About John Bray Cornish Holidays

Discover stunning North Cornwall with John Bray Cornish Holidays

At John Bray Cornish Holidays, we offer an impressive collection of luxury self-catering holiday homes, exclusively along North Cornwall’s picturesque coastline.

As part of the Sykes Cottages group, we specialise in offering ‘the best of both worlds’. We combine the resources of a national brand, with the skills and expertise of our dedicated local team, to provide the very best holiday letting experience for both our customers and property owners.

John Bray Cornish Holidays’ Story

Founded in 1971 by a gentleman named John Bray, the agency began with a simple mission: to deliver fantastic holidays in North Cornwall, with excellent customer service at the heart of the business.

Originally the local postman, John Bray was a familiar face to local Rock residents on his rounds. John was asked to be a trusted key holder for some houses in the village, and the company grew from there. John always recalled that the first holiday cottage was very basic and the straw mattress did not go down well! This less than auspicious start taught him a valuable lesson - superb customer service is vital.

Today, we proudly offer over 250 self-catering holiday homes, in locations such as Rock, Daymer Bay, Polzeath, Padstow and Port Isaac. With a range of properties to suit everyone, from luxury new houses and contemporary coastal apartments, to traditional cottages and elegant, spacious clifftop homes for big family groups. Most of our properties have spectacular sea views, many are pet-friendly and all are within easy reach of the coast.

Why Choose John Bray Cornish Holidays?

A personal, local service

With over 50 years’ experience, we pride ourselves on our personal service, which is why generations of our customers return to us year after year. With two local offices, our knowledgeable Cornish team are always on hand to resolve any queries, meaning you can get on with the all-important business of relaxing and enjoying your holiday.

Handling all aspects of holiday letting

For our holiday home owners, we offer a fully comprehensive management and lettings service, covering all styles of property. As well as having a dedicated Owner Account Management and Property Management team located in our Rock and Port Isaac offices, we have a list of trusted tradespeople we work closely alongside, so you can rest assured if we can’t resolve a problem, we know someone who can. Plus we have a 24/7 support line for our guests, so we are always on the end of the phone if you need assistance.

A winning combination

As part of the Forge Holiday Group, our local team is delighted to have access to even greater resources. We now benefit from a large annual marketing budget and have a wide breadth of expertise at our fingertips, from legal specialists to data analysts. For owners, this means fantastic year-round bookings and income, whilst for our guests, it ensures an even better experience - from more flexible booking options to our market-leading customer app and popular rewards scheme!

Meet the John Bray Cornish Holidays Team

Our passionate team is based across our offices in Rock and Port Isaac. From your first enquiry to the moment you check out, we’re here to make your stay seamless and memorable.

“Here at John Bray Cornish Holidays, service is fundamental to what we do. As a close knit, local team of 15, we couldn’t be prouder of the offering we provide guests and holiday home owners here in beautiful North Cornwall. I feel very blessed to work alongside such a fantastic, knowledgeable team of industry experts, who constantly strive to deliver excellence.”— Phil Pascoe, Regional Owner Experience Manager.

Part of the Forge Holiday Group

John Bray Cornish Holidays is proud to be part of the Forge Holiday Group — a group of trusted UK travel brands committed to quality, sustainability and exceptional guest experiences.

John Bray Cornish Holidays’ Impact Mission

John Bray Cornish Holidays is committed to creating lasting holiday memories with a positive social and environmental impact.

Our impact on people and the planet is as important to us as shareholder profit.

As part of our Impact mission, we aim to:

- Reduce our carbon emissions by at least 50% by 2030 – and reach Net Zero as soon as possible before 2050

- Inspire and enable 100% of our team to volunteer every year

- Positively impact at least 10 community and charity initiatives

As part of B Corp-accredited Sykes Holiday Cottages, we are also committed to continually positively impacting the people, planet and community we serve. With this in mind, we take part in various initiatives throughout the year, from fundraising and volunteering, to sponsorship and donations. For example, we run a community outreach project with local schools each Christmas, something we very much enjoy.

Find out more by browsing the Impact section of our blog.

Become part of the John Bray Cornish Holidays story

If you have a holiday home that you are interested in letting or would like advice on investing in a holiday home in North Cornwall, visit ourLet Your Cottage page to order a free copy of our Owners Guide, or email lettings@johnbraycornishholidays.co.uk

Get in Touch

Have a question or need help finding the perfect cottage? Contact our team of travel experts today!

Email us at lettings@johnbraycornishholidays.co.uk

Call us on 01208 228910.

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