Family-Friendly Holiday Cottages in Cornwall
Our family holidays in Cornwall are unforgettable – with its stunning beaches, charming villages, and dramatic coastline, Cornwall is the perfect place for a family getaway.
At Cornish Escapes, we understand that finding the right self-catering accommodation for all the family is key to a relaxing and enjoyable trip. That’s why we’ve curated a collection of fantastic family-friendly holiday homes in Cornwall, sleeping comfortably between four and six guests.
21 Carthew Court
St Ives
21 Carthew Court is a modern one bedroom apartment located minutes from the Tate Gallery and Porthmeor Surfing Beach in St Ives. Being only a short di […]
Scots Craig
St Ives
Once the artistic abode of a local painter, Scots Craig offers arguably the best views across St Ives. Step into a timeless space, where stone walls e […]
Drop Anchor
St Ives
Located in the popular Downalong area, Drop Anchor is a traditional fisherman’s cottage in the heart of St Ives. Sleeping six guests and only a […]
Ivy Mount
Property
Lelant
Ivy Mount offers the perfect family staycation in the heart of a charming Cornish coastal village. With a large, secure garden, it’s an ideal sp […]
Artist Cottage
St Ives
Artist Cottage is a quintessential former fisherman’s cottage and net loft situated on one of St Ives’ most iconic pedestrian only streets […]
Blue Water
St Ives
Blue Water has been lovingly designed to present the perfect holiday home for families or friends alike. A stylish three-bedroom, two-bathroom terrace […]
Harbour Moorings
St Ives
Situated in the heart of Downalong, Harbour Moorings is a beautifully refurbished four storey, terraced, fisherman’s cottage with four bedrooms. […]
Elysian
St Ives
Elysian is an exquisite, three-storey townhouse, beautifully decorated throughout with distressed wood and slate flooring, original features and a con […]
35 Carrack Widden
St Ives
35 Carrack Widden offers a light, airy, contemporary third floor apartment with parking for one car and magnificent views of Porthminster Beach. The C […]
Westholme
Carbis Bay
Westholme is a first floor duplex apartment with allocated on-site parking for one car with additional space available on a first come first served ba […]
14 An Garth
Hayle
14 An Garth is a stunning example of a contemporary Wharf-style third-floor apartment with a luxury take on beach chic, found in the new North Quay de […]
The Shambles
Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of the seaside village of Port Isaac coming alive. The Shambles, a charming dog-friendly cottage, is tucked awa […]
SeaCrest
St Ives
SeaCrest provides a wonderful five bedroom house with stunning views. It is ideal for a holiday that involves all the family. It has 5 bedrooms and 3 […]
Will’s Rock
St Ives
Will’s Rock is a beautifully refurbished first floor, three storey apartment in central St Ives. Enjoying wonderful views from the master bedroo […]
Chi Lowen
Carbis Bay
Chi Lowen, meaning House of Joy, has been refurbished to provide contemporary spacious accommodation for eight people. Arranged over two floors with o […]
Chy an Pol
St Ives
Immerse yourself in this three-storey dog-friendly Cornish home away from home, and unwind in the sizable outdoor area with views across St Ives Bay. […]
Jesse’s Place
St Ives
A beautiful first floor, two storey contemporary apartment enjoying stunning sea views across Porthmeor beach and out to sea. The property has been ex […]
Ocean Air
Carbis Bay
Situated in the idyllic and peaceful location of Carbis Bay, Ocean Air offers gorgeous sea views towards St Ives harbour, Godrevy Lighthouse and beyon […]
Pilgrims Barn
Hayle
Pilgrims Barn is tucked inland from Hayle and it’s 3 miles of golden sands. Guests are perfectly positioned to explore both coastlines from St I […]
Heatherleigh
Property
Carbis Bay
On the seaward side of Carbis Bay, perched up on the coastline. Heatherleigh presents the perfect blend of interior design and comfort. Showcasing an […]
SeaCrest 1
St Ives
SeaCrest 1 is a versatile three bedroom apartment that provides high quality, contemporary accommodation with parking for one car. The open plan livin […]
The Boathouse
St Ives
This quirky holiday home started its life as a pilchard cellar before becoming the renowned Boathouse Theatre. Now tastefully restored to an extremely […]
Jack’s Corner
St Ives
Boutique hotel quality and with spectacular sea views across Porthminster beach and St Ives Bay, Jack’s Corner is a reverse level holiday home s […]
Sea Scapes
St Ives
Chy Kensa Apartments presents Sea Scapes a recently refurbished fabulous contemporary one bedroom apartment with open plan living room with fantastic […]
