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 425 cottages by the sea in Cornwall
7 nights from £744
Coastguard Cottage
47382 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Mousehole.
Nestled in the timeless Cornish village of Mousehole, terraced Coastguard Cottage is a charming hideaway for four. Just minutes away from Mousehole's harbour and beach, savour a sl...
7 nights from £744
7 nights from £748
Sea Thrift
44852 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
Higher Rosevine Farm is an attractive collection of luxury barns that are situated around a central courtyard planted with olive trees and large Mediterranean pots giving a relaxed...
7 nights from £748
7 nights from £751
The Boathouse
55532 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Helford.
Sheltering under a canopy of oak foliage, this former boathouse rests at the water's edge on the tranquil banks of the Helford River. It has been lovingly yet sympathetically resto...
7 nights from £751
7 nights from £770
Gylly Sunrise
39942 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
Fabulous, uninterrupted views across the expanse of Falmouth Bay are guaranteed from the open plan living-room and balcony of this outstanding third floor penthouse. Just secon...
7 nights from £770
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 £790
The Pierhouse
3892 bedroom duplex apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
"Sitting on the dock of the bay, watching the tide roll away" is the perfect thing to do at The Pierhouse. Located on the waterfront down a private ope (Cornish cobbled side street...
7 nights from £790
7 nights from £793
The Dream
38472 bedroom luxury apartment with panoramic sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
The breathtaking view from this stunning beach apartment must be one of the best in Cornwall; imagine relaxing on your private balcony at the end of another wonderful day watching ...
7 nights from £793
7 nights from £798 *
Lowenna House
51124 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Coverack, West Cornwall.
Perfectly positioned just a hop, skip and a jump away from the village centre and beautiful sheltered bay with crystal clear waters and sandy/pebble beach is Lowenna House. This go...
7 nights from £798 *
7 nights from £830 *
Westward
14324 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Mawes, Cornwall.
Right at the water’s edge on the beautiful Percuil River and tucked at the end of a quiet lane, Westward’s tranquil location and stunning views are sublime. Nearly all the rooms ha...
7 nights from £830 *
7 nights from £833
The Mermaid’s Purse
13722 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in St Ives, West Cornwall.
Perched in a dreamy location overlooking the golden sands and turquoise waters of Carbis Bay beach, The Mermaid's Purse is just the place for a Cornish coastal escape. Sleeping fou...
7 nights from £833
7 nights from £835
Top Sails
42502 bedroom apartment with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Set in an enviable position in the centre of the glamorous waterside village of St Mawes this gorgeous second floor apartment boasts the most incredible sea views over the harbour ...
7 nights from £835
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.