Holiday Cottages in Cornwall
Our exclusive collection of Cornwall cottages range from coastal escapes to country houses, all handpicked and inspected by our team of local experts. Treat yourself to a hot tub retreat, bring every member of the family for a dog friendly break, plan a glamping holiday for two or a large family getaway. We have the best collection of holiday cottages in Cornwall and go the extra mile to make holidays in Cornwall as special as this beautiful county.Read more
An introduction to Cornwall
Holidays in Cornwall are what childhood memories are made of; Cornish beaches for bucket and spade holidays, miles of moor for walking holidays and an altogether more relaxed way of life that make Cornwall holidays stay in your memories forever. It’s no wonder Cornwall has won the Best UK Holiday County for so many consecutive years.
The South Coast
Stay in a Cornwall holiday cottage on the south coast for the safe, family-friendly beaches around Mevagissey or Looe, explore the lunar-esque landscapes of china clay pits around the Eden Project and learn about the county’s industrial past. Travel down to the Roseland peninsula for rolling countryside, pretty villages lined with Cornish cottages, quiet spots to sit and ponder the view. Continue south to the Lizard peninsula for treasure troves of hidden coves dotted with fishermen’s cottages reflecting in turquoise seas. Head around the headland up past Porthleven (you’ll recognise it from the storm watching photos) to Mount’s Bay, where majestic St Michael’s Mount looms over the town of Marazion and Penzance further along.
The panorama of aquamarine seas around Sennen, Porthcurno and St Ives is interspersed with its mining heritage, chimneys clinging to every cliff top and tiny streets crammed with the cottages Cornwall is known for.
The North Coast
Travel the north coast, spreading out from the centres of Newquay and Bude where every beach is bustling with surfers and every other water craft you can imagine. If you're not a water baby, head inland for landscapes that are out of this world. Sit atop a tor on Bodmin Moor and survey the 360 panorama over Bodmin round to Camelford, over to Launceston and down to Liskeard.
This most westerly county of England even has its own language, with quirky place names and signpost translations. Along with a very mild climate you could be forgiven for thinking you weren’t in England.
Where to stay in Cornwall
If you’re wondering where to stay in Cornwall, we’ve got the best places to stay covered, from Cornish coastal cottages - beautiful little boltholes by the sea or great big manors with private mooring; thatched rural retreats hidden down leafy lanes; modern, high tech houses with all the mod cons and luxury cottages you won’t want to leave, accommodation in Cornwall comes in all shapes and sizes.
Cornwall holidays are always something to write home about and we've found cottages for you in unrivalled locations to make your Cornwall stay the best ever. Your holidays to Cornwall will exceed expectations whether you stay for a four night short break or a fortnight. Pick your favourites from our self catering properties in Cornwall, safe in the knowledge that we handpick and personally inspect every single one. If we wouldn’t want to stay there, we wouldn’t want you to either.
For more information on adventures in Cornwall, tick off our Cornwall bucket list.
We have 691 luxury self catering cottages in Cornwall to rent.
7 nights from £520
Captain’s Retreat
18133 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea in Boscastle, Cornwall.
Boscastle needs little introduction, its picturesque harbour being a well-known Cornish landmark. A mere two minute stroll back from the fishing boats tucked below the harbour wall...
7 nights from £520
7 nights from £520
Little Seaureaugh
9543 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
Set in the tranquil heart of Cornwall’s countryside just outside the village of Stithians, Little Seaureaugh (formerly known as Seaureugh Cottage) is the perfect rural getaway. Wit...
7 nights from £520
7 nights from £521
Cliff Cottage
41533 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
Beautifully situated just above the picturesque harbour in Portscatho, from the garden Cliff Cottage enjoys incredible panoramic sea views of Gerrans Bay including Porthcurnick Bea...
7 nights from £521
7 nights from £522
Rosedale
37623 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near St Ives, West Cornwall.
Rosedale is a traditional detached cottage which enjoys a fantastically convenient location set back slightly from the main road leading to the famously popular St Ives, its wonder...
7 nights from £522
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £549
Carrick Nath
31183 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Mawes, Cornwall.
This charming bungalow, painted blue and white, commands fabulous panoramic sea views over St Mawes harbour, the Percuil river and also towards St Anthony headland and the wide ope...
7 nights from £549
7 nights from £551
The Old School Room
41013 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Marazion, Cornwall.
This upside down, contemporary abode is set in the heart of Marazion, set back from the road and a short walk to the glorious safe, sandy beach and St Michael's Mount. Park your ca...
7 nights from £551
7 nights from £555
Treretherne Barn
39813 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Padstow, Cornwall.
From the minute you arrive at Treretherne Barn you will be mesmerised by the truly stunning panoramic views of the Camel Estuary and rolling countryside. Located at the end of an u...
7 nights from £555
7 nights from £559
Mimosa Cottage
32943 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Mawes, Cornwall.
Set at the end of a quiet lane in the heart of St Mawes, with wonderful views over the Percuil River, this single-storey cottage is a perfect holiday bolthole. Accessed by a couple...
7 nights from £559
7 nights from £569
Oystercatcher
993 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Sennen, West Cornwall.
Situated in an enviable position overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and just a few hundred yards from the stunning sands of Sennen Cove, Oystercatcher (formerly known as The Bosun's Lo...
7 nights from £569
7 nights from £570
Roskennals Mill
19693 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Sennen, West Cornwall.
Its original waterwheel and the setting of Roskennals Mill, in the heart of Cornwall's far west, makes it a perfect base to explore places such as St Ives, Sennen Cove and Mousehol...
7 nights from £570
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.