Holiday cottages by a sandy beach in South Cornwall
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Sand in between your toes or skipping pebbles over the waves, the beach has a special fascination for most of us. It is nature’s best playground whatever your age. We are blessed with a huge variety of beaches here in South Cornwall. With 181 holiday homes in South Cornwall near a sandy beach to choose from, you can make sure the perfect beach is just around the corner.
We have 181 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in South Cornwall.
7 nights from £466
Inglenook Cottage
52622 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Polperro, Cornwall.
Set in what has to be one of the most picturesque coastal villages in Cornwall, this darling of a cottage is an absolute delight. Presented with much care to showcase the original ...
7 nights from £466
7 nights from £473
Vougeot
12592 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Fowey, South Cornwall.
Tucked into a sheltered corner of attractively landscaped grounds, Vougeot is a real home-from-home, comfortably furnished and offering a wonderfully restful feel. Part of a small ...
7 nights from £473
7 nights from £480
Church Avenue Cottage
5579A stunning dog friendly cottage for 4 set in the beautiful sailing town of Fowey, Cornwall.
Oh my, this gorgeous cottage is an absolute gem. Wonderfully welcoming and beautifully decorated throughout, this idyllic and romantic retreat is tucked away in a little lane, prov...
7 nights from £480
7 nights from £481
Opal Cottage
31452 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Opal Cottage is a pretty end of terrace cottage situated in the corner of the village square and only a two minute walk from the harbour, beach and coastal path. Comfortably furnis...
7 nights from £481
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We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
7 nights from £492
Manor Cottage
49882 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Tucked away just off the pretty harbourside in the bustling Roseland village of St Mawes, Manor Cottage is a cheerful holiday home, perfect for those looking for a village location...
7 nights from £492
7 nights from £495
Driftwood Cottage
31242 bedroom cottage near the beach near Gerrans, South Cornwall.
Driftwood Cottage, the centre of three traditional terraced cottages, is tucked away in a quiet location near the 13th Century Church in the village of Gerrans. The cottage has...
7 nights from £495
7 nights from £513
Brackley House
31152 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Brackley House is situated close to the centre of the picturesque village of St Mawes, only 100 yards from the beach and harbour. The cottage has reversed accommodation and a wonde...
7 nights from £513
7 nights from £518
Geach’s Cott
25352 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
With wonderful waterside views from this comfortable duplex apartment, you will find yourself very content watching the boats pass by. Part of the Packet Quays development in Falmo...
7 nights from £518
7 nights from £524
Little Trefusis
11992 bedroom, rural apartment near the beach in Flushing, Cornwall.
A charming single-storey cottage close to waterside village of Flushing and only just over 400 yards to the water down through the estate's private grounds. Little Trefusis adj...
7 nights from £524
7 nights from £530
Sea Spray
31582 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach near St Mawes.
Set in the heart of the picturesque village of St Mawes, with a wonderful sea view across the rooftops, this comfortable terraced cottage is within easy walking distance of the exc...
7 nights from £530
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
