The Above Beach Cottages website has been closed and found a new home as part of Cornish Horizons. As part of the Original Cottages family, Above Beach Cottages, has enjoyed a long history as part of the UK’s leading independent and family-owned holiday lettings company and we are proud to continue to offer you the same high level of service, expert local knowledge and homeowner advice from our new home.

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There are literally hundreds of beaches in Cornwall, as well as coves and bathing spots in close proximity to our luxury self catering cottages. Even at the height of the season it's still possible to find space to yourself. There is coastline facing in all directions and shelter is available so you can even pick your spot if it's windy.

Surfing really exploded in Britain over 50 years ago when a group of Australian surfers arrived with their boards.  Cornish locals where amazed by the skill of these lads who had arrived hoping to pay their way life saving whilst being able to indulge their passion at the same time.  From then on it has grown in popularity and although many would say it is predominated by youthful teens, it is still an activity enjoyed by all ages.  Upwards of £50M is now spent in Devon and Cornwall, where surfing has its spiritual heart in the UK.   The north coast of Devon, particularly around Crode, Bude

Perfect for that very special occassion, once in a blue moon family get-togethers or couples who just really know how to do things in style, we are proud to present a handpicked selection of some of the Cornwall's most distinguished holiday homes,

The whole of Mousehole existed centuries before the car was invented so most of these historic buildings don't have private parking. The village is served by three car parks and the road out towards Newlyn has lay-bys for parking all along it.