Surfing waves roll in to a long sandy beach backed by sand dunes.

Find My Favourite Coastal Cottages

Find UK Coastal Cottages Within a 15-minute Drive of the Sea. The UK has one of Europe's most picturesque and varied coastlines, so why not enjoy a self-catering holiday in a country cottage a few minutes' drive from the sea? Pick any stretch of coastline, and within a mile or two of the beach, you will be spoiled for choice with the range of coastal cottages such as converted barns, fishermen's lofts and luxury beach apartments available for short breaks or long summer holidays. From Scottish sea lochs in Loch Duich to historic inland ports such as Wisbech in East Anglia, holiday cottages close to the coast offer excellent value for money, being within easy reach of the beach without paying a beachfront premium.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

A stunning new North Devon beach apartment for 2015 in Westward Ho! This beautiful seaside holiday apartment has a contemporary interior, high-quality spec with a balcony and fantastic sea views, directly overlooking the beach in this family-friendly resort.

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Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Sunset View is an award-winning Cornish coastal cottage in Newquay boasting ocean views. The sophisticated pet-friendly cottage near Porth beach enjoys authentic coastal chic and an elevated position. It offers a hot tub, an open fire, outdoor entertaining spaces, an upside-down design and close to the beach.

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Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
5

This large, family-friendly holiday home in North Wales sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms, yards from the beach in Rhos-on-Sea near Colwyn Bay. With a large and well-equipped games room and secure rear garden, Meadway House offers beach holidays with days out in Snowdonia. Pets welcome.

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A clifftop lighthouse and cottages with spectacular ocean views.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Bishop Rock is a former Cornish lighthouse keeper’s cottage located within the Lizard Lighthouse grounds, boasting panoramic ocean views from its clifftop location. The unique, much modernised, comfortable self-catering cottage near Helston provides direct access to this beautiful stretch of the Cornish coast.

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A two-storey converted bakery cottage behind wrought-iron railings in an elevated position above a village street.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

The Bakery is a modern and welcoming romantic cottage spread over two floors in Watchet. The Somerset coastal cottage rests in a quiet corner of the seaside town. It boasts a cosy wood burner, an open-plan design, a lovely garden and patio and the promise of a memorable holiday among sandy beaches.

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A row of 2-storey seaside holiday apartments in Brixham with seaward-facing balconies overlooking a grassy slope towards a beach below
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Bayview is a sophisticated coastal apartment within The Cove complex in Brixham, Devon. Overlooking Fishcombe Cove, the apartment sleeps four and promises fantastic views, urban chic, abundant natural light, beautiful spacious grounds, a furnished balcony and a swimming pool.

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Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Wisteria Cottage is a thoroughly modern detached cottage in an ideal location in Exmouth. The romantic cottage boasts spacious rooms and a lovely patio, plus views of the Exe estuary, allowing couples to relax and unwind after fun-filled days exploring the East Devon coast and countryside.

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A single-storey timber lodge sits above a raised deck above a large, shrub-lined lawn
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Palm Lodge, perfect for couples seeking a coastal getaway from the bustle of everyday life, lies just steps from the mile-long sandy beach in the resort village of Praa Sands, Cornwall, a romantic cottage featuring a palm tree mural, en-suite double bedroom, and patio with sun-loungers.

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Exterior of a holiday bungalow with a front garden full of shrubs and palm trees.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Feel the sea breeze and admire the views of Blue Anchor Bay at Beech, a Somerset holiday cottage in Blue Anchor. Its location allows guests to split their holiday between beach days and exploring nearby Exmoor. Facilities at Beech Bungalow include wheelchair access, a games room and a furnished garden with beautiful views of the Somerset countryside.

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Many coastal holiday cottages will have a store of beach equipment for guests, such as buckets, spades, windbreaks, crab lines and even beach games or wet suits for children. Visit the website of a coastal holiday home to see just what beach equipment a cute cottage on the coast provides for guests. It could save a lot of packing or unnecessary purchases.

Beach and Coastal Cottages appeal to walkers. Self-catering means you are not tied to hotel restaurant times or having to dine out every night. It also offers facilities for drying and washing muddy clothes and boots overnight, ready for the following morning. Many coastal cottages welcome dogs - but check local tourist information to see which local beaches will be 'dog friendly' during your holiday.