Cornwall

Cornwall, or Kernow as the locals know it, has always danced to the beat of its own drum. Perhaps that’s why our inspected and selected Cornish collection of special places to stay are such a characterful and colourful bunch. From traditional stone cottages in North Cornwall to seaside-chic hotels in South Cornwall, there’s something here for romantic weekending couples, families with children of all ages, and anyone who wants to soak up the county’s stunning coastline, wild moors, foodie pubs and pretty fishing villages. Visit arty St Ives for the Tate and Barbara Hepworth Museum, historic Hayle for its turquoise waters and sandy bay, and lovely Looe for a Cornish cream tea (jam first, in case you were wondering).

Watergate Bay Hotel
Watergate Bay, Cornwall
From £320 p/n

Hotel

60 rooms for 2 - 6
A chilled, family-friendly hotel on a sandy surfing beach with huge views and a sensational pool with sustainability at its heart

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Boatman's Steps
Polruan, Cornwall
From £161 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
A charming old cottage, steeped in history and in a stunning setting, close to the Coast Path and overlooking the bustling harbour at Fowey

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Pentonwarra
Padstow, Cornwall
From £150 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 8
A magical family house with its toes in the water, a beach either side and Padstow’s pretty harbour and restaurants down the road

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Battery Cottage
Coverack, Cornwall
From £192 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 5
Unspoilt Coverack has all you need for a fun beach holiday and this terraced fisherman's cottage on the coast path is cosy all year round

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Shell Seekers & Rockpool, Bodrugan Barton
Mevagissey, Cornwall
From £43 p/n

Self-catering

2 places for 5
With stunning coastal views and family farm surroundings, these cottages are bright and roomy; plus wood-burning stoves and indoor pool

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Chapel House Portholland
Saint Austell, Cornwall
From £160 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
A converted chapel - cosy and creative - right on the beach. Wander the Cornish coast, explore small towns and retreat from the everyday

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On the Rocks
Helford, Cornwall
From £398 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 12
Right on the coast path - a smart retreat with views and a small private beach near Helford for sailors, kayakers & wild swimmers

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Pepper Pot
Polruan, Cornwall
From £100 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
In charming Polruan: a smart dinky bolthole on the water's edge with steps down to the sea and a terrace with panoramic views

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Hell Bay
Isles of Scilly, Cornwall
From £250 p/n

Hotel

25 rooms for 2
A peaceful place to stay with wonderful walks, other islands to visit, great food and sunsets to linger over in the gardens or on the beach

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The Gurnard's Head
St Ives, Cornwall
From £167 p/n

Inn

8 rooms for 2
This fine old inn stands in blissful peace, a field or two back from the coastal path, with cosy rooms, delicious food and a rustic style

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Coachman's Cottage
Marazion, Cornwall
From £100 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
A few minutes' walk to the beach, a coastal stroll to Penzance - a sunny stylish Victorian cottage with blissful views and a spa bath for 2

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St Edward's Cottage
Tintagel, Cornwall
From £120 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 7
A coastal haven for family or friends surrounded by huge skies, steps from the sea – hide away or explore the rugged coast

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Tina's
Freathy, Cornwall
From £90 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
A post-war brick built chalet with a deck and a sauna on a peaceful private estate with stunning views – a Sawday's Community Champion

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The Old Quay House Hotel
Fowey, Cornwall
From £145 p/n

Hotel

13 rooms for 2
A stylish hotel on the waterfront in Fowey - expect airy rooms, big views, and a dining terrace overlooking the estuary

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The Rosevine
Truro, Cornwall
From £152 p/n

Hotel

24 rooms for 2 - 5
A superb family hotel with an indoor pool, a beach below, and the independence of 15 apartments and a studio

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The Cottage at Halzephron House
Helston, Cornwall
From £181 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
A delightful coastal cottage with far-reaching ocean views from almost every room, two gardens and a short hop to beach and Coast Path

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The Boathouse
Manaccan, Cornwall
From £107 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 14
Contemporary boathouse for all the family. Find rock pools, a shingle beach and plenty of ozone in the salty Cornish air

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