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Unusual Places to Stay in Cornwall

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A superb, detached house in St Ives overlooking Porthmeor beach. Hot tub. En-suites. Modern interior. Penzance 6 miles. (Ref. 952480)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1690

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A stunning, newly built, single-storey home in the small village of Germoe near Praa Sands. Contemporary. Open-plan living space. Large garden. Praa Sands 0.8 miles; Marazion 3.6 miles; Helston 5.6 miles; Penzance 7.7 miles. (Ref. 1050475)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

7 nights from £1016

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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An enchanting stone, barn conversion resting in the village of Porthpean, near Charlestown, in Cornwall. Hot tub. Sea and country views. En-suites. Games room. Charlestown 1.5 miles; Pentewan 2.1 miles. (Ref. 986088)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Washing machine
  • Games room

7 nights from £2271

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    5.0

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Stunning contemporary luxury holiday home with direct water frontage, a private pontoon and mooring. Located in an idyllic position on the banks of the beautiful River Tamar in south east Cornwall. Haven for watersports enthusiasts. Whitsand Bay 1 mile. (Ref. 940934)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Washing machine

7 nights from £2275

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A luxurious, single-storey property situated in the village Mawnan Smith. Open-plan living. Enclosed patio. Private hot tub. Penryn 3 miles; Falmouth 4 miles. (Ref. 1116294)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

7 nights from £957

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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Gorgeous 17th cent, Grade II listed former water mill in idyllic setting, close to beaches. Pet friendly. Parking. Wifi. Extensive grounds. Penzance 2 miles. (Ref. 1014567)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £701

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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Part of the historic former Porthcurno Hotel with dazzling ocean views. Chic coastal interior, Caribbean-like Porthcurno beach on the doorstep. Off road parking. In Porthcurno. (Ref. 959923)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

7 nights from £995

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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Modern duplex penthouse, sea front apartment in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Panoramic sea views. Off-road parking. Short walk to beach. St Ives 2.6 miles, Penzance 8.6 miles, Falmouth 20.8 miles. (Ref. 1073853)

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  • Sky TV

7 nights from £672

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  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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A stunning detached luxury cottage in a beautiful countryside location, 3.3 miles from St Agnes and 3.8 miles from Perranporth. Hot tub, fire pit and BBQ on large enclosed private terrace. A special cottage for a special occasion. Truro 6.9 miles. (Ref. 937026)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £806

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This is a duplex apartment located in Porthcurno in Cornwall. Balcony. Private parking. Master with en-suite. Land's End 3.7 miles; Newlyn 7.9 miles; Penzance 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1010736)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
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7 nights from £536

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.1

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Cragford is one of the ultimate holiday homes in Cornwall. Offering exceptional accommodation in a stunning clifftop location with private access to Gwenver beach below and overlooking Sennen cove. A truly outstading property. Penzance 8 miles. (Ref. 927273)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £1474

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

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The largest of the three Treverva Farm cottages, Helford is a beautifully converted property, complete with its own private pub. Tranquil location overlooking Argal lake. Open-plan. En-suites. Penryn 2.5 miles. (Ref. 949105)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £658

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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Contemporary house set over three floors with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms overlooking the harbour at Mevagissey with far reaching sea views from most rooms and the spectacular large terrace. (Ref. 974433)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £914

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

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A delightsome, terraced cottage sitting on the outskirts of Roche, Cornwall. Ground-floor bedrooms. Smart TV. Electric fire. St Austell 5.6 miles; Bodmin 8.2 miles; Wadebridge 11 miles. (Ref. 1093103)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £561

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A stunning and contemporary apartment set in the heart of Newquay, Cornwall. Incredible sea views. Beachside setting. Balcony. Crantock 4.1 miles; St Columb Major 7.9 miles; Perranporth 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1066968)

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  • Off-road parking
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7 nights from £558

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.5

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Spectacular, ultra-luxurious, award-winning house located in a truly stunning location above the picture postcard village of Helford with amazing views of the estuary. Featured on TV in Fantasy Homes by the Sea. Lizard 11 miles. (Ref. 922613)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Games room
  • Sky TV

