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

Poldue House is a 4 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £857

Poldue House

2365

4 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.


Poldue House is a stunning detached house set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the foothills of Rough Tor, (Cornwall's second highest peak and pronounced ROW-tor) close ...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £857

Owl Barn is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Port Isaac.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £792

Owl Barn

2346

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Port Isaac.


Offering stunning views of Cornwall’s breathtaking north coast, this is the perfect retreat for discerning couples seeking spacious, luxurious comfort in a tranquil setting. Surrou...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £792

Porthia Blue is a 2 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in St Ives, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £587 *

Porthia Blue

2230

2 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in St Ives, West Cornwall.


See the ocean as you enter this contemporary first floor apartment, looking through the open plan living-room to the clear blue bay. Drop your bags and head down the hill to th...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £587 *

Sundown is a 6 bedroom, dog friendly home with sea views near Kingsand, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 12 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1974

Sundown

2181

6 bedroom, dog friendly home with sea views near Kingsand, Cornwall.


Fabulous sea views from this exceptionally spacious, south-facing detached house extend from the Rame peninsula in one direction, to St George's Island at Looe in the other. A gate...

  • Sleeps 12 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1974

Mount Wise Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £378

Mount Wise Cottage

2187

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.


Over 200 years old, Mount Wise Cottage is a lovely, traditional stone cottage which overlooks Stithians Reservoir. The cottage is attached to Mount Wise Farmhouse (4396) but fac...

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

7 nights from £378

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  • 20% off

    27 Apr 2024 - 4 May 2024

    £473.00£378.40

Fred’s House is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Looe, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £650

Fred’s House

2142

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Looe, Cornwall.


There are tantalising glimpses of the sparkling waters of Talland Bay through the trees surrounding Fred's House, where the big sheltered garden is perfect for outdoor meals and th...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £650

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Little Bokelly is a 2 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Polzeath, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £678

Little Bokelly

2131

2 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Polzeath, North Cornwall.


Little Bokelly feels part of a secret kingdom, quite apart from the everyday world. Set down an unmade lane and converted from an old stable, its serene setting is quiet and peacef...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £678

The Garden Apartment is a 3 bedroom holiday apartment near the beach in Fowey, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £613 *

The Garden Apartment

2039

3 bedroom holiday apartment near the beach in Fowey, South Cornwall.


With a wonderful heated swimming pool – indoor but retractable walls and roof enable it to be open-air in hot weather – and minutes from sandy beaches and National Trust land, The ...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £613 *

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  • 20% off

    20 Apr 2024 - 26 Apr 2024

    £729.00£583.20

  • 20% off

    26 Apr 2024 - 3 May 2024

    £810.00£648.00

  • 20% off

    3 May 2024 - 10 May 2024

    £893.00£714.40

Twelve Steps is a 5 bedroom cottage with sea views in Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1106

Twelve Steps

2001

5 bedroom cottage with sea views in Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.


Twelve Steps is just off the coast road leading down to Mawgan Porth in the little adjoining hamlet of Trenance. Located on the north Cornish coast, the beach is a real surfer's pa...

  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1106

Opie’s Toy is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Falmouth.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £553

Opie’s Toy

2007

2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Falmouth.


This immaculately presented ground floor apartment is perfect for beach lovers and walkers alike, just yards from the coastal footpath and a five minute walk from Maenporth cove. ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £553

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  • 15% off

    20 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024

    £650.00£552.50

  • 15% off

    27 Apr 2024 - 4 May 2024

    £650.00£552.50

  • 15% off

    4 May 2024 - 11 May 2024

    £713.00£606.05

  • 15% off

    11 May 2024 - 18 May 2024

    £713.00£606.05

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