Cornwall cottages and self catering, South West England

Vellan Dreath Valley - Castaways, Sennen, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Sennen sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: A little piece of heaven . . .

That’s how the local postman has described the Vellan Dreath Valley, a lovely and hidden corner of Cornwall overlooking the wide sweep of Whitesand Bay. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – a haven for botanists and wildlife enthusiasts – these delightful holiday cottages are set in a privately owned, unspoilt 8-acre valley, bordered by a stream, and offer spectacular panoramic sea views all year round. Converted with flair and imagination to the same high standards of comfort, each of these cottages enjoys its own personal garden. Their quiet and magical settings are only accessible on foot down the sandy beach path from Sunny Corner Lane.
The local inn and the attractive little fishing harbour of Sennen Cove are only 10 minutes’ walk across the vast expanse of the sandy Blue Flag beach, which is perfect for water sports and famous for surfing. If you are lucky, you may see dolphins, spot the odd seal or basking shark. Rock climbing is popular on the cliffs and headlands, and this is superb walking country. Dogs are permitted on the sand dunes and neighbouring Gwenver beach, with restricted access during summer at Whitesands Bay beach. Land’s End is only about a mile further along the glorious coastal footpath, while in the opposite direction the path leads to the dramatic scenery of Cape Cornwall. All around this coast are countless pretty and secluded coves to explore. Inland, this wild and unspoilt corner of Cornwall, is dotted with prehistoric relics.
The little fishing village of Newlyn and picturesque Mousehole harbour, both popular subjects for artists, are 8 miles away. At Porthcurno (4 miles), is the open-air Minack theatre, in a spectacular setting on the cliff top with the sea and setting sun as its backdrop. A short drive away is St Ives, long popular as an artists’ colony, with its pretty stone cottages and narrow cobbled lanes through which to wander. There are many galleries, including St Ive’s Tate Gallery. The town of Penzance (8 miles) has a wealth of amenities for visitors, including museums, cinema, golf, tennis and riding, as well as many good shops and restaurants. In the summer months, day trips by ferry, plane or helicopter are available to the romantic Isles of Scilly. Shops ½ mile.

Ebrenn East, Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Newquay sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Welcome to a unique concept in modern, environmentally friendly holiday accommodation in North Cornwall for all ages and sizes of party

The Park at Mawgan Porth offers a wide range of simple, yet extremely comfortable accommodation and is located in a unique position, only a few hundred yards from the fine surfing beach of Mawgan Porth, within a rural setting of mature parkland of 27 acres. The Park is applying for a ‘Green Business Award’ as the importance of supporting the natural environment is strongly advocated here, ensuring sustainability and protecting the heritage of this area. Responsible tourism is a fundamental part of the business ethos and informs all that this family-run company does.
The Park is now open all year round, including Christmas, half terms and Easter, which is possible due to the introduction of central heating in all properties, including solar thermal systems, underfloor heating, and improved insulation and ventilation.
Eco lodges, built using sustainable materials with a low carbon rating, blend in beautifully with the landscaping and native planting around The Park. The range of cottages provides that extra touch of comfort and privacy. Some of the units are specifically designed to create disability access with ramps, bathing facilities and thresholds to allow easy wheelchair manoeuvrability.
The cottages at The Park have from one to six bedrooms. Each has been refurbished to the high standard that incorporates the ethos of sustainability, simplicity and comfort with a nostalgic twist. Windsong, ref. TCA, is also under the same ownership.
The Park at Mawgan Porth has a huge range of facilities for everyone to enjoy, whatever age, such as an outdoor pool and terrace area. There is also an indoor leisure centre which includes a cafe, heated indoor swimming pool and lounge space with sauna and steam room. There are picnic and seating areas, communal fire pit, barbecues, trampoline, outdoor activity equipment, children’s play yurt with toys and games, swings, woodland and coastal walks to explore and an on-site shop. There is also low level outdoor lighting so guests can enjoy the grounds in the evenings.
The beautiful bay at Mawgan Porth offers dramatic scenery, unique to this part of Cornwall. The wide expanse of white sand is bordered by cliffs on each side and backed by the village with its family friendly pub, beach shop, delicatessen and restaurant.
The beach provides something for everyone, from surfing, rock pooling, crabbing, kite flying, picnics during the day, to sunsets with a lazy beach barbecue to round off the perfect day.
The village of Mawgan Porth lies between two more famous neighbours - Padstow to the east and Newquay to the west. Each of these holiday resorts offer their own unique charm and facilities, such as surf schools, a zoo, marine aquarium, off road cycling trails, kite surfing, sea fishing, kayaking, go karting, and world renowned chefs and their restaurants - Rick Stein in Padstow and Jamie Oliver at Watergate Bay in Newquay. This places The Park in the most enviable location to enjoy these bustling resorts while being able to retire to the peace and tranquillity at the end of the day.
If visitors feel the need to travel further afield, it is surprising how diverse a range of tourist attractions and quaint Cornish villages can be reached with ease, from National Trust houses and gardens, the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Roseland Peninsula and historic Bodmin Moor. The towns and villages to visit include Fowey, Falmouth, Port Isaac, St Ives, Truro and Mevagissey which all provide an excellent day out.
Newquay airport is within 10 minutes’ drive of The Park, so holidaymakers can leave the car and arrive in style from many destinations.
Horse riding, golf, cycling, swimming and sailing are all available in the area, making The Park at Mawgan Porth an ideal choice of holiday accommodation. Shops within 600 yards, pub 500 yards.

