Enjoy a walk inspecting the boats moored in Penzance Harbour Penzance Harbour

Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Penzance

Located in the far west of Cornwall, Penzance, a busy fishing port, at the end of the Great Western Railway line from London Paddington and a wonderful location for a holiday cottage. Home to fantastic areas of outstanding natural beauty and the popular pirate musical, Penzance truly is a family treat. This historic Cornish town is situated on the gorgeous Mount’s Bay and looks onto the English Channel. Chances are you’ve already heard of it thanks to the comic opera, ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ – and what better way to experience its inspiration than by renting a charming seaside cottage in Penzance.

The nearby Minack Theatre is a waterfront, open-air theatre putting on fantastic shows through the summer. Run your hands through the soft sand of Porthcurno Beach, and take a dip in the sea with the kids – and don’t forget to look back, as the Minack will be directly overhead on the cliffs. For more family fun, visit the art-deco Jubilee Pool. Afterwards, stop by The Old Lifeboat House bistro for a welcoming atmosphere and locally-sourced food, or go to the Coco Loco Mexican restaurant for something entirely different and colourful.

 

Pendeen lighthouse holiday cottages in a clifftop location
Sleeps
3
Bedrooms
2

Argus Cottage is a unique coastal cottage set inside Pendeen Lighthouse atop the cliffs of Pendeen. The pet-friendly cottage boasts stunning ocean views and an abundance of wildlife, as well as a generously sized, furnished garden, contemporary design features, a sea breeze and access to the Cornwall coast and South West Coast Path.

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Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Riding Through the Clouds is a stylish converted fishing warehouse in Newlyn on the Cornish coast. The chic coastal cottage boasts exposed stone walls, local art, geothermal heating, open-plan design, and a spacious terrace that captures the sun and leads to the nearby Coombe River.

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A large contemporary holiday home overlooks a beach and St. Michaels Mount in Cornwall
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
5

Captains House, a large holiday cottage in Marazion, enjoys direct, uninterrupted views across crystal clear water to St Michael’s Mount. This luxury waterfront Cornish coast cottage is immaculately presented and enjoys direct access to a sandy beach. Sleeps 10.

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Sleeps
14
Bedrooms
7

The Abbey is a historic luxury holiday cottage in Penzance that overlooks Mounts Bay and the harbour. This large and pet-friendly Cornwall holiday property sleeps 14 in 7 bedrooms and everywhere exudes style and quality. Perfect for luxurious seaside holidays with family or friends all year round.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

A refurbished traditional seaside cottage on the coast at Marazion. Enjoy stylish decor and open-plan living with marvellous views from the property's elevated private patio; you'll even find an enclosed courtyard garden - the perfect place to sip a morning coffee or relax.

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2
Bedrooms
1

Sail Boats is a lovely beachfront holiday bungalow within walking distance of Marazion's sandy beach in far West Cornwall. The Cornish holiday cottage can sleep two people in one bedroom within sight and sound of the sea.

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Penzance’s history sprawls back in time – prehistoric stone axes made of greenstone and found all over the country appear to come from the town. Throughout the past centuries, Penzance has also had a strong tradition of May Day celebrations, where both children and adults come together for song and dance.

If you’re looking for culture, Penzance offers the Penlee House Gallery and Museum, perfect for wandering around after a day of shopping in the town centre. A unique and striking town, Penzance is clearly perfect for exploring with family, friends or as a couple. Visit in the summer for gorgeous sea views and open-air activities, and the Golowan Festival in June or come in the winter for cosy nights and to attend the Montol Festival, a six-day celebration of the solstice.

Just across the bay from Penzance, opposite Marazion, is the magnificent St. Michael’s Mount – open for the public with a room tour and a wander through the sub-tropical gardens. It’s a lively little island with festivals and attractions enticing locals and tourists alike. Or take a dip in the fully restored Jubilee Pool, a 1930’s outdoor lido with outstanding views out to sea from where you can watch the MV Scillonian sail out of the harbour taking passengers and provisions to the Isles of Scilly some two hours further west of Penzance.

Ancient fishing villages and picturesque harbours such as Newlyn and Mousehole, home of Stargazy Pie, also dot the famous coastline around Penzance. The sea is clean and completely child friendly. Learn to sail, row or surf, or perhaps lie on the beach and soak up the Cornish sun.