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Login / Register Become a homeownerBig breakfasts, longer evenings, no shoes by Tuesday. Every cottage here is chosen for family stays — proper kitchens, real living rooms, safe gardens and beaches small humans can run on without you having to watch every step.
Browse 9 propertiesCornwall makes family holidays easy. Sandy beaches with rock pools, harbour towns that feel like adventures, fresh-air days that send the kids to bed without an argument. Our family cottages add proper space and proper kitchens to the equation.
Most of our family cottages provide travel cots and high chairs free of charge. Just let us know how many you need at the time of booking.
Many of our family properties have fully enclosed gardens — safe space for the kids to run while you keep half an eye through the kitchen window.
Multiple bedrooms, proper living rooms and dining tables that fit everyone. Sleeps four to twelve depending on the cottage.
Dishwashers, washing machines, decent ovens and enough cutlery to actually serve everyone at once. The unglamorous stuff that matters on day three.
Showing 9 hand-picked family-friendly cottages. All bookable instantly with secure Stripe payments.
Cornwall is one of those rare places where a family holiday genuinely works for everyone. Toddlers love the rock pools. Teenagers find surf lessons and a coffee shop with WiFi. Parents get a kitchen big enough to actually cook in. Grandparents get a proper armchair by a window.
Layers, always. Cornish weather is its own thing — bright sun, sudden mist, an Atlantic shower and back to sun again, all before lunch. Bring sun cream, wellies, swimsuits and waterproofs. Beach toys can be left at home; most family cottages have a basket of them by the door.
Quick answers to the questions guests ask us most.
Most of our family cottages provide travel cots and high chairs free of charge. The exact baby kit (including stair gates, bath seats and changing mats) varies by property — each listing shows what's included. If anything is missing, let us know at booking and we'll see what the owner can sort.
Our family-friendly cottages sleep anywhere from four to twelve guests. The grid above shows the sleeping capacity for each property — most have a mix of double rooms, twin rooms and family bunks. Larger gatherings (cousins, grandparents) are easily accommodated in our biggest properties.
The majority of our family cottages have fully enclosed gardens. Each listing flags exactly what to expect — fence height, gates, any pond or pool nearby, and proximity to roads. If a fully secure garden is essential, filter for it before booking.
None of our family-friendly cottages have age restrictions — children of all ages are welcome. (Some of our adult-only or "Romantic" collection properties may have minimum age requirements; those are clearly marked separately.)
Yes — most of our family cottages sit within easy reach of Cornwall's best family attractions: the Eden Project, Heligan, Newquay Zoo, the Seal Sanctuary, surf schools, riding stables and dozens of family-friendly beaches. We send a local recommendations guide with your booking.
Many of our family cottages are also dog-friendly. Filter by both "Family" and "Dog Friendly" on our search page, or use our dedicated dog-friendly collection.
Most family properties have parking for two or more cars — useful when extended family come along. The exact number is in each listing's details. Family cottages in fishing villages with permit-only parking will have nearby allocated spaces clearly described.
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