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Stunning semi-detached cottage, with light, bright, superb quality accommodation. Large enclosed garden. Padstow 3 miles. Surfing at beaches around Trevose Head 5 miles. In St Issey.   (Ref. 976306)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £897

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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)

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3 nights from £525

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    4.9

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Detached stone built barn in glorious open countryside. Wood-burning Stove, Pet friendly. Redruth 4 miles, Portreath 7 miles (Ref. 1073320)

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3 nights from £423

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Beautifully appointed, detached cottage, located in the lovely coastal town of Camborne in Cornwall. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Portreath 4.5 miles. (Ref. 1007123)

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3 nights from £275

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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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £367

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    4.9

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A beautifully furnished cottage situated in the picturesque village of Mullion, on the stunning Lizard Peninsula. Close to beaches and coves. WiFi. Off-road parking. (Ref. 957395)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Games room

3 nights from £325

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A romantic retreat with a beautiful interior. 10 minutes’ walk from the coast. Tranquil location. St Just 1 mile. (Ref. 959067)

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3 nights from £558

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The Trick, a charming first-floor apartment set in Carbis Bay in Cornwall, enjoying sea views, an open-plan layout, and a short walk to the beach. St Ives 2.6 miles ; Hayle 3.5 miles ; Penzance 8.4 miles. (Ref. 1163058)

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3 nights from £410

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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)

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3 nights from £366

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A single-storey couple’s retreat to Praa Sands, near Breage, Cornwall. Off-road parking. Close to a beach. Sea views. Breage 3 miles; Porthleven 4.5 miles; Penzance 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1129292)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £342

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A beautifully presented annexe cottage resting in the village of Tintagel, Cornwall. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. Romantic. Off-road parking. Camelford 6.1 miles; Wadebridge 16.6 miles. (Ref. 1066419)

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3 nights from £342

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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)

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3 nights from £453

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An attractive, single-storey barn conversion resting in Seworgan near Constantine, Cornwall. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Romantic. Falmouth 8.9 miles; Truro 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1095845)

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3 nights from £421

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Waves End is a splendid, ground-floor apartment resting in Portmellon near the fishing village of Mevagissey, Cornwall. Close to beach. Romantic. Sea views. St. Austell 6.9 miles; Truro 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1142899)

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3 nights from £390

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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)

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3 nights from £338

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This quaint shepherd's hut sits in an idyllic location in Angarrack near Hayle, Cornwall. Off-road parking. On-site fishing. Romantic. Woodburning stove. St Ives 9.7 miles; Penzance 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1130239)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub

3 nights from £269

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    4.9

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A traditional, oak-framed boat house resting upon River Fowey in Golant near Fowey, Cornwall. Stunning riverside views. Characterful. Near amenities. Romantic. Fowey 4.4 miles; St Austell 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1122776)

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3 nights from £933

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A characterful, four-bedroom property residing in St Just, Cornwall. Original features. Countryside views. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities. Penzance 7.1 miles; St Ives 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1137021)

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3 nights from £884

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A well-presented holiday home situated in town of Marazion. Smart TV. Hot tub. Beach nearby. Penzance 5.4 miles; Helston 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1110901)

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3 nights from £888

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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Contemporary apartment in the heart of Mevagissey, Cornwall. WiFi. Luxury feel. Off-road parking. Shop and pub 1-minute walk. (Ref. 993025)

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3 nights from £349

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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