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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 2
Weekly price range £260 to £487
Self catering accommodation in Ashton sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Less than a 10 minute drive from the golden sandy beach at Praa Sands and just under 5 miles from the picturesque fishing harbour of Porthleven, Banana Pancakes is ideally situated for exploring West Cornwall, midway between Helston and Penzance.
This freshly renovated, detached and double glazed small garden studio, offers a peaceful haven for couples set within the grounds of the owners home surrounded by unspoilt countryside and peaceful rolling hills. Entered from the shared driveway where there is visitor parking for one car, a gravel footpath leads to the rear garden where a sunken patio area catches the morning sun and French Windows open to the single storey property.
The self contained accommodation in a light crisp décor consists of a general open-plan living room with a reclaimed pine floor and a skylight window allowing visitors to watch the stars at night. There is a neatly fitted galley kitchen with a ceramic two ring hob, Belfast sink and oak worktop, a small occasional table with dining chairs, two casual lounge chairs and a standard double Victorian brass bed.
At the rear, a door opens to a fully tiled, separate shower room W.C. with hand basin, heated towel rail and electric underfloor heating. Four granite steps lead up from the patio to a sheltered lawn exclusively for the visitors use with a garden hammock, mature shrub borders and views of the southern slopes of the NT’s Godolphin Hill. The owners can arrange for fresh lobster to be delivered from local fishermen.
There are traditional village pubs in Godolphin Cross 1 mile, and Ashton 2 miles, and a good selection of amenities in the market town of Helston 6 miles away. Praa Sands, 2.5 miles, has a local shop, a beachside bar and restaurant and golden sands popular with surfers; there are also five other stunning beaches within a 15 minute drive.
Footpaths lead to Godolphin Hill & Tregonning Hill offering panoramic views of West Cornwall and there are also lovely coastal walks nearby to the famous Prussia Cove and the rocky NT headlands of Cudden Point and Rinsey Head. Godolphin House and garden set within an historic estate is just a 5 minute drive or a short stroll on foot across the hill.
There is a golf course close by, and the seaside resorts of Penzance and St Ives are within a half hour car journey. There are numerous attractions within easy reach including St Michaels Mount, Lands End, Flambards and the National Seal Sanctuary to name but a few.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £357 to £767
Self catering accommodation in Gwithian sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With views across unspoilt farmland towards St Ives Bay, this double glazed, single storey barn conversion is the end one of three and entered from the parking area via a wide front door which leads directly into a light and spacious open-plan living room with a quarry tiled floor.
The newly fitted modern kitchen / dining area is well equipped with views across the neighbouring fields towards the cliffs at Hells Mouth in the distance. The rest of the room comprises of a leather lounge suite next to a half glazed door that opens to a private patio with views over lovely countryside towards the sea at Carbis Bay. In one corner, a short hallway leads to a pine furnished twin bedded room, a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin, and at the far end of the hall a family bathroom W.C. with bath and hand basin.
There is a shared lawn and barbecue area, which has stock proof fencing separating it from the adjacent fields. The accommodation is completely on one level making it suitable for a family with an elderly relative.
Please note: Towels available at £3 per person, per week payable on arrival.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £425 to £905
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: There are six eco lodges situated within the The Eco village and Howlek forms just one of a pair, arranged on one level and spacious accommodation to relax and escape from it all. With luxuries including a private hot tub, Howlek has been decorated and finished to a very high standard and provides perfect accommodation for couples.
This single storey property is accessed via a small gate and five steps up to the garden and patio, and the main entrance opens into a large and luxurious 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 provide light that floods throughout the room. To one side of the lounge area, a doorway leads to a spacious 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 directly adjacent to the property with additional parking on site.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £357 to £751
Self catering accommodation in St Martin's sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With superb uninterrupted coastal views along the cliffs of Looe Bay and out to sea beyond Looe Island this comfortable detached bungalow is set in a lovely cliff top garden. Approached from a lane by a gated tarmac drive that winds down through the garden, the property is fronted by a lawn, part shaded by trees.
Three steps lead up from the parking area to the front door which opens into a small hallway. On the seaward side and with lovely views are a kitchen dining room, a light spacious sitting room with double glazed patio doors which open to the front lawn (three steps down).
There are two bedrooms, a double and one with twin beds, and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower cubicle. The hot water supply is boosted by a back boiler to the open fire and by solar panels. The garden is fenced and hedged but not totally pet or toddler proof and there is a garden shed for the storage of beach gear etc.
Looe to the west with its shops, pubs, restaurants, fishing trips and boat hire is 3.5 miles by road but can be reached by footpath. There are small stores at Nomansland and Downderry open all year, the latter has beaches and is 2 miles.
Please note: Bed linen is available at £6 per double & £3 per single per week to be paid on arrival. Towels are available at £2 per person per week to be paid on arrival
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £260 to £487
Self catering accommodation in Lanner sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Surrounded by unspoilt countryside yet only a 15 minute drive from both the stunning North and South Coasts of Cornwall, this single storey recently converted detached cottage nestles to one side of Ting Tang and the entrance of West Trevarth Farm.
