Cottages by the sea in Cornwall
With over three-hundred miles of stunning coastline vistas, consider Cornwall the county which brings you closest to the sea.
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 point, 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, but even beach cafes all along this coastline. 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 mean 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 422 self catering cottages near the sea in Cornwall
Wingfield Cottage
29732 bedroom, rural cottage near the sea near Portreath, North Cornwall.
A tranquil location, pretty countryside, great beaches and a warm welcome are waiting for you when you stay at Wingfield Cottage. Cleverly designed and using the natural beauty of ...
Price per week £400 - £920
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...
Price per week £406 - £1061
Skylight Barn
14272 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Coverack, West Cornwall.
Skylight Barn is a fantastic hideaway perched high above the picturesque fishing village of Coverack and overlooking Perprean Bay – the perfect backdrop for this unique property. T...
Price per week £408 - £1020
Krowji
23292 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Polzeath, North Cornwall.
A beach hut by the sea is exactly what Krowji is, and what a beach! Polzeath has it all; surfing, acres of sand, cowrie shell hunting, trendy shops, a plethora of restaurants and s...
Price per week £408 - £1020
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Lavender Cottage
24702 bedroom cottage near the beach in Perranporth, North Cornwall.
Set in the picturesque hamlet of Bolingey and just a short walk down a pleasant country lane from the golden sands of Perranporth's well-known surfing beach, Lavender Cottage has b...
Price per week £408 - £1020
Horseshoe Cottage
32132 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the sea in Torpoint, Cornwall.
Want the chance to stay right in the heart of a historic country park, then look no further than charming Horseshoe Cottage. Right on your doorstep, the 865 glorious acres of parkl...
Price per week £412 - £895
The Sunday School
17142 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Sennen, West Cornwall.
Set high above Sennen Cove and with views across the gravelled parking-area and garden to open countryside, this contemporary, semi-detached former Sunday School is a peaceful retr...
Price per week £412 - £948
Coulsons Retreat
29592 bedroom apartment near the beach in Penzance, West Cornwall.
Set within a gated mews of Georgian houses, close to the promenade in the seaside town of Penzance, Coulsons Retreat is a ground floor apartment. A hallway leads to the sitting-roo...
Price per week £413 - £897
The Upper 18
28512 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Mousehole, West Cornwall.
The Upper 18 is a charming terraced cottage with fabulous views hunkered above this bustling fishing port. Formerly a fisherman's cottage and overlooking Newlyn, it offers views to...
Price per week £414 - £1035
Long Linhay
31422 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
This delightful single-storey converted barn is one of two barns set on an unspoilt Cornish country lane close to many beaches, and with a large garden this is the ideal holiday ho...
Price per week £415 - £964
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