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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 £365 to £812
Self catering accommodation in Goonhavern sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With peaceful views across wooded areas and surrounding meadows bedecked with wild flowers in the spring, this fully double glazed, single storey detached cottage offers light and comfortable family friendly accommodation in the owners four acres, set apart from the other dwellings.
Approached from a drive that winds through the mature gardens and small areas of woodland, the property is fronted by a tree shaded lawn and is entered from a private patio with an adjacent gravel parking area.
The front door opens into a central hallway giving access to a cheerful living room with a cosy woodburning stove and comfortable easy chairs by the sliding patio doors and a dining table set before a window overlooking the meadow. A door leads from the dining area into a well equipped fitted kitchen.
There are two pleasant bedrooms both with convector heaters, a twin and a double, both enjoying woody tranquil views. The double bedroom has an en suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath. Opening from the hallway a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and separate shower cubicle completes the accommodation, which is entirely on the level.
Adjacent to the parking area is a brick bbq for the exclusive use of this property. There is parking available for 2 cars with further spaces on request.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £336 to £695
Self catering accommodation in St Issey sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: An attractive end cottage with views across the sandy estuary to Rock, in a group of stone built barns quietly situated in lovely countryside, 100 yards from Old Town Cove. Once part of the farm at Lower Halwyn the cottage is set on 3 floors, with its own parking area immediately outside.
The front door opens to a slate floored hallway, adjacent to which are a bathroom WC with hand basin and shower over the bath, and an attractive ground floor bedroom with a double bed and country views. At the further end a spiral staircase with open tread wooden stairs built into a curved, brick-faced wall leads to the first floor and a comfortable living room, with views down to the sandy creek below, where a fitted kitchen area has smart pine units and a matching dining suite.
The spiral staircase continues up to a twin bedded room tucked into the apex of the roof with rural views from a Velux window and an ensuite WC with hand basin - best suited to children because of the low headroom. To one side of the property is a small lawn, and across the lane a store has been provided for bicycles and beach gear.
The cottage is set on rising ground approached by a winding lane which continues down to Oldtown Cove and the Camel Trail giving access on foot and by bicycle to Wadebridge and the harbour town of Padstow. St Issey with a pub is 1.5 miles away and Padstow is about 5 miles by road or 15 minutes by bike along the trail.
Please note: Towels are available at £3 per person per week to be paid on arrival. Carrycot accepted.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1071 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Trenale sleeps 8.
Accommodation overview: With panoramic views down to the sea at Tintagel and of the surrounding countryside, this extremely spacious and recently refurbished, early nineteenth century, detached house is set in the peaceful hamlet of Trenale to one side of the green, barely half a mile from the dramatic north coast.
Approached by a gated drive with two parking areas, the front door opens to a large entrance lobby with the original slate flagstones on the floor and an adjacent utility room with laundry facilities. The ground floor accommodation, furnished to a high standard, comprises a sitting room with comfortable seating, splendid views towards the sea from a low window seat and an archway leading to a snug room with a wood burning stove set in the hearth.
There is a well-equipped fitted kitchen with a large rangemaster cooker and adjoining dining area with maple flooring and stunning views to the sea from full length sliding doors that open to the patio. From the kitchen, a hallway leads to a larder room and a downstairs bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath.
Stairs lead up from the hall to a landing where there are four bedrooms and a shower room W.C. with hand basin and wide shower cubicle. There are three twin bedded rooms, two with lovely views of the sea and one overlooking the village green. The fourth bedroom has a double bed and oblique views of the sea and coastline. There is ample space within the house for storage of golf equipment. The extensive garden that surrounds the property has a patio area with uninterrupted sea and coastal views and is contained by a low boundary wall; pets and small children will require supervision as it is not securely enclosed.
Tintagel, three quarters of a mile, has a good variety of local shops, pubs and restaurants in addition to the famous ruins of a mediaeval castle and Merlins sea cave. The picturesque NT harbour at Boscastle and the sandy surfing beach at Trebarwith Strand are about a five minute drive respectively. There is also an abundance of local footpaths and glorious cliff walks in the immediate area. Two free membership cards to Bowood Park Golf Club near Camelford entitle the holders to free use of the golf course.
Please note: Towels are not available.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £291 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Lanner sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: Centrally located just 7 miles from both the North and South Coasts offering an ideal touring base with easy access to explore the whole county, this delightful cottage is one of a pair recently converted from an old piggery.
Set in a rural valley to one side of Cosy Nook and the entrance of West Trevarth Farm, the property has been finished to a high standard with double glazing and centrally heated to provide a warm and comfortable haven all year round.
