Padstow Cottages

This charming fishing town located on the north coast of Cornwall entices holidaymakers for so many reasons. Its scenic harbour, surrounded by pastel-coloured cottages, creates a postcard-perfect setting. Whether you're a food lover, history enthusiast, nature seeker, or simply someone looking to unwind in a picturesque coastal town, Padstow promises an unforgettable holiday. When you book a self-catering cottage in Padstow you dictate the pace of your holiday. Food lovers flock to Padstow for its culinary delights, thanks to the influence of celebrity chef Rick Stein, whose restaurants showcase the region's fresh seafood. The town's vibrant food scene offers an array of dining experiences, from fine dining to casual fish and chips by the sea. If you're after a relaxed Cornish holiday experience then this is the place for you. So pack your bags and head off for some much-needed me time in one of our Padstow cottages.

Padstow harbour

Popular holiday cottages in Padstow

One of a row of lovely Cornish cottages | Quarrymans Cottage, Edmonton, near Wadebridge

Edmonton, near Wadebridge, Cornwall

Quarrymans Cottage

Coastal
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.3

out of 5

26 Nov•7 nights

£253
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Exterior | Nellys House, St Merryn, nr. Padstow
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St Merryn, near Padstow, Cornwall

Nellys House

Coastal
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

9 Jan•7 nights

£333
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Lovely view over the harbour from the balcony | Spring Tides, Padstow

Padstow, Cornwall

Spring Tides

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

16 Apr•7 nights

£327
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Exterior | Little Trevose, Padstow
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Padstow, Cornwall

Little Trevose

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£473
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Exterior | Skylarks, Padstow

Padstow, Cornwall

Skylarks

Coastal
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 Dec•7 nights

£237
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Decking | Creekside, Little Petherick, near Padstow
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Little Petherick, near Padstow, Cornwall

Creekside

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

5 Dec•7 nights

£393
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View | The Linhay, St Issey, Wadebridge
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St Issey, Wadebridge, Cornwall

The Linhay

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

4.5

out of 5

14 Nov•7 nights

£657
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Exterior | Trevose Head - Bay Adventures, St Merryn, near Padstow

St Merryn, near Padstow, Cornwall

Bay Adventures - Trevose Head

Coastal
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4

out of 5

28 Feb•7 nights

£287
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Exterior | Fistral - Treginegar Cottages, St Merryn, near Padstow

St Merryn, near Padstow, Cornwall

Treginegar Cottages - Fistral

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4

out of 5

25 Mar•7 nights

£413
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Comfortable living area | 6 Jubilee Close, Padstow
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Padstow, Cornwall

6 Jubilee Close

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Garden / Patio
  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 Jan•7 nights

£701
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Dog friendly holiday cottages in Padstow

View | Bryher - Moor to Sea, St Minver, near Rock

St Minver, near Rock, Cornwall

Bryher

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

14 Nov•7 nights

£787
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Exterior | Little Trevose, Padstow
Customers' Choice

Padstow, Cornwall

Little Trevose

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£473
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View | The Linhay, St Issey, Wadebridge
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St Issey, Wadebridge, Cornwall

The Linhay

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

4.5

out of 5

14 Nov•7 nights

£657
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Exterior | Hollyhocks, St Minver, near Rock

St Minver, near Rock, Cornwall

Hollyhocks

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 Jan•7 nights

£1,007
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Exterior | Fistral - Treginegar Cottages, St Merryn, near Padstow

St Merryn, near Padstow, Cornwall

Treginegar Cottages - Fistral

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4

out of 5

25 Mar•7 nights

£413
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Exterior | Lazy Daize, St Merryn, near Padstow
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St Merryn, near Padstow, Cornwall

Lazy Daize

Coastal
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

14 Nov•7 nights

£407
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Exterior | 1 Merope, Padstow

Padstow, Cornwall

1 Merope

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.2

out of 5

30 Jan•7 nights

£403
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Exterior | Seven Bays Retreat, Padstow

Padstow, Cornwall

Seven Bays Retreat

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

8 Jan•7 nights

£957
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Exterior | 31 Lower Elms, Rock

Rock, Cornwall

31 Lower Elms

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

5

out of 5

15 Jan•7 nights

£701
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Exterior | Bellagio, Padstow
Customers' Choice

Padstow, Cornwall

Bellagio

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

15 Oct•7 nights

£597
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Coastal holiday cottages in Padstow

One of a row of lovely Cornish cottages | Quarrymans Cottage, Edmonton, near Wadebridge

