Short Breaks in Cornwall

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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

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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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A two story house with four windows a red door and a tree beside a driveway at Elin Howlyek in Newquay
16
Newquay, Cornwall, TR7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This duplex apartment sits within the desirable town of Newquay on Cornwall's coast. In walking distance of amenities and beach. Private balcony. Open-plan. Padstow 14.1 miles; Truro 14.3 miles; St Austell 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1021322)

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


for 3 nights £414

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A dining area with table and chairs set for breakfast next to large sliding glass doors overlooking the sea at Sea Sands in Praa Sands
52
Praa Sands, Cornwall, TR20
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A contemporary, semi-detached property, resting in the village of Praa Sands, Cornwall. Beachfront location. Stylish interior. Woodburning stove. Marazion 4.6 miles; Porthleven 5.2 miles; Helston 6.3 miles. (Ref. 1052617)

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

  • 20% off - Mon 12th Jan to 27th Mar 2026

  • 10% off - Fri 27th Mar to 3rd Apr 2026

  • 10% off - Fri 3rd Apr to 10th Apr 2026

  • 10% off - Fri 10th Apr to 17th Apr 2026


for 3 nights £1250

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Stone houses with slate roofs and wooden gate in front at The Riblows Cape Cornwall in Bollowal near St Just
57
Cape Cornwall, Cornwall, TR19
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

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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)

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

  • £485 off - Fri 6th Feb to 27th Feb 2026

  • £302 off - Fri 20th Mar to 27th Mar 2026


for 3 nights £1438

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A stone house with gravel driveway and grass areas surrounded by trees at Woodfield Coach House in Merrymeet
31
Merrymeet, Cornwall, PL14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    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
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £556

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Modern house with wooden and white exterior near a coastal path and seating area overlooking the sea at The Old Coastguard Lookout in Port Isaac
51
Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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This stunning, three-storey holiday home rests in the heart of Port Isaac, Cornwall. Sea views. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Close to the beach and amenities. Polzeath 6.6 miles; Padstow 16 miles (Ref. 1097255)

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


for 3 nights £1120

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Stone exterior wall with green door steps potted plants and a wooden bench at Chy-An-Oula in Seworgan near Constantine
36
Seworgan near Constantine, Cornwall, TR11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    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 £431

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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

    5.0★

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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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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 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

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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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An outdoor patio with loungers chairs and a fire pit next to a stone house at Apple Blossom Barn in Gulval near Penzance
32
Gulval near Penzance, Cornwall, TR20
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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 £494

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A balcony with a table holding flowers glasses a bucket with a bottle and bowls of strawberries and chocolates overlooking fields and the sea at Sunset in St Just
32
St Just, Cornwall, TR19
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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 £478

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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

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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 £430

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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

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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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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

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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)

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


for 3 nights £669

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A sandy beach with scattered people a building complex on a cliff and hills in the background at Chapel Rock View The Dunes in Perranporth
49
Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Magical ground floor apartment with its toes in the water on Perranporth Beach, in Cornwall. Family-friendly. Open-plan. Local amenities on doorstep. Newquay 9 miles; Truro 9.5 miles. (Ref. 970842)

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

  • 10% off - Sat 7th Feb to 1st Mar 2026

  • 5% off - Sun 1st Mar to 22nd Mar 2026


for 3 nights £975

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A living room with a sofa and armchairs a television on a wooden stand and an open kitchen at Atlantis in St Ives
26
St Ives, Cornwall, TR26
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Modern first floor apartment, sea views, spa passes for HarSpa included.Secure barrier parking. Short walk to beach; Carbis Bay 1.2 miles, Penzance 8 miles, Falmouth 26 miles (Ref. 1057689)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 3 nights £469

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A stone house with white-framed windows behind a stone wall and gate with trees and bushes at Bosworlas Farm House in St Just
34
St Just, Cornwall, TR19
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    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 £390

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A white stone cottage with a slate roof surrounded by greenery and flowers at Harbour Cottage in Boscastle
24
Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A quaint cottage resting in Boscastle, Cornwall. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Tintagel 3.9 miles; Port Isaac 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1024671)

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


for 3 nights £681

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A stone building with small windows and wooden doors next to a paved area and grass at Mill House Boskensoe Barns in Mawnan Smith near Falmouth
43
Mawnan Smith near Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Ultimate luxury home stay 10 minute drive from a sandy beach. Hot tub. Wood burner. Secure garden. Four bathrooms. WiFi. Falmouth 6 miles. (Ref. 965738)

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


for 3 nights £1077

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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?