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Explore golden beaches and craggy coves, walk the South West Coast Path and discover Cornwall's mining history, tropical gardens and thriving local food culture.
Beach and sea view cottages in Cornwall
On the beach
For early mornings with the waves all to yourself or the ease of a family holiday with the sand on your doorstep, choose a cottage right on the beach.
Bar Lodge
A stay with a view, this remote hideaway perches just above Loe Bar Beach.
Tom Parsons' Hut
A tiny smuggler's cabin on the edge of one of the most beautiful beaches in Cornwall.
Hemmick Cottage
Over the Cornish headlands and in between rocky coves sits this remote stone-built Victorian cottage.
Durgan Old School House
Victorian school turned beachside retreat, full of original features and sea-view windows.
The White Cottage
A white-washed cottage with lots of Cornish charm in the small hamlet of Port Gaverne.
Carolina Cellar
A historic stone pilchard cellar with sea views over the beach and inlet.
Cottages with sea views
Choose a cottage with sea views to enjoy far-reaching skies and beautiful sunsets. These are just a handful of the National Trust cottages on the Cornish coast.
Wireless Cottage
A cliff-top cabin built as a wireless station by Marconi in 1900, just metres from the coastal path.
Mowhay
A traditional farmhouse with sea views, in a cluster of converted stone-and-slate buildings.
Mouls
A first-floor apartment in Doyden House with stunning views towards Doyden Castle and Lundy Bay.
Doyden Castle
A little fortress at the edge of the cliffs on the Port Quin headland, with sea views all around.
Lansallos West House
A converted comfortable house, with sweeping views over the Cornish coast and countryside.
Ruan
A cliff-top cottage with mesmerising views, just above Cadgwith Cove.
Count House Cottage
Once a mining workshop, now a cosy cottage with timber-framed ceilings and sea views.
Doyden Stable Cottage
Sitting high on the headland with views of Port Quin Bay this immaculate cottage is a real haven.
More holiday ideas
For harbour views
The Gaffer is a simple little apartment in the hub of Boscastle.
For Port Isaac's restaurants
The Birdcage is a quirky three-storey building, tucked among the higgledy-piggledy lanes.
To bring a kayak
Quin Cottage is down by the sea in Port Quin, a sheltered inlet, and it's a great place to head out on the water.
To explore Cotehele
Miller's house is a new cottage on the Cotehele estate, where you can explore the quay, discovery centre, Tudor house, gardens and grounds.
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Coastal holiday cottages
For a fun family holiday, a hideaway for two, or a simple base for a walking break, our coastal holiday cottages are the perfect home away from home.
Woodland breaks and forest holidays
From fairy-tale hideaways to woodland walking getaways, we have holiday cottages in peaceful spots across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, perfect for connecting with nature.
Nature and wildlife breaks
Immerse yourself in a stunning natural location and enjoy taking some time off, with a unique getaway to re-discover the delights of nature in a National Trust cottage.
