Short breaks in Cornwall

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 447 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 447 self-catering cottages in Cornwall available for a Short Break

Rubble Cottage is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Mousehole, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £537

Rubble Cottage

2801

3 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Mousehole, West Cornwall.


Perfectly situated in the heart of the pretty fishing town of Newlyn, Rubble Cottage is a beautiful 18th Century Grade II Listed cottage, sympathetically restored in conjunction wi...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £537

Sea View House is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Marazion, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £676

Sea View House

2769

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Marazion, Cornwall.


Sitting in an enviable position with stunning views across Mount's Bay towards iconic St Michael's Mount and beyond, Sea View House certainly lives up to its name! This contemporar...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £676

Carzantic Chapel Barn is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Launceston.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £451

Carzantic Chapel Barn

2734

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Launceston.


Set in tranquil countryside, Carzantic Chapel Barn is a charming granite cottage dating back to the 1800s, its south-facing patio basks in sun most of the day and is the perfect sp...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £451

Bona-Vista is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Cadgwith, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £326 *

Bona-Vista

2650

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Cadgwith, Cornwall.


In the quiet village of Ruan Minor, this modern light-filled house is ideally located with an easy stroll to the local shop and Cadgwith Cove's friendly, picturesque pub is just a ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £326 *

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Prospect Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £363

Prospect Cottage

2593

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.


Walkers and birdwatchers will enjoy the flora and fauna of the moors and wetlands surrounding Prospect Cottage, while both coastlines are less than a 10 minute drive away. Soft blu...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £363

The Coach House Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog-friendly cottage near the beach near Lamorna Cove.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £395

The Coach House Cottage

2546

1 bedroom, dog-friendly cottage near the beach near Lamorna Cove.


Owned by a local artist and originally part of the historic Boskenna Estate, The Coach House Cottage is a peaceful, secluded escape for two, nestled within magical far west Cornwal...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £395

The Cottage is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Marazion, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £458 *

The Cottage

2504

3 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’...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £458 *

Pender Cottage is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Mousehole, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £568 *

Pender Cottage

2474

3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Mousehole, West Cornwall.


A hop, skip and jump away from the harbour wall, Pender Cottage arguably occupies the best position in Mousehole, one of the prettiest villages in west Cornwall. Watch the boats bo...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £568 *

Kernel’s Barn is a 2 bedroom, rural cottage near the sea near Portreath, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £395

Kernel’s Barn

2437

2 bedroom, rural cottage near the sea near Portreath, North Cornwall.


Practically a stone's throw from the Coast to Coast cycle tramway and only a few minutes' drive from several spectacular sandy beaches, Kernel's Barn is set back from the road betw...

  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £395

Smugglers Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £452

Smugglers Cottage

2389

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.


A cosy rural retreat for two on the edge of the National Trust’s beautiful Penrose Estate, Smugglers Cottage nestles quietly beside a handful of similar stone dwellings in a truly ...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £452

Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.

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