As the name implies, this is an idyllic cosy property, double glazed and offering a comfortable and well equipped home from home at any time of the year with under floor heating throughout, set in a rural but not isolated position for touring.
Approached from the tarmac parking area where there is space for one car, a path and three gated steps lead up to the front door opening to a central hallway with a shower room W.C. with hand basin and heated towel rail at the rear.
To the left, a door opens to a delightful living room with a very smart modern fitted kitchen area with soft close doors, dining furniture, a cosy rug under foot and comfortable lounge seating to snuggle up on.
On the opposite side of the entrance hall is a charming bedroom with a king-size double bed and built in wardrobe. The floors are all tiled with the exception of the bedroom which is carpeted. There are no internal steps and for the less mobile, there is alternative access to the property via a ramp.
A paved patio and sheltered lawn offers a lovely setting for holidaymakers to return to after a day walking the South West Coast Path or on the beach at Portreath or Falmouth, approximately 7 miles respectively. The villages of Lanner and Carharrack are both within a 5 minute drive and each have a local store and pub, and for a wider selection of amenities, the maritime town of Falmouth and the cathedral city of Truro are both 20 minutes by car.
There is a wide choice of beaches including Porthtowan, Portreath, Newquay, St Ives and Falmouth to name but a few all within a 30 minute drive and the glorious Roseland Peninsula can also be reached via the King Harry Ferry. There are a plenitude of golf courses, houses and gardens to visit in the area, water sports are available at Stithians Lake 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 £378 to £832
Self catering accommodation in Lamorna sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Located within the picturesque wooded Lamorna Valley and just a mile from the tiny harbour at Lamorna Cove, this recently extended, traditional semi detached granite cottage is set in a beautiful and relaxing mature country garden. Built in 1890 and thoughtfully renovated to retain a great deal of character including antique furniture and deeply recessed sash windows, this is an ideal location with easy access to both the Minack Theatre and St Michael's Mount.
Approached from a parking bay with ample space for two cars, a gated path and one step leads up to a sheltered sun terrace with garden table and chairs and from here, patio doors open directly into a pleasantly fitted kitchen/dining room. A rustic dining suite in the centre of the room has views over the informal garden and in one corner, three steps lead up to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and electric shower over the bath and a utility room with laundry facilities and access to a small service yard.
In the original part of the cottage, a warm and cosy sitting room has rugs on the pine floorboards, comfortable seating arranged around a granite chimney breast and a window overlooking the terrace and garden. A wooden staircase leads up to the first floor landing. On one side is a twin bedded room with tranquil views from dual aspect windows, and on the opposite side, three steps lead down to the master bedroom with a 5ft double and an adjacent shower room W.C. with hand basin.
The garden which extends around two sides of the property has a raised terrace which catches the sun all day and a couple of rustic steps that lead down to the grassy garden and a fire-pit for summer evenings. Although enclosed and an ideal place for older children to explore, toddlers will require supervision as there are some unguarded drops. The owner’s artist studio is adjacent to the cottage and is accessed via the same pathway.
A bridleway at the rear of the property leads to the local pub, The Wink, 1 mile away, and continues down to Lamorna Cove where there is The Cove Hotel for restaurant dining, a small sandy beach at low tide adjacent to the harbour and a seasonal café. 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 less than 5 miles away.
There are stunning cliff walks along this dramatic coastline both east and west, particularly the ten mile stretch from Lamorna to Lands End with numerous ancient sites to explore. It is also an excellent base for exploring the west of Cornwall by car and an easy drive to Penzance, Mousehole, Porthcurno and Marazion all within a 15 minute drive and only a little further to Sennen Cove and St Ives.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £336 to £599
Self catering accommodation in Bossiney sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: A pretty 17th century detached cottage full of charm and character, the old forge was once part of the Earl of Wharncliffe's estate and is set beside a narrow road in the ancient borough of Bossiney, just half a mile from Tintagel, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur and a 10 minute walk from Bossiney Cove.
Sympathetically furnished to compliment many original features, the cottage has slight changes of level and is entered from the road by a few steps leading up to the front porch and an inner glazed door opens directly into a light and sunny sitting room with an electric living flame fire in the stone fireplace, warm and comfortably furnished.
An inner hallway leads to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and an attractive double bedroom, with a 5ft bed and deep window seat looking across to the methodist chapel and Bossiney Mound, famed for where Sir Francis Drake was proclaimed MP.
A pleasant dining room, with oil fired Rayburn for background heat in the colder months, still has the original ledge and brace door leading out to an extension at the rear with a bright and spacious modern fitted kitchen with a double oven and a window overlooking the sheltered garden. The back door opens from here to a pretty little cottage garden with mature shrubs and 3 steps leading up to the lawn area surrounded by a cornish stone and hedge border.
