Self-catering cottages remain the most cost effective way of taking your brood away during the school holidays. Not only that but the flexibility and privacy of having your own place where the children can run free in the safety of an enclosed garden or where extended families and friends can stay together cannot be underestimated. The silver linings of a cottage stay are ever appealing, particularly when we can offer you such a diverse range of properties fit for any time of year, for any size of family.  

Use up your Christmas leftovers with our Boxing Day pasty recipe. 

Parking in St Ives can be a bit of a challenge at the best of times and unfortunately not all of our cottages feature private parking, so why not book a garage or private parking space for the duration of your stay to make your holiday hassle-free.  Please note, our Bedford Place Garage Spaces are unfortunately unavailable for 2021 whilst they undergo essential maintenance works. If you are looking to book a parking space, why not take a look at some of our new spaces listed below!

Oh yes, it’s that time of year again! Whether you are tinsel-clad fanatic or, well, a bit of a Grinch, there’s no denying the allure of a piping hot Christmas lunch with all the trimmings.

Sometimes you’ve just got to indulge yourself, and nothing says “treat” more than a thick, creamy hot chocolate.

The Autumn term is usually the longest for our children and the October half term is a very welcome break from all that academia - offering you and your little ones a well earnt opportunity to regain some sanity, relax and enjoy some much longed-f

What does a couple of days away mean to you? The opportunity to satisfy your curiosity and visit somewhere new or revisit an old stomping ground and reminisce a little?

In a land of giants, saints, smugglers and pirates, Cornwall has more than its fair share of history tucked under its sand-kissed, windswept belt.

Your dream holiday cottage isn't far from your reach. From Cornwall to Cumbria, we have stunning cottages in some of the country’s most beautiful locations starting from as little as £165 for a three-night break.

We're delighted to welcome a brand new selection of holiday cottages to the Cornish Horizons portfolio following the addition of local letting agency First and Last Cottages who have recently joined the Original Cottages family of local brands!