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24 of the Best Holiday Cottages in Cornwall
Published 12th November 2025
A gorgeous Cornish holiday cottage in beautiful countryside or near the sea - is there a more classic UK getaway?
We've handpicked some of the best cottage hideaways in Cornwall - snug rural boltholes just for two, traditional stone-built cottages in pretty fishing villages, or family-friendly pads by the beach.
Take a look, choose your favourite and start living the Cornish dream.
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Manor Cottage
Cusgarne - Cornwall
Sleeps 2
Quaint and cosy cottage offering a romantic bolthole on a picturesque Cornish estate.
The Bullpen
Truro - Cornwall
Sleeps 2
A fabulous barn, tucked away in rural Cornwall, with fantastic countryside views.
Birch Studio
Lamorna - Cornwall
Sleeps 4
Former artist's studio in Cornwall hidden in a peaceful wood by the edge of a trickling stream, with a hot tub, sauna and a beautiful beach within walking distance.
Merlin Farm - Mawgan Porth
Mawgan Porth - Cornwall
2-4 per cottage
Luxury, eco-friendly cottages set in the Cornish countryside. Minutes from magical Mawgan Porth beach.
Old Lanwarnick Cottages
Nr Looe - Cornwall
2-8 per cottage
Six stylish cottages set amongst thirty four acres of stunning Cornish countryside - with hot tubs and private woodland
1 Rock Cottages
Treknow - Cornwall
Sleeps 5
Charming and cosy cottage in a quaint Cornish village close to a golden sandy beach.
Anchor Cottage
Porthleven - Cornwall
Sleeps 5
Fantastic seaside cottage in Porthleven, Cornwall, sat on the water's edge offering a cosy, charming interior and amazing coastal views.
Iris
St Ives - Cornwall
Sleeps 5
Iris is a large, gorgeous luxury holiday cottage perfectly located in the centre of St Ives close to the bustling town, harbour and sandy beaches.
Fable Cottage
Portloe - Cornwall
Sleeps 6
Stylish coastal townhouse with breathtaking sea views in the heart of Portloe, Cornwall.
Kittiwake Cottage
Port Isaac - Cornwall
Sleeps 6
A charming Grade-II listed cottage, providing the perfect blend of comfort, privacy and proximity to the harbour front of Port Isaac on the Cornish coast.
Trevigue Cottage
Bude - Cornwall
Sleeps 6
Idyllic cottage set in a tranquil location with amazing access to some of Cornwall's best beaches and most scenic walks.
4 Coastguard Cottages
Porthgwarra - Cornwall
Sleeps 6
Beautiful Cornish cottage tucked away on the Gwennap Headland in Cornwall offering a fabulous seaside retreat and stunning coastal views.
Penrose
Sennen - Cornwall
Sleeps 6
Uncover the secrets of Sennen at this charming seaside cottage for six. Overlooking the ocean and Whitesands Bay, it’s perfect for families.
Songbirds
Bude - Cornwall
Sleeps 6
Beautifully renovated three bedroom barn conversion with a range of amenities in gorgeous North Cornwall in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Beagle Cottage
St. Ives - Cornwall
Sleeps 6
Spacious and lovingly styled, Beagle Cottage enjoys sweeping views across the Cornish countryside and coastline.
Chy Barnett
St Ives - Cornwall
Sleeps 7
A fabulous family home in the midst of the wild Cornish countryside, just a stone's throw from the rugged Atlantic coastline.
Tresillian
Sennen - Cornwall
Sleeps 8
A warm, spacious and light farmhouse that's been lovingly restored, with wide sea views and a sheltered outdoor courtyard.
Fairings
St Ives - Cornwall
Sleeps 8
For the ultimate holiday retreat, this designer space, just a short walk to St Ives' beaches, ticks all the boxes.
Rockfish
St Ives - Cornwall
Sleeps 8
Restored fisherman’s cottage in the heart of St Ives with a Scandi twist and views across Porthmeor Beach
Treverra Cottage
Rock - Cornwall
Sleeps 8
A luxury farmhouse cottage on the exclusive Cornish coast, with a stunning infinity pool and steaming hot tub…
The Old Courthouse
St Mawes - Cornwall
Sleeps 8
Historic seaside cottage with breathtaking sea views in the heart of St Mawes.
Carn Cobba
St Ives - Cornwall
Sleeps 10
Architecturally remarkable six bedroom detached cottage with sea views, perched in a stunning World Heritage site in Cornwall.
Ferrymans Rest
St Ives - Cornwall
Sleeps 10
Spacious and sunny beachfront house near St Ives offering stunning views, lovely interior with wood burner and terrace with hot tub.
Tregulland Cottage & Barn
Launceston - Cornwall
Sleeps 22
The perfect, super-luxury spot for large groups looking to escape to Cornwall with Britain’s first heated indoor freshwater pool.