Holiday cottages by sandy beaches
Nothing says summer more than warm sand between your toes and turquoise waters lapping onto golden beaches. Visit the West Country for Britain’s bestRead more
The poet Robert Frost declared, rather despondently, that ‘nothing gold can stay’: clearly he had never been to the West Country. Here, miles of sandy beaches offer the perfect family holiday in a myriad of destinations.
Somerset’s 50 miles of coastline combines warm waters, soft sand and traditional seaside towns. Try Burnham-on-Sea and Brean Cove beach for sandy exploits; bustling Minehead or extrovert Western-super-Mare for family-friendly attractions on their respective miles of sands.
On the South Coast, Dorset competes with equally as attractive towns bursting with beach-side fun. Quaint Lyme Regis and pretty Swanage offer sand-a-plenty as well as all the amenities needed on a self-catering holiday.
But sandy beaches don’t have to be busy…venture further south to Devon and Cornwall to discover seclusion and serenity on your own stretch of golden sand. On the North Coast, tiny coves offer secret slivers of beach perfection: check out Bossiney, Daymer Bay and Constantine Bay for your idyllic romantic getaway or Valentines’ break.
Miles of flat sands are the perfect host for beach-sports: try your hand at kite-buggying at Watergate Bay, Westward Ho! or Perranporth.
Beach breaks abound along the Devon and Cornwall coasts: jump into the surf, then relax on soft sands at Fistral Beach, Praa Sands or Sennen Cove.
If gentle waves lapping onto sugary sands is more your style, explore the calmer waters around Falmouth or Devon’s famed, ‘English Riviera’ stretching between the towns of Torquay, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham.
Wherever you choose your cottage in the West Country, a sandy beach is never far away.
We have 553 self catering cottages by a sandy beach.
7 nights from £399
Bos Arvorek
16211 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near St Just.
Bos Arvorek means ‘coastal home’ which this traditional, detached, former hay barn certainly is! Found down a narrow, granite-walled road in the hamlet of Boscaswell, the cottage i...
7 nights from £399
7 nights from £405
Cowries
32071 bedroom apartment with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Cowries is a cosy ground floor apartment sleeping two with fabulous uninterrupted views of Gerrans Bay and the pretty seaside village of Portscatho. Situated directly above the har...
7 nights from £405
7 nights from £412
Horizons
55481 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Perched high, with a bird's eye view of Ilfracombe harbour and the horizon beyond, you will discover this gorgeous coastal apartment that offers the perfect north Devon location fo...
7 nights from £412
7 nights from £413
The Nest
53161 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Coverack.
One of a collection of fabulous apartments located in The Headland in the traditional Cornish fishing village of Coverack, The Nest is a beautifully furnished bijou abode, perfect ...
7 nights from £413
We’ve been raising the standards of self catering holidays since 1977.
Our family ethos
Tony and Clare Tregoning started the business back in 1977 and their dedication to quality and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Tony is sadly no longer with us, but we still adhere to their original ethos of finding holiday homes we would like to stay in and have slowly grown the company to find the best picks of properties across the counties. Plus Clare still drops in to keep us on our toes.
As an independent, family-run company, we wouldn’t expect you to stay anywhere we wouldn’t want to stay ourselves. And we’re pretty picky. We want you to walk into your handpicked holiday home and say ‘wow’, sit back and relax.
7 nights from £415
Little Bambaroo
45111 bedroom cottage near the beach near Marazion, West Cornwall.
What a little cutie! Picture-perfect and utterly charming, this delightful bolthole for two is set deep in the heart of the quaint Cornish village of Churchtown Gulval. Spot the 12...
7 nights from £415
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
7 nights from £419 *
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
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
Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.
Quality inspections
We check our holiday homes to ensure that everything is up to our high standards for your holiday, from provision of our above standard minimum inventory to how fluffy the towels are, we make sure you’ll have a comfortable stay.
Hardworking teams of housekeepers will have the place spick and span, ready for your arrival, so when you get there you can just relax.
