Holiday cottages by the sea in South West Cornwall
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 South West Cornwall cottages by the sea 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
7 nights from £445 *
The Cottage
25043 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Marazion, West Cornwall.
Step back in time in this 500 year old, Grade II Listed stone house, set back in Marazion’s Market Place, close to the beach where the tidal causeway and boats cross to St Michael’...
7 nights from £445 *
7 nights from £482
Springfield Cottage
16202 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views near Mullion, West Cornwall.
Tucked away down a private road, Springfield Cottage is a delightfully spacious single-storey cottage with wonderful views across the countryside towards the sea at Gunwalloe. T...
7 nights from £482
7 nights from £517
Anskyber
23262 bedroom cottage with sea views in The Lizard, West Cornwall.
Duck under the lintel on entering this beautiful former barn, and prepare to gasp in delight; in the kitchen, above the dining-table, is a window with wonderful sea views beyond An...
7 nights from £517
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
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
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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 £518
Jubilee Cottage
37702 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Coverack, West Cornwall.
One of the oldest cottages in the picturesque seaside village of Coverack, Jubilee Cottage has been beautifully and sensitively updated to the highest standard but still retains mu...
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 £550
Opie’s Toy
20072 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views 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 £550
7 nights from £554
4 The Beach
38142 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with panoramic sea views in Cadgwith.
These are the views you come to Cornwall for; fabulous, far reaching and expansive sea vistas with ever-changing colours of blue and green with magical skies to match. Floor to...
7 nights from £554
7 nights from £557
Jacketts Cottage
43922 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Falmouth.
Jacketts Cottage has breathtaking views across the sparkling waters of the Carrick Roads and River Fal and the soft scenery of Flushing, St Mawes and the Roseland peninsula beyond....
7 nights from £557
7 nights from £572
Pennant Cottage
39962 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
There are glorious, far reaching water views from every room in this beautifully appointed, modern cottage, stretching from the moorings on the Penryn River out across the Carrick ...
7 nights from £572
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.
