Cottages in Cornwall for the Summer Holidays
Take the family to Cornwall for the summer holidays and stay in a beautiful family-friendly cottage. With a well-deserved break from work, school and the rhythm of everyday life, summer holidays are the perfect opportunity to catch up and spend quality time together. From country to coast, revel in Cornwall's glorious-ness this summer and stay in a private self-catering retreat. Read more
Pack the sun cream, don the shorts and get ready for some tough decisions: short crust or flaky pastry? Classic vanilla ice cream or exotic salted caramel? Wetsuit or swimming costume? Well, swimming costume, obviously.
When summer arrives in Cornwall, it is a county truly unlike any other. With crystal clear waters lapping golden sands, lush woodland overhanging meandering rivers and countryside dotted with an array of brightly coloured flowers and plants, every second is one to be enjoyed. And the cherry on the cake? When you've had your fill of exploring, you can return to your very own slice of heaven in a summer holiday cottage just for you.
Summer Holiday Cottages in Cornwall
At Classic Cottages we understand how important your accommodation is in making or breaking your holiday experience. That's why we handpick all of our properties, personally inspecting each one so that exacting standards are met. From start to finish we want your holiday to be as easy and relaxed as possible, and will provide you with help and support every step of the way. All you need to do? Pick your favourite cottage and embrace the holiday of a lifetime in Cornwall.
Choose from 632 school summer holiday cottages in Cornwall
7 nights from £750
Primrose Cottage
47392 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Situated in the heart of Gerrans village only a short walk from the picture-perfect seaside village of Portscatho, with its pretty harbour and panoramic seascape, semi-detached Pri...
7 nights from £750
7 nights from £638
Shell Cottage
47152 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Truro, South Cornwall.
Cute as a button, Shell Cottage is a delightful stone-built cottage situated in the pretty Cornish village of Grampound. Beautifully and sympathetically restored, the end of terrac...
7 nights from £638
Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.
Quality inspections
We check our holiday homes to ensure that everything is up to our high standards for your holiday, from provision of our above standard minimum inventory to how fluffy the towels are, we make sure you’ll have a comfortable stay.
Hardworking teams of housekeepers will have the place spick and span, ready for your arrival, so when you get there you can just relax.
7 nights from £948
The Hideaway
47582 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Mousehole, West Cornwall.
In the heart of Mousehole and within walking distance of the bustling harbour this stunning cottage is simply charming and offers a wonderful seaside escape. The Hideaway is tucked...
7 nights from £948
7 nights from £2003 *
Marnylunn
47174 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Helford.
A luxurious residence with far reaching sea views offering a real home-from-home any time of year, and in the idyllic and tranquil setting of Gillan Creek, Marnylunn means 'mariner...
7 nights from £2003 *
7 nights from £1117
Smugglers
47083 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
Full of charm and character, this simply gorgeous semi-detached cottage is nestled in the laid-back Cornish village of St Agnes. Lovingly furnished, Smugglers Cottage is a truly de...
7 nights from £1117
7 nights from £795
Kaja
47733 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea in Tintagel, Cornwall.
Located in a quiet spot of popular Tintagel, yet a mere hop and a skip from all the delights of the village, Kaja is waiting to welcome friends and family looking for a great holid...
7 nights from £795
7 nights from £957 *
Sea Dream
47213 bedroom stylish, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Falmouth.
With stunning sea views, Sea Dream is the perfect name for this fabulous first floor apartment, ideally placed for a beach holiday. Swanpool Beach is a stone's throw away from your...
7 nights from £957 *
7 nights from £711 *
The Old Piggery
47492 bedroom cottage near the beach near Porthtowan, St Agnes.
Nestled on the outskirts of the pretty Cornish seaside village of Porthtowan, up a windy track, this very special barn is the ideal 'get away from it all' destination. The Old Pigg...
7 nights from £711 *
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.
From £160 per night
Demelza
47501 bedroom self catering pod near Lostwithiel, South Cornwall.
Demelza is an absolute dream. Nestled on the edge of a meadow, surrounded by rolling Cornish countryside, with views across an ever-changing pasture, open farmland and woodland, th...
From £160 per night
7 nights from £620
Little Jenny Wren
47511 bedroom self catering cottage near Helford, West Cornwall.
A cosy retreat for a romantic getaway close to the River Helford, this cute cabin has far reaching views across the Cornish countryside and is tucked away from the hustle and bustl...
7 nights from £620
