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Sea View Cottages in Cornwall

Sea View Cottages in Cornwall

616 properties from £100/wk · Top-rated: Well Court (★ 10)

Cornwall's 400-mile coastline means sea views come in every variety - from properties perched on clifftops above Sennen to harbour-front apartments overlooking St Ives Bay. The south coast tends towards sheltered estuaries and calmer waters around Fowey and the Roseland, while north coast views deliver Atlantic drama with rolling surf at Polzeath and Watergate Bay. A genuine sea view adds roughly 15-20% to weekly rental prices, so it is worth checking whether the listing means a full panorama or a side glimpse from an upstairs window.

Top-rated sea view cottages

Hand-picked from 616 properties based on guest reviews and data quality.

Well Court

Well Court

10 (6) polruan

Sleeps 4 · 2 bed · from £661/wk

Gorgeous cottage by the water in Polruan near Fowey - sleeps 4.

Apartment 3 Fistral Beach

Apartment 3 Fistral Beach

10 (10) newquay

Sleeps 4 · 2 bed · from £719/wk

Apartment 3 Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, sleeps four in two bedrooms.

Sail Loft (Marine Parade)

Sail Loft (Marine Parade)

10 (1) st mawes

Sleeps 5 · 3 bed · from £840/wk

Fabulous sleeps 5 cottage in St Mawes with sea views.

Pol View cottage 5

Pol View

helston

From

£5315 /wk

Sleeps 9 5 beds 3 baths 10 (23) 1.6km to Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach

Award-winning farmstay near Gunwalloe with sea views, sleeps 9, and coastal location 1.6km from Church Cove Beach.

🌊 Sea view 📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking 🌿 Garden
View details → Book direct ↗ via Sykes Holiday Cottages
Porth Cove cottage 7

Porth Cove

porth

From

£11404 /wk

Sleeps 8 4 beds 2 baths 10 (23) 0.4km to Whipsiderry Beach

Four-bedroom cottage in Porth with sea views, hot tub, and games room. 400m from Whipsiderry Beach.

🌊 Sea view ♨️ Hot tub 📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking 🌿 Garden
View details → Book direct ↗ via Sykes Holiday Cottages
Blue Mist House cottage 8

Blue Mist House

st ives

10 (3) 0km to Porthminster Beach

Beachfront Location: Blue Mist House in St Ives offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views.

🐕 Dog friendly 🌊 Sea view 📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking 🌿 Garden 🔥 Wood burner
Jacob's View cottage 10

Jacob's View

falmouth

9.8 (21) 1.2km to Gyllyngvase Beach

Comfortable Accommodation: Jacob's View in Falmouth offers a holiday home with three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

🌊 Sea view 📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking 🌿 Garden 🔥 Wood burner
Jowders Cottage cottage 20

Jowders Cottage

marazion

9.3 (53) 0.5km to Marazion Beach

Historic Charm: Jowders Cottage in Penzance offers a unique holiday home experience within a historic building.

🐕 Dog friendly 🌊 Sea view 📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking 🌿 Garden 🔥 Wood burner
Chy-an-Lowena cottage 24

Chy-an-Lowena

crantock

9.1 (9) 0.6km to Crantock Beach

Beachfront Location: Chy-an-Lowena in Crantock offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views.

🐕 Dog friendly 🌊 Sea view 📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking 🌿 Garden 🔥 Wood burner

Frequently Asked Questions

Which areas in Cornwall have the best sea views?
The stretch from St Ives to Sennen on the west coast delivers some of the most dramatic panoramas in the county. On the south coast, Fowey and the Roseland Peninsula offer sheltered harbour views. For north coast drama, look at properties around Tintagel, Port Isaac, and Padstow. Clifftop positions above Bedruthan Steps and Trevose Head are particularly impressive.
Are sea-view cottages in Cornwall more expensive?
Sea-view properties typically command a premium of 15-20% over comparable inland cottages. Prices vary significantly by location and season - a sea-view cottage in St Ives during August will cost considerably more than a similar view near Bude in October. Booking outside school holidays often makes sea-view properties much more affordable.
Can I find affordable sea-view cottages in Cornwall?
Yes, particularly outside peak summer months. Areas like Bude, Looe, and the Lizard tend to be less expensive than St Ives or Padstow while still offering genuine coastal views. Smaller apartments and studios with sea views can start from under £400 per week in shoulder season.

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