Short Breaks in Cornwall

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A coastal town with houses near water and boats docked in the harbor at The Water House in Falmouth
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Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A unique, mid-terrace, three-storey house located in Falmouth, Cornwall. Sea views. Smart TVs. Ground-floor living. Close to beach. Sea views. Pet-free. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Penryn 1.7 miles; Mabe 3.8 miles; Truro 10 miles. (Ref. 1040485)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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3 nights from €1324

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A stone cottage with a wooden door and windows surrounded by trees at Harveys House in Helston
60
Helston, Cornwall, TR13
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €623

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A wooden single story house with large windows surrounded by green plants and trees at Chi Lowarth in Porthleven
43
Porthleven, Cornwall, TR13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A luxury, detached lodge settled on the outskirts of Porthleven, Cornwall. Ground-floor living. Pet-friendly. Romantic. Enclosed garden. Close to beach. Woodburning stove. Porthleven 1.7 miles; Falmouth 14.2 miles; Penzance 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1107940)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from €668

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A small patio area with wooden table and chairs next to a white house with a glass porch at Swans Nest in Falmouth
40
Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

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Swans Nest, a romantic holiday apartment resting in Falmouth, Cornwall. Smart TV. Single-storey. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Lake views. Enclosed patio. Penryn 2.9 miles; Mabe 4 miles; Truro 11.2 miles. (Ref. 1090401)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €540

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An outdoor patio with a cobblestone and paved floor a wooden hot tub with a towel and champagne bottle a potted plant and wooden chairs by a stone house at The Wink Cape Cornwall
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St Just, Cornwall, TR19
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A superbly appointed cottage based on the outskirts of St Just, Cornwall. Luxury finish. Perfect for couples. Woodburning stove. Penzance 8.7 miles; St Ives 13.6 miles. (Ref. 1040624)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €690

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An outdoor wooden deck with glass railing and steps leading to a wooden cabin at 17 Meadow Retreat in Dobwalls
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Dobwalls, Cornwall, PL14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

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17 Meadow Retreat is a charming, single-storey holiday lodge situated in the peaceful village of Dobwalls in Cornwall with a toasty woodburning stove. Liskeard 3.2 miles; Looe 8.9 miles. (Ref. 1172393)

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3 nights from €432

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A wooden cabin with large glass windows and a deck surrounded by glass railings on a grassy lawn at 6 Meadow Retreat in Dobwalls
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Holiday Park

Dobwalls, Cornwall, PL14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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6 Meadow Reatreat with Hot Tub is a pleasing single-storey lodge in Dobwalls, Cornwall, with a hot tub on the enclosed decking, woodburning stove. Liskeard 3.2 miles; Looe 8.9 miles. (Ref. 1172392)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub

3 nights from €513

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A house with a conservatory and a garden with a swing hanging from a tree at Lower Gadles in Burnthouse near Falmouth
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Burnthouse, near Falmouth, Cornwall, TR10
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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Lower Gadles is a beautiful detached house with a garden and woodburning stove, situated in the hamlet of Burnthouse, near Ponsanooth in Cornwall. Penryn 1.7 miles; Falmouth 4.4 miles; Redruth 6.3 miles. (Ref. 1118564)

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3 nights from €1172

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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
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Camborne, Cornwall, TR14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

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3 nights from €442

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A house with a front porch and seating area at Glendale Trelights near Port Isaac
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Trelights near Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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Glendale is a charming, dog-friendly cottage near a beach in Trelights, Cornwall, boasting a woodburning stove, enclosed garden, and off-road parking. Polzeath 3.5 miles; Padstow 15.1 miles; Newquay 23 miles. (Ref. 1173040)

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3 nights from €554

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An outdoor area with seating and planters at Mellydonen Beder Del (Melly), Tor Down Quarry, St Breward
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St Breward, Cornwall, PL30
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A stunning, single-storey lodge resting in a tranquil quarry on the outskirts of St Breward. Private hot tub. Ample off-road parking. Private lake. Bodmin 7.7 miles; St Austell 19.4 miles. (Ref. 995951)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €961

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A white cottage with a green door two potted plants gravel driveway and a wooden barrel at Dowager Cottage in Penryn
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Penryn, Cornwall, TR10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Dowager Cottage is a detached home accepting pets and with off-road parking, resting near a beach in the picturesque market town of Penryn in Cornwall. Falmouth 3.1 miles; Truro 8.1 miles. (Ref. 1159928)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €442

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A living room with a sofa a coffee table a fireplace and large glass doors showing a hillside view at Harbour Lights Port Isaac
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Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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This charming, three-bedroom holiday bungalow rests in Port Isaac, Cornwall. Smart TV. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Polzeath 5.9 miles; Padstow 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1128921)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from €831

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Exterior view of a two story house with a front entrance door stairs and plants at Pickney House Killigarth near Polperro
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Killigarth near Polperro, Cornwall, PL13
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A contemporary, four-bedroom home resting in Killigarth near Polperro, Cornwall. Countryside and sea views. Stylish. Family and pet-friendly. EV charger. Close to amenities and the beach. Looe 3.6 miles. (Ref. 1099536)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €708

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A stone house with windows on a grassy cliff overlooking the sea at Gulland in Port Isaac
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Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A fabulous, first-floor apartment perched on the coast in Port Isaac, Cornwall. Sea views. Near the beach. Garage parking. Polzeath 6.7 miles; Padstow 16.1 miles (Ref. 1080691)

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  • Washing machine

3 nights from €571

Last booked 3 days ago
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A stone barn with a slate roof flowers along a stone wall and a sign saying Manor Barn in Saltash
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Saltash, Cornwall, PL12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Manor Barn is a delightful, detached property in Saltash, Cornwall. Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Golf course nearby. Superb gardens. Dishwasher. Liskeard 9.3 miles. Plymouth 12.7 miles. Launceston 13.9 miles. Polperro 19.2 miles. (Ref. 1155470)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €577

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A field with small trees and a stone building near the coast at Apple Blossom Barn in Gulval near Penzance
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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)

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  • Dishwasher

3 nights from €609

Last booked 2 days ago
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A stone building with a wooden door and gate next to a green hedge at Godolphin Barn in Ashton near Rosudgeon
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Ashton near Rosudgeon, Cornwall, TR13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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This delightful single-storey property rests in Ashton near Rosudgeon, Cornwall. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Romantic. Porthleven 4.8 miles; Penzance 9 miles. (Ref. 1104589)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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3 nights from €394

Last booked 6 hours ago
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The exterior of a residential building with blue slate cladding wooden framed windows a glass balcony and garden in front at Rock Lobster in Port Isaac
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Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29
  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.3★

    Good

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Reverse-level property in Port Isaac with stunning views of the Cornish coast. Three bathrooms. Patio with furniture. Private parking. (Ref. 1080373)

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3 nights from €753

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A house with gray slate roof two dormer windows a fenced patio with outdoor furniture a gravel driveway and a lawn at Mariners Rest in Gorran Haven
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Gorran Haven, Cornwall, PL26
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Mariners Rest is a charming, one-bedroom property located in the stunning village of Gorran Haven in Cornwall. Pet-friendly. Sea views. Couple's retreat. Portmellon 2.3 miles; Saint Austell 9.2 miles; Truro 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1149142)

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3 nights from €559

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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?