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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 5
Weekly price range £340 to £731
Self catering accommodation in St Merryn sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: A comfortable single storey cottage adjoining Wagtail. The cottage has been fitted to the same high standards yet has slightly more space and certainly with its own character. Entered from the parking area in front of the cottage, a side gate and path lead round to the rear of the cottage where there is a little fenced garden with a patio and area of grass.
A porch way with coat pegs leads into a very spacious sitting dining room, the ceiling echoing the shape of the original cowshed. Now a very pleasant room with windows to the garden and countryside beyond. At one end a brick archway leads to a fully fitted kitchen.
There are two spacious bedrooms one with a double and single bed and one with a king size double bed. A shower room W.C. with hand basin completes the accommodation.
Please note: Towels are available at £2 per person per week to be paid on arrival.
  
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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.
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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 4
Weekly price range £291 to £618
Self catering accommodation in Luxulyan sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: This comfortable semi-detached slate hung cottage attached to the owner’s granite barn offers light and airy double glazed accommodation for couples or small families.
From the parking area, the glazed front door opens and one step leads up to a spacious entrance hallway with an adjacent fully fitted kitchen/dining room leading off to one side.
At the rear is a pleasant sitting room with lounge seating for four and French Windows opening to a small sheltered patio area for the visitor’s sole use and half a dozen granite steps leading up the communal lawned garden.
Carpeted stairs lead up from the hall to the first floor landing and two double bedrooms tucked under sloping ceilings with views over the surrounding countryside from Velux windows, both have the choice of a 5ft double or 2ft 6in zip-linked twin beds.
To complete the accommodation there are two en-suites, a shower room W.C. with hand basin and a bathroom W.C. with wash basin and hand shower fitment to the bath.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £667 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Treligga sleeps 8.
Accommodation overview: Within an easy walk of the coastal footpath and the dramatic cliffs in this area, this freshly renovated, double glazed, detached late 17th Century family house is set in a hedged and gated country garden of grass and fruit trees on the edge of this peaceful hamlet.
The garden gate opens from the parking area to a short path, an entrance porch and the front door, which leads into a small hallway. There are two comfortable sitting rooms both looking out over the front garden, each opening from the front hall and have a second door to steps which lead down to the older part of the house. A recently enlarged, well equipped kitchen / dining room has newly fitted modern units and includes an electric four oven Aga with an electric two ring hob for cooking and background heat.
A double glazed door leads from the dining area to a sheltered slate-paved patio and there are a utility room with laundry facilities and a cloakroom W.C. with hand basin. A back door leads out beneath a lean to porch to a small garden at the side of the property.
Wide but rather steep stairs lead up from the hallway to a landing, which divides at the top. On one side is a spacious master king size double where there is a view of the sea in the distance and an en suite bathroom W.C. with wash basin and bath with hand shower attachment. On the opposite side are a bunk bedroom and a twin bedded room, both overlooking the front garden.
One step leads down from the landing to the rear of the house where there are a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and separate shower cubicle and a further king size double bedroom with sea views on the horizon.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1365 to £2
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 10.
Accommodation overview: Windsong is a large luxury detached house situated in a quiet residential close within the popular village of Mawgan Porth.With sea views and large private lawned garden with sun loungers, hot tub and garden seating, Windsong provides wonderful luxury accommodation for both families and group gatherings.
All the facilities at The Eco Village in Mawgan Porth are available to guests staying at Windsong. The site, which is 3/4 mile away includes an indoor heated swimming pool, outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, internet cafe and children’s outdoor play area.
Approaching the property, there are twelve steps from the tarmac parking area that lead to the front door which opens into a spacious hallway with carpeted stairs leading to the first floor. To the left, an archway opens into large and spacious lounge area with electric living flame fire, comfortable seating and French Windows which open out onto the decking.
To the rear is a the well equipped kitchen/diner with gas range cooker and all modern appliances. On the far side of the kitchen, a doorway leads back into the main hallway and leads down a corridor to two bedrooms, one double with views across the valley plus a twin bedroom. A separate bathroom sits adjacent to the bedrooms and provides a separate shower, bath with handheld shower and WC.