7 nights from £1450

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.4

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Luxury holiday home situated in the grounds of the former Glendorgal Hotel. with stunning uninterrupted views over Porth Beach and Island. En-suites. Spacious open plan living area with balcony. Pet-friendly. Newquay 1.3 miles. (Ref. 921577)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £511

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A huge, luxury two-bedroom apartment in the village of Quintrell Downs. Beautifully presented. Superb views. Popular seaside town on the north coast of Cornwall. TV. Pub 10 mins walk. (Ref. 984404)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV

7 nights from £574

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6

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Splendid property over three floors, nestled in the Cornish town of Carbis Bay. Sea views. Balcony from living area. Two en-suites. Short downhill walk to beach. St Ives 2 miles. (Ref. 955154)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £866

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Wonderfully appointed lodge nestled within Honicombe Manor Resort in the Cornish hamlet of St Ann's Chapel. WiFi. Private balcony and patio. On-site swimming pools, bar/restaurant and tennis courts. Callington 4.5 miles; Tavistock 6.6 miles. (Ref. 1118465)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £370

Looking for somewhere weird and wonderful to stay on your next break? If so, then you’ve come to the right place! Featuring properties dotted all over this beautiful county, this collection of unusual places to stay in Cornwall will surely present you with the perfect property to book for your next staycation. 

Why Book Unusual Accommodation in Cornwall? 

Featuring properties that boast tonnes of unique character and charm, booking one of these quirky places to stay in Cornwall can make for a wonderful way to have a memorable break. Not only will you be provided with plenty of indoor and outdoor space to enjoy as well as plenty of comfy furnishings, but you’ll also be right on the doorstep of Cornwall’s beautiful coast and countryside. 

 So, whether you’re hoping to spend all of your time wandering the rolling green hills, navigating the South West Coastal Path or soaking up the sun on one of the county’s award-winning beaches, you’ll get to do it all and more from these unusual places to stay in Cornwall. For more ideas and inspiration, be sure to have a read of our fantastic Cornwall Travel Guide

Places to Visit near these Unique Places to Stay in Cornwall 

With an almost endless amount of places to explore and attractions to visit across the county, you’re guaranteed to have lots of adventures from these Cornwall unique stays. For example, West Cornwall is home to a host of great places to visit, including the iconic Land’s End, the coastal towns of Carbis Bay and St Ives as well as Mount’s Bay to the south, which is home to places like Penzance, Mousehole, Marazion and the iconic St Michael’s Mount.  

Further along, the South Cornwall coast hosts other great places to consider spending the day, including the likes of the Lizard Peninsula, the bustling town of Falmouth and a host of small and historic harbour towns like Mevagissey and Fowey, all great places to consider visiting from one of these unusual places to stay in Cornwall. 

On the other hand, North Cornwall can also be a brilliant area to book one unusual accommodation in Cornwall. Home to the breath-taking St Agnes Heritage Coast, here you’ll also find some of the best beaches in the county as well as surfing hotspots like Newquay and Perranporth, as well as iconic places like Port Isaac that were famously used as the film set for ITV’s “Doc Martin”. 

Other places to visit from these quirky places to stay in Cornwall include: 

Bodmin 

Camborne 

Crantock 

Looe 

St Austell 

Truro 

Types of Cornwall Holidays 

As well as these quirky places to stay in Cornwall, there are plenty more properties to take a look at if these haven’t quite ticked all the boxes for you. With lots of dog-friendly cottages in Cornwall, Cornwall cottages with hot tubs, luxury Cornwall cottages, large cottages in Cornwall, coastal cottages in Cornwall, cottages for golf holidays in Cornwall, log cabins and lodges in Cornwall plus many more, we’re sure you’ll find the ideal place to stay from one of these collections. 

Not only that, but with lots of opportunities to book short breaks in Cornwall, romantic getaways in Cornwall and even glamping in Cornwall, your next staycation is only a few clicks away! 

If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for check out the full list of cottages in Cornwall or these other unusual cottages in the UK