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Sea View Cottages in Cornwall

Sea View Cottages in Cornwall

589 properties from £315/wk · Top-rated: Talland 6 (★ 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 589 properties based on guest reviews and data quality.

Talland 6

Talland 6

10 (2) talland bay

Sleeps 6 · 3 bed · from £748/wk

Talland Bay estate cottage with sea views and rooftop terrace, sleeps 6

Ocean View

Ocean View

10 (14) polperro

Sleeps 8 · 4 bed · from £794/wk

Polperro harbour-view house, sleeps 8 - coast path from door

Sail Loft (Marine Parade)

Sail Loft (Marine Parade)

10 (1) st mawes

Sleeps 5 · 3 bed · from £840/wk

St Mawes cottage with sea-view terrace, open fire, dog-friendly

Blue Mist House cottage 6

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
Pol View cottage 9

Pol View

helston

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

5-bed farmhouse near Gunwalloe with sea views, 1.6km to Church Cove

🌊 Sea view 📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking 🌿 Garden
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Porth Cove cottage 10

Porth Cove

porth

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

4-bed sea-view cottage in Porth with hot tub: Whipsiderry Beach 400m away

🌊 Sea view ♨️ Hot tub 📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking 🌿 Garden
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Jacob's View cottage 15

Jacob's View

falmouth

9.8 (21) 1.2km to Gyllyngvase Beach

Three-bedroom Falmouth cottage with sea views, wood burner, and Gyllyngvase Beach under 15 minutes' walk.

🌊 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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