Further down the corridor, four steps lead up to an additional double bedroom with French windows which opens onto a balcony with glass balustrade and sea views. Opposite the bedroom is a separate spacious shower room with double basin and WC.
From the corridor, a staircase leads down to a wonderful games room with lounge furniture, table football and a selection of toys will keep the little ones entertained for hours. Opposite the games room provides a separate shower room and WC which can be accessed from the back garden.
Back in the main hallway, the carpeted stairs lead up to an additional two bedrooms located on the first floor with sea views. To one side, a large king (5ft) bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC and on the other side, a twin bedroom with an elevated snug area and lounge furniture.
A parking area is provided for at least four cars which leads to the lawned garden area with decking, hot tub, bbq and garden seating. Children and pets require supervision outside as there are changes in levels and the garden is not enclosed.
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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 £260 to £487
Self catering accommodation in Heamoor sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Just over a mile from the attractive town of Penzance sitting on the shores of Mounts Bay, this cosy little ground floor annexe attached to the owners 19th century converted barn is tucked away in a tranquil setting on the outskirts of the village of Heamoor.
Set on a former flower farm, the property was originally where the anemones were stored and graded prior going to market and now offers couples a peaceful rural retreat, ideally located for exploring the countryside and coast of West Cornwall.
Approached down a long unmade drive, a gently sloping concrete path leads up to the front door which opens to a sunny entrance porch and an inner door leading directly into the small open-plan living room with solid oak flooring. With simple and fresh décor, the accommodation comprises of cottage style lounge seating, a compact dining suite and a neatly fitted galley kitchen in one corner.
Leading off to one side is the double bedroom with a fitted wardrobe and restful views. From the kitchen area at the rear, a door and one step leads up to a useful utility room with laundry facilities and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin, bath and shower cubicle.
Peacefully situated and ideal for bird watching, visitors have the sole use of a sheltered garden at the front of the property adjacent to the parking area and are also welcome to explore the owners country garden to the rear. Guests with pets are requested to supervise them at all times as the surrounding fields may contain livestock. A first floor studio is self contained and permanently occupied.
The nearby village of Heamoor, half a mile, has a general shop, bakery, pub and local bus service and the beautiful gardens of Trengwainton, Trereife and Trewidden are all within easy reach. Penzance is just a 5 minute drive away where there is a wide selection of amenities including an open air bathing pool, Cornwall’s only promenade and there are also regular sea links to the Isles of Scilly.
Newlyn, Mousehole and Marazion, home to the majestic island castle of St Michael's Mount, are all within a 15 minute drive; St Ives is 20 minutes and just 5 miles from the rugged cliffs at Zennor on the North Coast. Surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, there are a wealth of crystal clear waters and award winning beaches, ancient moorland and sub-tropical gardens, secluded coves and cliff-top walks making this a truly delightful area to visit.
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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 8
Weekly price range £1576 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Marazion sleeps 8.
Accommodation overview: With glorious sea views over Mounts Bay and St Michaels Mount, this delightful, double fronted former police house offers spacious freshly renovated accommodation, set to one side of the coastal road in the charming town of Marazion. This ancient market town, believed to be Britain’s oldest chartered town is steeped in history and is best known as the gateway to St Michaels Mount with an excellent safe sandy beach and a good base to explore West Cornwall.
The wide front door opens to an entrance lobby with coat pegs and an inner door leads into the large central hallway with oak flooring and an adjacent cloakroom W.C. with hand basin. To one side is a light and airy sitting/dining room in soft colourings with comfortable lounge seating arranged before the ornamental granite fireplace, rugs on the solid oak floor and a refectory dining table next to patio doors.
On the opposite side of the hall, a bright and sunny kitchen/breakfast room has views of the rear garden from French Windows and a spacious well equipped kitchen with beautiful oak fitted units and a natural stone tiled floor. A railed sun deck at the rear spans the width of the house and can be accessed from both the dining and breakfast rooms.
