Why Penzance Will Give You Something to Sing About. Cornwall is an excellent holiday destination whether you are travelling solo, taking the kids for a break at the seaside, or catching up with friends or family for a cycling or walking tour through the countryside or around the coast. The Cornish town of Penzance was immortalised in the eternally popular comic opera, The Pirates of Penzance. However, visitors need not fear being robbed (or even caught up in a rousing song), as the friendly community is more than welcoming to those who come to enjoy its gorgeous views, excellent amenities and a broad selection of comfortable cottages to rent. Here are a few compelling reasons why you should consider a cottage holiday in Penzance. Read more
Escape to Mousehole, one of Cornwall's most unspoiled and picturesque harbour villages, in our beautifully restored fisherman’s cottage. Subject a year long renovation in 2025, and blending character with comfort, stylish interiors and high quality furnishings, 1 Wellington Place is perfect for couples or families seeking a memorable Cornish getaway.
Ideally placed in the very heart of the Cornish fishing village of Newlyn, Seabreeze Cottage is just a short walk from a great choice of pubs, a Micheline Star restaurant, the harbour with its famous fish market and the South West Coastal Path. Close to Mousehole, Penzance (where you can catch a ferry to the Scilly Isles), St Michaels Mount and within easy reach of the areas many attractions including St Ives, the Minack Theatre and Lands End. One dog welcome and great for walkers and those with a passion for outdoor adventures, as well as relaxing by the sea.
Trevean Cottage is a lovely holiday home in a beautiful location. The two-bedroom cottage sleeps four people, with a private garden and fantastic walks from the door. It is only a mile from Lamorna Cove and less than two miles from picturesque Mousehole, with easy access to Lands End, St Ives, Penzance and other favourite places around Cornwall. Guests have a wide choice of beaches as well as miles of footpaths, bridleways and cycling routes to help them enjoy this gorgeous landscape. Trevean is on the owner's 24-acre smallholding and is incredibly peaceful. It's ideal for couples or families.
You can enjoy the best of the Cornish coast and countryside at Bramble Cottage. This gorgeous self-catering holiday home is just over a mile from St Ives Harbour and Beach and within a short drive of beaches like Porthgwidden and Porthmeor. The cottage is spacious enough to easily sleep up to six people in three bedrooms, but its cosy charm also makes it feel welcoming for couples. The garden is enclosed and has distant sea views and is very dog-friendly; and with fantastic footpaths along the lane from the cottage, it's a great choice for guests who don't want to spend their entire holiday stuck in the car.
Tremerth Cottage is a dreamy Cornish escape. The one-bedroom holiday rental is on Castallack Farm with 24-acres of smallholding. It's only a mile from Lamorna Cove and a mile and a half from Mousehole, putting guests within an easy walk or cycle of beaches, cafes, restaurants and a pub. Land's End, St Ives and Penzance are all close, as is the Cornish Mining landscape and the South West Coast Path. The cottage is perfect for couples or individuals who want to enjoy the best bits of south Cornwall without the crowds.
Coastguard Row Cottage in West Cornwall is a former coastguard cottage transformed into a charming holiday home with stunning sea views and easy beach access. This cherished family holiday cottage in Mousehole has been welcoming visitors for 40 years, offering a tranquil retreat next to Mousehole Harbour, The Ship Inn, and popular eateries like the Old Coastguard Hotel. It sleeps four in two bedrooms, with an optional studio increasing capacity to six. Mousehole, a picturesque fishing village, has winding lanes, quaint cafes, and vibrant local culture. Enjoy coastal walks to Penzance, hire an e-bike to explore, or engage in water sports and wildlife tours. The area is also famous for the Mousehole Lights, a festive display that illuminates the village each December.
"Mazey Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Penzance is a popular holiday destination resting on Cornwall's south coast and looking over Mount's Bay. Surrounded by a great many attractions, Penzance is a fantastic base for a Cornish adventure, with the town playing host to several...
