Luxury self-catering accommodation in South West Cornwall
The curve in the western-most part of Cornwall is full of tiny headlands, with visiting bird-spotters enjoying the stunning clifftop views out to sea; the most idyllic spot for gathering at a luxury self-catering home.
Clifftop theatres, disused mines and tiny fishing ports dot this arc of south Cornwall, popular with holidaymakers looking for a rural or maritime idyll. Far west, the Lizard Peninsula provides sparkling sea views and sighting of wild nesting birds; this stretch of coastline is well-known amongst wildlife-spotters for its natural bounty. Inland creeks push in from the coast all the way along the south west; Carrick Roads is flanked by Falmouth and St Mawes, and provides boaters with peaceful backwater locations.
Many of Cornwall's iconic towns have southern locations; Penzance is the main gateway to the Isles of Scilly, ferrying passengers across all year round. Mousehole is the famed village known for its book, The Mousehole Cat, famous 'Stargazy' pie, and a brilliant light display every Christmas. This far west, sub-tropical gardens offer plants that thrive in the mild climate; fine displays can be found at Trelissick, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and the iconic domes of the Eden Project, with its global plantings.
The Crafters´ Hut
Whether in the Swedish wood-fired tub or beneath the pergola watching the rain over the sea, an intoxicating vista is guaranteed at this architect-designed cabin overlooking Mousehole harbour.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,650 per week, £1,195 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: A Swedish wood-fired tub, summerhouse, fire pit
Kailani
It’s all mackerel greys and storm-cloud blues, folded linens and timeworn maps; an extension of Mousehole's tangible spirit, Kailani a luxury cottage in Mousehole, Cornwall, with a hot tub and views over the sea.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,850 per week, £1,395 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Petit Alvius hot tub
Holanen
It’s Cornwall, but feels like the Aegean Islands. At Holanen, a luxury writer's home in the idyllic township of Mousehole, clever contemporary design rises from the rocks, a trio of terraces overlook the open ocean, and there’s nothing to distract but the call of the kittiwakes.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,895 per week
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Ukiyo
A striking structure on Cornwall's untamed south coast, Ukiyo is a nod to the modern Scandinavian summerhouse. Inside is a contemporary haven of poured concrete and sculptural furnishings, offset with silvering Siberian larch cladding which seamlessly melts into the ocean.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £2,795 per week, £2,095 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Tangle Belle
St Martin, Helford, Cornwall, UK
Situated in acres of private woodland with the pretty stream meandering along beside, this wooden-cladded self-catering cottage near Helford is the epitome of rural charm and exudes oodles of rustic country character.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,250 per week, £995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Nevada
An award-winning copper-clad home in Cornwall's wild west, this waterside residence occupies an enviable location on the Drift Reservoir.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,995 per week, £1,495 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
The Signal Station
Journey to the end of the earth to this iconic maritime home settled high on the cliffs of Cornwall’s wild Lizard Peninsula.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £2,250 per week, £1,695 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Villa Boden
If you see beauty in simplicity, Villa Boden is for you. Kept in the family for over twenty years, two sisters have re-imagined their adored Cornish beach house, embracing Nordic design concepts and taking a modern approach on luxury hygge living.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £2,850 per week, £2,095 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Pomona
On an isolated clifftop close to the Cornish fishing village of Coverack, this mid-century modern home is a celebration of art, nature and retro style. A hidden gem tucked within the Terence Coventry Sculpture Park.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,995 per week, £1,495 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Dogs will be considered on prior agreement
Features: Heated outdoor swimming pool (available May- September inclusive), cinema den, table tennis
Alba Beach House
A luxury pink cob cottage with a balcony overhanging the sands of St Ives' Porthmeor Beach, Alba Beach House is the ultimate self-catering family seaside retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £2,995 per week, £2,295 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two pets are welcome
Wildwood Holt
St Martin, Helford, Cornwall, UK
Enveloped in the most verdant of settings, Wildwood Holt is a haven for those seeking a tranquil and restorative escape. Within easy reach of the white sands of Kynance Cove and the fishing villages of Coverack and Cadgwith, spend days beachside before returning to your rural idyll.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £2,995 per week
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
The Fish Store
This iconic fish store turned family home celebrates the beauty that a passage of time brings to a home, offering luxury living by the sea in Mousehole harbour, west Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £2,595 per week, £1,995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Cinema room, table tennis, steam room
Lightkeepers
A thoughtful renovation near Gwithian on north Cornwall’s St Ives, Lightkeepers is an elemental farmhouse with a plunge pool and an art gallery feel. Inside is an earthy chamber of marble plinths offset by textiles that bring the textures of Africa.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £3,850 per week, £2,895 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor heated pool (8x2m, available May-September), hot tub and shower, games room with pool table
Elowen
Trethewey, Porthcurno, Cornwall, UK
Settled high on a hill among West Penwith's patchwork fields, this luxury self-catering home just a stroll from Porthcurno Beach and the Minack Theatre includes a pool and hot tub.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £2,995 per week, £2,250 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (April - October), hot tub, games room
Senara
Just a mile from Gwithian’s rolling dunes and pounding surf, Senara is a cool, architectural beach house complete with outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £4,650 per week, £3,495 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 & Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (May - September), hot tub, sauna, gym, outdoor kitchen, yoga deck
