Coastal cottages and self catering in Cornwall, South West England

Torquil Cottage, Trebetherick, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £941 to £ 2

Self catering accommodation in Trebetherick sleeps 9.

Accommodation overview: Set in a wonderful position just 200 yards from sheltered sandy Daymer Bay, this charming detached house of great character is set at the end of the lane to the beach in the small village of Trebetherick, midway between Rock and Polzeath.  One of the oldest dwellings in the parish, Torquil Cottage was originally two ancient cottages which were later joined together and extended, and is now a much loved, traditionally furnished family home. 

A slate path runs all along the front of the house from which the front door opens into a small entrance hall.  To one side is a sunny drawing room with lounge seating arranged before the fireplace and a step down leads to a garden room with patio furniture.  A central dining room with the original slate flagstones has a larder and a glazed exterior door, and at the rear is a fitted kitchen with an oil fired Aga for cooking, and access to the garden. 

To complete the ground floor accommodation, a snug makes an ideal children’s playroom with a door in one corner opening to a second enclosed staircase.  From the hall, a wooden turning staircase leads up to the first floor where there are five simply furnished bedrooms and two bathrooms with W.C.’s, one with a shower over the bath. 

There are two double bedrooms with 5ft beds, a twin bedroom with a concealed staircase leading down to the snug, a bunk bedroom with sturdy 3ft pine bunks and a small children’s room with a 2ft 6in single bed and a glimpse of the sea.  Care is needed throughout the property as there are low beams, doorways and headroom on the staircase. 

There is a large, sheltered and landscaped garden to the rear with wide lawns, shrubs and hedges; the garden is enclosed when the garage is closed.  An outbuilding provides a useful laundry area, with garden W.C. and shower facilities and there is a drive-through garage (clearance 6ft 6in high x 7ft 6in wide) which leads to a slate-chipped parking area with space for 3 cars. 

There is a seasonal beach shop 2 minutes’ walk away, a café/restaurant at the top of the hill and Trebetherick village store and newsagent less than half a mile away.  Daymer Bay is an all year dog friendly beach; at low tide the sand stretches as far south as Rock where a foot ferry operates to the harbour town of Padstow. 

Polzeath, 1 mile, has wetsuit/surf hire, local shops and a waterfront bar & grill, and Rock, 2.5 miles, offers sailing and watersport facilities, and a range of independent shops.  There are golf courses at St Enodoc and The Point 2 miles respectively and St Enodoc Church is nearby where Sir John Betjeman is buried.  The town of Wadebridge, 7 miles, has a good selection of shops, a sports centre, cinema, and bike hire to explore the Camel Trail.

Lowenek, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £450 to £ 1

Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Decorated and furnished to a good standard, Lowenek provides cosy and attractive accommodation which is perfect for small family gatherings and couples. The property forms one of four superior semi-detached terraced cottages and offers wonderful countryside views.  

The property is arranged on one floor and one step leads up to the paved patio where you access the property through the large French windows. The entrance is straight into a cosy but well furnished and equipped lounge/kitchen/ diner. On the lounge side, the property offers comfortable seating with electric living flame fire and flat screen TV and a fully fitted kitchen/ diner on the other side.

Off the main lounge area, an inner hallway leads to the bedrooms which consist of one double bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC and one twin bedroom. An additional doorway leads to a separate bathroom with shower over the bath and WC.

Back in the main living room, the large French windows provide access onto a paved patio with picnic table and rural views. Pets must be supervised as the terrace is not enclosed. Lowenek provides parking for one car adjacent to the property with additional parking on site.

Seamew, Cawsand, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £260 to £ 621

Self catering accommodation in Cawsand sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: A traditional terraced cottage in the colourful village of Cawsand on the Rame Peninsula where the pretty little beach which offers safe bathing and all the village amenities are only a couple of minutes walk away. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty with spectacular walks along the coastline to Rame Head, the cottage is tucked into a narrow winding street that actually forms part of the South West Coast Path.

The front door leads directly into a cosy open plan living room which takes up the whole of the ground floor with a rustic dining table and comfortable seating next to an electric log effect fire and there is a smart fitted kitchen area at the rear with a dark laminate wood floor. In one corner of the kitchen, rather steep stairs lead up to the first floor where there are a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two bedrooms, a small room has a 3ft single and a 2ft 4in childs bed and a double bedroom which has a decorative fireplace, both with low doorways.

A further steep staircase with a door at the bottom leads up to a good size loft room with a futon sofa bed as an alternative sleeping arrangement, oblique sea views between the rooftops from a skylight window and plenty of floor space for children to play.

Parking is in the pay and display village car park about 500 yards away and there are a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants both in Cawsand and Kingsand within a five minute stroll. The sheltered cove is popular for swimming and water sports and a summer ferry runs from Plymouth landing on Cawsand beach. Antony House and Mount Edgcumbe Park are within a few minutes drive and fishing, bird watching, golf and horse riding are all available locally.

Please note: A weekly car park ticket costs £28. Bed linen & towels only available for overseas guests.

