Cottages in South Cornwall
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Head inland for a visit to the awe-inspiring Eden Project, or relax on the coast; the ancient creeks and sheltered coves around Falmouth and Fowey are a playground for sailors. The up and coming eco hotspot of the south west, with the Eden Project and proposed eco villages of St Austell, there are plenty of green holiday cottages in south Cornwall. See our complete guide to South Cornwall.
A self catering holiday is best taken between Falmouth and the Tamar Estuary, along the ‘Cornish Riviera’ where waterside restaurants and coastal pubs abound, plus there is plenty of sight-seeing to be had inland at the Cathedral City of Truro or whilst exploring the history of Lostwithiel.
Cross the harbour at Falmouth to the sailing waters of St Mawes on the Roseland peninsula, along this picturesque coastline of broad estuaries, to the tall ships of Mevagissey, the safe anchorage of Fowey at its estuary mouth and the fishing port of Looe, which all lead up to the Rame peninsula. Home to Freathy Cliff, the Antony Estate and Mount Edgcumbe, Torpoint, and Kingsand looking out towards Plymouth Sound, there is more than enough for a holiday.
We have 311 self catering cottages in south Cornwall.
7 nights from £630
Waterside
31772 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Waterside is situated directly above Tatams beach in the small fishing village of Portscatho. A semi-detached modern house, it has fully double-glazed picture windows taking full a...
7 nights from £630
7 nights from £846
Stowaway
31633 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
Approached by a flight of open-tread wooden steps, this luxurious seafront apartment is tucked away near the slipway to the beach at Portscatho. The large glass walled dining-room ...
7 nights from £846
7 nights from £507
Dolphin Cottage
31232 bedroom dog-friendly self catering cottage near the beach near Portloe.
Dolphin Cottage is a cosy mid-terrace former coastguard’s cottage, situated on the edge of the picturesque fishing village of Portloe, with sea views from the terrace. The bijou co...
7 nights from £507
7 nights from £530
Sea Spray
31582 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach near St Mawes.
Set in the heart of the picturesque village of St Mawes, with a wonderful sea view across the rooftops, this comfortable terraced cottage is within easy walking distance of the exc...
7 nights from £530
7 nights from £1636
Hillside House
31356 bedroom holiday home near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
This gorgeous Georgian double-fronted village house is set in the heart of the pretty fishing village of Portscatho with the beach, harbour, shops and galleries all within five min...
7 nights from £1636
7 nights from £948
Antigua
31124 bedroom dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
This lovely, extremely comfortable and stylish end of terrace property enjoys amazing sea views of Gerrans Bay. Its terraced rear garden – a plantsman's delight – has relaxing shel...
7 nights from £948
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7 nights from £513
Brackley House
31152 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Brackley House is situated close to the centre of the picturesque village of St Mawes, only 100 yards from the beach and harbour. The cottage has reversed accommodation and a wonde...
7 nights from £513
7 nights from £641
Tamarisk
31663 bedroom cottage with sea views near Portscatho, South Cornwall.
With lovely sea views to Gull Rock and Gerrans Bay, especially from the main bedroom, Tamarisk is a spacious detached dormer bungalow. Renovated to a high standard, the property is...
7 nights from £641
7 nights from £525
Hayloft
31291 bedroom, dog friendly, rural cottage near the beach near Portscatho, Cornwall.
This lovely stone-built barn is set back from an unspoilt country lane just outside the harbourside village of Gerrans. One of just two recently renovated barns (Long Linhay (3142)...
7 nights from £525
7 nights from £657
Porthcurnick Lodge
31493 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
If you are looking for a holiday home with its own private footpath to the beach, then look no further than Porthcurnick Lodge. Situated above the safe sandy beach of Porthcurnick ...
7 nights from £657
