Short breaks in Cornwall
Cornwall is perfect for that long-awaited weekend break or mid-week breather. With everything from lush countryside to beautiful coastal scenes, there is plenty for you to fall in love with. Whether you’re looking for a seaside cottage or a cosy country retreat, our luxury self-catering Cornish cottages will provide you with the perfect little getaway.Read more
We even have a number of beautiful baby-friendly and dog-friendly cottages, so you can celebrate with the whole family and enjoy some down time. Start planning your Cornwall short break today.
Spring and Autumn Breaks in Cornwall
Spring and Autumn in Cornwall provide the benefits of a mild climate alongside a peaceful pace as summer crowds fade away. Step into obscurity and spend three or four days surrounded by unparalleled natural beauty.
Summer Short Breaks
Summer in Cornwall is blue skies, a warm sun, a gentle sea breeze whispering across your skin and the stuff that dreams are made of.
Christmas in Cornwall
Why not turn your Christmas into the memory of a lifetime by booking a short break in Cornwall. We have a number of beautiful cottages that will leave you totally enchanted at this festive time of year.
New Year Breaks in Cornwall
With celebrations taking place all over Cornwall, you’ll only ever be a stone’s throw away from great times and wonderful memories.
Winter Breaks in Cornwall
With its warm oceanic climate, winters in Cornwall are some of the warmest in the country. Summer crowds have disappeared and wanderers are often treated to entire stretches of coast path and beaches to themselves. Dog restrictions have also been lifted off many beaches, so you can bring your four-legged friend along too.
We have 462 holiday cottages only a short drive away, for a much needed short break in Cornwall. That well-deserved time off will finally be yours.
We have 462 self-catering cottages in Cornwall available for a Short Break
7 nights from £609
Linhay Cottage
31392 bedroom, dog friendly, self catering cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
Poised minutes away from Porthcurnick beach, this comfortable modern cottage has lovely sea views out to Gull Rock, Nare Head and beyond. One of a terrace of four, there is a prett...
7 nights from £609
7 nights from £650
Chick Cottage
31192 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho.
Chick Cottage is in a fabulous location just above safe, sandy Porthcurnick Beach, where you will find the famous Hidden Hut, and opposite, the renowned Rosevine Hotel. The Driftwo...
7 nights from £650
7 nights from £590 *
Spinnakers
31624 bedroom cottage with sea views near St Just In Roseland.
With wonderful views looking out above the romantic creekside church at St Just in Roseland with its sub tropical gardens and beyond towards the sailing waters of the renowned Fal ...
7 nights from £590 *
7 nights from £627
Hillside Cottage
31343 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Hillside is a modern family house situated in an elevated position above St Mawes, with panoramic views from the upper decking outside and from upstairs down over the river and the...
7 nights from £627
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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 £497 *
Seascape
31572 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
Situated on the edge of the picturesque coastal village of Portscatho and re-decorated throughout in 2020, this wonderfully spacious bungalow has recently been refurbished to a ver...
7 nights from £497 *
7 nights from £498
Wem House
31801 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
Wem House with its sea views is in a truly exceptional location just above the safe sandy Porthcurnick Beach. Converted from an old farm building this detached cottage is immaculat...
7 nights from £498
7 nights from £930
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 £930
7 nights from £677
Porthcurnick Lodge
31493 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
If you are looking for a holiday home with its own private footpath to the beach, then look no further than Porthcurnick Lodge. Situated above the safe sandy beach of Porthcurnick ...
7 nights from £677
7 nights from £1718
Hillside House
31356 bedroom holiday home near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
This gorgeous Georgian double-fronted village house is set in the heart of the pretty fishing village of Portscatho with the beach, harbour, shops and galleries all within five min...
7 nights from £1718
7 nights from £685
Tamarisk
31663 bedroom cottage with sea views near Portscatho, South Cornwall.
With lovely sea views to Gull Rock and Gerrans Bay, especially from the main bedroom, Tamarisk is a spacious detached dormer bungalow. Renovated to a high standard, the property is...
7 nights from £685
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