• Cottages in and near the Tamar Valley

Self-catering cottages and holiday homes in Cornwall

In the south west corner of Britain, the county of Cornwall remains one of the most popular summer holiday destinations in Britain. With a dramatic granite coastline, sheltered coves and beaches, excellent surfing waves on the Atlantic coast, snug former fishermen's cottages and charming villages inland, Cornwall continues to attract holidaymakers in their thousands. Families come to enjoy a peaceful seaside holiday or to learn to surf. Many other people come to stay in one of the many Cornish holiday homes and simply enjoy the scenery, beaches and atmosphere.

Cornwall's natural beauty, quiet seaside towns, and summer carnivals continue to attract visitors from home and abroad. The Eden Project with its incredible indoor ecosystems has added yet another reason to visit.  It's also worth finding out the dates of  various Cornish festivals to add interest to your self-catering holiday or weekend break. A number of the holiday cottages in Cornwall can be booked for weekend breaks of two or three nights.

Find a holiday home in one of the following  Cornish towns and rent a self-catering cottage, stone houses or pine lodges for a most memorable Cornish break. View our list of good quality holiday cottages in Cornwall if you would like an overview of what's on offer.

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