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Featured Cottages in Cornwall

Looe, Cornwall, England
Meadowcroft
Sleeps 4
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Pet Friendly
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Wifi
From £452 per week
Maenporth, Cornwall, England
55 Upper Maen Cottage
Sleeps 6
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No Pets
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Parking
From £703 per week
St Merryn, Cornwall, England
Little Petherick Holiday Let
Sleeps 4
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Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £671 per week
Bude, Cornwall, England
Superb Poughill Property
Sleeps 4
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Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £518 per week
Talland, Cornwall, England
Talland 34
Sleeps 8
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Pet Friendly
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Large Group
From £854 per week
Charlestown, Cornwall, England
Great Charlestown Holiday Let
Sleeps 8
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No Pets
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Large Group
From £880 per week
Bude, Cornwall, England
Bude Holiday Let
Sleeps 8
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Pet Friendly
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Large Group
From £1,381 per week
Downderry, Cornwall, England
Fantastic Polbathic Beach Stay
Sleeps 4
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Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £523 per week
Newquay, Cornwall, England
Porth Beach Villa
Sleeps 2
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No Pets
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Parking
From £580 per week
Newquay, Cornwall, England
22 Zinc
Sleeps 4
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No Pets
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Parking
From £752 per week
Polruan, Cornwall, England
Fabulous Polruan Holiday Home
Sleeps 6
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Pet Friendly
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Enclosed Garden
From £647 per week
Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, England
Fabulous Widemouth Bay Holiday Retreat
Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £863 per week
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Self-Catering Cornwall Cottages by the Sea

Browse the large collection of Cornwall coastal cottages listed with us, from the surfing beaches of Newquay to the hidden coves of the Lizard Peninsula you’re sure to find a top place to stay for your next beach holiday in Cornwall. Treat yourself to a luxury hot tub break and if you’ve got one or more dogs there are plenty of pet friendly coastal cottages for rent. With so many Blue Flag beaches in Cornwall you will appreciate the many benefits including beachside car parks, beach cafés and disabled facilities. If you look into the history of Cornwall, you’ll see that it is the southernmost county in the United Kingdom.

 

Find the Best Coastal Cottages in Cornwall

From quaint fishermen’s cottages by the sea to fully decked out luxury beach houses with sea views, the standard of self-catering cottages in Cornwall is very high. Beach holidays in Cornwall have never been more popular whether you’re into surfing, coastal walking or a bucket and spade holiday with the kids. Stay in sea view cottages in Newquay or Bude and enjoy a long list of beachside activities including surfing, rock pooling, sailing, fishing or just sitting on the beach listening to the sounds of the sea. Cornwall is the perfect holiday destination for families with children or romantic breaks and if you’re travelling in a large group there are plenty of large group cottages in Cornwall for hire.

 

Types of Cornwall Cottages with Sea Views

You’ll find Cornwall cottages by the sea to suit couples on romantic short breaks, families with children looking for cottages next to child friendly beaches and of course plenty of large beach houses with open fires, plenty of space and direct beach access. Cornwall enjoys a very mild climate and is one of the sunniest locations in the UK making it ideal for self-catering holidays year round, to see a list of activities be sure to check out the Visit Cornwall website. Popular locations include Bude, Carbis Bay, St Ives and Praa Sands.

Cornwall Holiday Ideas

Beachfront cottage with sea views

Beachfront

Stay just steps from the sand in Cornwall. Explore cosy cottages close to the beachfront for your next seaside break.
Large group of friends on the beach

Large Group

Planning a coastal escape in Cornwall with friends or family? Explore spacious cottages by the sea for large group getaways.
Hot tub cottage with wonderful sea views

Hot Tub

Unwind in a hot tub with sea views. Browse our coastal cottages with hot tubs in Cornwall for the ultimate beachside retreat.
Energetic pup on a dog friendly beach

Pet Friendly

Discover pet friendly cottages by the sea in Cornwall, perfect for coastal walks and salty-air adventures with your four-legged friend.

Things to do in Cornwall

Magical Tate Gallery overlooking the coast
St Ives Tate Gallery by the coast.
The Eden Project near St Austell in Cornwall
The Eden Project in St Austell, Cornwall
Surf holidays in Newquay, Cornwall.
Learn to surf holidays in Cornwall.
The South West Coastal path with sea views
South West Coastal path with sea views.
Open air Minack theatre by the sea.
Open air Minack theatre by the sea.

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