Cornwall with Kids – 28 Best Places To Stay

On this page I have handpicked the best holiday cottages and family friendly hotels in Cornwall.

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Sleeps 2 Cornwall

Smugglers Cottage

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Sleeps 2 | Bedrooms 1 | Bathrooms 1 | Pets Yes | WiFi | Seaside | Open fire | Near a pub


Sleeps 4 Cornwall

Sea the View

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Sleeps 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets Yes | Hot Tub | Open Fire | Seaside

There is a second home that sleeps 6 called Sea Eden. Scroll down for photos and info.


An Drowes

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Sleeps 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets Yes | Hot tub | WiFi | Seaside | Near a pub


The View

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Sleeps 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets No | WiFi | Seaside | Near a pub


Sam’s Cabin

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Sleeps 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Pets No | WiFi | Swimming pool


Horizons View Penthouse

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Sleeps 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Pets No | WiFi | Swimming pool | Gym


Gillyflower Cottage

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Sleeps 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Pets Yes | WiFi | Open fire | Garden


Apartment 3 Fistral Beach

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Sleeps 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets No | WiFi | Garden | Near a Pub | Seaside


Mears Cottage

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Sleeps 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Pets Yes | WiFi | Open fire | Garden | Near a Pub | Seaside


Longships

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Sleeps 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Pets No | Garden


Sleeps 6

Sea Eden

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Sleeps 6 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets Yes | Hot Tub | Open Fire | Seaside

There is a second home that sleeps 4 called Sea the View. Scroll up for photos and info.


Viola Sea

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Sleeps 6 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets Yes | Hot tub | WiFi | Seaside | Near a pub


2 Wheal Turnavore

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Sleeps 6 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets Yes | WiFi | Games Room | Seaside | Open Fire  


3 Glamping Holidays in Cornwall

Atlantic Surf Pods

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Sleeps 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Pets No | WiFi | Garden


The Airstream

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Sleeps 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Pets No | Wifi | Near a Pub | Garden 


Bumble @ Stars & Embers Glamping

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Sleeps 5 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Pets Yes | Hot tub | Open Fire 


6 Remote Cottages in Cornwall

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Borah Lodge

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Sleeps 2 | Bedrooms 1 | Bathrooms 1 | Pets Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub

Omalast

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Sleeps 2 | Bedrooms 1 | Bathrooms 1 | Pets Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub | Open fire

Sleep 4

The Packing House

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Sleeps 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Pets Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub

Milliemook Cottage

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Sleeps 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets Yes | WiFi | Hot Tub | Open fire


See Also

10 Best Child-Friendly Hotels in Cornwall

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The Headland Hotel and Spa (Newquay)

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Luxury family-friendly hotel and self-catering cottages which can accommodate families of up to 6. There are indoor and outdoor pools including a kids pool, 2 restaurants with kids menu available, mini football field and tennis courts. Hotel is set on a cliff overlooking Fistral beach, so a perfect location for surfing lessons. Pet friendly, free private parking and free WiFi. Walking distance to Newquay Railway Station.

Sands Resort Hotel (Newquay)

Stunning view from the sea of the Sands Resort child friendly hotel in Newquay

Resort hotel which overlooks golden beaches, with suites that can sleep up to 5.  There is a kids’ clubs, 2 swimming pools, one with waterslide and a splash pool for toddlers plus free activities such as mini golf and tennis. There is a restaurant with kids menu and a buffet breakfast is served each morning. Newquay Zoo, Blue Reef Aquarium and DairyLand Farmworld are a within a 10-minute drive.

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The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate (St Austell)

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A stunning 19th-century manor house hotel with luxury spa, gym, infinity pool and tennis courts. Rooms have flat screen TV and free Wifi and there are also self-catering Woodland lodges which can accommodate up to 8 guests, so great for larger families. There is a restaurant, bar, free parking and there’s also a kids Treasure Trail set in the 45 acres of grounds.

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Bedruthan Hotel & Spa (Newquay)

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Family-friendly hotel set on a cliff overlooking the beach of Mawgan Porth. A sophisticated hotel but plenty for the kids to do including a kids club, soft play and games room. There’s lots of choice for family room options, from interconnecting, to sea view villa’s or apartments for those larger families. The leisure centre features a gym, indoor and outdoor pools, plus there’s a luxury spa and restaurant. Baby sitting service and free on-site parking is available.

The Britannia Inn & Waves Restaurant (Par)

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Family run 18th century Coaching Inn with restaurant, bar and a large garden. Some suites can accommodate families of 5. There is a nice children’s playground and a bouncy castle. The Inn offers continental breakfast daily. Rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, free Wifi and a private bathroom. Within walking distance of Porthpean Beach.

Meudon Hotel

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A family run country house hotel set in 8.5 acres of gardens. Family rooms are made up of two interconnecting bedrooms, both with bathrooms and sleep up to 5. The main room has a balcony with garden views. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, free WiFi. There is a bar and restaurant with stunning views. No swimming pool or leisure facilities but there is access to a private beach. There is also free parking.

Hotel Tresanton (Saint Mawes)

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A small hotel set in a former yacht club, with nautical room decor and views over Falmouth Bay. There is a playroom, children’s garden and three family suites. One of the bedrooms is a tongue and groove ship’s cabin with two built-in bunks and its own large television set into the wall, which kids will love. There is a restaurant (children under 6 are not allowed after 6pm), free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. St Mawes Castle is a 4 minute walk away.

St Enodoc Hotel (Wadebridge)

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Family-friendly hotel in an elevated position overlooking the Camel Estuary. There is a private surf instructor on hand and a games room. The restaurant offers kids meals and there is also a bar and seasonal outdoor pool and sauna. All rooms have TV, bathrobes and free toiletries. There is free parking and Wi-Fi and dogs are welcome (at an extra cost).

Polurrian on the Lizard (Mullion)

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Luxury seaside hotel perched on a cliff with views across Mount’s Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. There is a crèche for children over three months and baby listening so parents can enjoy a kid free dinner. Hotel has a games room, leisure club with a swimming pool, gym and luxury spa. There is an outdoor playzone with giant chess and snakes and ladders. There is free on-site parking and Mullion Harbour is a few minutes walk away.

Tregenna Castle (St Ives)

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Set within 72 acres of private grounds, this impressive hotel has a heated indoor swimming pool, an outdoor seasonal heated swimming pool and a golf course. The hotel has plenty of family rooms with some self-catering options. There’s an on-site crèche, kids club and outdoor children’s play area. Surrounded by picturesque gardens and sub-tropical plants, St Ives Rail Station is a 15 minutes’ walk away.

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Nicola Horgan

Nicola is a mum of two who loves to travel. After plenty of trips abroad and here in the UK, she enjoys writing about all of the best places to stay and visit, especially with the kids in tow. When it comes to our product guides, Nicola has a wealth of experience in reviewing baby products, kids clothing and homewares. Her background in beauty marketing and fashion, always keeps her looking for the next best product.

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