Wingtips
Carbis Bay
The open plan living and dining room, with stunning sea views across Carbis Bay, is furnished with a deep comfortable sofa, two arm chairs and Smart T […]
Honeysuckle Cottage
Lelant
Situated on the outskirts of Lelant village, Honeysuckle Cottage is ideally situated. St Ives, with its wonderful beaches, galleries and restaurants, […]
Number Four – Piran View
Padstow
Number Four – Piran View is a stunning Luxury Lodge located in Padstow Holiday Village, a mile from the centre of Padstow. It has been designed […]
SeaCrest 2
St Ives
SeaCrest 2 is a stylish top floor two bedroom apartment set over a two levels with spectacular views across Porthmeor. With parking for one car this a […]
Trevenys
St Ives
This luxurious two-property escape combines our wonderful holiday homes, Trevelyan and Trevayla, to create ample space for families or groups of frien […]
Trevelyan
St Ives
A stylish three-bedroom, one-bathroom contemporary bungalow, Trevelyan has been tastefully restored and styled to present the perfect holiday home for […]
Summer Salt
St Ives
The light and airy extremely spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with its comfortable sofa and two accent chairs are perfect to sit and […]
Reflections
St Ives
This recently refurbished Victorian home is situated just a few minutes walk from the town centre. Reflections is generously spread across three floor […]
Picture House
St Ives
Picture House is the perfect bolthole for friends and family alike. St Ives has always been a mecca for art lovers and Picture House lives up to that […]
Sea Shells
St Ives
Sea Shells offers a bright and well-appointed first floor apartment with onsite parking for one car and just a short stroll to the beautiful Porthmins […]
Beached Az
St Ives
Beached Az is a recently renovated, two-bedroom apartment within a beautiful Victorian house with off-site parking. Only a few minutes walk from St I […]
Trevail Penthouse
St Ives
The Panoramic views across Porthminster Beach from this spacious penthouse apartment are simply breath taking. Open the Juliet balcony to make the mos […]
23 Trenwith Place
St Ives
23 Trenwith Place is a stunning, contemporary, and lovingly restored four-bedroom holiday home with fabulous sea views across St Ives Town. Generously […]
Cockleshells
Property
St Ives
Tucked away in the town of St Ives, this welcoming two-bedroom duplex apartment is the perfect coastal retreat for a relaxing, family friendly getawa […]
Porthminster Mews
St Ives
Radiating elegance and style with stunning sea views, Porthminster Mews is a reverse level holiday home set over two floors with two beautifully prese […]
Coastal Breeze
Carbis Bay
Overlooking the tranquil Carbis Bay beach, this first floor duplex apartment offers the perfect base to both relax and explore. Absorb the natural coa […]
Number One – Stones Court
St Ives
Number One – Stones Court is a light and airy four-bedroom apartment positioned over three floors with fabulous sea views from the top two floor […]
20 The Warren
St Ives
Charmingly nestled on The Warren, this former fisherman's cottage is located in one of the oldest and most picturesque parts of St Ives, only a sh […]
Coastguard House
St Ives
Coastguard House is part of an iconic terrace overlooking Porthminster Beach. Sleeping eight, with stunning uninterrupted views across St Ives Bay to […]
The Barn
St Ives
The Barn is a two-bedroom ground floor apartment only minutes away from Porthmeor Surfing Beach, The Tate Gallery, St Ives Harbour, and Town Centre. T […]
Shrimp Cottage
St Ives
Shrimp Cottage is a gorgeous recently refurbished Grade II listed fisherman’s cottage situated in the heart of St Ives with four bedrooms and we […]
Burrow Cottage
St Ives
This charming, luxury cottage is situated in the heart of St Ives – Downalong. Although Burrow Cottage has been refurbished to an extremely high stand […]
Dowran
Hayle
Dowran is the perfect retreat to escape to for a holiday on the West Coast. Immaculately and tastefully restored throughout, this two-bedroom dog-frie […]
Len’s Lookout
St Ives
Len’s Lookout, with its stunning panoramic sea views, has been lovingly restored and designed to present the perfect holiday home for families a […]
Stone’s Throw
St Ives
The spacious living room is lovingly furnished with large comfy L-shaped sofa, tub chair, Smart TV, DVD player and HiFi, along with lots of games, boo […]
Happy Days
St Ives
Happy Days is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse apartment with sweeping panoramic sea views across St Ives Bay. Happy Days has parking for one […]
3 Victoria House
St Ives
