If Bude is on your list, take a look at Cornish Secrets - Luxury Holiday Cottages, a self-catering holiday let with a beach less than a mile away. Booking direct means you talk to the owner, not an agency. Short breaks are offered outside the main season.

“Cornish Secrets is a Cornwall holiday letting agency with a hand-picked collection of luxury self-catering cottages and holiday homes, from cliff-top hideaways and harbourside retreats to large houses for family get-togethers. Their homes are spread right around the coast, from St Ives, Carbis Bay and Perranuthnoe in the west to Newquay,…” – the owner

If St Austell is on your list, take a look at Rescorla Farmhouse, bed and breakfast with the coast an easy drive away. Booking direct means you talk to the owner, not an agency. Wi-Fi / internet access is available.

“Rescorla Farm House is nestled in the peace of the countryside and commands stunning views- With ample on site parking Rescorla Farm is ideally located within walking distance of the Eden Project and short drives to local wineries; Fowey; The Lost Gardens of Heligan; Lanhydrock House and gardens; Bodmin Jail Museum and steam railway;…” – the owner

Owner-run a self-catering holiday let in Mevagissey: Lantern Cottage is close to the centre of things and well placed for Cornwall. Check the facilities below, then contact the owner for availability. Parking is available for guests.

“The Cottage benefits from a lovely decking area with barbecue. Master bedroom with kingsize bed and double bedroom with two single beds.” – the owner

Owner-run a self-catering holiday let in cornwall: Cornish Seaview Cottages by the sea is close to the centre of things and well placed for Cornwall. Check the facilities below, then contact the owner for availability. Parking is available for guests.

“Holidays Cottages on the cornish Coast - enjoy a break in a stunning Cornish coastal location - explore the beautiful beaches and coves of the Cornish Coast” – the owner

Staying at The Old Shop Apartment puts you in Mevagissey, close to the centre of things. It is a self-catering holiday let with a beach less than a mile away, and there are no agency fees when you book.

“The Old Shop Apartment is a self-contained one bedroom ground floor apartment sleeping two/four people. With all of the rooms on the ground floor, this property is ideal for anyone who prefers not to use stairs and occasional wheelchair users. Sleeps 2 + 2” – the owner

Staying at Courtyard Cottage puts you in Mevagissey, close to the centre of things. It is a self-catering holiday let with a beach less than a mile away, and there are no agency fees when you book. Parking is available for guests.

“Comfortably sleeping 8, this well equipped cottage is perfectly located within Mevagissey, providing an ideal base for exploring the area. Free Wi-Fi, electricity, towels and linen included.” – the owner