Carpeted stairs lead up from the hall to the first floor landing and three pleasantly furnished bedrooms; a dual aspect double bedroom with a 5ft bed enjoying panoramic views of the bay and two twin bedded rooms on the inland side of the house. To complete the first floor accommodation, one of the best sea views is obtained from the spacious bathroom W.C. with hand basin, bath and walk-in shower.
A second flight of stairs continues up to the top floor and the master bedroom with a 5ft double set under the eaves and stunning views of the sea, coastline and St Michaels Mount from a dormer window. From the south facing railed sun deck, perfect for breakfast alfresco, half a dozen steps lead down to a securely enclosed, lawned garden with a gate leading to the driveway where there is space for two cars.
All the town’s amenities are within a short stroll including a selection of local shops, pubs, galleries and eating places as well as the golden sandy beaches and cobbled causeway leading to St Michael's Mount at low tide. The RSPB marshes nearby attract birdwatchers and Penzance, 3 miles, has a railway station, good shopping centre and ferry services to the Isles of Scilly. Praa Sands golf club is just a short drive, there are riding stables nearby and the immediate area is also a popular destination for windsurfing, kitesurfing and sailing.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £328 to £679
Self catering accommodation in Polperro sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Enjoying wonderful harbour and sea views from most windows, this grade II listed 18th century former fishermans cottage is located in The Warren, a quintessentially Cornish traffic free area, offering light and airy accommodation on three floors.
Set right in the heart of the pretty village of Polperro with a picturesque harbour and the South West Coast Path on the doorstep, this quaint cottage is ideally situated only a few paces from the quayside and is entered from the narrow pedestrian lane.
Three steep steps lead up to the stable front door which opens directly into a spacious beamed kitchen/diner with an attractive run of pine kitchen units, a rustic dining suite and fine views of the fishing boats in the harbour from both a cushioned window seat and the stable door.
From the kitchen, a carpeted staircase leads up to a lovely beamed sitting room with comfortable lounge seating and two sunny window seats overlooking the active fishing harbour below. To complete the first floor accommodation there is a fully tiled shower room W.C. with hand basin at the rear.
In one corner, a further staircase continues up to the top floor landing and two cosy bedrooms with hip shaped ceilings, some of the original 300 year old exposed beams and a double and twin beds respectively. The former enjoys a bird’s eye view across the harbour towards the original net houses and Peak Rock, Polperro’s iconic rock and far out to sea.
Although the cottage has no garden, the front steps provide an excellent vantage point to sit and enjoy the sun and there are also plenty of places to sit around the quay and watch the boats entering and leaving the harbour. There is one reserved parking space in a private garage just under half a mile away and approximately a 10 minute walk - there is no vehicle access to the property however a luggage taxi service is available.
Formerly the birthplace of Jonathan Couch a distinguished local historian, details can be found in the Heritage Museum of Smuggling and Fishing nearby. The many cafes, restaurants, pubs, galleries and local shops are close at hand as is Polperro Model Village and Land of Legend. Seasonal pleasure boat trips depart from the harbour, and the coastal footpath offers fine walks eastwards to Talland Bay & Looe, and westbound to Lansallos & Polruan.
There is a small sandy beach that sits outside the harbour walls and is accessible during low tide, and further beaches can be found along the coast at Talland, Lantivet and Lantic Bays. Looe is 4 miles by road and Fowey 7 miles via the Bodinnick ferry. This property can be rented with next door but one Ten Steps for larger parties.
Please note: Towels are not supplied.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £425 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Dorvil forms one of three terraced cottages which have been decorated and furnished to a good standard and is perfect for small family gatherings or couples.
The property is arranged on one floor and is accessed via an incline from the parking area. A private gate opens into a paved patio and garden with lawn with a pathway that leads to 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 and one twin bedroom. A doorway from the hallway leads to a separate bathroom with shower over the bath and WC.
Back in the main living room, the French windows provide access onto a paved patio with picnic table. Dorvil provides parking for one car with additional parking on site.
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