Luxury self-catering accommodation on the North Cornwall Coast
Miles of rugged coastline dipping in and out of bays, backed by lush clifftop fields framed by high hedges; this is a paradise for walkers all year round.
Ramblers heading for Cornwall's wild north coast should pack strong binoculars alongside their walking boots; all the better to catch a glimpse of the nesting birds, lighthouses and abundant sealife for which this area is so well known. Threading a rocky, sometimes muddy, and very often steep path from tip to toe, the South West Coast Path treats hearty hikers to hidden coves and wide bays with crashing waves. Just inside the border, Bude is one of the northernmost stop-off, or start, points with a pretty sandy beach and popular 1930s sea pool.
Tintagel, just below Bude, welcomes would-be knights who muster the vertiginous climb up to its old stone gates, and many more dramatic slopes are dotted all the way down to St Ives. This artistic seaside spot in far west Cornwall is home to the Tate Gallery, with breathtaking views looking out over the blue Atlantic. Away from the crashing coast, north Cornwall's lush green valleys hide several cycle and walking trails; hire a bicycle and pedal the picturesque Camel Trail from Wadebridge to the port of Padstow, where fresh harbour catches await.
Little Portion
Tresean, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
Crooked and charming, pretty red tin retreat Little Portion is a luxury coastal cottage just one mile away from Cornwall's Holywell Bay, with reclaimed finishes, trailing plants, and an al fresco hot tub.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,150 per week, £850 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
The Cotton Tree
Tresean, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
The Cotton Tree is a Queenslander-style luxury self-catering cottage inspired by tropical beach houses and barefoot living. Set on the north Cornwall coast, Holywell Bay and Polly Joke beach are within easy reach.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,450 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Libertine
Goonhavern, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
Libertine; a luxury self-catering bolthole set amidst a milieu of pretty woodland just outside Goonhavern village on the north Cornwall coast. This fashionista’s cottage is positioned within a few miles of Holywell Bay, St Agnes and Perranporth beach.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,050 per week, £850 per short break
Pets: One large or two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and garden deck
Sundance
Trebudannon, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
Sundance resides off the beaten track ten minutes inland between Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay. Rustic yet sumptuous, with heavy French linens and indulgent inside-outside living, this handcrafted wagon’s wild heart beats a free-spirited rhythm throughout.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £950 per week, £750 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Aphrodite
Trevalga, Boscastle, Cornwall, UK
Nestled between the popular villages of Boscastle and Tintagel, Aphrodite flaunts magnificent sea views and secluded romance. Set over five floors, this luxury coastal holiday home offers an unforgettable escape to Cornwall's north coast.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,750 per week, £1,295 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Juneberry
Cubert, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
Tucked away between the trees on Cornwall’s north coast near Holywell Bay, Juneberry is a luxury self-catering cabin settled in the quiet idyll of rural bliss.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,095 per week, £850 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Yoga deck with mats and blocks, outdoor shower
The Hide
Callestick, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
An unexpected discovery at the end of a Cornish country lane, this modern luxury cottage hideaway near Perranporth beach combines rusticity with contemporary clean-line appeal.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,450 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub, fire pit and yoga deck
Firefly
Trebudannon, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
Nomadic types will love unique self-catering cabin Firefly, with its earthy, back-to-nature appeal and proximity to Mawgan Porth. Handcrafted using rough cut timber and complete with a hot tub and wildlife pond, this luxury woodcutter's cottage in North Cornwall is perfect for couples.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,350 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Little Inka
St Breward, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK
Hidden on the northern edge of Bodmin Moor, Little Inka's hot tub, roll top and king-size bed beneath a window looking up to the stars make this secluded escape the perfect couples' retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,350 per week, £1,150 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub and fire pit
The Limit
As seen on ITV's 'Cornwall' with Caroline Quentin and George Clark's Amazing Spaces, this quirky 1930s luxury beach hut is becoming quite an iconic dwelling within the north coast of Cornwall. Its unique position with Holywell Bay’s sand dunes makes it perfect for romantic self-catering weekends by the sea.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,850 per week, £1,495 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and fire pit
The Meadows
Retyn, St Newlyn East, Cornwall, UK
There's a flavour of Balearic island style to this weathered stone couples' retreat. Tucked into the hills, occupying a secret location seven miles inland between Crantock and Watergate Bay on the north Cornwall coast, The Meadows was designed for simple country living in the twenty first century.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,650 per week, £1,250 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, outside fire
The Wool Shed
Trebudannon, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
With an off-the-beaten-track feel, but set within a pretty North Cornwall hamlet, The Wool Shed is a hand-crafted luxury holiday cottage exuding rusticity, where scorched wooden floors, knotty textures, and a palette of calm greys combine to create a modern-day abode near Newquay.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,495 per week, £1,150 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub and outside stone fireplace
Gypsea Rocks
Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall, UK