Entered from the tarmac parking area where there is ample space for three cars, a path leads to the front door which opens to an entrance hall with a quarry tiled floor, a ground floor twin bedded room and an adjacent shower room W.C. with hand basin and heated towel rail.
A door from the hallway leads to a light and spacious open-plan living room with rugs on the pine floor and views over the surrounding farmland. There is a smart fitted kitchen area with maple units, a dining suite, comfortable lounge seating facing an electric living flame fire, and French Windows that open to the patio and lawned garden.
Stairs from the hallway lead up to the first floor landing, a bathroom W.C. with wash basin, bath with hand shower attachment and heated towel rail, and two pleasantly furnished bedrooms with a 5ft double and a single bed respectively, both with Velux windows.
The villages of Lanner and Carharrack are both within a 5 minute drive and each have a local shop and pub, and Falmouth, with a choice of beaches and a wide selection of amenities is just 7 miles. The beaches at Porthtowan and Portreath on the north coast are both 6miles away, and the famous resorts of Newquay and St Ives are just a 30 minute drive respectively.
The Roseland Peninsula can be reached in 20 minutes via the King Harry Ferry, and there are watersports centres at Stithians Lake and Mylor Harbour. There is a golf course and indoor ski centre 5 miles away, riding stables close by and the Cornish Way Coast to Coast Cycle Trail is nearby with bicycle hire available from Bissoe Tramways.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £319 to £824
Self catering accommodation in Cubert sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Set to one side of a quiet country lane between Cubert village and the sea, this 200 year old detached and double glazed cottage has been freshly renovated to a high standard and is surrounded by lovely countryside with glimpses of the sea on the horizon.
Well placed for access to Holywell Bay, 1 mile, Porth Joke and West Pentire beaches which can be reached by road or by public footpath to Cubert Common and the cliff path which links all three for the more energetic.
Entered through a glazed front porch with room for the storage of coats, an inner door leads directly into a bright and sunny, dual aspect sitting room with comfortable lounge seating arranged before the wood burning stove. Beyond is a recently enlarged modern kitchen/dining room with smart fitted units, quarry tiled floor and ample dining space; there is also a door to an enclosed paved courtyard with patio furniture and a shed for storage of beachgear.
Painted stairs lead up from the lounge to the first floor where there is a newly fitted bathroom W.C. with hand basin, bath and shower cubicle and two charming bedrooms with a 5ft king-size and twin beds respectively. From the master bedroom views of the sea on the horizon can be enjoyed.
The sheltered garden has a good sized level lawn and there is off road parking for two cars on the gravel drive which can be gated to enclose the garden. A lockable garage is also available and there is a seldom used right of way to one other cottage. The village has a grocery store/P.O., pub and two restaurants all within a 15 minute walk and there is a regular bus service to Newquay and the cathedral city of Truro.
The sandy beach at Holywell Bay is about 1 mile and Crantock 2.5 miles, with West Pentire slightly further where there is a summer passenger ferry to Newquay which with its amenities is 5 miles by road. The immediate vicinity provides several golf courses and riding stables, there are local walks across Cubert Common to the coastal footpath, a fun park nearby offers go karting and children’s amusements and Newquay Zoo and Sea Life Centre are about a 15 minute drive.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £266 to £499
Self catering accommodation in Downderry sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: With wonderful sea views overlooking Looe Bay, this first floor self contained apartment is set in a quiet elevated position at the rear of the owners timber clad detached house, just five minutes walk from the sea and beach.
Entered from the parking area below the property where there is space for one medium size car, a flight of 40 external steps lead up through the owners mature landscaped garden to the entrance at the rear.
From here, a half glazed door opens directly into a neatly fitted kitchenette with a Belfast sink, an electric two ring hob and small oven/grill. Leading off to one side, an inner door opens to a cosy open plan living room with a high beamed ceiling, a comfortable settee and drop leaf dining suite, and a bay window with stunning views of the sea and coastline. A wide archway at the far end leads to a double bedroom with a hand basin and fine sea views over the bay, and an en-suite shower room W.C.
At the rear of the property, a flight of 20 steps continue up the hillside to a sloping lawned garden for the sole use of the visitors, with a wooden sun deck to take full advantage of the panoramic sea views towards Looe Island and beyond. The villages of Downderry to the east and Seaton to the west both have a local shop, pub, restaurant and south facing beach of sand and pebbles, and are about 500 yards respectively.
For a wider selection of amenities, the market town of Liskeard is a 15 minute drive and has supermarkets and a leisure centre with swimming pool. The picturesque harbour village of Looe, 7 miles, offers pleasure boat and fishing trips from the quayside and there is also coarse fishing available nearby at Crafthole and Bake Lakes.
