Self-catering holidays and Holiday cottages in St Columb

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St Columb Major is a historic market town inland from Newquay, known for its traditional game of hurling played through the streets on Shrove Tuesday. Holiday accommodation around St Columb gives you a quieter base close to the north coast.

Watergate Bay, Mawgan Porth and Newquay are a short drive away, and the Iron Age hillfort of Castle-an-Dinas stands nearby. Padstow and Wadebridge are within easy reach. Book your St Columb holiday direct with the owner.

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Holiday accommodation in St Columb

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With few properties listed in St Columb, here are more owner-advertised properties within easy reach in North Cornwall.

Trentinney Farm Cottages

From 370 to 830
St Endellion nr Port Isaac · Self-catering · sleeps 6

Staying at Trentinney Farm Cottages puts you in St Endellion nr Port Isaac, a short drive from St Columb. It is a self-catering holiday let with sandy beaches one to three miles away, and there are no agency fees when you book. Parking is available for guests.

“Trentinney Farm has six holiday cottages sleeping 2 to 6 people situated between Port Isaac and Chapel Amble but only 10 minutes from the popular beaches at Rock and Polzeath. After your exciting day on the beach or exploring Cornwall you will appreciate being able to return to the peace and quiet of Trentinney with its158 acres of some…” – the owner

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PengellyFarm

From 85 to 475
Wadebridge · Glamping · sleeps 6

If Wadebridge is on your list, take a look at PengellyFarm, a glamping site with the coast an easy drive away. Booking direct means you talk to the owner, not an agency. Short breaks are offered outside the main season.

“Ideally located for exploring Cornwall. Only a 25-minute drive from the fabulous Eden Project.” – the owner

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Clifftops at 1 Overcliff

From 425 to 1295
Port Isaac · Self-catering · sleeps 8

For a holiday in Port Isaac, Clifftops at 1 Overcliff is a self-catering holiday let a short drive from St Columb, with a beach less than a mile away. The owners take their own bookings, so you can ask about dates and prices before deciding. Short breaks are offered outside the main season.

“House, sleeping up to 8 people, on coastal path, with magnificent sea views from most windows & less than five minute walk to the historic centre of Port Isaac. Three car parking spaces by house, a garden down to the coastal path & a secluded patio.” – the owner

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Tao Cottage

From 460 to 1040
Boscastle · Self-catering · sleeps 6

Staying at Tao Cottage puts you in Boscastle, a short drive from St Columb. It is a self-catering holiday let with sandy beaches one to three miles away, and there are no agency fees when you book. Wi-Fi / internet access is available.

“Tao Cottage is a spacious cottage, sleeping 6 people, situated in the picturesque village of Boscastle a few minutes uphill from the historic harbour. The perfect place to stay if you want to relax and unwind or explore Cornwall.” – the owner

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St Minver · Static Caravan

Owner-run static caravan holidays in St Minver: St Minver Holiday Park is a short drive from St Columb and well placed for Cornwall. Check the facilities below, then contact the owner for availability. Parking is available for guests.

“St Minver Holiday Park is a spacious and attractive park surrounded by rolling Cornish countryside. All holiday homes, including caravans and chalets are well spaced out over acres of wooded grounds, but all within easy reach of the excellent facilities of the park” – the owner

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Four Winds

From 700 to 1800
Nr. Wadebridge · Self-catering · sleeps 8

Owner-run a self-catering holiday let in Nr. Wadebridge: Four Winds is a short drive from St Columb and well placed for Cornwall. Check the facilities below, then contact the owner for availability. Parking is available for guests.

“Four Winds is a comfortable 3 bedroomed detached house which has a spacious south facing garden with sea views and spectacular sunsets. A 5 minutes walk to the nearest beach with rock pools at Greenaway and only ½ mile from sandy beaches at Daymer Bay and fantastic surfing at Polzeath. Sleeps 8” – the owner

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Breakers - Atlantic Terrace

From 4850 to 4850
New Polzeath · Self-catering · sleeps 10

Owner-run a self-catering holiday let in New Polzeath: Breakers - Atlantic Terrace is a short drive from St Columb and well placed for Cornwall. Check the facilities below, then contact the owner for availability. Parking is available for guests.

“Holiday Home on three levels situated adjacent to the beach with stunning sea views. Breakers sleeps 10 people - it is situated at the Pentire Point end of Atlantic Terrace and commands stunning views of the bay and surrounding headlands. Breakers land is five metres from the beach and rocks which can be accessed via Atlantic steps” – the owner

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Bodmin · Self-catering · sleeps 10

If Bodmin is on your list, take a look at Coldharbour Farm, a self-catering holiday let with the coast and countryside to explore. Booking direct means you talk to the owner, not an agency. Wi-Fi / internet access is available.

“Six stone cottages imaginatively converted from traditional farm buildings, dating from the 1800s, arranged around a delightful, atmospheric courtyard. Garden with BBQ, childrens play area, games room and laundry facilities.” – the owner

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St Columb holidays – FAQs

St Columb is a small town in mid-Cornwall, inland from Newquay and Watergate Bay.

Watergate Bay, Mawgan Porth and the Newquay beaches are about ten to fifteen minutes' drive away.

The nearest railway station is Newquay, on the branch line from Par, about 8 miles away.

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