Truro Cottages

Truro offers holidaymakers a true taste of quintessential English countryside living. Boasting an impressive cathedral, quaint cobbled streets, and a twice-weekly bustling farmers' market, it is the perfect base for exploring this region. With the largest selection of Cornish holiday accommodation, we have something for everyone. From affordable to luxurious, from dog-friendly to child-friendly for large families and groups of friends wanting to celebrate to cosy Cornish hideaways perfect for two. The Roseland Peninsula, located just a short drive away, offers a stunning coastline with secluded coves, picturesque fishing villages, and breathtaking views. Take a boat trip to explore the idyllic St Mawes, visit the National Trust-owned St Just in Roseland church, or simply soak up the stunning scenery on a coastal walk. Discover this stunning area at your own pace from one of our hand-picked Truro cottages.

Truro Cathedral

Popular holiday cottages in Truro

Petroc, St Mawes - Front of cottage | Petroc, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Petroc

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£727
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Exterior | Long Commons, St Mawes, near Truro
Customers' Choice

St Mawes, near Truro, Cornwall

Long Commons

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 9 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,026
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Outdoor area | Brackley Cottage, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Brackley Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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1st Floor apartment | Roseland View, St Mawes
Customers' Choice

St Mawes, Cornwall

Roseland View

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£807
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Balcony | Lan-Y-Mor, Portscatho

Portscatho, Cornwall

Lan-Y-Mor

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£651
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Tavern House Front | Tavern House, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Tavern House

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£942
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Impressive decked terrace with fantastic views | Moonrakers, Ruan Lanihorne, near Truro
Customers' Choice

Ruan Lanihorne, near Truro, Cornwall

Moonrakers

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£489
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Decking | Poldhu, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Poldhu

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£721
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Exterior | Coble Cottage, Gerrans, near Portscatho

Gerrans, near Portscatho, Cornwall

Coble Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£445
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Outdoor area | Rosemullion, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Rosemullion

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£867
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Dog friendly holiday cottages in Truro

Exterior | Long Commons, St Mawes, near Truro
Customers' Choice

St Mawes, near Truro, Cornwall

Long Commons

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 9 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,026
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Outdoor area | Brackley Cottage, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Brackley Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Decking | Poldhu, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Poldhu

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£721
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Exterior | Coble Cottage, Gerrans, near Portscatho

Gerrans, near Portscatho, Cornwall

Coble Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£445
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Exterior | Pennygillam, St Mawes
Customers' Choice

St Mawes, Cornwall

Pennygillam

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£519
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Exterior | Camellia Cottage, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Camellia Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£707
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Living room | Shearwaters, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Shearwaters

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Garden and grounds | Summers Beach View, St Mawes
Customers' Choice

St Mawes, Cornwall

Summers Beach View

Pets stay free
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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Decking | Seagreen Lodge, Portscatho

Portscatho, Cornwall

Seagreen Lodge

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£677
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Coastal holiday cottages in Truro

Petroc, St Mawes - Front of cottage | Petroc, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Petroc

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£727
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Exterior | Long Commons, St Mawes, near Truro
Customers' Choice

St Mawes, near Truro, Cornwall

Long Commons

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 9 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,026
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Outdoor area | Brackley Cottage, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Brackley Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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1st Floor apartment | Roseland View, St Mawes
Customers' Choice

St Mawes, Cornwall

Roseland View

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£807
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Balcony | Lan-Y-Mor, Portscatho

Portscatho, Cornwall

Lan-Y-Mor

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£651
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Tavern House Front | Tavern House, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Tavern House

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£942
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Impressive decked terrace with fantastic views | Moonrakers, Ruan Lanihorne, near Truro
Customers' Choice

Ruan Lanihorne, near Truro, Cornwall

Moonrakers

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£489
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Decking | Poldhu, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Poldhu

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£721
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Exterior | Coble Cottage, Gerrans, near Portscatho

Gerrans, near Portscatho, Cornwall

Coble Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£445
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Outdoor area | Rosemullion, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Rosemullion

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£867
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Romantic holiday cottages in Truro

Petroc, St Mawes - Front of cottage | Petroc, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Petroc

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£727
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Decking | Poldhu, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Poldhu

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£721
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Exterior | Coble Cottage, Gerrans, near Portscatho

Gerrans, near Portscatho, Cornwall

Coble Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£445
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Walking distance to the beach and village | Mizzen Top, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Mizzen Top

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Stunning property | Chymor, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Chymor

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 6 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,242
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Garden and grounds | Turn a Penny - Tregothnan Properties, Coombe
Customers' Choice

Coombe, Cornwall

Turn a Penny

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£862
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Exterior | Old Dairy, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Old Dairy

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£837
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Exterior | Seabreeze, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Seabreeze

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,745
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Exterior | Porthgate, Portscatho

Portscatho, Cornwall

Porthgate

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£877
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Outdoor area | Bethel Cottage - Tregothnan Properties, Coombe

Coombe, Cornwall

Bethel Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£912
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Outdoor area | Penjerrick - Tregothnan Properties, Coombe

Coombe, Cornwall

Penjerrick

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£912
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Stunning Setting and creek views | Foretop, St Just in Roseland
Customers' Choice

St Just in Roseland, Cornwall

Foretop

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£637
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Truro

This charming cathedral city rich in history offers a mix of cultural and outdoor experiences. Truro's central location makes it an excellent base for exploring Cornwall's renowned beaches, gardens, and historic sites, such as the Eden Project and St. Michael's Mount. 25 minutes west of Truro is the picturesque village of Porthtowan. This is a great destination for wildlife watching, surfing and walking the scenic coast. Our collection of Porthtowan holiday cottages are an ideal place to start exploring this area. With the largest selection of Cornish self-catering cottages, we have something for everyone. From affordable to luxurious, from dog-friendly to child-friendly for large families and groups of friends wanting to celebrate to cosy Cornish hideaways perfect for two.

Here are the top five things to see and do from our cottages in Truro:

Explore Truro Cathedral

Explore the stunning Truro Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture. Admire its intricate design, stained glass windows, and peaceful ambience. Don't miss climbing the tower for panoramic views of the city.

Immerse yourself in the Royal Cornwall Museum

Immerse yourself in Cornwall's history and culture at the Royal Cornwall Museum. Discover a diverse collection of artefacts, including archaeological finds, fine art, and decorative arts.

Stroll through Victoria Gardens

Take a stroll through the Victoria Gardens, a peaceful green space in the heart of the city. Enjoy the well-maintained flower beds, sculptures, and a serene atmosphere.

Lemon Street Market - always a good idea

Explore Lemon Street Market, a vibrant hub of independent shops, boutiques, and eateries. Discover unique gifts, handmade crafts, fashion, and locally sourced food.

Cycle the Bissoe Trail

Embark on a cycling or walking adventure along the Bissoe Trail, a former mining railway line that now offers a scenic route through Cornwall's countryside. Enjoy picturesque views and stop at cafés along the way.

Explore Close By

Explore more delightful Cornish towns near Truro, such as Falmouth, St. Agnes or the popular seaside town of Perranporth which is just a 20 minute drive away. While in the area, be sure to visit local attractions like the majestic Truro Cathedral, the beautiful Trelissick Garden, and the fascinating Royal Cornwall Museum, where you can experience the region's rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty.

Truro Cathedral