food and a pretty 15th century church. St Kew Highway has a pub, garage and mini market less than a 5 minute drive away.
There is also a 9-hole golf course with driving range and farm shop 1 mile away. For a wider selection of amenities, the market town of Wadebridge is 3 miles with a leisure centre, cinema and bicycle hire to explore The Camel Trail. The golden sandy beaches of Polzeath, Daymer Bay and Rock are all within easy driving distance, the latter also providing a foot ferry across the estuary to Padstow.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £436 to £953
Self catering accommodation in Bolventor sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Set on the shore of beautiful Dozmary Pool, a natural lake associated with the Arthurian legend as the final resting place of Excalibur, this recently converted, detached and double glazed granite barn is centrally located in the heart of Bodmin Moor which is within easy reach of both the north and south coast.
Situated within an SSSI, this is the perfect spot for walkers, birdwatchers and water enthusiasts just 10 metres from the waters edge. Approached by a narrow unmade lane and private drive that slopes down to a large gravel parking area, from here the fully glazed front door leads directly into an open plan living room with a slate tiled floor and furnished to a high standard.
The well equipped, modern fitted kitchen has a butler sink and a large pine dining table with bench seats, and an adjacent comfortable sitting area with a wood burning stove and windows overlooking the water. There is one ground floor bedroom with a kingsize bed, lovely views of the garden and beyond to the lake, and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin.
In one corner of the lounge, an oak staircase leads up to the first floor landing where there are a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two attractive bedrooms with twin beds, oak flooring and good views over the lake and the surrounding countryside. A first floor patio is reached via a glazed door off one of the twin bedrooms with granite steps leading down to the driveway, and at the front of the property, a walled and gated lawned garden and sheltered south facing terrace overlook the lake.
Toddlers and pets must be supervised as the banks of the lake are just a few feet beyond the garden wall. There is space to store bicycles and beach gear in a stone outbuilding. It is possible to launch canoes on Dozmary Pool, there is a natural right to roam on foot over much of the surrounding moorland and there are lovely cycle rides in all directions.
Jamaica Inn at Bolventor is 1.5 miles away, and the surrounding villages of Altarnun, Blisland, St Breward and St Cleer are all within 15 minutes by car and have a local shop and pub. The larger towns of Bodmin and Launceston are about a 20 minute drive respectively. Trout fishing and a watersports centre are available at Siblyback Lake nearby, and there are local stables offering horse riding.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £450 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Penntir forms one of four superior semi-detached terraced cottages which have been decorated and furnished to a good standard. The cosy accommodation is perfect for small family gatherings or couples and the property offers wonderful countryside views across The Eco Village and beyond.
The property is arranged on one floor and one step leads up to the paved patio where you access the property through the large French windows. The entrance is straight into a cosy but well furnished and equipped lounge/kitchen/ diner. On the lounge side, the property offers comfortable seating with electric living flame fire and flat screen TV and a fully fitted kitchen/ diner on the other side.
Off the main lounge area, an inner hallway leads to the bedrooms which consist of one double bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC and one twin bedroom. An additional doorway leads to a separate bathroom with shower over the bath and WC.
Back in the main living room, the large French windows provide access onto a paved patio with picnic table and rural views. Penntir provides parking for one car adjacent to the property with additional parking on site.
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