Coastal cottages and self catering in Cornwall, South West England

Tuckers Luck, Fowey, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £351 to £ 756

Self catering accommodation in Fowey sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: This traditional 400 year old fisherman’s cottage with views over the Fowey estuary is in the perfect spot, having the Old Customs House and the former Old Post Office adjacent to the property.

The cottage entrance is at the top of some granite steps and the property is accessed via three steps down to a small landing. Through a door and down two further steps takes you into a delightful and comfortably furnished kitchen, dining area and lounge with fine views across the Fowey estuary. The cottage has been updated with all the modern necessities while keeping reminders of its antiquity. For example, the wall behind the hearth is exposed to show the ancient stone construction.

A stairway from the landing leads to the upper floor, where there are two bedrooms, each having an exposed stone wall. One small cosy bedroom is perfect for young children with a bunk bed. The main bedroom has a king size bed and wonderful views of the estuary. The separate family bathroom on this floor has a bath with electric shower overhead, WC and a basin. An additional one bedroom cosy studio annex, situated on the lower ground floor of Tucker’s Luck, is accessed via a separate stable door. The annex contains twin beds, a separate bathroom with handheld shower attachment over the bath, WC and hand basin, and an enclosed laundry area with Belfast sink.

Whether you are looking for a place to simply relax, or want a more active break, Fowey’s waterside location has much to offer. The town is well provided with shops, pubs and restaurants to suit all budgets. Ferries across the harbour to Polruan (passenger only) and to Bodinnick (car and passenger). There are  seasonal passenger ferries to Mevagissey and boat tours from the Town Quay. Facilities for various water sports include sailing, canoeing and fishing. There is swimming at Readymoney Cove which can be reached by foot within 15 minutes and provides a sandy beach for children.

Fowey and the surrounding area caters for walkers The Southwest Coastal Path connects Fowey with Polperro and with Polkerris. There are many coastal and inland walks, including the Saints Way heading to the North Coast. For those who enjoy visiting gardens and historic houses. Lanhydrock House (NT), The Eden Project, and the Lost Gardens of Helligan are all a 30 minute drive respectively, as are a number of other historic sites and beautiful gardens.

Cockle Cottage, Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £319 to £ 898

Self catering accommodation in Porth sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Less than a 5 minute walk down the hill to the safe sandy beach at Porth, this recently upgraded 19th century mid terrace stone cottage is ideal for family holidays and within easy reach of all the activities that Newquay has to offer about a mile away. 

Offering a comfortable and well equipped home from home at any time of the year with gas central heating and an open fire, Cockle Cottage is set on the North Coast of Cornwall yet still in a central position perfect as a touring base for exploring the whole county. 

Approached from the parking area where there is space for two cars, one in a lockable garage, a pedestrian gate and a dozen open sided steps lead down through the landscaped garden to the entrance at the rear.  A half glazed door opens to a modern fully fitted kitchen with a quarry tiled floor, smart dining suite, additional breakfast bar and patio doors to the front courtyard providing a short cut to the beach. 

At the rear, an inner hallway gives access to the warm and cosy sitting room with a high painted beam ceiling and sumptuous lounge seating facing the brick fireplace with open fire. 

Carpeted stairs lead up from the hall to the first floor landing where there is a fully tiled bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two delightful bedrooms in a fresh crisp décor.  The master bedroom has a 5ft king-size bed, dual aspect windows and a couple of easy chairs in one corner for reading, relaxing and watching television, and the second bedroom has twin beds. 

To the rear of the property is a fully enclosed terraced garden with a sheltered paved patio and raised gravel terrace with garden furniture.  The South West Coast Path and the large sandy beach offering easy access and safe bathing at Porth are just 300 yards down the hill with a pub and seasonal shop just a little further. 

Newquay’s local shops, pubs and restaurants are a 10 minute walk and the resort centre with a wider selection of amenities including a zoo, Sea Life Aquarium and cinema is about a 20 minute walk away or one mile by car.  There are several other beaches in the Newquay area within easy reach including Watergate Bay (home to Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Restaurant), Lusty Glaze, Tolcarne and Fistral, to name but a few. 

Golf, horse riding and ten pin bowling are all available nearby as is coarse fishing at Porth Reservoir and there is a local bus service operating to Newquay, Watergate Bay, Mawgan Porth and Padstow.

Dynnarge, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £425 to £ 1

Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Dynnarge forms one of three terraced cottages which have been decorated and furnished to a good standard and provide cosy accommodation, perfect for small family gatherings and couples. The mid terrace accommodation is arranged on one floor with an attractive and enclosed outside space with patio seating.

Dynnarge is accessed through the French windows and 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 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 French windows provide access onto an enclosed paved patio and small garden with lawn and picnic table. The property provides parking for one car, accessed via an incline from the parking area, with additional parking on site.

Morryb, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £435 to £ 1

Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Morryb forms one of three terraced cottages which provides cosy, warm and comfortable accommodation within The Eco Village. This end of terrace property is decorated to a good standard and is perfect for both small family gatherings and couples alike. This property is also perfectly suitable for the more elderly as its arranged on one level both inside and out.   

On entering the property through the large French windows, access is straight into a cosy but well furnished and equipped lounge/kitchen/ diner with electric living flame fire and flat screen TV. The lounge is on one side which provides comfortable seating and a fully fitted kitchen/ diner on the opposite side.

Off the main lounge area, a rear hallway leads to the bedrooms which consist of one double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, shower over and WC and one twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC.

Back in the main lounge/ kitchen/ diner, the large French windows provide access onto an open paved patio outside with picnic table for visitors sole use. Morryb provides one parking space at the end of the terrace with additional parking on site.

Kres, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £425 to £ 1

Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Decorated and furnished to a good standard, Kres forms one of three terraced cottages and provides cosy accommodation for small family gatherings and couples.

The mid terrace property is arranged on one floor and is accessed via an incline from the parking area. A private gate opens into a paved patio and enclosed garden with lawn and a pathway that leads to 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 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 French windows provide access onto a paved patio with picnic table. Dorvil provides parking for one car with additional parking on site.

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.

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.

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.