Cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall
The quintessential Cornish holiday is spent jumping waves, surfing swell or relaxing with a picnic or barbeque on one of the county’s award-winning sandy beaches. Read more
Although the North and South Coasts offer beaches of slightly different characters, wherever you base your Cornish holiday cottage you can be assured of proximity to miles of golden sands.
Glorious swathes of powdery potential await at Perranporth, Constantine and Crantock beaches on the county’s North Coast. Here, beach-play is not only sand castle making, but also the adrenaline-fuelled pursuits of surfing, kite and wind-surfing: perfect for groups of friends making the most of their great summer escape in a holiday cottage in June, July or August.
Cornwall could be considered the hub of surf culture in the UK, with Newquay holding the honour of the most famous surfing breaks. A cottage in Newquay means you have the choice of not one, but six sandy beaches to explore on your holiday: Lusty Glaze, Tolcarne, Great Western, Towan, Harbour and Fistral.
Frequently, sandy beaches are adjacent to quaint villages and towns, ripe for exploration and to make the most of your seaside sojourn. Arty St Ives offers a wide variety of shops, galleries and eateries within a stone’s throw from our many cottages. If you’re keen to make a splash, try water-sports and action-packed days from the beach at the village of Mawgan Porth.
Steal away to some of the county’s more secluded sandy beaches for your next romantic getaway. Tiny Porthcurno’s warm sands are within walking distance from the Minack theatre: allowing you to combine chilled beachside basking with cutting edge, cultural days out. Delightful Portloe and pretty Portscatho offer cottages next to both sandy beaches and tasty culinary options: the perfect, simple self-catering solution.
We have 341 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall.
7 nights from £415
Kynance
9861 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Mullion, West Cornwall.
Step down into the quiet quadrangle of attractive granite barns, cross the communal garden, open the door and you will find the most perfectly charming retreat for two. Nestling be...
7 nights from £415
7 nights from £419
Little Stormleigh
53641 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in St Agnes, North Cornwall.
There is nowhere quite like St Agnes when it comes to relaxation and rejuvenation. There is something about the salty air and laid-back pace of life that makes this peninsula a par...
7 nights from £419
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Dove Cottage
52753 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Mousehole.
Nestled in the heart of the charming fishing village of Mousehole, Dove Cottage is a delightful holiday abode, perfectly positioned close to galleries, eclectic shops and cafes, an...
7 nights from £419 *
7 nights from £421
Guillemot
51291 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Falmouth, Cornwall.
Just a stone's throw from beautiful Gyllyngvase beach and its renowned cafe/restaurant and a short stroll away from the delights of Falmouth town, Guillemot is a fantastic choice f...
7 nights from £421
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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
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 £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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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
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