Parking for one car is available on the sloping drive at one end of the property. The nearest beach is Bossiney Cove which has fine sand at low tide reached by a 10 minute walk down a fairly steep incline. The famous ruins of Tintagel castle and Merlins sea cave below are approximately 1 and a half miles. King Arthurs Great Halls / Information Centre and a good selection of local shops, pubs and restaurants are within one mile. The attractive NT harbour at Boscastle is 3 miles and the coastal footpath is very close by leading to the dramatic Rocky Valley. St Nectans Glen is approximately 1 mile.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £1135 to £2
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Lanerick forms the larger part of a detached family house. The property provides light and airy accommodation and has been furnished to a very high standard; perfect for both families and group gatherings. The large private lawned garden with sun loungers, hot tub and garden seating is perfectly positioned for dining outside and provides wonderful rural countryside views across the valley. The additional luxury of two hot tubs makes this property a real special treat for both couples and families alike.
Approaching the property, the four steps across the decking lead to the front door which opens into a spacious hallway with wooden stairs leading to the first floor. To the left, a doorway opens into a spacious kitchen/ diner, modern in style and fully fitted with gas range cooker and French windows which open out onto the decking with hot tub. On the far side of the kitchen, a doorway leads straight into the very large sitting room with ample seating for large groups, open fireplace and access straight onto the decking outside with hot tub.
From the hallway, the wooden open tread stairs lead up to the first floor which is carpeted throughout. The spacious landing leads in two directions, on one side a separate bathroom with shower over and WC sits adjacent to a twin bedroom. To the other side, the first doorway leads into a double bedroom (5ft) with en-suite shower room, WC and views across the valley.
A further bedroom with double bed (6ft) and en-suite shower room and WC is situated at the end of the corridor and provides access onto an additional sun deck with further garden seating and hot tub for two, which is perfect for couples.
To the front of the property, the large private garden provides a wonderful place to relax and to enjoy the views. There is one parking space adjacent to the property with further parking on site.
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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 3
Weekly price range £292 to £613
Self catering accommodation in Portmellon sleeps 3.
Accommodation overview: Quietly nestled away just 50 yards from the small sandy cove in Portmellon and only half a mile south of the picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey, this double glazed, two storey apartment is one of five sympathetically and tastefully converted from a detached Georgian House.
Believed to have been built originally for the troops during the Napoleonic war and later being used by the local fisherman and smugglers, the property is now comfortably furnished in a cottage style décor. A short unmade lane leads from the coast road to a private tarmac parking area with reserved spaces for two cars, and one step leads up to a small patio area with picnic table which catches the afternoon and evening sun.
From here, the front door opens to a small entrance hallway with coat pegs and to one side an open doorway leads into a bright and sunny, fully fitted kitchen with shaker style units. Beyond the kitchen, a light and airy living room has a dining suite and comfortable lounge seating facing an electric living flame fire; both rooms have window seats overlooking the front patio.
Carpeted stairs lead up from the hallway to the first floor landing, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two cheerful bedrooms with a standard double and 4ft double bed respectively. The seasonal 17th century Rising Sun Inn is close by and is just a moment’s walk from the coastal footpath and the small sand and shingle beach with a slipway available for launching boats.
Mevagissey, half a mile, has a selection of local shops, pubs and restaurants and there are boat trips and a summer ferry service to Fowey departing from the working fishing harbour. There are lovely scenic walks along the coast around Chapel Point to Gorran Haven, and for garden lovers, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Caerhays, Trewithen and The Eden Project are all within easy reach. The nearest large town is St Austell, a 15 minute drive which has a wide selection of amenities and the cathedral city of Truro is about 15 miles away.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £385 to £920
Self catering accommodation in Cawsand sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: Set in a superb position practically on the sheltered beach and cove in the pretty little village of Cawsand, this comfortable double glazed cottage has magnificent sea and coastal views across the bay towards Plymouth Sound and Breakwater.
Entered through a walled pathway at the front, the stable door opens into a hallway with a coats area and an inner door leads through to a charming beamed sitting room with comfortable seating facing the fireplace, a unique oriel window and splendid views of the beach with boats of all sizes on the water. At the rear of the cottage is a pleasant kitchen/dining room with smart fitted units, country pine dining furniture and a rear stable door opening out to the private terrace.
Carpeted stairs lead up from the sitting room to a landing, a bathroom with hand basin and shower over the bath, a separate W.C. and three attractive bedrooms. At the front is a large bedroom with zip linked beds giving the option of two singles or a 6ft double with windows overlooking the beach and far out to sea, a view shared with a light and airy single bedded room. Facing the rear, a kingsize double bedroom in a restful decor completes the accommodation.
To one side of the cottage, a couple of steps lead up to a secluded sun terrace which has a slight drop down to the path and there is also a useful former boathouse available for storage of bicycles and beachgear. It is possible to unload outside the property but parking is in the village car park less than 5 minutes walk away. The sand and shingle beach with rock pools is ideal for safe bathing and all forms of water activity and a summer ferry service departs from the beach and operates to Plymouth landing at the Barbican but it is not advised that guests rely on public transport for this property.
Cawsand itself has a pub and hotel and a lovely walk along the seas edge leads to the delightful twin village of Kingsand which has a P.O. and a few local shops. There are splendid walks along the coastal path to Mount Edgcumbe Country Park and out to Rame Head which is a haven for birdwatchers. Coarse fishing and golf are also available locally.
Please note: A weekly car park ticket costs £28. Towels are not available.
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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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