Coastal cottages and self catering in Cornwall, South West England

Pillar Box Cottage, Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £310 to £ 621

Self catering accommodation in Tintagel sleeps 4.

Features include: • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This quaint little traditional cottage with beams and low doorways overlooks the hamlet ‘green’ sharing a pleasant slate pathed courtyard with the owner’s holiday home. Less than a mile away is Tintagel renowned for its Arthurian connections with its dramatic coastline romantic castle ruins exquisite Old Post Office (NT) and wide choice of restaurants. Trebarwith Strand 2.5 miles has a delightful sandy cove and restaurant/bar. Pretty fishing villages of Boscastle and Port Isaac and indoor swimming pool at Camelford all within 7 miles. Bude Newquay Wadebridge and Bodmin Moor all easily accessible. Walking and cycling on Camel Trail (5 miles) golf and fishing locally. Restaurant and bar 2.5 miles.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living/dining room with beams. Kitchen with beams. Bathroom with bath shower attachment and toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 single with additional pull-out single and access to 1 double. Sloping ceilings throughout.

Trethcoombe, Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 19
Weekly prices from £1192 to £ 2907

Self catering accommodation in Newquay sleeps 19.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 19

Accommodation overview: Enjoying superb views over lovely sandy Crantock Beach just a few minutes’ walk away (700 yards), Trethcoombe stands close to the coastal footpath, with its own substantial lawned garden, and offers comfortable, spacious holiday accommodation for large parties. One of a pair set back from the road, it has an indoor games room with pool table, furnished bar area with dart board, and is just 4 miles from Newquay, Cornwall’s largest holiday resort. Newquay boasts a stunning variety of attractions, ranging from a Sea Life Centre, zoo. pitch and putt, crazy golf, boating lake, railway and a sports complex to its excellent shops, restaurants, inns and renowned nightlife. Wonderful beaches combine with Atlantic rollers to provide great surfing on the famous Fistral Beach, with lifeguards, surfing lessons and popular, often-televised surf competitions. Crantock, with village shops and pubs, offer quieter pursuits for those wishing to get away from it all. The nearby Gannel Estuary provides the perfect place to explore sandy inlets full of pools with interesting sea creatures. Ideal for touring the North Cornwall Coast.
The nearby fishing port of Padstow is easily accessible and is almost as popular as Newquay, but has a much more sedate feel to it. The harbour is packed with boats offering cruises in Padstow Bay, whilst a regular ferry sails to Rock and the excellent beaches at Polzeath. Seafood is abundant in every restaurant, the most famous of which is owned by TV chef Rick Stein. Perranporth 5 miles. Eden Project 20 miles. Riding 1 mile. Shops 500 yards.

Entrance into porch/hallway. Games room. Small snug. Living room with glazed doors to dining room with stunning views and patio doors with six steps down to garden. Well-equipped, modern kitchen with two electric cookers. Comfortable bar area with dartboard. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Second twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Third double bedroom. Bunk bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Further bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Separate toilet. Second floor: Two double bedrooms, each with en-suite shower room and toilet. Third double bedroom with 4ft bed (for 1+1) and en-suite shower room with toilet. Single bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Five bedrooms have sea views, the other five have countryside views.

Riverside, Tregrehan, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £341 to £ 674

Self catering accommodation in Tregrehan sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: This beautifully presented detched bungalow sits in the owner’s well-established garden and has two of Cornwall’s loveliest gardens within a short walk. This area of Cornwall is inundated with many tourist attractions pretty coastal villages and resorts; from Fowey to Mevagissey the whole of St Austell Bay is dotted with secret coves and secluded beaches such as Menabilly made famous by Daphne du Maurier. The village of Charlestown frequently used as a film and TV set is just a stroll away from the holiday property and has several good places to eat right on the ancient quayside which is the home to the Tall Ships used on many films. The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan both a must for all visitors to Cornwall are close by and can even be visited by bike - a cycle hire centre can be found in the village of Pentewan across the bay. Shop 1 mile pub and restaurant 0.25 miles.

Accommodation details

All on ground floor: Living room with double sofa bed and patio doors/dining room/kitchen with wooden floor. 1 double (5ft) bedroom. Shower room with toilet.

The Old School House, Veryan, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £539 to £ 1265

Self catering accommodation in Veryan sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage

Accommodation overview: This unique, thatched, former school house (circa 1812) with many original features and landscaped gardens lies in the heart of this pretty Cornish village. Grade II listed and converted to a beautiful holiday home, it stands detached (but has a built-in, self-contained, occupied annexe with separate entrance via communal porch). Boasting panoramic views over Veryan, famous for its historic roundhouses, it is excellently located to explore the picturesque Roseland Peninsula, less than a mile from Pendower and Carne beach, one of the finest sandy Cornish beaches. Portloe has a harbour where crabs, lobster and fish can be bought for a beach barbecue. Shop 100 yards, pub 50 yards.

Spacious living room with original stone fireplace. Well-equipped kitchen/dining room with inglenook fireplace and picture window. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and additional single bed (for +1) and en-suite shower room with double shower cubicle and toilet. Twin bedroom. Fully tiled bathroom with corner bath, double shower cubicle, bidet and toilet.

