Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Cornwall
There is Nothing Quite Like a Self-Catering Holiday In Cornwall
Staying in Cornish holiday cottages is simply the best way to explore Cornwall. They give you the freedom to explore the whole county from coast to coast without being tied to hotel mealtimes, forsaking queueing for campsite showers after a day on the beach. From being the isolated home of Celtic Kings, Seafarers, tin miners and fishermen (many of the latter are still around), Cornwall has re-invented itself to appeal to beach lovers, surfers, artists and families in search of relaxing, sometimes active, self-catering holidays.
Cornwall's beaches, such as Sennan Cove, Fistral Beach, and Crantock, are regularly listed among the world's best. The coastal villages of Padstow, Falmouth and Fowey make attractive harbours for yachtsmen. St Ives, now home to a Tate Gallery (The Tate St. Ives), has a wonderful collection of the many artists who found their spiritual home here.
Being surrounded on both sides by the sea, taking to the water in Cornwall is very easy. Most beaches will have desirable holiday cottages within easy reach of lovely stretches of sand, swimming and surfing opportunities. There are also plenty of opportunities to hire boats. Chunter around the coastline by small self-hire boat from many small fishing villages such as Mevagissey, Mousehole or Looe, or take the passenger ferry from the Cathedral city of Truro down to the sea past the yachting haven of Mylor to Falmouth. Take another ferry across the estuary from Falmouth to St Mawes.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Bishop Rock is a former Cornish lighthouse keeper’s cottage located within the Lizard Lighthouse grounds boasting panoramic ocean views from its clifftop location. The unique much modernized comfortable property near Helston provides direct access to this wonderful stretch of the Cornish coast.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
In a Quayside location and fully refurbished, this beautiful holiday cottage in Flushing has enchanting sea views, a balcony and private parking. Blue Water Cottage sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms with two bathrooms, and is also dog-friendly.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Kersey Cottage is a beautiful, newly refurbished, family-friendly holiday home in the heart of Flushing village with an open plan living to sleep up to 8 guests in comfort. Dogs are welcome, and the spacious sun-trap garden is a real bonus!
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Barn Cottage, a truly romantic getaway, is a stone-built Cornish holiday cottage in Dobwalls near Liskeard. The cosy rural retreat features contemporary fittings paired with traditional features, a four-poster bed and beautiful rural views of the hills and valley beyond.
- Sleeps
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 3
Watermill exudes authenticity. The pet-friendly cottage near Bodmin in the quiet little village of St Breward boasts a stone façade, an interior with exposed beams, timber décor, flagstone floors, modern luxury, and a wood burner. Sitting on the edge of Bodmin Moor, the cottage offers the best of the Cornish countryside and coast.
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 5
Amidst the Cornish countryside, Chapel Green is a large countryside cottage in the former mining village of Polgooth featuring a swimming pool, gym, sun deck, and five cosy bedrooms to comfortably house groups of up to 10 looking to holiday in the splendour of St. Austell Bay. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
This beautiful home is just a short drive from Truro. Situated within The Valley Resort, it has everything you need for a stylish retreat close to fantastic amenities. You can enjoy outdoor dining on your private patio or take a leisurely stroll through the picturesque surrounding woodland—it's the perfect Cornish holiday for a small family of two couples..
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
4 Faraway Fields is a delightful romantic cottage boasting modern interiors and seclusion. The nicely-appointed hilltop cottage on the outskirts of Dobwalls in Cornwall features a hot tub and offers lovely rural views of the sunset, especially from the sky deck with a glass in hand.
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 6
Once Mevagissey’s first bank, this large, luxury Grade II listed holiday cottage in Cornwall now accommodates up to 10 people within six bedrooms spread across three floors. The well-appointed interior of this large, pet-friendly coastal cottage spoils guests with inner-city chic in a delightful rural location.