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 558 self catering cottages by a sandy beach.
7 nights from £484 *
The Cottage
51012 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
Welcome to The Cottage, a gorgeous traditional Cornish abode nestled in the pretty hamlet of Treworthal and perfectly situated close to Pendower beach and the charming fishing vill...
7 nights from £484 *
7 nights from £495
Blue Mill Retreat
56001 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Fowey, Cornwall.
For out-of-season breaks or lazy summer stays, come and immerse yourself in the Fowey way of life at the stylish Blue Mill Retreat. Fowey is a magical place, surrounded by beautifu...
7 nights from £495
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Seascape
31572 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
Situated on the edge of the picturesque coastal village of Portscatho and re-decorated throughout in 2020, this wonderfully spacious bungalow has recently been refurbished to a ver...
7 nights from £497 *
7 nights from £498
Wem House
31801 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
Wem House with its sea views is in a truly exceptional location just above the safe sandy Porthcurnick Beach. Converted from an old farm building this detached cottage is immaculat...
7 nights from £498
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Bryher
31321 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
Bryher is a delightful barn conversion, semi-detached from Lowenna (3133). The interior is contemporary, light and airy with solid wood flooring throughout and great attention to d...
7 nights from £498
7 nights from £498
Porthcurnick Studio
41101 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views in Portscatho, Cornwall.
With a beautiful sandy beach only two minutes' walk down the hill and spectacular sea views from the large picture windows in the sitting-room, Porthcurnick Studio is a surprisingl...
7 nights from £498
7 nights from £501
Lofty Heights
53371 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Shaldon, South Devon.
Looking for that special retreat for two, if so, welcome to Lofty Heights which is nestled in the very sought-after village of Shaldon, just moments from a fabulous sandy beach and...
7 nights from £501
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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 *
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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...
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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
We are Gold accredited with the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Green Tourism Business Scheme
As a company, we look across our business and try to make sustainable changes and decisions. From using recycled paper in our printers to putting in measures for using less energy in our offices, we keep an eye on our impact on the environment.
Beyond our offices, we have passed on the same ethics to our holiday cottage owners by setting up our own Green Scheme that they can join. Each property has to tick off a certain number of actions to be included in the scheme, many of which go above and beyond the GTBS requirements.
