I’m a huge fan of Airbnb and am always on the look out for affordable, yet unique, places to stay here in Cornwall!
So I’ve scoured through my local Airbnb listings to find a selection of truly individual Cornish getaways, in case you’re fancying a trip here that has some real character! Cornwall is of course full of wonderful places to stay, so it can be tricky to sift through everything to find a hidden gem.
I’ve specifically searched for Cornish Airbnb listings that offer their entire space (rather than a room in a house etc.), and that are under £150 a night, while also making sure they’re interesting and individual too. I hope you like my selection and if you do end up coming to stay – have an amazing time in Cornwall!
Rustic, nautical cabin overlooking the sea (Portholland Bay)
Located in Portholland bay on the Roseland coast, this quaint little cabin has definitely brought the seaside inside with its nautical decor! The garden and general setting is to die for! Just imagine having a barbecue looking out to that view.
2 Guests | 1 Bedroom | from £80 per night
“Secluded rustic cabin over looking the village of Portholland. Set in it’s own private garden, sea view on one side, beautiful wooded valley on the other. Perfect for get away from it all.”
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East Thorne Yurts (near Bude)
How cool are these? I’ve never stayed in a yurt but would love to. I imagine it’s a lot like camping (which I love!) but a little warmer… This would make a totally unique family stay.
4 Guests | 1 Bedroom | from £110 per night
“At the heart of East Thorne – Cornwall sit our 9 luxury yurts. We are nestled in a countryside setting close to the coast. Our yurts have handmade beds, log burning stoves, individual undercover outdoor kitchens, electric, WFI and refrigeration. Campfires and clay ovens are a must try.”
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Pigsty with fabulous sea view (Torpoint)
Not sure why it’s called a pigsty, but I’m imagining it’s a renovated barn! With this listing not only do you get a huge barn conversion that sleeps 6, you also get a view of the Cornish ocean.
6 Guests | 3 Bedrooms | from £120 per night
“This beautiful property with open plan living and fabulous views is a great place to enjoy sunshine and have family fun. With 3 double bedrooms and a spacious outside for parking, this rural cottage is in the perfect location to explore Plymouth area and Cornwall or enjoy some peace and quiet.”
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Spacious Luxe Treehouse (Newlyn)
Set in Newlyn (next to Penzance), this epic 1 bedroom treehouse looks like just about the coolest place to stay ever! It’s modern, yet rustic, which I love. And it fits so well with the quaint Cornish harbour village.
2 Guests | 1 Bedroom | from £110 per night
“The Studio is an impressive timber framed pole house, with a covered balcony running down one side with views over stunning gardens and countryside. Originally an artists studio, it is now a large and comfortably furnished light filled self contained apartment space.”
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Riverside Boathouse (Constantine)
I love how quirky this place is. It’s even got an outdoor firpit/cauldron that totally looks like a scene from Blair Witch… if you want a bit of an epic Cornish getaway, this is it!
Enys Boathouse (Porkellis)
This adorable boathouse lodge is set literally in the heart of Cornwall, in the ancient market town of Porkellis. It’s close to Falmouth, Helston, Truro, Redruth and Hayle, which are some of the best places to soak up Cornish history!
4 Guests | 1 Bedroom | from £60 per night
“Looking for something a little different? Enys Boathouse offers unique self catering accommodation in rural Cornwall. Situated in the heart of a Cornish village, our holiday let is spacious and comfortably furnished.”
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The Engine House (near Falmouth)
Talking of Cornwall’s history, check this out! You can stay in this stunning grade 2 listed conversion on Perran Foundry with the family. It’s close to Falmouth and Truro too (my favourite towns!) so you can’t go wrong.
4 Guests | 2 Bedrooms | from £90 per night
“The Engine House is a Grade 2 listed conversion in the stunning development that is Perran Foundry. Nestled on the banks of the river Kenall, The Perran Foundry is a World heritage site that is over 200years old!. The Engine House as the name suggests was the beating heart of the foundry. The building has been brought back to life and now boasts contemporary spaces set into the fabric of the old foundry buildings.”
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Luxury Cornish Beach Cottage (Roseland)
What’s better than staying on the Roseland? Staying on the Roseland in a traditional, seafront, Cornish cottage right on the edge of the ocean, that’s what!
6 Guests | 3 Bedrooms | from £100 per night
“The most beautiful beach and sea views! Built on the beach in the 16th century, subject to a recent quality, tasteful refurbishment. Sleeps six. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, hall, kitchen, sitting and dining rooms. Original panelling, traditional, exposed stone walls and woodburning stove.”
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Moon Lodge Retreat (Penzance)
If you’re looking for an unforgettable stay in Cornwall, why not try a handsculpted, off-grid roundhouse made of clay? A truly sustainable way to visit Cornwall, and definitely one of the most unique Airbnbs I’ve seen here.
2 Guests | Studio | from £38 per night
“This beautiful hand-sculpted cob roundhouse is hidden away in a circle of trees, in a magical woodland. An incredibly peaceful off-grid home with no electric. Candle lanterns, gas cooking and a wood burner. Baked earth walls, soft sheepskins and a trusty wood burner. The Moon Lodge offers you a tranquil and cosy “earth-hug” retreat, allowing you to relax and reconnect with yourself and nature.”
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Amazingly I have never ever done Airbnb, in fact I’ve never even been on the website! I love your post though, it’s an amazing idea – do you mind if I punch it to do one for Northumberland? I’ll make sure I link back to you x
I’ve done quite a few now and I love them! I did one in Barcelona a couple of years ago and doing another one there next week! And of course, write your own :) No need to link back I don’t mind xx
This post is amazing! I’ve never done Airbnb but I really want to and I’ve been thinking about going away this summer but nothing too expensive and I was thinking Cornwall so this post has been perfect for me!
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i’m now really busy going through places to stay in Cornwall! I love AirBnb and I could spend hours going through all the properties across the world! Alice xx
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I am going to check out the Airbnb website as I’ve never used them before, it sounds amazing, thank you for your inspiration.
Looking for a place for two adults for a few days away from 9th September for 6 nights open to almost anything , never done a AirBNbs before.
Thanks
Airbnbs are great! Just make sure you choose one with lots of reviews so you know what to expect :). Alternatively if you’re looking for somewhere self catering I would recommend https://www.thevalleycornwall.co.uk!