Cottages by the sea in North Devon

Cottages by the sea in North Devon

For seaside holiday cottages in Devon, look no further. We've got this coastline covered. With so many miles of scenic coastline, North Devon is the perfect destination for a holiday by the sea.Read more

Head to North Devon, cottages by the sea will make your holiday all the more special. With luxury coastal cottages perched on impressive clifftops, looking out for miles over the sparkling horizon, to bijoux fishermen's cottages on the beach for a seaside holiday in accommodation that really is by the sea. 

Head close to the Cornwall border but stay in Devon by heading out on Hartland Point for views of the sea that surround you, popping in to Clovelly for wiggly cobbled streets that open into a view of the deep blue. Follow the A39 along the coast to the bigger towns of Westward Ho! and Bideford. The former has the biggest beaches for watersports, the latter a more leisurely river mouth view, but both with plenty of water for a North Devon holiday by the sea. Hop the converging river mouths at Appledore to Braunton and explore seaside nature reserves before nipping to the very north of North Devon at Ilfracombe and on into the Devon fringes of Exmoor. The coastline swings high and low in these parts so you can experience the dramatic cliff faces of this more rugged landscape as well as wander beachfronts. 

Cafes and restaurants feature picture windows to make the most of the beaches and sea views, but make sure you book a coastal cottage in North Devon, whether for a week of water gazing or a quick refreshing getaway on a coastal short break. We've holiday cottages by the sea that are dog friendly too, so there's no excuse to stay at home. Find your favourite from our 31 North Devon holiday accommodation by the sea.

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North Devon cottages by the sea

Horizons is a 1 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £412

Horizons

5548

1 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...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £412

Wild Pear Shepherd's Hut is a Shepherds hut with fabulous sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £441

Wild Pear Shepherd's Hut

4017

Shepherds hut with fabulous sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.


Wild Pear Beach is in sight of this gorgeous shepherd's hut and gives it its name. High above the incredible north Devon coast between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin, with its dramati...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £441

Copperas Shepherd's Hut is a Shepherds hut with fabulous sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £441

Copperas Shepherd's Hut

4016

Shepherds hut with fabulous sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.


Taken from the name of the rocks along this dramatic and exhilarating stretch of the north Devon coast, this beautiful shepherd's hut has views that will take your breath away - mi...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £441

Little Bessemer is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Ilfracombe.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £472

Little Bessemer

1844

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Ilfracombe.


Little Bessemer is a hidden away cottage in the heart of Berrynarbor, one of north Devon's prettiest villages, indeed a 'Village in Bloom' Gold Award winner. Set well away from the...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £472

Seaview is a 2 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £518 *

Seaview

5412

2 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £518 *

Seagull House is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Appledore, Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £621 *

Seagull House

5303

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Appledore, Devon.


Perfectly located in the charming village of Appledore, with the pretty harbourside, shops and galleries just a stroll away, Seagull House is a beautiful holiday abode found in a t...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £621 *

No 12 is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Ilfracombe, Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £653 *

No 12

5738

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Ilfracombe, Devon.


With views of Ilfracombe harbour framed by the gorgeous north Devon coastline, and where the sea meets the horizon, you've found not only a fabulous Victorian villa that has been s...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £653 *

Number 4 Coastguard Cottages is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £720 *

Number 4 Coastguard Cottages

5078

3 bedroom cottage with sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.


Number 4 Coastguard Cottages is a dreamy holiday abode with breathtaking sea views overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean and perfectly positioned to take in th...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £720 *

Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.

The Copps is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea near Clovelly, Devon.
  • Sleeps 3
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £526

The Copps

5350

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea near Clovelly, Devon.


If you are looking to explore the idyllic north Devon coastline of the Hartland Peninsula, then look no further than The Copps. Hidden in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural B...

  • Sleeps 3
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £526

Strawberry Water Cottage is a 2 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Welcombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £655

Strawberry Water Cottage

5322

2 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Welcombe, North Devon.


A few minutes' walk from the beach, nestled in the tranquil and peaceful setting of Welcombe on the north Devon coastline and newly available, you will discover this delightful sem...

  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £655

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