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A small cabin with wooden furniture and a table outside on a gravel patio surrounded by grass and trees at Oak in Elmgate near Saltash
14
Elmgate near Saltash, Cornwall, PL12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A contemporary pod resting in the countryside of Elmgate near Saltash, Cornwall. Countryside views. Couple’s retreat. Hot tub. Saltash 3.2 miles; St Germans 7.7 miles; Plymouth 10 miles. (Ref. 1136020)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub


for 3 nights £344

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A beach with sand and people by the sea viewed from a balcony with railing at Treth Ha Mor in Carbis Bay
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20
Carbis Bay, Cornwall, TR26
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Modern duplex penthouse, sea front apartment in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Panoramic sea views. Off-road parking. Short walk to beach. St Ives 2.6 miles, Penzance 8.6 miles, Falmouth 20.8 miles. (Ref. 1073853)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV

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for 3 nights £591

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The exterior of a white two-story house with multiple windows a wooden door and a gravel driveway at Cornish Views in Camborne
31
Camborne, Cornwall, TR14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    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 £391

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A two-story house with a gravel driveway and green siding at Garden House in Gorran Haven
39
Gorran Haven, Cornwall, PL26
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A detached cottage, resting within the coastal village of Gorran Haven. Luxury interiors. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Mevagissey 3 miles. (Ref. 999137)

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


for 3 nights £741

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A modern three-story house with balconies and a garden with a wooden gate at Egloskerry in New Polzeath
52
New Polzeath, Cornwall, PL27
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room
  • Sky TV


for 3 nights £1252

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An outdoor area with a hot tub and garden shed at Carn Brea in Redruth
31
Illogan, Cornwall, TR16
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Carn Brea, a pleasing studio-style annexe in the town of Redruth, Cornwall boasting a hot tub, outdoor shower, Smart TV and is near plenty of amenities. Falmouth 13.9 miles; St Ives 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1176833)

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


for 3 nights £442

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An outdoor patio with loungers chairs and a fire pit next to a stone house at Apple Blossom Barn in Gulval near Penzance
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Gulval near Penzance, Cornwall, TR20
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    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 £524

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A wooden house with black framed windows next to a gravel driveway surrounded by greenery and flowers at The Dairy in Trenear near Helston
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Trenear near Helston, Cornwall, TR13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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 £405

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An aerial view of a fenced house with patios play area and garden furniture in the countryside at Ashlea Launceston
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Launceston, Cornwall, PL15
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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With expansive views, this open plan property sits in the North Cornish countryside with easy access to the coast. Perfect for families. Ground-floor living. Conservatory. Bude 14.6 miles. (Ref. 1121809)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £938

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A paved driveway leading to a two-story house with blue siding on the upper floor and white walls on the lower floor at Flaad House in Rock
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Rock, Cornwall, PL27
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Flaad House is a detached, attractive holiday home, resting in Rock, Cornwall. Near amenities and the beach. Large. Woodburning stove. Private garden. Padstow 1.6 miles on foot; Polzeath 3.9 miles; Wadebridge 6.3 miles. (Ref. 1080684)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £1006

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An indoor swimming pool with wooden framed windows and pool toys at Skiber Coombe Bray Shop near Launceston
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Bray Shop near Launceston, Cornwall, PL17
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • 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 £535

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A modern house with white walls and a gray roof surrounded by grass and a tree branch in the foreground at Zephyr in Gweek
42
Gweek, Cornwall, TR12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    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 £669

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Two wooden houses with decks on a grassy area surrounded by trees at Birch in Truro
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Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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 £822

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Exterior view of a stone house with stairs leading to a door and trees surrounding the property at The Hayloft in Helston
28
Helston, Cornwall, TR13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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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 £376

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The exterior of a house with a red tiled roof green lawn and shrubs in front at The Crest in Helston
35
Helston, Cornwall, TR13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A charming white stone cottage situated in Helston, Cornwall. Enclosed garden. Porthleven 3 miles; Marazion 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1012554)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £428

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A balcony with wicker chairs a table with champagne and sushi overlooking the beach at Crystal Bay in St Ives
52
St Ives, Cornwall, TR26
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    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 £833

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An outdoor patio area with a hot tub wooden steps leading to a grey building and a wooden table with two chairs on a stone patio at Northcott Hut in Stibb near Bude
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Stibb near Bude, Cornwall, EX23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Northcott, a stunning shepherd's hut located in the hamlet of Stibb near Bude, Cornwall. Couple's retreat. Hot tub. Hartland Cornwall Heritage Coast. Tintagel 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1112438)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub


for 3 nights £472

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A house roof with a round window and a sign reading Glenhaven with ocean and trees in the background at Glenhaven in Trewarmett near Tintagel
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Trewarmett near Tintagel, Cornwall, PL34
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Lovely single-storey annexe nestled in the small hamlet of Trewarmett, Cornwall. Long sea views. Off-road parking. Open-plan living. Tintagel 1.7 miles. (Ref. 1022170)

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


for 3 nights £377

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A balcony with wicker furniture and a tea set overlooking a garden and the sea at Bright Wings in Carbis Bay
34
Carbis Bay, Cornwall, TR26
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A contemporary first-floor apartment overlooking the coast in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Sea views. Balcony. Off-road parking. WiFi. St Ives 2.6 miles; Penzance 8.4 miles. (Ref. 1073891)

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


for 3 nights £602

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A stone exterior of a two-story house with four windows and a front yard with a wooden storage box at Beachspoke Loft in Portreath
41
Portreath, Cornwall, TR16
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Beachspoke Loft is a tasteful, first-floor apartment resting along the north coast in Portreath, Cornwall. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities and beach. Truro 11.5 miles; St Ives 16.8 miles. (Ref. 1128126)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £437

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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 cottage in Cornwall or why not browse the full selection of weekend and short break cottages?