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 £817
Morvoren
53784 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...
7 nights from £817
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Varcoe
52665 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Situated in what has to be the finest waterside location on the Roseland peninsula, Varcoe is an idyllic holiday retreat, lovingly designed to offer beautiful interiors which marry...
7 nights from £1430
7 nights from £904
Lugger End
31435 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho.
Found in the pretty fishing village of Portscatho, this large end of terrace Georgian house is ideal for traditional family holidays as it is situated only a stone’s throw from the...
7 nights from £904
7 nights from £531
Hera
31313 bedroom cottage near the beach near Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Hera is an end of terrace house occupying a spectacular position overlooking the whole of Gerrans Bay. Full width windows across the front of the sitting-room take in views encompa...
7 nights from £531
7 nights from £376
1 Porthsawle
52462 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Portscatho.
Perfectly situated just a hop, skip and jump away from the charming village centre of Portscatho, the beach and pretty harbour, 1 Porthsawle is a delightful ground floor apartment,...
7 nights from £376
7 nights from £405
Cowries
32071 bedroom apartment with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Cowries is a cosy ground floor apartment sleeping two with fabulous uninterrupted views of Gerrans Bay and the pretty seaside village of Portscatho. Situated directly above the har...
7 nights from £405
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7 nights from £599
Seagrass
53542 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Portscatho.
With far reaching views towards Portscatho beach and harbour, Seagrass is a delightful apartment, perfectly situated close to the village centre and an ideal base for a romantic re...
7 nights from £599
7 nights from £855
Seabreeze
55304 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Enjoy the most spectacular sea views from this fabulous house located on one of the most desirable roads in Portscatho. The jewel in this crown must be the large, light filled open...
7 nights from £855
7 nights from £580
Nare View
53853 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho.
Portscatho is a much sought-after charming seaside village on the Roseland peninsula and Nare View is perfectly situated on Gerrans Hill, just moments away from stunning beaches an...
7 nights from £580
7 nights from £1095
4 Admiralty Terrace
31064 bedroom cottage with sea views, near the beach near Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Set just above the coastal path and looking right out to sea, this lovely mid-terrace property has stunning far reaching views across Gerrans Bay. You can walk directly onto the co...
7 nights from £1095