The Gables, Gorran Haven, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £400 to £ 1058

Self catering accommodation in Gorran Haven sleeps 6.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Set just 50 yards from the east-facing sandy beach of Gorran Haven, this cosy cottage makes an ideal destination for a traditional seaside holiday. It is adjacent to the South Cornwall Coastal Path, which leads to some of the most awe-inspiring and rewarding cliff and beach walks in Cornwall, and the work of the National Trust allows visitors easy access to the headland. Picturesque Mevagissey, the Georgian harbour of Charlestown, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Eden Project and Caerhay’s Castle are all within easy driving distance. Also within easy reach are facilities for golf, tennis, surfing, sailing and sea fishing. Shops 50 yards, pub/restaurant 1/2 mile.

Living room. Modern fitted kitchen/dining room. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with wash basin. Twin bedroom. Small bunk bedroom with 2ft 6in beds (for +2 children).

The Sand House, Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £916 to £ 2354

Self catering accommodation in Portreath sleeps 7.

Features include: • Garden • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview:

Perched high above the beautiful sandy beach at Portreath, with spectacular beach and coastal views, sits The Sand House, a modern, reverse-level, detached house. With raised terraces taking advantage of the magnificent views, it provides exceptional outdoor living, sunbathing, lounging and entertaining areas.
Portreath sits in a valley with an inviting sheltered sandy beach ideal for bathing, surfing and relaxing, with glorious cliffs and natural beauty providing the perfect holiday destination. There are cafés, pubs, restaurants, a bakery and small shops in the village, all within walking distance. The pretty harbour offers a swimming area for children in the inner harbour beach. The area has numerous cycle tracks, coastal paths for walkers and is just a few minutes from Tehiddy Country Park with woodlands providing over 200 acres of paths, bridle ways, cycle and nature trails to explore together with its prestigious golf course, providing something for all the family.
This location is perfect for exploring the North Cornwall Coast, the sand dunes and the Hayle Estuary - a bird watcher’s paradise. The picturesque harbour and glorious beaches of St Ives with its cobbled streets, art galleries including the Tate Modern, shops and restaurants are just a short drive. Take the delightful, scenic train along the coastline from St Erth to St Ives, or cycle a trail running along an old tram line from Portreath to Devoran on the south coast. A short drive will take you to the south coast with its sandy coves and tranquil creeks. Shop and pub 1/4 mile.

Sitting room with double sofa bed (for alternative sleeping only). Snug with TV and beanbags. Utility. Double bedroom with sea views and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Further double bedroom with sea views, built-in wardrobes and en-suite shower room with toilet. First floor: Open-plan living/dining room with patio doors to balcony and well-equipped kitchen area. Double bedroom with sea views. Single bedroom/dressing room, fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower. Separate toilet.

• Elec, oil CH (ground floor), elec underfloor heating (first floor), bed linen and towels inc
• Two TVs
  
• DVD
• CD
• Combi m/wave/oven/grill
• W/machine
• T/dryer
• D/washer
• Freezer
• Lawned area with play equipment
• Extensive decked terrace and patio areas at different levels with furniture
• BBQ
• Ample parking
• Secure cycle store
• Surf board and wet suit storage area with exterior shower
• Welcome pack
• No smoking
• NB: 30 steep, open-tread external stairs to terrace, patio and garden areas, some slopes and steep drops

Downhouse, Delabole, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £334 to £ 973

Self catering accommodation in Delabole sleeps 5.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Only 1 mile from the surfing beach of Trebarwith Strand, this stone built holiday cottage dates back to the 17th century and enjoys a rural situation with superb sea views. One of a pair, Downhouse has a rustic feel, a large garden and seating area with stunning coastline views. This part of Cornwall has many attractions on offer: the Coastal Path, Boscastle, Tintagel, Port Isaac (made famous by the TV series Doc Martin), and Rock’s ferry ride to Padstow with its variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, including Rick Stein’s famous restaurant. Shops, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Beamed living room with slate floor, clome oven in fireplace. Dining room with sea view, well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen area, oil Rayburn, electric cooker, slate floor. Narrow, spiral staircase to first floor: Double bedroom, sea view. Beamed twin bedroom, low sloping ceiling. Single bedroom, wooden floor. Bathroom with shower over contemporary Japanese-style deep bath, toilet.

Dolphin Cottage, Charlestown, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £528 to £ 1

Self catering accommodation in Charlestown sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: This spacious L shaped barn is entered through the front door into a hallway and to one side is the master bedroom with a kingsize double bed and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin.

On the opposite side, the entrance hall leads through to a bathroom W.C. with wash basin and shower over the bath, a twin bedded room and a delightful living room. There is a fully fitted farmhouse style kitchen/diner with doors leading out to the beautiful grounds and a work bar divides the comfortably furnished leather sitting area with natural wood flooring and with a ceiling open to the apex of the roof.

An additional conservatory and large greenhouse providing fabulous extra space for dining and entertaining adjoins the living room.

Stairs from the hallway lead up to a gallery landing which provides an extra casual seating/play area and to one side a door opens to a large bedroom with two single beds underneath the eaves. The owners provide free charcoal/firelighters for the barbecue and can arrange for scallops, lobster, crab, fish (all weather and season dependent) to be delivered from local fishermen.