Cornwall
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Overview
Annual Rev
£29.3k
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£170
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
41 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£55
12 mo avg
↓25%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cornwall market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +£20,115 | — | — |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 5••• (••%) | 🔒 +£9••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 2•• (•%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5••• (••%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 7•• (•%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 6••• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 5•• (•%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (5.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
1 bedroom (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£180)
3 bedrooms (£108)
2 bedrooms (£78)
1 bedroom (£48)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (88%)
Independent hosts (12%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cornwall market averaged 11,160 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier.
An average Cornwall listing earns £23K/year. High-performing listings earn £55K, while low-performing listings earn £13K.
Average occupancy in Cornwall is 34%, producing RevPAR of £47 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cornwall, at £35K.
Rules vary across Cornwall. St Ives: Strict. Article 4 Direction requires planning permission for new STRs. Active enforcement, applications frequently denied. Strong local opposition. Newquay: Moderate. Planning permission needed in some areas, Article 4 Directions in parts of town. Enforcement increasing but many operate without permission. Falmouth: Moderate. Article 4 Direction in central areas requires planning permission. Growing enforcement but compliance gaps exist. Penzance: Lenient. Minimal specific STR restrictions beyond standard planning rules. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cornwall Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 7%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are Heating (93%), TV (93%), Internet (90%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+51%), Washing Machine (+39%), Heating (+22%).
Average daily rate in Cornwall is £175, down 1% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.
Guests in Cornwall book an average of 42 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 39 days for 1-bedroom listings to 48 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 7% higher than weekday occupancy.