Gypsea Rocks nestles between the soaring cliffs of a hidden valley in north Cornwall, 500 metres from Trebarwith Strand beach. This luxury self-catering cottage is a perfect seaside haven combining vintage finds with rustic flourishes.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,395 per week, £1,095 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
The Fable
Ventongimps, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
Nestled up a tiny track surrounded by rose gardens, The Fable is a fairytale escape in Poldarkian Cornwall. This luxury self-catering cottage is just three miles from the golden sands of Perranporth beach and complete with a hot tub.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,995 per week, £1,450 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Umber Cottage
Umber by name and umber by nature, earthy tones and kilim rugs create a warm, bohemian interior at this stonewall cottage settled at the end of St Agnes' most famous terrace.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,250 per week, £950 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One large or two small dogs are welcome
Oska
Week St Mary, Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, UK
Contemporary yet soft, new but still humble, this luxury self-catering barn is a joyous, modern retreat just five miles from the North Cornwall coast.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,850 per week, £1,450 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome on prior request
Gwendolyn
Nestled above the sand dunes of Perranporth Beach, Gwendolyn is a luxury coastal cottage with hot tub and far-reaching sea views in North Cornwall, where troves of rustic riches hide.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £2,850 per week, £2,150 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub, al fresco BBQ area
The Stack
Lying within a secluded valley overlooking the upper reaches of the magnificent Fal Valley in Cornwall, The Stack is a 19th century luxury self-catering engine house with a hot tub and al fresco kitchen that's sure to inspire those with a love for unique architecture, rough-luxe interiors, and beautiful gardens.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests (4 adults and 2 children)
From: £2,150 per week, £1,650 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Sunken hot tub, cinema room, al fresco kitchen with pizza oven
Valency Wood
Lesnewth, Boscastle, Cornwall, UK
This stunning family-friendly self-catering cottage is in a rural location, yet within striking distance of the Cornish coastal villages of Tintagel, Boscastle and Crackington Haven.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,795 per week, £1,350 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Three well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Jacuzzi hot tub
The Viewing Gallery
Experience 'life on the ocean wave' without leaving the safety of the shore, watch for dolphins and seals playing in the surf and sit agog at the breath-taking sunsets all from the comfort of the private deck at The Viewing Gallery in Portreath.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £2,495 per week, £1,895 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
The Artist´s Retreat
Michaelstow, Wadebridge, Cornwall, UK
Between the moors and sea in mystical North Cornwall, where folklore and truth twist to forge history, a bohemian country home with an outdoor heated pool awaits.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £2,750 per week, £1,995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two small or one medium well-behaved dogs are welcome on prior request
Features: Outdoor swimming pool (heated June - September), outdoor ping pong table, fire pit, croquet lawn, badminton
Galleon
This luxury beach house with a pool has been cleverly redesigned into the cliffside to make the most of the spectacular views over Portreath beach. Welcoming families and friends to beach break in style.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £3,595 per week, £2,850 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Heated indoor swimming pool
Saphir Beach House
A soothing escape on top of a cliff at Mawgan Porth, Saphir Beach House is a relaxed self-catering retreat where the fresh sea air will cleanse the mind and ease the soul.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests (6 adults and 2 children)
From: £3,795 per week, £2,850 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two small well behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, outdoor kitchen area with built-in barbecue and pizza oven, outdoor shower
The Hatch
Beach Road, Crantock, Cornwall, UK
Taking guests on a tactile journey through earthen tones and organic textures, and just a short stroll from Crantock Beach, The Hatch is a luxury coastal holiday cottage in Cornwall that's been crafted with soul.
Sleeps: Up to 9 guests (+ 1 in trundle bed on prior request)
From: £3,250 per week, £2,450 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Games room with table tennis and cinema loft, plus garden home office
Stratum
An offset twisting puzzle where layers of Trebarwith stone and pearl-white render appear to rotate independently of each other, Stratum is a luxury self-catering beach house where windswept hair and salty skin run amok.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £3,995 per week, £4,350 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: There is a hot tub, outdoor shower and garage games room/gym
Monterey
One of a new generation of luxury beach houses in Cornwall, all silver timbered and skylit, where beachgoers take ten steps from the sofa to the sand, and chatter whirls through the halls like the kites above Porthtowan.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £3,650 per week, £2,750 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: One small well-behaved dog is welcome on prior request
Northcott Beach House
Northcott Mouth, Bude, Cornwall, UK
A breathtaking cliff-top large self-catering beach house in north Cornwall offering large luxury accommodation near Bude in north Cornwall for up to 16 guests.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
From: £3,295 per week, £2,450 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Lowenek
Part easy coastal retreat, part cheerful multi-gen gathering place, it might appear to be all floating aspects and modernity, but there’s cosy bones to this luxury self-catering beach house keeping watch over Portreath Beach.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests (12 adults and 2 children) (2 extra children by prior request)
From: £4,250 per week, £3,350 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub, entertainment cinema room (with cocktail bar, table tennis, pool table)
