Family Holiday Cottages in Hope Cove

Hope Cove is a welcoming spot for families, with two small sandy beaches, safe waters and a tucked-away village atmosphere between the headlands. The beaches are great for kids, offering gentle waves, excellent bodyboarding and, for braver swimmers, the chance to jump off the breakwall at high tide. Staying in a family holiday cottage in Hope Cove means you are never far from the sand, the vibrant village centre or the South West Coast Path, so you can move easily between paddling, rockpooling and short clifftop walks without long drives. Everything from the car park to the pubs and cafés is close together, which helps when you are juggling buckets, snacks and tired legs.

Family days here tend to follow a simple rhythm of beach, snack and explore, whether that is paddling in the shallows, hunting for crabs in the rocks or watching small boats launch between the headlands. There are hours of fun making memories that will last a lifetime. You can stroll along the coast path for a short burst of big views before looping back for ice cream, or stay close to the harbour when little ones are happier pottering. The Cove is an award-winning bar and restaurant, while The Hope & Anchor is a brilliant St Austell pub offering great food, drinks and boardgames aplenty. A holiday cottage in the village gives you somewhere to drop sandy gear, rinse off quickly and pull together an easy supper before everyone winds down for the night.