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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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Reverse level duplex apartment great for couples with sea views, just minutes from the centre of St Ives. Romantic retreat. Sea views. WiFi. Carbis Bay 1.9 miles; Penzance 8.1 miles; Marazion 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1055165)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £430

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.3

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A lovely, stylish three-bedroom home resting in Port Isaac, Cornwall. Close to amenities and beach. Sea views. Pet-friendly. Contemporary. Off-road parking. Polzeath 6.5 miles; Padstow 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1127717)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £712

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Candle Croft is a charming house resting in Tolgus Mount near Redruth, Cornwall, allowing two pets and boasting an enclosed garden and a Smart TV. Falmouth 11.5 miles; St Ives 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1117693)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £390

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary, three-bedroom cottage resting near to Gweek, Cornwall. Family-friendly. Ground-floor living. Countryside views. Stylish. EV charging point. Helston 4.5 miles; Lizard 9.1 miles; Falmouth 11 miles. (Ref. 1119878)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £669

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Cornish Views is an immaculate, detached barn conversion set in the hamlet of Black Rock, Cornwall. Elevated country views. Pet free. Off-road parking. Camborne 3.7 miles; Helston 6.1 miles. (Ref. 1145027)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £391

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Skiber Coombe is a delightful cottage resting in the outskirts of Bray Shop in Cornwall boasting a toasty woodburning stove and lovely freestanding bath. Launceston 7.5 miles; Tavistock 13.5 miles; Plymouth 20.4 miles. (Ref. 1153050)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights From £535

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stylish, stone barn conversion in the rural village of Gulval, near Penzance in Cornwall. Open-plan. Wooburning stove. Counrtyside views. Penzance 1.9 miles; Marazion 5.2 miles; St Ives 6.1 miles. (Ref. 1071346)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From £393

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A detached former coach house in a rural location near Liskeard, boutique hotel standard accommodation, private hot tub. Wood burner. WiFi. Liskeard 3 miles. (Ref. 959924)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £556

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A superb, contemporary barn conversion set in a small holding in Trenear near Helston. Open-plan living. Eco heating. Enclosed garden patio. Countryside location. Helston 3.8 miles; Porthleven 6.8 miles. (Ref. 1064687)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £405

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Chy-An -Oula, a beautiful, detached barn conversion resting in Seworgan near Constantine, Cornwall. Single-storey. Woodburning stove. EV charging. Garden. Constantine 2.5 miles; Helston 4.8 miles; Falmouth 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1156240)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From £431

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Beautiful, stylish log cabin rests near the striking city of Truro, Cornwall. Woodburner. Wheelchair-friendly. Next to Killiow Golf Club. (Ref. 975171)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £822

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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A character cottage based on the outskirts of St Just, Cornwall. Open fire. Washing machine. Off-road parking. Penzance 7.8 miles; St Ives 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1125915)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £373

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A stunning semi-detached cottage resting in the hamlet of Trescowe near Praa Sands, Cornwall. En-suites. Hot tub. EV charging. Praa Sands 2.4 miles; Penzance 7.5 miles; St Ives 11.1 miles. (Ref. 1025051)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £776

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Excellent house in Padstow. Two-storey. Estuary views. En-suite bathroom. Sky TV. WiFi. Garden. Decked area. Coast and amenities 5 min walk. (Ref. 959622)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
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for 3 nights From £1310

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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A stunning, three-bedroom farmhouse enjoying sea views in Bollowal near St Just, Cornwall. Luxury. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Cinema room. Sea views. Contemporary. Penzance 8 miles; St Ives 15 miles. (Ref. 1136807)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Fri 6th Nov to 28th Nov 2026

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for 3 nights From £1438

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Stylish bolthole in Port Gaverne on North Cornwall’s coastline. Tastefully furnished. Beach 2 mins. Parking. Port Isaac’s restaurants and shops 10 mins walk. Wadebridge 9 miles. (Ref. 1080646)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £661

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This magnificent, one-bedroom holiday home rests in Trenear near Rame, Cornwall. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Open plan. Off-road parking. Carnkie 3.1 miles; Helston 3.7 miles; Penryn 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1064689)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £376

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This fabulous coastal apartment rests in St. Ives, Cornwall. Open-plan. WiFi. Great views. Near a beach. Near railway station. Short breaks. Family-friendly. Carbis Bay 1.2 miles; Hayle 4.9 miles. (Ref. 1079683)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 3 nights From £833

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A splendid holiday home attached to the owner's property, making a brilliant base for a family or couples to explore the coast of Cornwall. Child-friendly. WiFi. Private terrace with barbecue. Penzance 7.6 miles. (Ref. 1010520)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £478

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A spacious cottage situated in the village of Kea in Cornwall. Open-plan. Woodburner. En-suites. Rural views. Enclosed decked area. Truro 4 miles. Mylor Bridge 8.1 miles. Falmouth 11 miles. (Ref. 966541)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £822

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With a warmer climate than average and superb dining opportunities within striking distance, this selection of short breaks in Cornwall is the perfect choice for a weekend getaway.

Why Short Breaks in Cornwall?

A Cornwall getaway is the perfect escape from everyday life, with almost a third of Cornwall being a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you will find something to suit all ages and tastes.

From the rolling hills with a multiitude of walks and historical landmarks to a dramatic coastline with an abundance of glorious beaches to explore, Cornwall weekend breaks promise to be an action-packed one.

For more ways on how to spend your Cornwall weekend away, browse our Cornwall Travel Guide »

Places to Visit from Cornwall Weekend Breaks

Cornwall is home to a whole host of iconic attractions and landmarks you can visit on your short break. If you are bringing younger guests along for a Cornwall short break, how about a visit to one of the iconic family attractions nearby, such as Blue Reef Aquarium or Newquay Zoo?

For those feeling adventurous, look forward to walking the famous South West Coast Path, where you will be delighted to find glorious beaches, secluded coves and weather-beaten cliffs along the way.

Take a trip to Land’s End and see the Land’s End sign, England's westernmost point and the close by coastal village of Sennen Cove.

Cornwall is also extremely popular with food lovers, with Michelin-starred restaurants dotted around the region, as well as opportunities to sample the famous Cornish pasty.

Other places to visit whilst on short breaks in Cornwall include:

Boscastle

Looe

Newquay

Padstow

St Ives

Tintagel

Types of Cornwall Holidays

Make your next quick getaway a Cornwall weekend break!

If you seek a touch of luxury, why not treat you and your loved ones to a Cornwall cottage with a hot tub or one of these luxury Cornwall cottages? If you fancy staying close to the coast, why not choose a beach cottage or a coastal cottage in Cornwall? Or if you're bringing your canine companion along, browse these pet friendly Cornwall cottages. There are also plenty of romantic breaks in Cornwall to choose from! There are also plenty of lodges in Cornwall for you to choose from. On the other hand, if you're hoping to save some money without making any compromises, then we'd highly recommend taking a look at these cheap Cornwall cottages as well.

If you seek a weekend getaway, we can help you find the perfect accommodation in Cornwall or why not browse the full selection of weekend and short break cottages?