Short breaks in Cornwall

Short breaks in Cornwall

Cornwall is perfect for that long-awaited weekend break or mid-week breather. With everything from lush countryside to beautiful coastal scenes, there is plenty for you to fall in love with. Whether you’re looking for a seaside cottage or a cosy country retreat, our luxury self-catering Cornish cottages will provide you with the perfect little getaway. Read more

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We have 430 self-catering cottages in Cornwall available for a Short Break

Brea Barn Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Penzance.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £680 *

Brea Barn Cottage

5837

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Penzance.


Escape to this delightful 17th Century barn conversion set within a National Landscape (formerly known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). With exceptional sea views and stu...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £680 *

Love Lane Stable is a 1 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Penzance, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £383

Love Lane Stable

5820

1 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Penzance, West Cornwall.


Beside one of Penzance's oldest properties dating back to 1685 and tucked along a narrow lane, Love Lane Stable is a beautifully converted stone building offering a seamless blend ...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £383

Ellas Pottery is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £537

Ellas Pottery

5831

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.


Nestled in an idyllic wooded valley and with pretty meadows bordered by a meandering stream, welcome to Roskennals, a small, exclusive development of cottages in the grounds of a f...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £537

Roskennals Granary is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £650

Roskennals Granary

5830

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.


A private driveway leads you to this very special home, nestled amidst breathtaking gardens surrounded by woodland and a bordering stream, Roskennals Granary is a charming two bedr...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £650

Roskennals Mill is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £758

Roskennals Mill

5829

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.


Nestled in the heart of the Land's End peninsula and accessed via a private driveway, this Grade II Listed 17th Century former mill house offers a rare blend of historic charm, mod...

  • Sleeps 5 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £758

Penhallow is a 4 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views close to Looe, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £606 *

Penhallow

5799

4 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views close to Looe, South Cornwall.


Only a five minute amble to the beach and fabulous seashore walks and clifftop paths, Penhallow is a coastal lover's delight. It's the place for dawn dips and building sandcastles ...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £606 *

Rosslyn is a 4 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £775

Rosslyn

5800

4 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.


Perfectly situated in the heart of the charming seaside village of St Mawes on the beautiful Roseland peninsula, Rosslyn is a gorgeous double-fronted traditional cottage, extended ...

  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £775

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One Old School Cottages is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £570

One Old School Cottages

5803

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.


Situated in the pretty hamlet of Gerrans, just a stroll away from the charming seaside village of Portscatho on the beautiful Roseland peninsula, One Old School Cottages is a charm...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £570

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Whipsiderry is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Newquay.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £510

Whipsiderry

5809

1 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Newquay.


A fabulous top floor apartment with a great roof terrace with gorgeous views over the Gannel Estuary, rolling Cornish countryside and a snip of a sea view too. This bolthole for tw...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £510

Brooks Cottage is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £867

Brooks Cottage

5744

3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.


Situated in the heart of St Mawes, you'll find the beautiful Brooks Cottage gazing out to sea. This welcoming three bedroom waterside getaway is the perfect place to unwind with yo...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £867

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We even have a number of beautiful baby-friendly and dog-friendly cottages, so you can celebrate with the whole family and enjoy some down time. Start planning your Cornwall short break today.

Spring and Autumn Breaks in Cornwall

Spring and Autumn in Cornwall provide the benefits of a mild climate alongside a peaceful pace as summer crowds fade away. Step into obscurity and spend three or four days surrounded by unparalleled natural beauty.

Summer Short Breaks

Summer in Cornwall is blue skies, a warm sun, a gentle sea breeze whispering across your skin and the stuff that dreams are made of.

Christmas in Cornwall

Why not turn your Christmas into the memory of a lifetime by booking a short break in Cornwall. We have a number of beautiful cottages that will leave you totally enchanted at this festive time of year.

New Year Breaks in Cornwall

With celebrations taking place all over Cornwall, you’ll only ever be a stone’s throw away from great times and wonderful memories.

Winter Breaks in Cornwall

With its warm oceanic climate, winters in Cornwall are some of the warmest in the country. Summer crowds have disappeared and wanderers are often treated to entire stretches of coast path and beaches to themselves. Dog restrictions have also been lifted off many beaches, so you can bring your four-legged friend along too.

We have 430 holiday cottages only a short drive away, for a much needed short break in Cornwall. That well-deserved time off will finally be yours.