Holiday cottages by the sea
From sheltered coves and idyllic inlets to vibrant ports and rugged cliffs, seaside cottages in South West Cornwall situate you beside one of our greatest assets. Read more
Whether your passion is for surfing beaches or sandy beaches, sailing and canoeing or simply taking in the view, the variety of our 118 cottages by the sea in South West Cornwall ensure you’ll be best placed to enjoy this coastline’s many delights.
Our seaside cottages on the atmospheric north coasts of Devon and Cornwall will assault your senses with the sights, smells and sounds of the ever-changing, ever-beautiful ocean. Where better than to plan your next romantic break?
Along the South West Cornwall’s southern coastlines, a holiday by the sea offers tranquil waters, secret coves and pretty towns to explore. With one of the world’s most beloved walking routes - the 630-mile South West Coast Path - snaking around the South West, a cottage by the sea in the region don’t only mean water sports on your doorstep. Hiking this glorious coastal route is one of the perks of staying in one of our holiday homes.
For a gentler pace, consider a holiday in one of the region’s many picturesque fishing villages, where sea views will allow you to watch the comings and goings of working boats as well as the rich diversity of marine birds and wildlife who make the coastline their home.
Whatever the weather or the season, self catering by the sea will never be anything short of breath-taking.
We have 118 self catering cottages near the sea in South West Cornwall
New bookings can be placed for any holiday arriving on or after the 1st March 2021. COVID-19
7 nights from £268 *
Bona-Vista
26503 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Cadgwith, Cornwall.
In the quiet village of Ruan Minor, this modern light-filled house is ideally located with an easy stroll to the local shop and Cadgwith Cove's friendly, picturesque pub is just a ...
7 nights from £268 *
7 nights from £295
Bay Retreat
32271 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Falmouth.
A stylish and cosy apartment with views towards the sea at Swanpool beach on the outskirts of Falmouth. A short stroll through grassy playing fields and quiet lanes brings you to t...
7 nights from £295
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £299 *
Sundial
21182 bedroom apartment near the beach in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
Sundial is an immaculately presented ground floor apartment in a quiet residential area above Falmouth’s town centre. Ideal for both couples and families, all the town’s facilities...
7 nights from £299 *
7 nights from £323
Maen Eglos
41941 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Coverack.
A delightful apartment with wonderful views over the dramatic Lizard peninsula. The property is in a fabulous location, set within private communal gardens with direct access to th...
7 nights from £323
7 nights from £327
Little Sandcastle
27471 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Cadgwith, Cornwall.
This cute holiday hideaway is nestled in the unspoilt village of Cadgwith, and is the perfect retreat at any time of year. Just a few steps from your front door is a footpath down ...
7 nights from £327
7 nights from £333
Forget-Me-Not
2763Shepherds hut with sea views near Praa Sands.
What could be more wonderful than breathtaking sea views from your cosy shepherd's hut? Positioned so that you can see right out to the far Atlantic, Forget-Me-Not is cleverly desi...
7 nights from £333
7 nights from £340
Mr Blue Sky
2764Shepherds Hut sleeping 2 with sea views near Praa Sands.
Delightful Mr Blue Sky's picture window frames a beautiful garden vista, while in the distance you can see a panorama of the Atlantic sea. In this seaside-themed shepherd's hut eve...
7 nights from £340
7 nights from £349
Credo Cottage
43751 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Marazion, Cornwall.
This tiny but well-planned hideaway is directly across the sea from St Michael's Mount in the popular market town of Marazion, which has an array of restaurants, pubs and galleries...
7 nights from £349
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 £358
Kynance
9861 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Mullion, West Cornwall.
Step down into the quiet quadrangle of attractive granite barns, cross the communal garden, open the door and you will find the most perfectly charming retreat for two. Nestling be...
7 nights from £358
7 nights from £359 *
Opie’s Toy
20072 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach near Falmouth.
This immaculately presented ground floor apartment is perfect for beach lovers and walkers alike, just yards from the coastal footpath and a five minute walk from Maenporth cove. ...
7 nights from £359 *