Country Holiday Cottage Rentals in Cornwall with coastal walks nearby           Above: FJT The Linney, N. Devon - sleeps 4.

This superb, detached, Scandinavian single-storey holiday property is located in the heart of Falmouth. It stands in an enviable position with stunning panoramic views over Falmouth harbour and beyond to Flushing, the Carrick Roads and St Mawes. All bedrooms have fabulous harbour views. The secluded sun terrace which runs alongside the property offers an ideal relaxation area, and is the perfect place in which to relax over breakfast or enjoy an evening drink whilst watching the never ending and changing activity on the harbour. There is plenty to do and see around the area, with activities to suit all ages. Falmouth town centre is just five minutes’ walk and is one of the UK’s foremost holiday destinations offering everything from superb, clean Blue Flag beaches, sailing, water sports, cliffs and coastal walks, a golf course and a bustling town centre with a wide selection of shops, restaurants, bars, cinema, National Maritime Museum, Pendennis Castle, marinas and harbours. Regular passenger ferry services operate from the main pier to St Mawes and Flushing, or take one of the many creek and waterway sight seeing trips. Gyllingvase Beach, offering superb facilities for bathing and surfing, Castle Beach and Swanpool Leisure Beach and Nature Reserve are all just a short distance away, and there are several boating lakes in the area, perfect for a summer’s day. For those who enjoy boating, there is a wide range of opportunities in the area, from the romantic Helford River, made famous by Daphne de Maurier’s novel Frenchman’s Creek, to the Argal Reservoir and Water Park with fishing, bird watching and watersports park. For a beautiful view of the town, climb the 111 steps up ‘Jacob’s Ladder’, or spend a relaxed afternoon browsing the many art galleries in the town. Shop 500 yards, pub 100 yards.

Dating back some 850 years and said to have the smallest chapel in England, Ebbingford Manor offers this most interesting ’Holiday suite.’ Oak panelled walls, old beams, and archways add to a wonderful ambience. Shuttered windows and wooden floors with rugs give a luxurious feel. Located in the centre of Bude, the manor is set quietly back in a secluded area. Plenty to explore with coastal walks, sandy beaches, golf, fishing, surfing and swimming close by. Easy access to other beauty spots. Shop and pub 1/4 mile.

These delightful 200 year old cottages with traditional features are comfortable and cosy at any time of year. Located in the historic village of Stratton, they are the ideal romantic escape or seaside getaway. The perfect spot for surfing and coastal walks along miles of sandy beaches. The bustling resort of Bude lies just 1 mile away and has an excellent range of shops and restaurants along with bowling, indoor ‘Splash’ pool and an 18-hole golf course. The picturesque fishing villages of Boscastle, Tintagel and Clovelly are within an easy drive. Watersports, fishing, canoeing and bird watching at Tamar Lakes (7 miles) and the famous Eden Project is about 45 minutes by car. Restaurant/pub 200 yards.

A detached thatched holiday cottage style property with a secluded garden, combining traditional character features and modern facilities, located in the pretty historic village of Stratton. Ideal for surfing, coastal walks and miles of sandy beaches. The bustling resort of Bude is nearby with shops and restaurants and the nearest beach is 11/2 miles. Historical villages such as Tintagel, Boscastle and Clovelly wthin easy reach. Fishing, golf and horse riding available nearby. Eden Project approx 45 minutes. Ideal for exploring both North Devon and Cornwall. Shop 800 yards, pub and restaurants 200 yards.

A detached Coombe lodge property, with sea and country views. Set on the edge of a Visit Britain 4 star holiday complex, in the grounds of a 19th-century manor house, from March to November offers a leisure club with indoor bowls, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna and jacuzzi, squash, badminton, tennis courts, bar, coffee shop. Cabaret suite, childrens club. Club memberships at cost. Sandy beaches at Bude, Sandymouth and Widemouth Bay and surfing beaches. Beautiful coastal walks, NT Coastal Path, 2 miles. Ideal base for touring Cornwall and Devon. On site shop and stable bar open Whitsun to October. Shop and pub within 1 mile (all year).

As the name suggests, Monks Treasure is a real gem of a property. Nestling within glorious countryside close to the breathtaking North Cornish Coast, this spacious holiday property is the ideal stylish retreat for family and friends to escape and relax. Guests are invited to explore the owner’s 160-acre working beef farm, presented with a silver award from the Devon Wildlife Trust for its dedication to wildlife conservation in the country. The farm is steeped in history and legend, not least the fact that treasure from the nearby monastery is buried somewhere within the grounds. Situated only 7 miles from the golden sands of Bude and Widemouth Bay, with excellent surfing, pretty coves and dramatic coastal walks, this detached barn conversion has been superbly renovated and offers excellent spacious accommodation. Relax with a game of snooker on the full size snooker table in the stunning beamed games room with large plasma TV overlooking the pretty private rear courtyard complete with a luxurious eight seater hot tub. A stunning location that has something for everyone, coastal and country walking, water sports and fishing at the nearby Tamar Lakes, golf, surfing, horse riding, cycling or simply relaxing. Family theme parks in abundance, including Crealy Adventure Park, The Milky Way and The Big Sheep. Pretty fishing villages and spectacular beaches and coves are dotted all along this coastline from Padstow, Tintagel, Crackington Haven and Bude and for a great day out the Eden Project is within easy reach. Pub 2 miles. 

