St Mawes Holiday Cottages

Nestled at the end of the Roseland peninsula, lies the picturesque fishing village of St Mawes. Surrounded by sea and gentle rolling hills, this is a holiday destination where you can relax and unwind. This exclusive waterside village is filled with cosy pubs, tearooms and unique boutiques, a perfect way to while away an afternoon. Our cottages in St Mawes are located in all the right places and cater for all members of your family, including your canine companion. As a mecca for the boating community, you can sit on the quay and watch the sailboats come and go or if you time it right, one of the many sailing events that occur in the summer. Search our selection of hand-picked St Mawes holiday cottages for an authentic Cornish holiday.

St Mawes harbour

Popular St Mawes holiday cottages

Living room | Rosemary Cottage, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Rosemary Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
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Old Bakehouse, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Old Bakehouse

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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The Boathouse, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

The Boathouse

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£625
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Den’s Den, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Den’s Den

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£495
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Buckingham Cottage, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Buckingham Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£479
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Living area | Whitestones, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Whitestones

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£939
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Polvarth Cottage, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Polvarth Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£429
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Spindrift, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Spindrift

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£815
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Balcony seating  | Halcyon, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Halcyon

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£955
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1st Floor apartment | Roseland View, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Roseland View

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£589
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Rosemullion, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Rosemullion

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£525
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Living room/dining room | Sail Loft (Hill Head), St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Sail Loft (Hill Head)

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£519
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Dog friendly holiday cottages in St Mawes

Living room | Rosemary Cottage, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Rosemary Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
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Old Bakehouse, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Old Bakehouse

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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The Boathouse, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

The Boathouse

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£625
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Den’s Den, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Den’s Den

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£495
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Living area | Whitestones, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Whitestones

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£939
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The White House, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

The White House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

3.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,495
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Spindrift, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Spindrift

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£815
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Balcony seating  | Halcyon, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Halcyon

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£955
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Poldhu, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Poldhu

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£699
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Poldower, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Poldower

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,075
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Pennygillam, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Pennygillam

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£495
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Stunning Setting and creek views | Foretop, St Just in Roseland

St Just in Roseland, Cornwall

Foretop

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£525
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Luxury holiday cottages in St Mawes

Shoal Corner, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Shoal Corner

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,079
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Stunning Setting and creek views | Foretop, St Just in Roseland

St Just in Roseland, Cornwall

Foretop

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£525
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High Meadows, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

High Meadows

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 11
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 6 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,175
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Fountain House, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Fountain House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,099
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Meeresblick, St Just in Roseland

St Just in Roseland, Cornwall

Meeresblick

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 13
  • 7 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,489
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Pencuil, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Pencuil

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£975
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Exterior | Long Commons, St Mawes, near Truro

St Mawes, near Truro, Cornwall

Long Commons

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,749
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Hideaway, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Hideaway

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£655
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Exterior | Seabreeze, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Seabreeze

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,259
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Romantic holiday cottages in St Mawes

Old Bakehouse, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Old Bakehouse

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Buckingham Cottage, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Buckingham Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£479
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Living area | Whitestones, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Whitestones

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£939
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Balcony seating  | Halcyon, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Halcyon

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£955
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Sail Loft (Marine Parade), St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Sail Loft (Marine Parade)

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£579
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Poldhu, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Poldhu

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£699
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Poldower, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Poldower

Coastal
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,075
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Verbena, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Verbena

Coastal
Pub within 1 mile
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£469
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Petroc, St Mawes - Front of cottage | Petroc, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Petroc

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£725
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Stunning Setting and creek views | Foretop, St Just in Roseland

St Just in Roseland, Cornwall

Foretop

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£525
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Fountain House, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Fountain House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,099
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Rosevean House, St Mawes

St Mawes, Cornwall

Rosevean House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,709
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our holiday cottages in St Mawes

Tucked away on the south coast of Cornwall, this charming fishing village has earned its reputation as a boating mecca. Hire a boat to view this area from a different perspective and to try to spot the elusive marine wildlife. Take a ferry over to Falmouth if you fancy a busier pace of life, where fantastic eateries serve freshly caught fish and seafood, year-round. If you fancy a short break check out our Falmouth cottages or a little further north our Portscatho holiday cottages. If you're after a quieter pace then head off to one of our Perranporth holiday cottages. With the largest collection of Cornish holiday cottages, we have the perfect home away from home for you.

Here are the top five things to see and do in our St Mawes holiday cottages:

Visit the iconic St. Mawes Castle

Explore the iconic St. Mawes Castle, a well-preserved coastal fortress built by Henry VIII. The castle offers stunning views of the Fal Estuary and provides insights into the region's history and military heritage.

St. Mawes Harbour or St Tropez?

Enjoy the picturesque beauty of St. Mawes Harbour, with its bobbing fishing boats and luxury yachts. Take a stroll along the waterfront, or relax at one of the many cafes and restaurants offering excellent seafood and other local delicacies.

Stride out to St. Anthony Head

Embark on a scenic walk to St. Anthony Head, where you'll find an old lighthouse and panoramic views of Falmouth Bay and the English Channel. The area is also perfect for birdwatching and spotting seals along the coast.

Explore the stunning Roseland Peninsula

Take time to explore the stunning Roseland Peninsula, with its hidden coves, beautiful beaches, and charming villages. Enjoy coastal walks, visit the historic church of St. Just in Roseland, and discover the unspoiled natural beauty of the area.

Take a Boat Trip and spot marine wildlife

Hop on a boat trip from St. Mawes to explore the Fal Estuary and the nearby St. Mawes Bay. Boat excursions offer a unique perspective of the coastline, with opportunities to spot marine life and visit other scenic locations, such as Falmouth and the National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

Explore Close By

Explore more beautiful Cornish towns near St. Mawes, such as Falmouth, Tregony or Mevagissey or and be sure to visit the stunning beaches of Porthcurnick and Carne, where you can enjoy serene coastal walks, historic castles, and charming local culture.

St Mawes harbour

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