"The Anchorage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Cornwall. An ideal base for couples to explore West Cornwall, conveniently close to Penzance, Newlyn and Mousehole, offering coastal walks, galleries, great food, sunsets, charm, and easy access throughout the area.. Ground Floor:...
"Trewartha Beach House" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Cornwall. The village of Praa Sands sits on the south coast in between Helston and Marazion. Praa Sands is known for its mile-long sandy beach and excellent surfing conditions. There is a bar/restaurant overlooking the beach – the perfect spot for lunch...
"Superior 2 Bed" is a 2 bed holiday Caravan sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Superior caravan ideal for couples and families, with two bedrooms sleeping four people. Double bedroom with en-suite w/c and twin bedroom. Shower room with shower cubicle, basin and w/c. Spacious, open plan living space with well-appointed...
"2 Bed Cottage in Mousehole" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 single - 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle and WC - Oven, ceramic hob, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, washing machine -...
"Carolyns Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cornwall. Newtown lies on the banks of the River Severn, in the heart of the beautiful Montgomeryshire countryside, and boasts a vibrant art gallery, museums and a variety of pubs and restaurants. Newtown is also home to Theatr Hafren, one of Wales’s...
"Furzeburrow" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cornwall. Boasting breathtaking views over the Atlantic, this property is in a quiet location yet only a mile from St Just and its amenities.. All on the Ground Floor: Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD...
"Avallon" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cornwall. The seaside harbour town of Penzance is situated in one of Cornwall’s most popular holiday areas. The town offers the National Trust owned St Michael’s Mount, as well as winding streets, shops, clubs and restaurants, and there are a wealth of...
"Harbour Lights" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cornwall. A delightful fishing village nestled on a hillside and spilling down to the shore. The picturesque harbour, surrounded by its maze of winding narrow streets, draws visitors from miles around, while in the distance St Michael's Mount stands...
"Miners Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Cornwall. Trewellard is a modest village resting on the north coast between St Ives and St Just in Cornwall. The village hosts the amenities of both a shop in the local garage, a café, restaurant and a welcoming pub, while the surrounding Area of...
"Cragford" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Cornwall. Sennen Cove is a small fishing village situated close to Land's End. The village has a lifeboat station, church, a couple of shops and a café. The town of St Just is close by and has several monuments, prehistoric antiquities, a town hall, a...
"4 Bed Cottage in Mousehole" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Cornwall. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin - 3 bathrooms – 1 en-suite with thermostatic shower and WC, 1 shower room with thermostatic...
"Bal An Mor" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cornwall. On the Penwith Peninsula, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North West Cornwall, sits the beautiful village of Pendeen. There are a few charming pubs, convenience stores, and pottery/galleries there. Additionally, there is a...
"The Old Piggeries" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Gulval is a small Cornish town located in what was once the Penwith area. Gulval, like Heamoor, was formerly its own parish but was merged with that of Penzance, Madron, and Ludgvan in 1934, making it essentially a suburb of Penzance. However,...
"The Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Set in the heart of Cornwall is the delightful village of Crowlas, resting just one mile away from the remarkable St Michael's Mount. The village is home to the welcoming Star Inn, a pub serving delicious food and local ales, as well as a...
"Fifty Degrees North" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. St Just is the nearest town to Land’s End and is situated approximately eight miles west of Penzance. The town itself is an ancient settlement that has a strong mining history and there are several monuments and prehistoric antiquities to visit...
"The Quillet" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Pendeen is a village within Cornwall, on the Penwith Heritage Coast. It plays host to a small choice of pubs and local amenities. It also lies within access of some of Cornwall's finest attractions; St Ive's, St Just, Land's End, Carbis Bay and...
"Driftwood" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. The small town of St Just rests on the north west Cornwall coast and is a settlement steeped in art and history. Visitors can enjoy touring the town's handful of galleries, before embarking on a walk or cycle along the South West Coastal Path,...