Ebrenn, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £450 to £ 1

Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Ebrenn forms one of four superior semi-detached terraced cottages which have been decorated and furnished to a good standard. The cosy accommodation is perfect for small family gatherings or couples and the property offers wonderful countryside views across The Eco Village and beyond.

The property is arranged on one floor and one step leads up to the paved patio where you access the property through the large French windows. The entrance is straight into a cosy but well furnished and equipped lounge/kitchen/ diner. On the lounge side, the property offers comfortable seating with electric living flame fire and flat screen TV and a fully fitted kitchen/ diner on the other side.

Off the main lounge area, an inner hallway leads to the bedrooms which consist of one double bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC and one twin bedroom. An additional doorway leads to a separate bathroom with shower over the bath and WC.

Back in the main living room, the large French windows provide access onto a paved patio with picnic table and rural views. Ebrenn provides parking for one car adjacent to the property with additional parking on site.

The Old Mill, Millook, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £336 to £ 695

Self catering accommodation in Millook sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: A wonderful 17th Century character cottage, formerly a water millhouse, just yards from Millook beach, where sheer cliffs tower above the pebbled beach and small rock pools are revealed at low tide.

Set in a large grassy paddock with a stream running parallel to it, the front door opens into an entrance lobby with an adjacent simple kitchen and pantry area, and in one corner a 4 step ladder leads up to a cabin style children's bedroom with a little window overlooking the 38 ft mill wheel. Two steps up from the kitchen lead to a traditionally furnished cosy beamed living room with a large fireplace and remains of a cloam oven, simple white washed stone walls and a dining area with peaceful views over the garden.

To one side, a heavy carved door salvaged from a shipwreck in the 1800s leads to an additional smaller sitting room with comfortable seating and views of the sea. A bathroom W.C. with vanity basin and shower over bath can be reached via a few steps down from the living room, and an open tread irregularly shaped staircase leads directly up to the master attic bedroom with a 4ft 6inch double bed, a cross beamed ceiling, calming sea views and an extra single chair bed for alternative sleeping arrangements.

The renovated 3 ton mill wheel operates twice daily as an essential part of its preservation. The elderly or infirm may find the low curving beams, uneven floors and stairs a little difficult, and due to the proximity of the running water, toddlers will require supervision in the garden.

The nearest pub is 1.5 miles, and the spectacular sands of Widemouth Bay with a small grocery store are 2 miles away. Crackington Haven is about 5 miles and Bude 6 miles.

Please note: No TV reception.  Not suitable for children under 8 or children/adults requiring supervision.

Trevalley House, Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £489 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Tintagel sleeps 7.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A wonderful spacious and welcoming character property with excellent views over the beautiful gardens and out to sea. Perfect for a Cornwall self-catering holiday.

Sitting high above Trebarwith Strand with excellent views over the beautiful gardens and out to sea, Trevalley is a delightful North Cornwall character cottage in a lovely coastal setting, having superb flexibility and priced separately for parties of five or seven throughout the year. Enchanting Tintagel is close by with its famous castle steeped in legend and mystery. A little further along the coast are the picturesque harbour villages of Boscastle and Port Isaac. A twenty minute walk through the valley brings you to the fabulous golden sands of tidal Trebarwith Strand and a short drive will find you at the popular beaches of Polzeath and Widemouth Bay. This spacious welcoming self-catering holiday home from home has a comfortable sitting room with wood burning stove. The attractive country kitchen /dining room with lovely oak beams leads to a sunny conservatory with the most stunning views. The stylish master bedroom has wonderful valley and sea views. Stairs lead down to the pretty twin room and single room, all served by a wood panelled family bathroom. A small annex, accessed internally through the twin room, provides a second twin bedroom with the benefit of an en suite shower room and galley kitchen, ideal for families. This part of the house also has its own separate entrance door and the internal connecting door can be locked if required. On the garden level a games room with table tennis and pool table is a real bonus and will keep the children happy for hours! French windows in the conservatory lead out to the lovely enclosed south facing terraced gardens, with pretty patio area and pond where you can make the most of the spectacular sunsets over the rugged coastline. Trevalley is ideally placed for a holiday in North Cornwall and for exploring all that this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer .

Accommodation: Steps down to front door. Entry level floor : Living room with multi-fuel burner, TV with full Satellite Plus Package inc. Sports & Movies and DVD. Bedroom 1 with King, radio and ensuite WC and basin. Stairs down to Ground floor : Kitchen/diner with electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and radio/CD. Tumble dryer housed in games room. Conservatory. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Single. Bathroom with bath and shower over bath, WC and basin. Bedroom 4 (accessed through bedroom 2 and with its own external entrance door) with Twin and wall-mounted TV with Full Satellite Package inc. Sports & Movies, DVD and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Galley kitchen with electric hob, combi-microwave/oven, fridge and radio/CD player.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric heating. Wi-Fi Broadband. Payphone (no mobile signal). Brick BBQ. Garden furniture. Games room with table tennis, folding pool table, large sofa and tumble dryer. No smoking. Regret no pets. Private parking for 2 cars. Short breaks available. 3pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Trevalley, Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £383 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Tintagel sleeps 5.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach •

Accommodation overview: A wonderful spacious and welcoming character property with excellent views over the beautiful gardens and out to sea. A fantastic choice for a holiday in Cornwall.

