Cottages by the sea in South Cornwall

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 204 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

Turnstone is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £1100

Turnstone

4871

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.


Step into the world of Turnstone, our luxury retreat in the coastal village of Portwrinkle on the beautiful Rame peninsula. With jaw-dropping sea views, bright and beautiful interi...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £1100

End Cottage is a 4 bedroom holiday cottage near the sea near St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £695

End Cottage

3843

4 bedroom holiday cottage near the sea near St Mawes, South Cornwall.


Overlooking the village green in oh-so-pretty Veryan on the beautiful Roseland peninsula, End Cottage is a lovely Victorian cottage that has been updated with the greatest skill to...

  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £695

Careema is a 3 bedroom apartment with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £710

Careema

5486

3 bedroom apartment with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.


With unobstructed views across the Percuil river towards St Anthony Head and beyond, this delightful top floor apartment is a real gem of a property located in the heart of the des...

  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £710

An Morah is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £721

An Morah

3110

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho.


An Morah – The Dolphin – is a contemporary detached house with stunning views of Gerrans Bay and Nare Head. This lovely property has a large living-room with a wood-burner and flat...

  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £721

Our Cottage is a 4 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £760

Our Cottage

4989

4 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.


Stunning St Mawes is a much sought-after harbourside village on the Roseland peninsula and Our Cottage is perfectly placed just a moment's stroll away from the centre of the villag...

  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £760

Morvoren is a 4 bedroom dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £817

Morvoren

5378

4 bedroom dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.


Sitting in an elevated position and enjoying the most captivating sea views, this lovely whitewashed house with a blue door, is a welcoming holiday retreat. Morvoren, Cornish for M...

  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £817

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Antigua is a 4 bedroom dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £948

Antigua

3112

4 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...

  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £948

Primrose Hill is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Mawes, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 7
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1968

Primrose Hill

5356

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Mawes, Cornwall.


The picturesque harbour village of St Mawes, on the eastern side of the Fal Estuary, has long been one of Cornwall's most desirable and exclusive destinations. Situated on a privat...

  • Sleeps 7
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1968

Octopus House is a 4 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £811

Octopus House

4913

4 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in St Mawes, South Cornwall.


Octopus House is a gorgeous contemporary holiday home, perfectly situated in beautiful unspoilt St Mawes on the Roseland peninsula, just a short stroll from the bustling harbour an...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £811

Dowstall Barn is a 4 bedroom, rural cottage near the sea near Falmouth, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £816

Dowstall Barn

2766

4 bedroom, rural cottage near the sea near Falmouth, South Cornwall.


Found down a quiet and unmade farm lane, Dowstall Barn is located on a small working farm with only the farmhouse as a residential neighbour. Less than a mile from the famous Pando...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £816

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