Cottages by the Sea in Cornwall
With over three-hundred miles of stunning coastline vistas, Cornwall is synonymous with the coast. Find yourself a cosy cottage a short walk from a beach, or perch high on the cliffs with a stunning sea view property. When you book a cottage by the sea in Cornwall, you won't fail to be enchanted by the allure of the sapphire depths. Read more
A county of elemental beauty, cottages by the sea in Cornwall put you face to face with its most impressive feature: the mercurial ocean.
Quaint villages such as Mousehole and Portloe attest to the sea’s influence on the county’s bygone inhabitants; the bustling ports of Falmouth and Penzance to its continuing importance to the county’s vitality.
Start your own family’s love-affair with the county in one of our holiday cottages in Cornwall by the sea. Family friendly adventures begin on one of the county’s many stunning sandy beaches: try Perranporth, Carbis Bay or Sennen Cove.
Strike out to the wild and wind-swept Lizard Peninsula and Lands’ End: the country’s most southerly and westerly points, respectively. If you’re looking for a splash of rest and relaxation, chill with a glass of something cold in a bar with a sea view in sophisticated Rock or popular Newquay.
If wildlife’s your thing, Cornwall has it all. Spot dolphins from not only boats or beach cafes, but even your own seaside cottage. Try Watergate Bay or Fistral Beach in the summer months. Hosts of rare breed maritime birds make the coastal estuaries and cliffs their home: along most stretches of the South West Coast Path you are given prime access to their seaside sanctuaries.
Whatever your coastal passion, a self-catering holiday by the sea in Cornwall means sunsets over the water; the chance to witness the elements at work and the opportunity to indulge in the bounty of the seaside: surf, sand, sun and fun!
We have 420 cottages by the sea in Cornwall
7 nights from £466
Inglenook Cottage
52622 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Polperro, Cornwall.
Set in what has to be one of the most picturesque coastal villages in Cornwall, this darling of a cottage is an absolute delight. Presented with much care to showcase the original ...
7 nights from £466
7 nights from £473
Vougeot
12592 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Fowey, South Cornwall.
Tucked into a sheltered corner of attractively landscaped grounds, Vougeot is a real home-from-home, comfortably furnished and offering a wonderfully restful feel. Part of a small ...
7 nights from £473
7 nights from £480
Church Avenue Cottage
5579A stunning dog friendly cottage for 4 set in the beautiful sailing town of Fowey, Cornwall.
Oh my, this gorgeous cottage is an absolute gem. Wonderfully welcoming and beautifully decorated throughout, this idyllic and romantic retreat is tucked away in a little lane, prov...
7 nights from £480
7 nights from £481
Opal Cottage
31452 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Opal Cottage is a pretty end of terrace cottage situated in the corner of the village square and only a two minute walk from the harbour, beach and coastal path. Comfortably furnis...
7 nights from £481
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.
7 nights from £482
Springfield Cottage
16202 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views near Mullion, West Cornwall.
Tucked away down a private road, Springfield Cottage is a delightfully spacious single-storey cottage with wonderful views across the countryside towards the sea at Gunwalloe. T...
7 nights from £482
7 nights from £483
Rock Samphire
44442 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
This delightful, stylish cottage is in the heart of the friendly quintessential Cornish village of St Agnes. Beautifully renovated and lovingly furnished and equipped, this is a ch...
7 nights from £483
7 nights from £488
Coulsons Retreat
29592 bedroom apartment near the beach in Penzance, West Cornwall.
If you are looking for a holiday retreat a short stroll from the delights of Penzance, yet just a car journey away from St Ives, Mousehole and all that far west Cornwall has to off...
7 nights from £488
7 nights from £490
Trenance
25922 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near St Ives.
Cornish for ‘dwelling in the valley’, Trenance lies in a peaceful vale close to St Ives’s azure blue seas and white sandy beaches. This pretty reversed level cottage has all you wi...
7 nights from £490
7 nights from £492
Hill Cottage
39622 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea in Boscastle, Cornwall.
Built in the 16th Century and bursting with charm and character throughout, Hill Cottage is a delightful little semi-detached cottage, sitting in the picturesque village of Boscast...
7 nights from £492
7 nights from £495
Driftwood Cottage
31242 bedroom cottage near the beach near Gerrans, South Cornwall.
Driftwood Cottage, the centre of three traditional terraced cottages, is tucked away in a quiet location near the 13th Century Church in the village of Gerrans. The cottage has...
7 nights from £495
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
