These hand-picked cottages are situated in some of Cornwall’s most desirable locations including St Ives, Padstow, Newquay, Sennen Cove, and Looe. Wherever you choose to stay, your self-catering accommodation will give you the perfect base for exploring Cornwall’s fantastic coast and countryside.

Cornwall has over 400 beaches to discover, and with golden sands, secret coves, rugged cliffs, and turquoise waters there’s something for everyone to enjoy whether you simply want a day relaxing in the sun of fancy trying your hand at something more energetic.

With the swells from the Atlantic hitting many of its beaches, Cornwall is a surfers’ paradise. Beginners will enjoy the gentle waves at Polzeath on the north coast whereas the more experienced will want to head to Porthleven or Praa Sands on the west coast where the breaks are much bigger. Plenty of other watersports are on offer too including kayaking, kite surfing, sailing, and diving.

For a truly wild day out head to Bodmin Moor, a granite moorland covered in heather that’s still grazed by ponies and highland cattle. It’s a deeply historic place with many ancient monuments to be found among the granite tors, cascading waterfalls, peat bogs, and mires. At its southern edge is Cardinham Woods, a huge forest with steep valleys criss-crossed with walking and mountain bike trails.

The moor is also home to a wide variety of wildlife including small reptiles and amphibians, mammals such as voles and bats, hundreds of species of birds, and of course the Beast of Bodmin Moor. Ferns, mosses, liverworts, lichens, and fungi can all be found too.

At the UK’s most southerly point is the Lizard Peninsula, a rocky headland whose unique geology creates a haven for rare plants and flowers. Its rugged coastline is dotted with sandy bays, caves, and fishing harbours, while the cliffs are home to large colonies of seabirds such as puffins, razorbills, and gannets, and one of the UK’s rarest breeding birds, the Cornish chough.

Cornwall has a plethora of award-winning restaurants, farm shops, and independent cafes, meaning food lovers will be spoilt for choice. There are plenty of specialities to try such as pasties, stargazy pie, Newlyn crabs, and the Cornish cream tea – jam first please!

With cliff top castles, smugglers caves, quaint villages, stone circles, a rich mining and maritime heritage, as well as the origin of many myths and legends, Cornwall is a fascinating place offering all types of holiday makers the chance to make some wonderful memories.

If you want your holiday to feel Cornwall that little bit more special why not choose a cottage with a hot tub, swimming pool, or open fire? And if you want to bring your dog along with you, many of these holiday homes are happy to welcome pets.