Holiday cottages by a sandy beach in South West
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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 West. With 409 holiday homes in South West near a sandy beach to choose from, you can make sure the perfect beach is just around the corner.
We have 409 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in South West.
7 nights from £502 *
Puffin
42293 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Newquay, Cornwall.
Set on the cliffs of the stunning coastline above Porth beach and Lusty Glaze, enjoy listening to the crashing waves on the shore from this lovely mid terrace holiday abode. Locate...
7 nights from £502 *
7 nights from £505 *
The Hideaway
47582 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Mousehole, West Cornwall.
In the heart of Mousehole and within walking distance of the bustling harbour this stunning cottage is simply charming and offers a wonderful seaside escape. The Hideaway is tucked...
7 nights from £505 *
7 nights from £507
Pebbles
26351 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
How many holiday apartments offer the chance of falling asleep with a Royal Navy vessel moored almost alongside then waking with a luxury cruise liner in its place? Add views from ...
7 nights from £507
7 nights from £508
Rosemerryn Cottage
43011 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Falmouth.
A truly charming semi-detached cottage set in tranquil countryside of the Helford; this sunny sheltered spot is the perfect place to relax and a fabulous base for exploring this pr...
7 nights from £508
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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 £509
The Chalet on the Beach
3351Chalet on the beach sleeping two in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Imagine a holiday right on the seashore of a very special beach, relaxing on your verandah with a glass of something refreshing, watching the gentle waves at one of the most famous...
7 nights from £509
7 nights from £511 *
No 7 Churchtown
53082 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
Nestled in the very heart of the charming Cornish town of St Agnes, No 7 Churchtown is a simply gorgeous, dog friendly cottage - ideal for that cosy cottage holiday by the sea, any...
7 nights from £511 *
7 nights from £513 *
Ferrycombe
44823 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea.
Welcome to Ferrycombe, this characterful barn conversion is perfectly situated within a private complex which hugs the edge of Bigbury-on-Sea and the beautiful golden sandy beaches...
7 nights from £513 *
7 nights from £518 *
Seaview
54122 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Perched high above the north Devon coastline, Seaview offers everything you could wish for, from fabulous interiors to beautiful styling and the cherry on top has to be the picture...
7 nights from £518 *
7 nights from £525
Hayloft
31291 bedroom, dog friendly, rural cottage near the beach near Portscatho, Cornwall.
This lovely stone-built barn is set back from an unspoilt country lane just outside the harbourside village of Gerrans. One of just two recently renovated barns (Long Linhay (3142)...
7 nights from £525
7 nights from £526 *
The Rigging
54703 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Polperro, Cornwall.
Come and live the coastal life at The Rigging, our most charming, white-washed cottage set in the idyllic harbourside village of Polperro. With bags of original features paired wit...
7 nights from £526 *
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.
