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 £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
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
7 nights from £507
Dolphin Cottage
31232 bedroom dog-friendly self catering cottage near the beach near Portloe.
Dolphin Cottage is a cosy mid-terrace former coastguard’s cottage, situated on the edge of the picturesque fishing village of Portloe, with sea views from the terrace. The bijou co...
7 nights from £507
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7 nights from £513
Brackley House
31152 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Brackley House is situated close to the centre of the picturesque village of St Mawes, only 100 yards from the beach and harbour. The cottage has reversed accommodation and a wonde...
7 nights from £513
7 nights from £518
Geach’s Cott
25352 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
With wonderful waterside views from this comfortable duplex apartment, you will find yourself very content watching the boats pass by. Part of the Packet Quays development in Falmo...
7 nights from £518
7 nights from £524
Little Trefusis
11992 bedroom, rural apartment near the beach in Flushing, Cornwall.
A charming single-storey cottage close to waterside village of Flushing and only just over 400 yards to the water down through the estate's private grounds. Little Trefusis adj...
7 nights from £524
7 nights from £524
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 p...
7 nights from £524