Edmonton, near Wadebridge, Cornwall

Quarrymans Cottage

Coastal
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.3

out of 5

26 Nov•7 nights

£253
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Lovely holiday home | Driftwood, St. Merryn, near Padstow
Customers' Choice

St. Merryn, near Padstow, Cornwall

Driftwood

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

4 Dec•7 nights

£477
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Exterior | Nellys House, St Merryn, nr. Padstow
Customers' Choice

St Merryn, near Padstow, Cornwall

Nellys House

Coastal
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

9 Jan•7 nights

£333
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Lovely view over the harbour from the balcony | Spring Tides, Padstow

Padstow, Cornwall

Spring Tides

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

16 Apr•7 nights

£327
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Exterior | Gunner Head - Bay Adventures, St Merryn, near Padstow

St Merryn, near Padstow, Cornwall

Bay Adventures - Gunner Head

Coastal
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

27 Feb•7 nights

£287
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View | Bryher - Moor to Sea, St Minver, near Rock

St Minver, near Rock, Cornwall

Bryher

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

14 Nov•7 nights

£787
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Exterior | Little Trevose, Padstow
Customers' Choice

Padstow, Cornwall

Little Trevose

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

8 Jan•7 nights

£473
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Exterior | Skylarks, Padstow

Padstow, Cornwall

Skylarks

Coastal
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 Dec•7 nights

£237
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Decking | Creekside, Little Petherick, near Padstow
Customers' Choice

Little Petherick, near Padstow, Cornwall

Creekside

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

5 Dec•7 nights

£393
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Luxury holiday cottages in Padstow

View | The Linhay, St Issey, Wadebridge
Customers' Choice

St Issey, Wadebridge, Cornwall

The Linhay

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

4.5

out of 5

14 Nov•7 nights

£657
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Exterior | ARC Padstow, Saint Issey

Saint Issey, Cornwall

ARC Padstow

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 26 Guests
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

14 Dec•7 nights

£4,334
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Exterior | Sandpipers, Padstow

Padstow, Cornwall

Sandpipers

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

4.4

out of 5

5 Feb•7 nights

£517
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Living area | Stones Throw, Padstow

Padstow, Cornwall

Stones Throw

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

5

out of 5

9 Oct•7 nights

£821
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Living room | The Mill - Bogee Farm Holiday Cottages, Wadebridge

Wadebridge, Cornwall

The Mill

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

16 Nov•7 nights

£928
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our holiday cottages in Padstow

Padstow serves as a great base for exploring the picturesque Camel Estuary, cycling along the Camel Trail, or simply enjoying the coastal walks and nearby sandy beaches, before heading back to your holiday cottage in Padstow. If you're after coastal charm, and magnificent scenic walks packaged within a quaint atmosphere then check out our Polperro holiday cottages. Both come with an abundance of traditional Cornish atmosphere, a perfect respite from the hustle of city life. With a wide selection of Cornwall cottages on offer, we have the ideal holiday home for you.

Stuck for inspiration on where to go? Here are our top 5 tips on things to see and do whilst staying in our Padstow holiday cottages.

Padstow Harbour - the heart of Padstow

The bustling harbour is the heart of Padstow, with fishing boats bobbing in the water and a lively atmosphere. Watch the comings and goings of the boats, sample fresh seafood from the local fishmongers, and enjoy panoramic views of the Camel Estuary.

Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurants- a foodies heaven

Padstow is famous for its culinary scene, largely thanks to the influence of renowned chef Rick Stein. Indulge in a gastronomic experience at one of his seafood restaurants, savouring the flavours of the local catch.

Take a tour of St. Petroc's Church

Visit the historic St. Petroc's Church, a beautiful 13th-century parish church with a peaceful and serene atmosphere. Admire the intricate stained glass windows and explore the churchyard, which offers panoramic views of Padstow.

Walk the Camel Trail

Embark on a scenic walk or cycle along the Camel Trail, a picturesque path that follows the route of the old railway line. Enjoy the stunning views of the estuary and surrounding countryside as you make your way towards Wadebridge or beyond.

Prideaux Place, a perfect place to escape to

Explore Prideaux Place, a magnificent Elizabethan manor house overlooking the town. Take a guided tour of the house, stroll through the beautiful gardens, and learn about its fascinating history.

Explore the Area

You can explore many beautiful Cornish towns near Padstow, such as Port Isaac, Tintagel, or St. Ives, where you can enjoy stunning coastal views, rich history, and charming local culture.

Padstow harbour

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