The cliff top golf course at Portwrinkle is 5 miles and it is also just a short drive to the magnificent houses and gardens of Mount Edgcumbe and Antony House. The South West Coast Path enjoys wonderful views along Whitsand Bay to Rame Head, and there are woodland walks inland through the Seaton Valley Countryside Park. A community bus service operates within the local area.
Please note: Towels are available at £4 per person per week to be paid on arrival. Carrycot not accepted.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £319 to £543
Self catering accommodation in Tresparrett sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Albion Cottage is a traditional barn conversion, perfectly situated on the edge of the small village of Tresparrett, just 3 miles from the popular town of Boscastle on the North Cornish coast. The property is accessed via a private driveway shared only with the owners of the property, and offers both quiet and spacious accommodation for a couple. With easy access to many popular destinations along the North Coast, Albion Cottage offers the best of both worlds and is perfectly positioned for either touring or relaxing.
With parking for 2 cars right outside the property, the cottage is accessed via a small step and leads straight into galley style kitchen which is well equipped for dining in. To the right of the kitchen, a few small steps lead into a large and spacious bedroom with king-size bed and plenty of space for a cot. A doorway on the other side of the bedroom leads into a hallway with washer/dryer and to one side a separate bathroom with shower over, WC and basin.
The spacious living room with dining area is situated on the other side of the kitchen and offers plenty of room with two large sofas to relax and enjoy the vast array of books. The electric effect wood fire along with the German-engineered electrical heating system makes this room a wonderful place to relax after a long day walking the fantastic coastal paths nearby. To the front of the property there is a small outdoor seating area which overlooks the owner’s gardens. To the rear of the property is a small private lawned area for the visitors use; please do not let dogs off the lead except in this allocated garden.
The town of Crackington Haven, The Strangles beach, the South West Coast Path, the Valency Valley and Bodmin Moor all within a five mile drive. The popular towns of Bude and Wadebridge, with their boutique shops, restaurants and pubs can be reached within a twenty five minute drive and just a stone’s throw from Albion Cottage is a popular dog friendly pub which serves quality food and can easily be reached by foot. Qualified massage therapist on site, to be booked direct with the owner. Please call for details.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £365 to £812
Self catering accommodation in Goonhavern sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: This detached and double glazed cottage is set within approximately four acres of tranquil grounds and wooded areas that make up Croft Cottages.
Offering a peaceful holiday setting, the single-storey family friendly accommodation is entirely on the level and is approached by a short winding driveway through the mature trees to a gravel parking area with a gently sloping path up to the entrance.
The front door opens into a main hallway, and to one side a door leads through to a light and airy living room with a cosy wood burning stove and a comfortable lounge suite set by the sliding patio doors.
At the rear of the living room there is a dining area with views across to the neighbouring meadow and an adjacent doorway leads into a well equipped fitted kitchen with a window overlooking the woodland area.
There are two good sized bedrooms enjoying views over the surrounding garden, a double with an en-suite bathroom W.C. with small hand basin and shower over the bath and a bedroom with twin beds plus cot bed. There are convector heaters in both bedrooms.
To complete the accommodation, leading off the hallway is a family bathroom W.C. with hand basin, bath and separate shower cubicle.
To the rear of the property is a small lawned area and to the front there is a private garden with a small level lawn, flower and shrub borders and an adjoining patio with a brick built barbecue for the sole use of Hazel Croft. There is parking available for 2 cars with further spaces on request.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £296 to £767
Self catering accommodation in Constantine sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: A charming semi-detached traditional stone cottage in a sheltered, well kept, lawned garden in the quiet hamlet of Brill near Constantine. Comfortably and attractively furnished, the cottage is approached by a sloping driveway and half a dozen granite steps that lead up to the front door.
The accommodation consists of a warm and cosy sitting room of great character with a beamed ceiling and exposed stonework on one wall, and a door to one side opens to a ground floor bedroom with twin beds. At the rear of the property in an extension to the original cottage, one step leads up to a compact kitchen / diner with maple effect fitted units, a pine dining suite and a quarry tiled floor, and at the far end, one step leads down to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath.
A rather narrow pine open-tread staircase leads up from the sitting room to two further bedrooms with peaceful views over the village cricket field to countryside beyond, with a single and king size double bed respectively, all with electric blankets. A door from the kitchen leads out to the secluded rear garden, with a gravel patio area and a couple of steps up to an enclosed level lawn with mature flower beds and a side gate leading to the front drive.
The elderly may find it easier to access the property via the rear where there are just 2 steps. The village of Constantine, about one mile away, has a church, small shops and a pub and Falmouth, with a wider selection of amenities, several beaches and the National Maritime Museum is five miles away.
Please note: Three electric radiators and two oil filled heaters provides the heating for this property (inclusive).
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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 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 £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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