Catch the Atlantic swells, make footprints on empty beaches, stomp along miles of coastal and woodland trails, and visit indoor and outdoor attractions for the whole family… Autumn is one of our favourite times to visit Cornwall. Once the summer crowds have fled, the landscape comes alive with a kaleidoscope of colours, the surf’s up, and there’s no queuing for restaurants and attractions. However you spend your days, come back to one of these luxury seaside cottages and soak in a hot tub, light the fire and bask in autumn’s glow.
SeaEsta, Marazion
Sleeps 2
Peek out to St Michael’s Mount from your hot tub on the deck of this romantic getaway in Marazion. Cross the causeway at low tide to visit the iconic sea-bound fortress in view, pad along the beach and watch kitesurfers dancing in the waves, and browse the galleries and curiosity shops lining the cobbled streets. Perfect for couples looking for an autumn break, this cosy studio offers stylish luxury behind bi-folding doors that open to let the coastal vistas into your sea-view retreat.
Bude Holiday Home, Bude
Sleeps 4 + 2 dogs
The buzzing seaside resort of Bude is the ideal destination for an autumn break in Cornwall. Hit the surf, dip in the historic sea pool, tread the wild coastline or putter along the wildlife-rich canal. And it’s not just the area’s natural beauty that’s appealing; you’ll also find an array of excellent beachside restaurants and swanky cocktail bars. Take up residence in a swanky holiday home in the nearby village of Poughill, where you can soak up the sea views and sink into the hot tub, with easy access to all the amenities of this thriving beach town.
Sea Scape, Mayon, Nr Sennen
Sleeps 6 + 2 dogs
Nestled on the edge of Sennen Cove, explore the rugged and remote terrain of West Cornwall from this designer pad a stone’s throw from the beach. Step out to secret coves and the most westerly tip of Britain at Land’s End, hit the waves on a surfing adventure, and sip local ale in the 17th century First and Last Inn. Then come home to next-level luxuries in a designer pad boasting breathtaking sea views, stylish decor and a private outdoor space with a hot tub and hammock, so you can really draw out those autumn evenings alfresco.
Spindrift, Praa Sands
Sleeps 6 + 2 dogs
Even on a golden autumnal day, this stunning home tucked on Cornwall’s south coast can turn on all the charm of summer: shimmering white sand, bright blue skies and the endless turquoise hues of the ocean stretching out from the sheltered decking and glass-fronted living and dining space. With such a mesmerising backdrop and a designer interior bedecked in modern style, you don’t have to step onto the beach to experience coastal living. But after feeling the sand between your toes and the rush of the ocean, the flickering log burner and bubbling hot tub will be even better to come home to and warm your cockles after a day in the elements.
Westaway, Portreath
Sleeps 7 + 3 dogs
If you’re looking for dreamy sea views and a beautiful family beach house footsteps from the sand, make yourself at home at this modern abode in Portreath. Let the briny air and sea views in through bi-fold doors, bask on the wraparound decking in clement autumn weather, and sink into the hot tub to gaze at the waves or the stars. A location where you can truly enjoy the beach whether you’re indoors or out – and conveniently located so you can skip between barefoot beach life and cosy comforts at your leisure.
Orchard Cottage, Newlyn
Sleeps 8 + 2 dogs
Famous for its fishing fleet and art scene, Newlyn is a fantastic destination to visit once the summer crowds have subsided. Witness the hustle and bustle of Newlyn Fish Market, sample just-landed seafood whipped into Ben Tunnicliffe’s Michelin-starred cuisine at the Tolcarne Inn, or stroll along the promenade stopping for fish and chips by the sea. Back at your sea-view retreat, you can hunker by the fire as the nights draw in, and gaze out across the ocean to the Lizard Peninsula from your private hot tub.
ChyanMor, Port Isaac
Sleeps 8
Hideaway in a white-washed cottage in the home of Doc Martin, and take a tour of the harbour village that inspired this comedy drama and the blockbuster movie Fisherman’s Friends. When you’re not relaxing in front of the woodburner or soaking in the hot tub, sample freshly-landed fish in Nathan Outlaw’s award-winning restaurants, don walking boots and tackle some of the most undulating sections of the coast path, or simply stare out to the stunning scenery of Port Isaac and North Cornwall.
Perranporth Holiday Home, Perranporth
Sleeps 10 + 2 dogs
With direct access to the beach, this designer holiday home is the perfect base for a family gathering or group surfing holiday. Yo-yo between the waves and the hot tub, make yourself at home with your favourite tracks on the bluetooth sound system, hit the coastal trails to Newquay and St Agnes, and pause for a pint in the famous Watering Hole that’s bang on Perranporth Beach. Autumn is the perfect season to enjoy the gems of this popular seaside resort once the summer crowds have gone home.
Blue Bay Beach House, Trenance
Sleeps 22
Host an autumn party by the seaside at this large beach house overlooking the wave-lashed Mawgan Porth. Make the most of the autumn swells and hit the waves with the local surf school, strike out along the South West Coast Path to Bedruthan Steps and Watergate Bay, then come home and slip into the hot tub before serving a grand feast around the 250-year-old table in the sea-view dining room.
Salt Life, Upton Towans
Sleeps 4 + 2 dogs
Escape to a stylish eco-retreat in the dunes behind Gwithian beach and three miles of golden sands. This good-looking home has been made with the environment firmly in mind, using locally-sourced materials, air-source heat pumps and high levels of insulation. However, its minimalist interior doesn’t scrimp on design and comfort, with plenty of modern luxuries and sliding doors to a private terrace and large hot tub, where you can soak after a day on the beach and dipping in the wild Atlantic on your doorstep.
Find a coastal holiday cottage with a hot tub in Cornwall
Cornwall is a stunning destination to spend autumnal days exploring the coastline and countryside, dipping into world-class attractions, then come home to a retreat where you can soak your muscles in a hot tub. Use our Hot Tub filter to search for your perfect holiday cottage in Cornwall.