Birchwood, Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Bude sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Just 2 miles from Widemouth Bay’s renowned surfing beach, this spacious detached property is located in the pretty village of Marhamchurch and makes a wonderful base for touring both Devon and Cornwall. Attractively furnished to a high standard and with a cosy wood-burning stove, it makes a comfortable holiday home for couples and families. Lying 2 miles away is popular Bude, with indoor leisure centre, ten pin bowling and links golf course as well as a wide selection of shops and restaurants. The adjacent village inn provides a friendly welcome for all the family. Shop 1 mile.

Spacious living room with wood-burning stove and patio doors to garden. Large well-equipped kitchen/dining room. Study. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Two single bedrooms. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Carnethic House - Carnethic Penthouse, Fowey, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Fowey sleeps 4.

Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: These two holiday properties are set in the award-winning gardens of this Regency country house on the edge of Fowey on Cornwall’s south coast. Both Carnethic Penthouse (TAH) and Poolside (TAJ)are Visit Britain Gold Award winners. The gardens here are set to lawn with shrubs, water features, trees and plants. The pool house with its retractable glass roof, 15m heated pool, sauna, hot tub and changing room are also set within this beautiful garden. The roof can be retracted to enjoy the sun or closed to maintain a perfect environment to enjoy the warm water of the pool. Sea fishing, diving, sailing, kayaking, dolphin spotting and river trips can all be arranged in the town. Shops 500 yards, pub ¾ mile.

Landrends Barn - Kylden, Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Launceston sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Tucked away in a quiet rural location and enjoying views over Kensey Valley and the surrounding countryside, these superb adjoining apartments lie within the grounds of the owners’ farmhouse. Set amongst open countryside, they have been renovated to a high standard and offer excellent holiday accommodation - perfect for exploring the surrounding area. Fronted by an attractive courtyard with a barbecue area and a paddock that is ideal for walking the dog, visitors will find plenty of space to relax and unwind.
The apartments offer an ideal base for touring both Devon and Cornwall, and are within easy reach of the A30. Centrally located between north and south coasts, it is not more than a 25-minute drive from a selection of good sandy beaches ideal for rock pooling, surfing and dog walking. Boscastle and Tintagel, the small sandy cove of Trebarwith Strand and Crackington Haven, as well as some of the most spectacular coastal walks in the area can be found nearby. Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor are within easy reach as are several magnificent National Trust houses and gardens. The popular Eden Project is also easily accessible. Historic Launceston
(1 mile), once the capital of Cornwall, offers a medieval castle, a selection of shops and a steam railway. There are two excellent golf courses within a short distance and a selection of horseriding schools nearby. Shops 1½ miles and a selection of local pubs offering excellent food; nearest approximately 1 mile.

Fairmaiden, Polruan-by-Fowey, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Polruan-by-Fowey sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Just two minutes’ uphill walk from the quay and the beautiful Fowey harbour, this delightful character cottage in the heart of the old village offers two bathrooms and a courtyard garden for sitting out. Thoughtfully furnished and equipped, it provides an ideal base for a relaxing holiday. Surrounded by NT land with breathtaking coastal and inland walks, Polruan is an unspoilt, picturesque village with two excellent inns and a small sandy beach. There are frequent ferries across the river to the historic town of Fowey with its annual regatta, Daphne du Maurier festival, shops and restaurants. Sailing and fishing trips available. Eden Project only 6 miles away. Shop 10 yards.

Beamed living/dining room with wood-burning stove in fireplace, rugs on wooden floor and French doors to small courtyard. Small, well-fitted kitchen. First floor: Two bedrooms with rugs on wooden floors; one twin with en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet, and one double with en-suite shower room and toilet and access to steep stairs to attic twin bedroom (for +2) with low sloping ceiling (unsuitable for children under 7 years).

Old Mill, Hayle, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Hayle sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This old watermill is set in peaceful and unspoilt countryside. A detached holiday property, it sits in 5 acres of farmland and has views across to a large natural pond. It has been thoughtfully furnished and fitted whilst retaining much of its original features with its beams and exposed stonework. Just a short drive to the sandy dune-backed golden beaches at Hayle and the very beautiful resort of St Ives, famous for the Tate Gallery, its wonderful array of art and gift shops, restaurants and surfing beaches. Penzance is a short drive away offering flights to the Isles of Scilly. St Michaels Mount, Lands End and the family theme park at Flambards are close by as is the pretty harbour village of Mousehole. Shops 1 miles, pub ½ mile.