"The Nook" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. The village of Praa Sands sits on the south coast in between Helston and Marazion. Praa Sands is known for its mile-long sandy beach and excellent surfing conditions. There is a bar/restaurant overlooking the beach – the perfect spot for lunch...
"Atlantic Cottage - UK48935" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. A spacious one-bedroom barn conversion set amidst stunning countryside, offering an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area.. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living...
"Dyji" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. In a tranquil location between St Just, Sennen and Penzance, this studio is ideal for a couple wishing to discover the delights of west Cornwall. Dyji can be booked with property ref TPA, Bowji, to sleep 6 guests.. Ground Floor:...
"Heather Brae Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. This property is situated in a peaceful area, yet is within easy reach of the coast and Penzance.. 1 step to entrance. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area:...
"1 Bed Apartment in Penzance" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 double bed - 1 shower room with WC - Electric hob, fridge and microwave - Welcome pack provided - Smart TV - Unallocated on-street...
"3 Bed Cottage in Mousehole" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Cornwall. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 3 bedrooms –1 king, 1 double and 1 single with pull-out trundle bed if required – please request at the time of booking - 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath...
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How Beautifully Blue the Sky - In Act 1 of the musical, Gilbert & Sullivan’s chorus girls sang about the beauty of Penzance when the sun shines, and they were not wrong. The town’s coastal location on the Land’s End Peninsula means it benefits from the mild Gulf Stream air, with locals and visitors benefiting from warmer-than-average temperatures than other parts of Cornwall. Spring arrives earlier, summer stays later, and winters are more fresh than hardy. Surrounding fields and farmland aren’t only pretty to look at; they are full of tasty produce which, when coupled with the fresh fish that arrives into the harbour daily, means that you can always eat well. Shops such as Mousehole Fish sells the catch of the day either fresh and filleted for you to cook at home, or battered and fried with a steaming pile of salted, vinegary chips to eat from the wrapper on the harbour wall.
Make the Most of Fleeting Leisure - You don’t have to be a pirate on shore-leave to want to make the most of your holiday. Penzance is packed with sights and activities that will keep everyone happily occupied. Not surprisingly, given its coastal location, many of these are focused around the water and include surfing, paddle-boarding, fishing, sailing and coasteering. Businesses like Smart Surf School and Global Boarders Surf Co offer lessons and equipment hire, and you can book a sightseeing or fishing boat trip through Marine Discovery.
Promenade Beach is a mile-long stretch of coastline that is mainly shingle and accessible at low tide and within walking distance of central Penzance. Other beaches within a mile of the town centre include Battery Rocks, Eastern Green, Wherrytown and Newlyn, while Sennen Cove, Mousehole (pronounced "Mowzel") and Longrock beaches are not much further.
Attractions in Penzance and the surrounding area include the outdoor Minack Theatre (check for performances and tickets in advance of your arrival), Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, and Penlee House Gallery & Museum. Land’s End is about a 20-minute drive away, and there are extensive footpaths and cycling routes that include the breathtaking South West Coast Path and trails that take in parts of the area used as a filming location for the popular BBC series Poldark.
Threading Long and Leafy Mazes Dotted with Unnumbered Daisies - Penzance is beautiful in every season with miles of footpaths and cycling routes winding their way around the coast and through towns and countryside. In addition to the South West Coast Path, favourite walking routes include the Penzance Town Trail, which is an excellent way for new visitors to orientate themselves and learn about the town’s fascinating past. Walk, cycle or drive to nearby Marazion and walk along the causeway to reach St Michael’s Mount or, in winter, walk through the marshland to spot birds taking shelter in winter. Cycling routes are also plentiful and keep road cyclists and mountain bikers happily occupied.
Penzance is perfect for a holiday as it offers something to everyone. The town is lively, with a great mix of amenities that include friendly cafes, restaurants and pubs, appealing to those who like to socialise and be around people. However, a mile or two out of town is sprawling countryside with plenty of peace and quiet for those who want it. Penzance deserves to take centre stage with charms that are far from fleeting.
