Your Guide To Beachside Getaways In Cornwall

Posted by Select Cornwall

on 08/08/2025

Cornwall is home to the UK’s most cherished coastal destinations, famous for its golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and charming seaside towns. Staying in a beachside holiday cottage or luxury seafront home gives you direct access to Cornwall’s spectacular coastline. Imagine waking up to the sound of waves, enjoying coffee with a sea view, and walking straight from your door to the sand.

Whether you’re planning a summer getaway, a family holiday, or a romantic escape, our beachside holiday homes in Cornwall offer the perfect setting for a memorable stay!

 

North Cornwall

North Cornwall is famous for its wild Atlantic coastline, dramatic headlands, and surfing culture. It’s the go-to destination for beach lovers and outdoor adventurers.

 

Popular beaches in North Cornwall:

- Summerleaze, Bude. Perfect for family friendly beach days on a long sandy beach

- Fistral Beach, Newquay. Surfers paradise!

- Polzeath Beach. The best place to catch some waves for the first time

- Daymer Bay, Rock. With sand dunes, a golf course, and of course a gift shop and café, there’s something for everyone!

 

Local attractions in North Cornwall:

- Tintagel Castle

- Bodmin Jail

- Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay

 

Our top accommodation picks in North Cornwall:

Modern 2 Bedroom Beach Front Apartment Central Newquay.

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This dog-friendly apartment in Newquay is the perfect hub for your next beachside getaway. Just moments from Towan Beach, surf schools, bars, restaurants, cafés, and supermarkets.

 

- Sweet Cottage near the Beach with Hot Tub/Sauna. 

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This adorable cottage, sleeping 4 people, is set on a little farm on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Enjoy the hot-tub, sauna, and even fresh water from the farm’s own spring!

 

- The Studio, Perranporth, cute and romantic cottage, perfect for couples + dog.

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This quiet little cottage is full of charm with a private deck listening out over a babbling stream- all less than a mile from Perranporth beach.  

 

South Cornwall

South Cornwall offers a gentler coastal landscape, with hidden coves, sheltered bays, and charming fishing villages. It’s perfect for peaceful escapes and romantic getaways.

 

Popular beaches in South Cornwall:

- Kynance Cove, Lizard. Famous for it’s dramatic cliffs and rugged coastline.

- Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth. In the bustling town of Falmouth, Gylly Beach is the perfect family-friendly beach surrounded by café’s and roadside food shacks.

- Readymoney Cove, Fowey. This sheltered beach is perfect for swimming and paddleboarding in the calm blue waters.

- Carne Beach, Roseland Peninsula. This picturesque beach is owned by the National Trust and is perfect for families, walkers, dogs, and sometimes surfers on a good day.

 

Local attractions in South Cornwall:

- Eden Project, Par

- The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Saint Austell

- Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek

 

Our top accommodation picks in South Cornwall:

Appletree house Charlestown sleep 6 garden 10min walk Poldark harbour,beach,bars.

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This dog-friendly 3 bedroom house in Cornwall is just a quick walk from Carlyon Bay Beach. Set in the historic harbour village of Charlestown, a famous filming location for the Poldark series!

 

- VIP Luxury 5* cottage nr Falmouth, sleeps 6, indoor pool, Hot Tub, Tennis court.

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These modern cottages are set in the Carnon Downs countryside in The Valley, a luxury family-friendly holiday village. There’s a choice of cottages, some with a private hot-tub and some with dog-friendly options. Enjoy on-site facilities like pools, tennis courts, a games room, and restaurant. Set just a short drive from Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth.  

 

West Cornwall

West Cornwall combines breathtaking natural beauty with a rich cultural scene. It’s home to some of Cornwall’s most iconic locations.

 

Popular beaches in West Cornwall:

- Porthcurno Beach. A stones throw from the Minack theatre and popular for it’s soft white sand and gorgeous blue waters

- Marazion Beach. This famous beach is home to the tidal passage to St.Michaels mount but you can also enjoy an abundance of water sports such as windsurfing, kitesurfing, jet skiing, and sailing!

- Porthmeor Beach, St Ives. A very popular surfing spot, Porthmeor is a family-friendly long sandy beach nestled between two headlands.

- Lamorna Cove, Mousehole. This beautiful cove is protected by harbour walls and rugged cliffs. A popular quiet spot for swimming and scuba diving with a seasonal beach café and a pub up the road.

 

Local attractions in West Cornwall:

- The Minack Theatre

- Land’s End

- Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens

 

Our top accommodation picks in West Cornwall:

- Waves End, St Ives. Sea views, private Hot Tub and parking for 2.

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This beautifully decorated house in St Ives is perfect for larger groups with 4 bedrooms, sleeping 8 people. It doesn’t get more beachside than panoramic views over the coastline and just a quick walk to Porthmeor beach, and Carbis Bay.

 

- Brand new property sleeps 8 views of St Michaels Mount.

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Another 8 person house kitted out with everything you could possibly need and with an enclosed garden perfect for a dog-friendly holiday. Boasting perfect views of St Michaels mount, this house is located just minutes from a handful of beaches.

 

- Luxury 1 bedroom Summer house on the Cornish coast.

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A modern summer house set in walking distance of the Cornish Coast Path and Perranuthnoe Beach, also with a dog-friendly enclosed garden. A 20 minute walk will take you to some quintessentially Cornish pubs and shops, and within a short drive you could explore St Ives, Penzance, and Marazion.  

 

 

Whether you're after adventure, relaxation, or family fun, Cornwall’s beachside holiday homes offer the perfect base for a coastal getaway. With stunning ocean views, easy beach access, and a wide range of properties to choose from, your dream seaside escape starts here…