Spacious living room with exposed stone work and tiled floor. Well-equipped kitchen/dining room with tiled floor. Utility with toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed, beams and stable door, one with views across pond. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Silverstream Cottage, Hellandbridge, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Hellandbridge sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This 17th-century cottage, one of a pair, lies in the picturesque hamlet of Hellandbridge. Set between the medieval stone bridge over the river and the Camel Trail, which passes the cottage directly, the location is ideal for walkers and cyclists. Surrounded by countryside, there is a large garden with patio and lawned area, ideal for an evening barbecue or morning coffee overlooking the River Camel. The hamlet is close to many popular attractions and beaches that this area has to offer including Padstow, with its array of shops, pubs and restaurants including Rick Stein’s famous seafood restaurant, Port Isaac, Rock, Polzeath, Tintagel and the Eden Project. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Spacious, beamed living room with wood-burning stove. Separate ‘snug’. Large kitchen/dining room with tiled floor. Utility with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Large bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet.

Nanscawen - Toms Cottage, St Blazey, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in St Blazey sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Enjoying peace and seclusion, these attractive, detached holiday cottages lie just 3 miles from the coast and 1 mile from the Eden Project. Approached by a tree-lined lane, they are set within the 18-acre grounds of the owner’s home, which include the Saints’ Way footpath. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers excellent walking, riding, bird-watching and fishing, whilst a short drive away are the many sandy coves on the beautiful South Cornish Coast, with Fowey, St Austell and the pretty Luxulyan Valley also nearby. The old port of Charlestown is just 5 miles away, and several golf courses including Carlyon Bay. Shops and pub 2 miles.

The Shippon, Lidwell, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £664 to £1928

Self catering accommodation in Lidwell sleeps 10.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Hot Tub sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Set amidst lovely countryside in the peaceful hamlet of Lidwell on the Cornwall/Devon border this beautifully converted very spacious and attractively furnished former barn is ideal for larger groups. The surrounding area has so much to offer and just a short drive away are the delightful market towns of Tavistock Callington and Launceston with its castle and steam railway trips. Well worth a visit and only a little further afield are the picturesque south coast resorts of Looe and Polperro whilst historic Plymouth's Marine Aquarium Dome theatres and shopping are about 20 miles distant. The National Trust's enchanting medieval house at Cotehele with its valley garden leading to the quay and watermill on the River Tamar is just 7 miles away. For walkers there is Kit Hill Country Park (3 miles); canoe and boat trips along the Tamar are readily available and the St Mellion golf club (8 miles) offers a range of leisure facilities. Shop/post office and pub serving food about 2 miles.

Spacious sitting room with exposed roof timbers and dining area. Spiral staircase to galleried double bedroom. Well equipped kitchen with range cooker and dining area. Shower room/W.C. Lower ground floor: Two double bedrooms both with access to rear garden and one with ensuite shower room/W.C. Two twin bedded rooms both with access to rear garden and one with wash basin. Bathroom/W.C. with corner bath (shower attachment). Boot and storage room.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Little Willow, Ruthvoes, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Ruthvoes sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Detached • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: This attractive, detached barn conversion sits in the private landscaped grounds of the owner’s home. Set amid the Cornish countryside, this holiday property is only a few minutes’ drive from some excellent North Cornwall beaches, including the surfing beaches of Newquay, 8 miles. The popular fishing village of Padstow, with many restaurants including those of Rick Stein, is a short drive along the coast road. For a day trip, The Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, NT houses and gardens, Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre, and the sheltered coves of the south coast are in easy reach. Golf, cycling, surfing and horse riding are available close by. Shop 11/2 miles, pub 2 miles.

Open-plan living/dining room with kitchen area, French doors and wooden floors. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with shower over Jacuzzi bath and toilet.

The Linhay, Wadebridge, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Wadebridge sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Situated in a peaceful location, this single-storey barn conversion has been renovated to a high standard and has spectacular views across the Camel Estuary towards Padstow and Rock. Attached to another property, The Linhay features a half-acre garden surrounded by beautiful countryside, ideal for games and outdoor dining. The open-plan kitchen, dining-room and living room all enjoy views of the estuary. Ideally situated close to many of the tourist attractions this area has to offer, including Padstow, with its many interesting shops, array of pubs and restaurants and quaint harbour. From here visitors can hire a cycle and ride the Camel Trail where there is an abundance of wildlife. Shop 3 miles, pub 1½ miles.

Beamed living/dining room with large well-equipped kitchen area and patio doors leading to garden with sea views. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with large shower cubicle and toilet. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Slate floor throughout.