3 Victoria House is a well-appointed double-aspect holiday apartment in a superb central location on a quiet pedestrian lane leading from the Harbour. […]
Ocean Aura
Carbis Bay
Ocean Aura is a lovely single-level retreat only a short walk from Carbis Bay's golden sands. Take advantage of the on-site parking, including an […]
Villa Louise
St Ives
Villa Louise is a beautifully refurbished, south facing period town house in central St Ives. Ideal for those who wish to leave the car and explore on […]
4 Porthmeor Court
St Ives
Seconds away from Porthmeor Beach, 4 Porthmeor Court is a comfortable cottage situated in the heart of Downalong and boasts a private car parking spac […]
Victoria House
St Ives
Victoria House is a spacious four-bedroom Victorian house offering breathtaking views across Porthmeor Beach, with the added benefit of two parking sp […]
Merlins
Lelant
Merlins is a beautifully presented modern five bedroom house with parking for two cars. A short walk from the beautiful and often deserted mile long s […]
Willows
St Ives
Willows is a recently refurbished contemporary reverse level home, situated in a fantastic location just a short stroll to one of St Ives’ most […]
Viridian
Carbis Bay
Overlooking the azuring sea and golden sand of Carbis Bay beach, Viridian is the perfect haven for your family escape to Cornwall. This ground floor a […]
Wave Watching
St Ives
Wave Watching is a stunning contemporary holiday home in a fantastic position with incredible sea and harbour views, both down onto the picturesque se […]
Trehayes Haven
Property
St Ives
Immerse yourself in the open-planned kitchen, living and dining area – a space that invites nothing less than pure relaxation and entertainment throug […]
Benjamin’s Bolthole
St Ives
This cottage has been lovingly restored to offer a comfortable home from home for your Cornish adventure with your four legged friend. Primely located […]
Curlew Cottage
Lelant
Curlew Cottage is a gorgeous two-bedroom cottage situated in Lelant, a charming village on the main road to Carbis Bay and St Ives. This beautifully d […]
Ocean View
Carbis Bay
Ocean View celebrates panoramic sea views from St Ives to Godrevy Lighthouse. Located just a short distance from Carbis Bay Beach, this cosy first flo […]
The Lighthouse
St Ives
Architecturally designed and with unmatched views towards St Ives Harbour, The Lighthouse is located on the famous Crab Rocks off The Warren with off- […]
Mavericks
St Ives
With stunning sea views across Porthmeor and Godrevy Lighthouse, this beautiful spacious and artistically designed home is located within a short walk […]
She Sells Sanctuary
Property
St Ives
Follow the colourful stripped carpet to the ground floor and step into the cosy living area. Creating a unique ambience through reclaimed boatyard lig […]
Captain’s Rest
St Ives
Boasting its ocean views, Captain’s Rest showcases an open plan, contemporary, two-bedroom apartment overlooking the iconic town of St Ives. Flo […]
Oyster Cottage
St Ives
Nestled in the heart of St Ives, Oyster Cottage is a delightful dog-friendly hideaway brimming with charm. This traditional Cornish cottage, deceptive […]
Opechee
St Ives
Opechee is a wonderful three storey former Fisherman’s cottage with stunning sea views and situated in the heart of Downalong within walking dis […]
64 Una
Property
Carbis Bay
64 Una presents a detached, contemporary style lodge located in the tranquil Una Resort and Spa grounds. With the added luxury of family passes to acc […]
The Moorings
St Ives
Nestled in the heart of St Ives' Downalong area, The Moorings offers the perfect escape for your family holiday. Just minutes from Porthmeor and […]
Lamorna
St Ives
Lamorna is a contemporary ground floor apartment with on-site parking for one car. Situated in the grounds of The Tregenna Estate a couple of minutes […]
Porthmeor View
St Ives
Exuding elegance, Porthmeor View has been lovingly restored and designed to present the perfect holiday home for families or friends alike. A stylish […]
Tara
St Ives
Tara is an individual, architect designed contemporary house that is the perfect location for a large family and pet friendly retreat in St Ives. Tara […]
85 Back Road East
St Ives
85 Back Road East is a Grade II listed fishermen's cottage in popular Downalong. Only a few steps away from the Harbour and a few minutes walk to […]
Whistler’s Rest
St Ives
Whistler’s Rest is a beautiful and cosy stone cottage overlooking the moors within a short five minute drive of St Ives town, restaurants, galle […]
St Ives House
St Ives
St Ives House is a stunning three-bedroom townhouse located right on the Harbour front, with off-site parking for one car. Walk out of your front door […]