Sitting high above Trebarwith Strand with excellent views over the beautiful gardens and out to sea, Trevalley is a delightful North Cornwall character cottage in a lovely coastal setting, having superb flexibility and priced separately for parties of five or seven throughout the year. Enchanting Tintagel is close by with its famous castle steeped in legend and mystery. A little further along the coast are the picturesque harbour villages of Boscastle and Port Isaac. A twenty minute walk through the valley brings you to the fabulous golden sands of tidal Trebarwith Strand and a short drive will find you at the popular beaches of Polzeath and Widemouth Bay. This spacious welcoming self-catering holiday home from home has a comfortable sitting room with wood burning stove. The attractive country kitchen /dining room with lovely oak beams leads to a sunny conservatory with the most stunning views. The stylish master bedroom has wonderful valley and sea views. Stairs lead down to the pretty twin room and single room, all served by a wood panelled family bathroom. A small annex, accessed internally through the twin room, provides a second twin bedroom with the benefit of an en suite shower room and galley kitchen, ideal for families. This part of the house also has its own separate entrance door and the internal connecting door can be locked if required. On the garden level a games room with table tennis and pool table is a real bonus and will keep the children happy for hours! French windows in the conservatory lead out to the lovely enclosed south facing terraced gardens, with pretty patio area and pond where you can make the most of the spectacular sunsets over the rugged coastline. Trevalley is ideally placed for a holiday in North Cornwall and for exploring all that this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer .

Accommodation: Steps down to front door. Entry level floor : Living room with multi-fuel burner, TV with full Satellite Plus Package inc. Sports & Movies and DVD. Bedroom 1 with King, radio and ensuite WC and basin. Stairs down to Ground floor: Kitchen/diner with electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and radio/CD. Tumble dryer housed in games room. Conservatory. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Single. Bathroom with bath and shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric heating. Wi-Fi Broadband. Payphone (no mobile signal). Brick BBQ. Garden furniture. Games room with table tennis, folding pool table, large sofa and tumble dryer. No smoking. Regret no pets. Private parking for 2 cars. Short breaks available. 3pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Mill Farm, Poundstock, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Poundstock sleeps 8.

Features include: • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach •

Accommodation overview: This characterful quintessential Cornish cottage sits within its own 10 acres of garden and fields. Bordered by a stream and within walking distance to Millook shingle beach, it is an ideal venue for families, friends or couples.

Snugly situated in an unspoilt sheltered valley, Mill Farm is surrounded by ten acres of its own land including a large country garden with open views across the valley. This quintessential Cornish Cottage Longhouse offers spacious holiday home accommodation and the opportunity for children of all ages to explore and enjoy the gardens, woods, fields and the stream bordering the property. It is a short stroll to the small shingle beach of Millook, which has dramatic rock formations and rock pools to explore. The surrounding area is one of outstanding natural beauty with the South West coastal path running very close to the grounds. Widemouth Bay with its sandy beaches and access to all manner of water sports is only two and a half miles away. Situated on this dramatic coastline, the approach road to Mill Farm is steep and winding, but well worth the journey when you finally see the beautiful setting. In either direction there are interesting coastal towns and villages to explore. This comfortable self-catering home from home has a welcoming dining room with large wood burning stove and complemented by oak dining furniture and a pretty window seat, with views across the garden to the valley beyond. Original beams and doors add to the authentic atmosphere. Following an extensive renovation programme in 2012, the accommodation now offers a spacious new kitchen and two newly built bathrooms. Both bathrooms have bath and shower cubicles with a power shower. From the dining room you enter the newly renovated kitchen with its integrated appliances. This leads into a large and delightful living room, housing a further fireplace, with comfortable seating for all, overlooking the garden, where rambling roses frame the windows and the doorways. There is also a smaller snug sitting room, for those wishing to quietly relax. A rear entrance to the property has direct access to a newly built utility area and shower room with further power shower, perfect for use after surfing. There are two staircases leading to two separate landings. The five bedrooms can easily accommodate eight visitors. The bedrooms are all built into the eaves, have original fixtures such as uneven doors and casement windows affording beautiful country views, encompassing the gardens and wooded valley to the sea. Mill Farm is ideally placed for a holiday in North Cornwall and for exploring all that this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer .

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Dining room with log burner. Snug/ sitting room. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Shower room with power shower, WC and basin. Living room with coke burning stove, TV with Freeview, DVD and video player. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Single. Bedroom 3 with Double. Bedroom 4, with single, interconnecting to Bedroom 3 if required (could be a dressing room or bedroom). Bedroom 5 with twin. Bathroom 1 with bath, WC, basin and shower cubicle. Bathroom 2 with bath, WC, basin and shower cubicle. Bedrooms 1, 2, 3 and 4 have access to Bathroom 1 and Bedrooms 4 and 5 have access to Bathroom 2.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric heating. Complimentary basket of logs and coke. Wi-Fi Broadband. Telephone for local and incoming calls (no mobile signal). BBQ. Garden furniture. No smoking. Regret no pets. Parking for 4 cars. No short breaks. 3pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.