Family accommodation in Cornwall
Cornwall is a choice of coastal bases, not one compact destination. Pick the beaches and outings you most want, then compare a holiday park, cottage or hotel within a manageable area.
Best areas to stay with kids
Compare the places you would return to for naps, meals and the end of each day.
Newquay area
Compare for a north-coast base and outings concentrated around this part of Cornwall.
Falmouth area
Consider for a south-coast base, with a different set of nearby beaches and attractions.
Getting around
Group outings on the same coast or around the same town. Check parking and the final road to the property if arriving in a larger vehicle.
Best time to go
For school holidays, book the room layout you need early. Outside peak season, check pool, food and attraction opening rather than assuming summer services continue.
Worth knowing
A coastal view can come with steep beach access; check the route rather than the distance alone.
Why families choose Cornwall
A week in one base can give children time to settle and avoid daily packing. For mixed-age families, indoor space and an easy meal routine help when some want an active day and others need a quieter one.
Rooms and sleeping arrangements
Check cottage staircases, bunk arrangements and whether grandparents have a bedroom near a bathroom. Ask whether cot space reduces the usable room and whether bed linen is included for every guest.
Pools, play and children's activities
Compare indoor swimming, outdoor play and rainy-day space separately. A holiday-park pool or activity programme may require bookings and may not operate in full outside school holidays.
Meals, kitchens and laundry
A full kitchen is useful on a longer stay, but check laundry, shopping distance and arrival supplies too. Compare cleaning, linen and parking charges with the headline rental price.
Questions before you book
What should a multigenerational family check before booking a Cornwall cottage?
Confirm bedroom and bathroom floors, stairs, parking and seating for everyone. Separate the total sleeping capacity from how comfortable the layout will be for children and older relatives.
Useful planning links
Updated 18 October 2026.
Family-friendly hotels in Cornwall
3 stays to compare. Check the room layout, children’s facilities and what to confirm before booking.
Bedruthan Hotel and Spa
Family rooms have a separate children's bunk cabin, with indoor swimming and soft play at Mawgan Porth.
- Rooms
- Sleeps two adults and two children, with a king bed, separate bunk cabin and bathroom with bath and shower.
- Non-Sea View Family Room
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Soft play and childcare
Fowey Hall
Fowey accommodation with separate children's bedrooms, swimming and indoor and outdoor play.
- Rooms
- The standard two-bedroom family category accommodates two adults and two children. The Sea View category accommodates two adults and three children.
- Two Bedroom Family Room
- Four Bears Den
- Family swimming and play
Watergate Bay Hotel
Watergate Bay family suites with a separate bunk room and a pool with a shallow children's section.
- Rooms
- The standard family suite sleeps four with a king-sized adult sleeping area and separate bunk room, plus space for a cot.
- Family Suite
- Kids Zone
- Swimming pool
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