St Hilary
St Ives
St Hilary is situated in a popular yet quiet residential area in the heart of St Ives, just a short stroll away from the golden sandy beaches, St Ives […]
Del Mar
St Ives
Del Mar is a gorgeous, contemporary, and spacious three-storey Town House with stunning sea views towards St Ives Bay and Porthminster beach, which ca […]
Primrose Cottage
St Ives
Nestled within Primrose Valley, only a stone’s throw from Porthminster Beach, this stunning picturesque character cottage boasts spectacular sea […]
Puffin Cottage
St Ives
Seconds away from the famous and sandy Porthmeor Beach, Puffin Cottage is a classic characterful fisherman’s cottage nestled in the heart of Dow […]
Penhaven
St Ives
Situated in an excellent position just metres from the Harbour, Penhaven is a beautifully refurbished four storey, cottage with four bedrooms. This wo […]
Alba
St Ives
Alba is a modern, two-bedroom, first floor apartment with striking partial sea views over the glorious Blue Flag Porthmeor Beach with its golden sands […]
Corner Cottage
St Ives
Corner Cottage is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom Grade 2 Listed, traditional, chocolate box Cornish abode. It has been tastefully restored and styled t […]
Mariner’s Belle
St Ives
Believed to have once been a net loft, Mariner’s Belle is a charming ground floor apartment situated in the heart of popular Downalong, St Ives. […]
Island Wastrel
St Ives
Island Wastrel is a magical sub-tropical oasis perched on the shoreline of Porthgwidden Beach in the heart of St Ives. Island Wastrel offers a cool, […]
Floyd’s
St Ives
Located on ever-popular Bedford Road, you will find the charming and spacious four bedroom holiday home, Floyd’s. With off-site parking, Floyd&# […]
Am Meer
Property
St Ives
Step into the grandiose open-planned kitchen, dining and living area, a true masterpiece of contemporary grace and functionality. From underfloor heat […]
Breaking Waves
St Ives
Breaking Waves is a charming, traditional, three storey fisherman’s cottage in the heart of Downalong in St Ives. This pet friendly and tasteful […]
Carvean
Carbis Bay
Escape the hustle and bustle of St Ives and unwind in idyllic and peaceful Carbis Bay. Located just a short five-minute drive from the heart of St Ive […]
Number One Peninsula
St Ives
Number One Peninsula is a prestigious apartment perched right above the idyllic Porthminster Beach, offering a luxurious escape for a family of four a […]
The Lost Lobster
St Ives
The Lost Lobster is a two bedroom, one bathroom lovingly renovated apartment. Retaining many of its original features, this bespoke holiday home is fi […]
3 Sunday School Court
St Ives
Situated in the heart of St Ives, a couple of minutes away from the Town Centre, Harbour, Beaches and Restaurants, the historic Sunday School building […]
Tregarth
St Ives
Tregarth is an impressive three-story townhouse that has been tastefully decorated throughout and provides accommodation for up to ten guests. Located […]
Solstice
Property
Carbis Bay
Elegantly designed, Solstice presents an outstanding holiday home for families and friends alike to benefit from its contemporary appeal and exclusive […]
Secret Cottage
St Ives
Secret Cottage is the perfect oasis to escape to for a break on the West Coast. Stylishly decorated throughout, this three-bedroom property is right i […]
Little Gem
St Ives
Little Gem is a recently renovated, two-bedroom, top floor apartment within a beautiful Victorian house with the added benefit of parking. The apartme […]
Maranatha
St Ives
Refurbished to an extremely high standard and situated over three floors, Maranatha provides modern and contemporary living while still maintaining it […]
Make memories that last with our family self-catering holidays in Cornwall
Our family-friendly holiday cottages in Cornwall offer ample space for families to spread out and unwind. You’ll find comfortable bedrooms, well-equipped kitchens perfect for preparing meals together, and cosy living areas ideal for family movie nights or game nights in our family cottages.
Cornwall is a paradise for families, with countless family activities and attractions to keep everyone busy. Explore secluded coves for rock pooling adventures, build sandcastles on golden beaches or visit Cornwall’s best coastal towns, such as St Ives – the options for days out are endless! Even on a rainy day, there are plenty of things to do indoors to keep the whole family entertained.
Experience Cornwall with the family and discover our top picks that are not far from our Cornish family accommodation. Your family holiday starts now at Cornish Escapes!
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