The lead up to your special day can be very stressful and tiring, with table plans, flowers, food, transport and more to organise, you'll be in need of a break after the big day! Organising a honeymoon, or a minimoon, is the perfect way to ensure you and your significant other have time to relax together as newlyweds. Choosing Cornwall for your honeymoon will save you significant travel time and give you more time to relax and enjoy your break with your loved one!
We've put together a list of some of our favourite romantic retreats for your special honeymoon in Cornwall...
Tranquility, Carbis Bay
For total luxury and relaxation, Tranquility offers an incredibly special place to enjoy a honeymoon, or minimoon in Cornwall. With the additional luxury of a hot tub, unwind with a glass of bubbly together morning, noon or night. With an impressive wood burner and a 65 inch Smart TV, the lounge is the perfect place to cosy up together as newlyweds.
Corner House Loft, Mevagissey
Tucked away in the heart of Mevagissey, Corner House Loft is a haven for newlyweds. Stylish, spacious and with luxury touches throughout, it’s an indulgent and relaxing retreat for a honeymoon. Complete with stunning beamed ceilings, a modern feature fireplace and a unique wet room, every room has been thoughtfully designed for the most romantic holiday.
Fisherman's Square, Mousehole
With its dreamy coastal location, Fisherman's Square is a surprisingly spacious retreat which combines super stylish interiors with jaw-dropping views across the harbour. Come daybreak, there is nothing like waking up to the lapping of the waves below. Head outside and enjoy your morning coffee together from one of the most coveted positions in the village. With unrivalled harbour views from the cobbled courtyard garden, you will be peacefully tucked away in your very own piece of paradise.
Gunvor Cottage, Coverack
Located in the quaint fishing village of Coverack, this beautiful thatched cottage has been lovingly restored to create a modern, stylish and romantic retreat for a relaxing Cornish holiday, perfect for a honeymoon! Gunvor Cottage is located next to the water’s edge, newlyweds can enjoy beautiful sea views from the front facing rooms, and on cooler evenings you can enjoy the warmth of the log burner whilst admiring the views and listening to the waves outside.
1 Fernhill Apartment, Carbis Bay
This modern one bedroom apartment offers stunning views across Carbis Bay through the French doors, leading from both the bedroom and the lounge area out onto the pleasant private terrace. Indulge in a glass of champagne while relaxing on the terraced area as the sun sets across the sea. If your honeymoon wouldn’t be complete without your pooch, then 1 Fernhill Apartment could be the place for you; your four-legged companion is welcome too.
The Gypsy Hideaway, Wadebridge
Set in the delightful Cornish countryside, The Gypsy Hideaway is a truly peaceful place to spend time with a loved one. Enjoy the 4.5 acres of rural land, and far-reaching views across North Cornwall, the charming Gyspy Hideaway itself has a cosy woodburner and double bed, whilst the chalet next door has a kitchen for cooking your favourite meals. Spend evenings reminiscing over the firepit where you can toast marshmallows and watch the stars twinkle above. For adventures nearby, head to the harbour town of Padstow or take a walk around Cardinham Woods.
The Blue Place, Newlyn
With fabulous views stretching far across Mount’s Bay, The Blue Place is a reverse level apartment, perfectly designed for two. Enjoy the light and spacious lounge area, relaxing together, admiring the view through the feature windows. Head downstairs to the truly sumptuous and stylish king size bedroom and en suite, perfect for newlyweds.
The Old Smithy, Widemouth Bay
Taking advantage of the sea view over Widemouth Bay and rolling countryside, The Old Smithy is perfectly located for a romantic getaway. The open plan living area is perfect for relaxing and enjoying quality time together, or head to the seaside town of Bude where you will find beaches and the famous Bude Sea Pool, perfect for a refreshing dip on a hot summer’s day. Spend evenings enjoying al fresco drinking and dining, you can even bring your furry friend along too!
Tairua, Perranuthnoe
With breathtaking sea views, and surrounded by countryside, Tairua is a beautiful barn conversion offering a peaceful retreat for a minimoon. Located just above Perranuthnoe beach, it’s the perfect spot for coastal walking, days on the beach and exploring the local area. Best of all, you can bring your pooch along too if you want to!
Boathouse Loft, St Ives
If, like many, you love St Ives, then Boathouse Loft could be the perfect place for your Cornish honeymoon. Perched above St Ives harbour, this luxurious penthouse apartment offers unrivalled views across the harbour, which can be enjoyed through the floor to ceiling windows, with the doors open onto the balcony. On a cooler evening, relax and unwind together in front of the roaring log burner.
Alternatively, we have many other fantastic properties across the county, you can view all our holiday cottages in Cornwall here >