Holiday Cottages by the Beach
Nothing says 'holiday' more than the sand between your toes and turquoise waters lapping onto golden beaches. Find yourself a private cove and have yourself a beachside holiday in a home-from-home. All dreamy seaside breaks should start and end in a luxury cottage, combining the right amount of adventure with little luxuries too.Read more
Throw open the window and breathe in that fresh salty air - you're definitely on holiday when you can smell the sea. Have breakfast by the beach, spend all day flitting between the water and the soft sand, or just gaze at the beach from the comfort of your holiday cottage. Nothing beats being by the sea.
If you're on holiday with children, staying by a beach means non-stop excitement and entertainment; sandcastle-building, wave-jumping, rockpool-searching, never-ending fun. If it's a more grown up affair, soak up the sun and refresh in the sea. Still, you're never too old to make an awesome sand-fortress.
Holiday Cottages Near a Beach
If you've always dreamed of a seaside holiday, then you're in the right place. Our portfolio includes secluded beach cottages, cosy beach hut holidays, seaside retreats perched high on the cliffs, and much, much more. Our cottages situated near the beach are great for summer holidays soaking in the rays, but of course, beaches aren't just for summer. Listening to the ocean's raw in winter tucked into a luxury cottage safe from the waves is a truly atmospheric experience.
Pick a Seaside Cottage
Pour through our portfolio of 647 available beach cottages and let us help you find the right one for you. Whether it be a short-break in a dog-friendly cottage or a couple of weeks booked off with all the family, you'll never forget a holiday by the sea.
We have 647 self catering cottages by a beach
7 nights from £423
Elvan Loft
38211 bedroom apartment with sea views, near the beach in Mousehole, West Cornwall.
With far reaching views over Mount's Bay towards St Michael's Mount and Mousehole Harbour, Elvan Loft is perfectly placed for exploring the delights of West Cornwall and beyond. Th...
7 nights from £423
7 nights from £428
Trebah
56011 bedroom apartment with sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
With a beautiful sandy beach only two minutes' walk away and spectacular sea views from the large picture window in the sitting area, Trebah is a surprisingly spacious studio apart...
7 nights from £428
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7 nights from £433
Homesdale
45141 bedroom holiday apartment near the beach in Shaldon, South Devon.
In the heart of Shaldon village, found at the mouth of the Teign estuary, is Homesdale. This charming apartment is the perfect hideaway, just right for a couple wanting to enjoy th...
7 nights from £433
7 nights from £437
3 Harbour Court
50511 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Portscatho.
Welcome to 3 Harbour Court, a stylish bijou first floor apartment perfectly placed in the beating heart of Portscatho village and just a stone's throw from the pretty harbour, scen...
7 nights from £437
7 nights from £441
Wild Pear Shepherd's Hut
4017Shepherds hut with fabulous sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Wild Pear Beach is in sight of this gorgeous shepherd's hut and gives it its name. High above the incredible north Devon coast between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin, with its dramati...
7 nights from £441
7 nights from £441
Copperas Shepherd's Hut
4016Shepherds hut with fabulous sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Taken from the name of the rocks along this dramatic and exhilarating stretch of the north Devon coast, this beautiful shepherd's hut has views that will take your breath away - mi...
7 nights from £441
7 nights from £442 *
Stella Maris
56324 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views on Benbecula.
As you step into Stella Maris its warm and cosy interiors will welcome you. Guests will love the large kitchen/diner set against the amazing backdrop of the shoreline. It will be ...
7 nights from £442 *
7 nights from £448
1 North Parade
29951 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
This is a gorgeous little bolthole, right in the middle of lovely Portscatho on the Roseland peninsula and just yards from Tatam's beach (and Tatam's boutique cafe selling deliciou...
7 nights from £448
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7 nights from £450 *
Pink Cottage
57452 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Marazion.
Tucked away in the heart of the bustling village of Goldsithney is this cute retreat, a lovingly restored cottage perfect for small families or couples. Arty and characterful, Pink...
7 nights from £450 *
7 nights from £451
Lowenna
41941 bedroom apartment with sea views in Coverack, West Cornwall.
A charming apartment with dramatic views over the Lizard peninsula; Lowenna means 'joy, happiness and bliss' in the Cornish language which we believe is the perfect description for...
7 nights from £451