Cottages by the sea in South Cornwall
With so many miles of scenic coastline, South Cornwall is the perfect destination for a holiday by the sea. A Mecca for sailing enthusiasts, the calm blue waters surrounding the coast of South Cornwall make for perfect family-friendly seaside holidays too.Read more
Coastal cottages in South Cornwall are the perfect backdrop for a relaxed seaside holiday. Pretty little harbour towns and small flat sandy beaches make it a great place for multi generational holidays, with big attractions like The Eden Project providing days out of interest.
South Cornwall has a plethora of lovely holiday accommodation by the sea, from luxury coastal cottages up on the cliffs to bijoux beach cottages right on the shore, or stay a safe distance from the spray and book a holiday home with a view of the twinkling blue tempting you from across the fields.
Well known towns such as Looe, Mevagissey, St Mawes and Falmouth are popular places to stay, with quality cottages and lots of places to watch the waves from, as well as witnessing the comings and goings of various watercraft from harbours and marinas. There's a big sailing community around these parts, making the most of the big blue that you'll be admiring from the windows of one of our 205 holiday cottages by the sea.
Don't forget to bring the most excited member of the family - the walkies around these parts will really get the tail wagging so book into a dog friendly seaside holiday cottage.
Treat yourself and you could be waking up to the sound of the ocean from your South Cornwall cottage by the sea.
South Cornwall holiday cottages by the sea
7 nights from £582
Fred’s House
21423 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Looe, Cornwall.
There are tantalising glimpses of the sparkling waters of Talland Bay through the trees surrounding Fred's House, where the big sheltered garden is perfect for outdoor meals and th...
7 nights from £582
7 nights from £590
Seaglass
49393 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
Portscatho is a charming unspoilt village in the heart of the beautiful Roseland peninsula and Seaglass sits in an enviable position at the head of a quiet and peaceful cul-de-sac,...
7 nights from £590
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Beyond our offices, we have passed on the same ethics to our holiday cottage owners by setting up our own Green Scheme that they can join. Each property has to tick off a certain number of actions to be included in the scheme, many of which go above and beyond the GTBS requirements.
7 nights from £601
Lowenna
31333 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
Lowenna is a delightful semi-detached barn conversion with Bryher (3132) next door. Perfect for families, it is located in a lovely rural setting just a five minute walk from Porth...
7 nights from £601
7 nights from £616
Meadowvine
49843 bedroom modern holiday house with a hot tub near the sea near Falmouth, South Cornwall.
Quietly hidden away in the old market town of Penryn you will find a modern and luxurious three bed townhouse, which makes for a perfect home-from-home. This well-equipped and beau...
7 nights from £616
7 nights from £620
High Tide
46033 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, West Cornwall.
A beautiful apartment in a grand Georgian building set in the heart of Falmouth with views of Falmouth harbour and beyond. Set close to the water and only moments from the town cen...
7 nights from £620
7 nights from £638
Harbour Lights
25253 bedroom apartment with sea views in Mevagissey, South Cornwall.
You can indeed see the harbour lights from this immaculate cliffside apartment set above bustling Mevagissey harbour, and watch the fishing fleet as they come and go. This ancient,...
7 nights from £638
7 nights from £660
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 £660
7 nights from £749
Fairview
27503 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Fowey, Cornwall.
With fabulous panoramic views over the rooftops of Polruan and the sparkling water of the River Fowey, and Fowey itself on the other side of the estuary, this lovely Victorian seas...
7 nights from £749
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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 £930
St Annes
52503 bedroom, dog friendly clifftop cottage near Looe, Cornwall.
With breathtaking coastal views that stretch as far as the eye can see, direct access to the coastal path and within walking distance of two beaches, this heavenly seaside retreat ...
7 nights from £930
7 nights from £977
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 £977