Portscatho Cottages
A Portscatho holiday cottage promises a peaceful Cornish break. A beautiful village on the Roseland peninsula in Cornwall, Portscatho is an undiscovered haven nestled off the tourist trail. The Roseland is the perfect place for that classic beach holiday with plenty to do for all the family; buckets and spades, windbreakers and a good ice cream. Read more
The beaches here are unspoilt and fairly quiet in comparison to other areas of Cornwall, meaning you can spend all day frolicking on golden sands without getting caught up in the rush of seasonal visitors to the Cornish coast. With Porthcurnick beach on the doorstep, the golden sands of Carne and Pendower further north and Towan beach owned by the National Trust to the south, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to waves. Away from the coast you can embrace the Swallows and Amazons lifestyle with an adventure along the many creeks and rivers hidden away.
Portscatho is ideal for families or big groups; bring your dog, all the kids and a bucket and spade, of course.
Take things at your own pace with a visit to the various pubs and restaurants in Portscatho and beyond. The village has plenty of galleries and little shops to find gifts to take home or pretty items to decorate your own home. Make the most of the self catering facilities in your cottage with a visit to the local butcher or visit the fish festival in August for a taste of fresh Cornish produce. If you’re not sure how to cook it all up, take a trip to a local cookery school called Philleigh Way, who run wonderful day-long courses throughout the year.
Not too far from Portscatho you’ll find St Mawes, St Anthony’s head and St Just in Roseland. With a castle to explore and loads of places to eat (suitable for every budget), St Mawes is a great day out for all the family. You can also take the passenger ferry from St Mawes to Falmouth or even Truro if you feel like trying some alternative transport. St Anthony’s head is perfect for walkers as it offers some fantastic views of the coast. The Roseland has plenty of creeks and coast paths to wander at your leisure, a wonderful way to relax while on holiday. St Just in Roseland is a fairly small village but has a picturesque church settled by a blue lagoon with palm trees. A tropical and intriguing spot to explore.
We have 158 self catering cottages in Portscatho to show you...
7 nights from £689
Carricknath
49583 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Carricknath has stunning, elevated, 180 degree sea views from St Mawes Harbour across St Anthony Headland and Falmouth Bay to the Lizard peninsula with all the activity of yachts a...
7 nights from £689
7 nights from £638
Little Barn
31402 bedroom, rural cottage near the beach near Portscatho, Cornwall.
The Little Barn is a delightful detached barn conversion situated in the hamlet of Treworlas on the cliffs above Pendower Beach with views across the bay to Portscatho. Restored to...
7 nights from £638
7 nights from £538
The Studio
31702 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Steps lead up to this gorgeous converted sail loft set close to the centre of St Mawes, famous for its quaint harbour and delightful passenger ferry to Falmouth. Tucked away an...
7 nights from £538
7 nights from £901
Laurel Cottage
31383 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
This handsome whitewashed house has an enviable position in St Mawes close to Tavern beach, with far reaching sea views from many of the rooms and the spacious paved front terrace....
7 nights from £901
7 nights from £741
Our Cottage
49894 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...
7 nights from £741
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Carn Tommen
31174 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
This impressive, recently-built eco-house is situated in a commanding elevated position on one of St Mawes' most exclusive roads. Enjoying panoramic sea views over the whole of Fal...
7 nights from £1378 *
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7 nights from £580
Toadstools
54832 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage in Veryan, South Cornwall.
What a handsome house this is, Toadstools is a fine example of classic Georgian architecture. From the pretty double fronted facade with ornate metal canopy over the sage green pai...
7 nights from £580
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Pippin
49971 bedroom shepherds hut with sea views near Falmouth, South Cornwall.
A truly romantic getaway tucked in the corner of a luscious meadow with exclusive sea views; this fabulous shepherd's hut really is the ultimate destination. Nestled in the beau...
From £89 per night
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 £392
Chybean
51161 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Falmouth.
A quaint and cosy Grade II Listed cottage, set in a tranquil beautiful location on a family-run farm. This charming cottage has lots of little quirky features due to its age, fr...
7 nights from £392
