Holiday cottages by the sea in South West Cornwall

Holiday cottages by the sea in South West Cornwall

From sheltered coves and idyllic inlets to vibrant ports and rugged cliffs, seaside cottages in South West Cornwall situate you beside one of our greatest assets. Read more

Whether your passion is for surfing beaches or sandy beaches, sailing and canoeing or simply taking in the view, the variety of our 114 South West Cornwall cottages by the sea ensure you’ll be best placed to enjoy this coastline’s many delights.

Our seaside cottages on the atmospheric north coasts of Devon and Cornwall will assault your senses with the sights, smells, and sounds of the ever-changing, ever-beautiful ocean. Where better than to plan your next romantic break?

Along the South West Cornwall’s southern coastlines, a holiday by the sea offers tranquil waters, secret coves and pretty towns to explore. With one of the world’s most beloved walking routes - the 630-mile South West Coast Path - snaking around the South West, a cottage by the sea in the region don’t only mean water sports on your doorstep. Hiking this glorious coastal route is one of the perks of staying in one of our holiday homes. 

For a gentler pace, consider a holiday in one of the region’s many picturesque fishing villages, where sea views will allow you to watch the comings and goings of working boats as well as the rich diversity of marine birds and wildlife who make the coastline their home. 

Whatever the weather or the season, self catering by the sea will never be anything short of breath-taking.

Our exclusive ferry discounts will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.

We have 114 self catering cottages near the sea in South West Cornwall

The Loft is a 1 bedroom thatched cottage with sea views in Coverack, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £696

The Loft

83

1 bedroom thatched cottage with sea views in Coverack, West Cornwall.


The quintessential romantic getaway awaits in the picturesque fishing village of Coverack. The Loft is a gorgeous bolthole, perfectly situated above the crystal-clear waters of the...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £696

Frenchman's Creek is a 3 bedroom self catering cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £720 *

Frenchman's Creek

3344

3 bedroom self catering cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.


This fabulous retreat is located in the grounds of the four star Budock Vean Hotel and is named after the romantic novel by Daphne Du Maurier. With stunning views across the 9 h...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £720 *

We’re a Visit England Quality Accredited Agency for our high standards in holiday letting.

Candlelight Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Porthleven.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £742 *

Candlelight Cottage

4331

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Porthleven.


High above the cliffs at Rinsey, Candlelight Cottage is the ideal location from which to explore this spectacular Cornish coastline and with sea views from its enclosed garden, wha...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £742 *

Spinneywood is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Helford.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £753 *

Spinneywood

5514

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Helford.


Perhaps the most astounding views one would be lucky enough to experience on the Cornish coastline, this beautifully appointed cottage sits in an elevated position overlooking Gill...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £753 *

Dreamcatcher Cottage is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Marazion, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £825 *

Dreamcatcher Cottage

4435

3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Marazion, West Cornwall.


If you're looking for a beautifully appointed house to soak up one of Cornwall's most picturesque scenes, this gem certainly fits the bill. Tucked away on the outskirts of Maraz...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £825 *

Rockaway is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views and a hot tub in Portreath, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1098 *

Rockaway

3315

3 bedroom cottage with sea views and a hot tub in Portreath, North Cornwall.


This stunningly designed contemporary beach house with unobstructed views over Portreath beach is likely to take your breath away. The liberal use of glass floods the living space ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1098 *

Rock is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portreath, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1098 *

Rock

3325

3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portreath, North Cornwall.


This is a beach house in every sense of the word, with light, bright open spaces, indoor-outdoor living on the private roof-deck lounge and views to leave you speechless. Giant win...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1098 *

Welloe Rock is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near the beach at Rinsey.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1132 *

Welloe Rock

4478

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near the beach at Rinsey.


The 'wow' when you walk in, will be audible! This quintessential and very spacious cottage by the sea at Rinsey is absolutely stunning. Be it the games barn with table-tennis, the ...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1132 *

We’ve been raising the standards of self catering holidays since 1977.

Marnylunn is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Helford.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £1253 *

Marnylunn

4717

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Helford.


A luxurious residence with far reaching sea views offering a real home-from-home any time of year, and in the idyllic and tranquil setting of Gillan Creek, Marnylunn means 'mariner...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £1253 *

Kernel’s Barn is a 2 bedroom, rural cottage near the sea near Portreath, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £418

Kernel’s Barn

2437

2 bedroom, rural cottage near the sea near Portreath, North Cornwall.


Practically a stone's throw from the Coast to Coast cycle tramway and only a few minutes' drive from several spectacular sandy beaches, Kernel's Barn is set back from the road betw...

  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £418

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