Late Availability & Last Minute Holidays in Cornwall

Self-catering cottages, holiday homes, B&Bs and hotels with special offers – month by month, booked direct with the owners.

Choose your month Self-catering or B&B & hotels

November 2026 This month

Cosy, dog-friendly autumn breaks

December 2026 Next month

Christmas, New Year and festive lights

January 2027

New Year breaks and bracing winter walks

February 2027

Valentine's getaways and half-term escapes

March 2027

St Piran's Day, spring gardens and early Easter breaks

April 2027

Easter holidays and spring flowers

May 2027

Bank holidays, May Day and Flora Day

June 2027

Long light evenings and early summer festivals

July 2027

Summer holidays and beach breaks

August 2027

School holidays, regattas and cancellations

September 2027

Warm seas and quieter beaches

October 2027

Autumn colour and October half term

Current special offers

Petra Holiday Apartments

Petra Holiday Apartments

Marazion · Self-catering

Special offers are currently available at Petra Holiday Apartments in Marazion – a great opportunity for a last minute break in Cornwall. Internet access is provided for guests.

Book your 2027 Marazion break! Romantic four-poster apartment for two or two-bedroom apartment for families – spring & summer dates from just £470, opposite St Michael’s Mount.
Crown House & Lodges

Crown House & Lodges

Helston · Self-catering, Bed & Breakfast

Book direct with Crown House & Lodges in Helston for this late availability offer and discover more of Cornwall. Rooms have en-suite facilities.

B&B and Self-catering stays available
Polzeath Holiday Cottages

Polzeath Holiday Cottages

Polzeath · Self-catering

Looking for a self-catering break? Polzeath Holiday Cottages in Polzeath is a great choice for exploring Cornwall. On-site parking is available.

Autumn and Winter 2026 Dates Available - Taking 2027 bookings now updated 1 Oct 2026

A random selection of current offers – see the month pages for the full lists.

Late availability holidays in Cornwall

Cornwall Online brings together late availability and last minute special offers from holiday cottages, holiday homes, B&Bs and hotels across Cornwall. Owners send in their offers as vacancies become available or when dates have not sold, so you will often find reduced weekly rates, short breaks and discounted weeks that are not advertised anywhere else. Choose the month you want to travel above and browse the offers – then contact the owners directly to check dates and book.

Self-Catering or B&B?

Self-catering holidays give you the freedom of your own cottage, apartment, bungalow or holiday home – ideal for families, groups and anyone travelling with a dog. Many owners also offer short breaks outside the school holidays. Bed & breakfast and hotel stays are perfect for a spontaneous weekend or a few nights midweek, with breakfast included and no need to book a full week.

Cornwall Through the Seasons

Every month has something special. Winter brings dramatic seas, empty beaches and some of the lowest prices of the year – see our January and February offers. Spring fills the great gardens and clifftops with colour, with Easter and the May bank holidays in March, April and May. June has the longest days of the year, while July and August are the heart of the summer holidays, when cancellations are well worth snapping up. September brings warm seas and quieter beaches, October autumn colour and half term, November cosy dog-friendly breaks, and December Christmas and New Year in Cornwall.

Tips for Booking a Last Minute Holiday

  • Be flexible: midweek arrivals and short breaks are often cheaper than full weeks starting on a Saturday.
  • Avoid the school holidays if you can – spring, early summer, September and the winter months usually offer the best value.
  • Contact owners directly: they know their availability best and can often tell you about dates not yet listed.
  • Check back regularly: new offers and cancellations are added throughout the year.
  • Confirm details before booking and consider holiday insurance on all bookings.

Plan Your Stay

Looking for more choice? Browse holiday cottages in Cornwall, B&B stays in Cornwall or our guide to Cornish towns and villages to decide where to stay.

Late availability in Cornwall – FAQs

Choose the month you want to travel and whether you would like self-catering or a B&B or hotel. Each month page lists current late availability and special offers – contact the owners directly to check dates and book.

The best-value offers are usually found outside the school holidays – in spring, early summer, September and the autumn and winter months – although cancellations can appear at any time of year.

No. Cornwall Online lists offers from owners and managers, and you book directly with them. Please confirm all details with the advertiser before booking and contact them directly for availability.

Owners send in new offers as vacancies become available, so the month pages change regularly. It is worth checking back if you have flexible dates.

Self-catering cottages suit families, groups and longer stays, and many welcome dogs. B&Bs and hotels are ideal for short breaks, with breakfast included and no minimum week. Both have their own month pages.

Cornwall Council school holidays are: Christmas 19 December 2026 – 3 January 2027, February half term 15–19 February, Easter 26 March – 11 April, May half term 31 May – 4 June, and summer from 24 July 2027. Other areas may have different dates.

Yes. Many self-catering cottages and some B&Bs welcome dogs – check each listing or ask the owner. Some popular beaches have seasonal dog restrictions from Easter to the end of September.

Yes. Owners who advertise on Cornwall Online can send in late vacancies and special offers to appear on the month pages and on this page.
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