Accommodation options – B&B, spa hotels, budget boutiques and more!
There are many beautiful and affordable accommodation options in Cornwall from cheap, rustic family boutique accommodations, honeymoon B&B’s for couples and modern lock-up-and-go apartments close the beach. You can also opt for budget hotels, apartment accommodation or cheap rooms with breakfast on a farm or beachside holiday park.
Cheap Accommodation in Cornwall
Consider your family’s needs and then plan your holiday around the best cheap hotels, b&b or holiday homes along the north, south, or south-east coast. You can choose an affordable hotel that offers double rooms, a single bed and breakfast, including options for extra value. There are numerous budget 3 and 4 star hotels as well as smaller establishments with great bed and breakfast specials located in far flung fishing villages.
The Land’s End hotel in Sennen is an excellent budget/3 star hotel in the region. It’s one of the most popular hotels in the region and offers bed and breakfast and comfortable, affordable accommodation. This is a good option for larger families who want cheap accommodation and the hotel offers lots of special deals. It’s close to Land’s End, Maen Castle and Sennen Cove for affordable entertainment.
The Esplanade is another popular budget/3-star option. Located in Newquay, this hotel is ideal for families needing a bed on a budget and is close to beaches in the north. It offers comfortable accommodation at affordable rates. Located close to the coastline it is a great budget getaway hotel with various options for spacious rooms, with breakfast.
The Best Western Hotel Bristol is also very affordable and located in Narrowcliff, close by the sea and beach. It offers breakfast and comfortable accommodation and a large bed in nicely decorated rooms. Pentire hotel offers affordable, single rooms with sea views and is ideal for the solo traveller.
The Falmouth Hotel in the south is ideal for those who wish to explore the maritime jewel that is Cornwall’s south coast. It offers breakfast, a comfy bed, an indoor pool and an on-site restaurant as well as spacious accommodation in well-equipped rooms. The Parkview Townhouse in Falmouth boasts twin rooms, double rooms, king size rooms and family budget rooms.
There are also a number of small, not-quite budget, not-quite b&b boutique hotels in the north and south of Cornwall. While these may sometimes be synonymous with higher prices, there are still some which remain affordable and may be especially suited for couples. Try The Artist Residence in Penzance, or Merlin Farm Eco-Cottages for something a little different. The Gurnards’s Head is a country inn, ideal for those who love walking, rustic rooms and quaint fishing villages. There are also privately owned b&b in the area.
What’s on offer when you Visit Cornwall?
Famous for its tasty meat pasties, unusual saffron buns, Hevva cake, Cornish fairings (biscuit, fudge and ice cream, there is plenty to satisfy food lovers on a visit to the area. Cornwall is also famous for its clotted cream on banana splits and on scones. This is a wonderful region to visit, offering so much affordable fun for holidaymakers of all ages and interests to enjoy. Visitors can take the scenic road from St Ives to Land’s End or take in some culture at the Minack Theatre.
The more adventurous can enjoy the zip wire at the Adrenalin Quarry, and for something more sedate, walk to St Michael’s mount during low tide. The whole family can hop onto the ferry from Truro to Falmouth or go cycling on the Camel Trail from Padstow to Bodmin before heading back to your rooms to enjoy your bed and a delicious breakfast.
The North cornwall coast offers breath-taking views of the Atlantic coast and 40km of stroll-worthy villages and towns to discover before breakfast. The north coast of Cornwall is where rough waves and surf can be enjoyed by wave riders and those who love water sports. The area is also home to Tintagel Castle, sandy bays, cliffs, and stunning beaches. Popular haunts included Newquay, Watergate Bay, Boscastle and St Isaac.
Located in south-east Cornwall is the Eden Project, one of the region’s most enterprising attractions. The Eden Project is an educational charity and social enterprise located in a huge crater in houses a captive rainforest which has been cultivated to be 100% sustainable.
The Carn Euny historical village is a stone village where you can see an underground stone passage. The Lanyon Quoit is the ruins of an ancient megalithic tomb located in a scenic region of Cornwall. Then head off to dinner and bed, ready for another morning sightseeing!
How to get to ?
Cornwall is easily accessible from Newquay Airport. It’s located 7km outside of Newquay in the northern coastal zone. St Austell is located on the south coast, and Penzance and Falmouth can be found on the south-western coast of Cornwall.
It’s easy to locate cheap but very comfortable hotels, b&b or affordable boutique hotels within easy driving distance of the airport. Budget accommodation is often located within walking distance to beaches and attractions as well as shops and restaurants. Arrive at the airport and be at your b&b, eating breakfast in minutes!