A little piece of heaven, Polmear Barn is a magnificent, detached holiday property with stunning views. It is just a few miles from some of the West Country’s prettiest coastline with excellent surfing, pretty coves and dramatic coastal walks. Adjacent to the owners’ home, it is lovingly converted and retains a huge amount of character whilst offering a stylish setting for family and friends to escape from it all. The interior is spacious with great attention to detail to make for a wonderful welcoming experience. Large French doors lead from both the living room and kitchen/dining-room out onto a sunny patio and pretty gardens, the perfect spot for al-fresco dining and summer barbecues. In winter the house is really cosy with the benefit of underfloor heating throughout and the charm of a fabulous wood-burning stove to add to the ambience. The pretty town of Camelford is just a 1-mile walk, where a good selection of pubs, restaurants, shops and of course freshly baked Cornish pasties can be found. The famous 18-hole Bowood Park golf course, regarded as one of the south west’s premier parkland courses, is nearby, as is the start of the exquisite Camel Trail. The pretty fishing villages of Padstow, Port Isaac and Rock are also a must to visit and mystical Tintagel with the legendary King Arthur’s Castle is just 15 minutes’ drive. For a great day out Crealy Adventure Park, the famous Eden Project, and the wild beauty of Dartmoor and Bodmin moors are all within easy driving distance. Whether surfing, walking the coastal path, cycling, playing golf, fishing or simply relaxing, this stunning location has something for everyone. Shops and pub 1 mile.

Just a short walk from the centre of Bude and its glorious beaches, Brightlands Apartment enjoys stunning south facing views towards Maer Lake Nature Reserve. This refurbished, 2 bedroom, first floor holiday apartment is an ideal base for those wanting to stay in the countryside but minutes from coastal walks, secluded National Trust beaches and the unspoilt town of Bude. Golf, tennis, horse riding, surfing and fishing are all on offer here. The internationally acclaimed Jazz Festival is not to be missed. The apartment is set in one and a half acres of communal gardens and built-in BBQ. 5 mins walk to beach, 10 mins walk to Bude

This welcoming, detached, granite house, built in 1870, is ideally situated in the small, quiet and beautiful hamlet of West Pentire. There is no through access elsewhere by car. It is 2-3 minutes’ walk to the headland. Because of careful management by the NT, there is a profusion of flowers and birds, including larks, in season. The sandy Porth Joke Beach and Crantock Beach are within a few minutes’ walk from the house, though at high tide access to Crantock Beach is through the dunes and takes a few minutes longer. Both are ideal for children as well as surfers. For miles of coastal walks join the Coastal Path here. Further afield there are numerous opportunities to explore - Newquay, including Fistral beach (5 miles), Padstow, Truro, Penzance, the Eden Project, the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, famous houses and gardens. There are countless attractions for children. Pub 2 minutes’ walk.

Quiet location - A semi-detached bungalow on quiet farm location. There are seven lovely beaches within 3 miles. The fishing port of Padstow and the Camel Cycle trail 3 miles, riding stables 1/2 mile. A pleasant and easy drive to the Eden Project. The Trevose Golf Club is 3 miles and there is sailing at Rock, just across the River Camel. Beautiful coastal walks all year round. Shop 11/2 miles.

This holiday cottage, which is set just 100 yards from the beautiful harbour of Padstow offers a rare opportunity to stay in this much sought after holiday destination. Equipped to a very good standard the cottage has been decorated and furnished with much flair, set on three floors it boasts a terraced area to the rear ideal for alfresco dining. Padstow has much to offer at any time of the year with excellent restaurants including Rick Steins seafood restaurant, pubs, coastal walks, sandy beaches and coves. Boat trips can be enjoyed from the harbour across to Rock or just a few hundred yards from the property lies the Camel Trail which leads to Bodmin Moor and offers cycling, walking and horse riding along the Camel Estuary. This cottage is well placed to visit some of the many tourist attractions that this area has to offer including the legendary Tintagel, the mystical home of King Arthur, Boscastle with its pretty harbour and Port Isaac, where the TV series ’Doc Martin’ is filmed. You can also take a short drive to the Eden Project or to the wonderful gardens on the south coast. Shops and pubs 100 yards.