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Elegant three-storey Regency townhouse in Falmouth. Close to town centre. Less than 1 mile from beaches. Period features. Sea views. Enclosed garden. (Ref. 976452)

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3 nights from £659

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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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)

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3 nights from £1570

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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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)

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3 nights from £450

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Ocean Edge is a superb holiday home, boasting unbeatable sea views in the seaside village of Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Elevated position. Private garden. St Ives 2.6 miles; Hayle 3.6 miles; Penzance 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1147470)

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3 nights from £652

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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This stunning, triplex apartment rests in Newquay, Cornwall. Sea view. Open-plan. Private balcony. Holywell 6.9 miles; Perranporth 9.3 miles; Truro 13.5 miles; Padstow 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1128600)

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3 nights from £702

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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The Moorings is a stylish, detached home located in Rock, Cornwall. Near beach, attractions and amenities. Contemporary. Private garden. Off-road parking. Padstow 2.1 miles on foot; Polzeath 2.4 miles; Wadebridge 5.7 miles. (Ref. 1080465)

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3 nights from £501

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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5 Southern Place is a wonderful, single-storey base resting in Dobwalls, Cornwall. Near Dartmoor National Park. Hot tub. Open-plan. Pet-friendly. Liskeard 3.1 miles; Looe 8.9 miles. (Ref. 1148654)

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3 nights from £462

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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A luxury cedar lodge on the Southern Halt park in Dobwalls, Cornwall. Hot tub. Private decking. En-suite. Pet-free. Liskeard 2.9 miles; Looe 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1121201)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £462

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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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)

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3 nights from £651

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £822

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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This Cornish cabin rests four miles from Truro, in the village of Kea. Decking with rural views. Roseland Heritage Coast. WiFI. (Ref. 975172)

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3 nights from £800

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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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)

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3 nights from £765

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £800

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Stylish, single-storey cottage with stunning rural views nestled at The Flower Farm, near St. Columb Major in Cornwall. Private patio. Shared games room. En-suite. Shop and pub 1.1 miles. (Ref. 1007633)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from £566

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A lavish, wooden lodge located close to the majestic Cornish city of Truro. Open-plan living room. Woodburning stove. Enclosed decking. Truro 4 miles. (Ref. 975173)

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3 nights from £800

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    5.0

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Harvey's House is a lovely holiday cottage located in the outskirts of Lowertown near Helston in Cornwall with an indulgent private hot tub for guests. Porthleven 3.7 miles; Falmouth 13.8 miles; Penzance 13.8 miles. (Ref. 1145624)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £537

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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This lovely coastal cottage is situated in Penzance, Cornwall. Pet-friendly. Beach views. WiFi. St Ives 8 miles. (Ref. 999966)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £779

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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This stylish log cabin sits near Truro in Cornwall. Open-plan. Conemporary interior. Decking. Woodburning stove. St Agnes 8.6 miles; Falmouth 11 miles. (Ref. 967690)

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3 nights from £800

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Luxury three bedroom ground floor apartment overlooking the coast a short walk from three leading beaches in Newquay. Walking distance to the town centre. Perranporth 8.5 miles. (Ref. 941451)

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3 nights from £696

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.3

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Stunning luxury holiday home in Port Isaac, furnished to an extremely high standard. Private parking. Sun terrace. Balcony. (Ref. 1080603)

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3 nights from £909

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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!

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