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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Behind a low stone wall and lawns stands a lighthouse tower and buildings.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

View Stopes Cottage at The Old Higher Lighthouse, an unusual Portland Bill holiday cottage with sea views near Weymouth in Dorset, offering a sensational and unique holiday home. Once the dwelling place of Marie Stopes, this converted Jurassic Coast Lighthouse sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms.

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Exterior of a contemporary house with  a built-iin garage, smal front garden and a palm treein Weymouth
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Sea Pebbles is a beautifully presented house only a few steps away from the front door to breathtaking sea views and the coastal path in Weymouth. Whatever you decide to do on your Dorset holiday, Sea Pebbles offers the perfect base from which to explore the Jurassic coast.

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Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Barn Cottage, a truly romantic getaway, is a stone-built Cornish holiday cottage in Dobwalls near Liskeard. The cosy rural retreat features contemporary fittings paired with traditional features, a four-poster bed and beautiful rural views of the hills and valley beyond.

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Sleeps
17
Bedrooms
8

A charming Grade-II listed stone holiday cottage in Snainton near Scarborough on the North Yorkshire coast, this pet-friendly holiday cottage sleeps 17 in 8 bedrooms and oozes warmth and charm. Relax in the hot tub, walk in the North York Moors or enjoy a day trip to the seaside.

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A contemporary wood-clad bungalow with floor-to-ceiling windowsurrounded by a shingled garden.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Mary Rose Cottage is a light and airy detached rural cottage set in the peaceful grounds of Eastfield Hall. The grounds and the spacious conservatory boast splendid views towards the sea, and the pet-free seaside holiday cottage in Warkworth offers easy access to the Northumberland attractions.

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Two-lawns and a path ead to a stone-built terraced cotage with a foor-to-ceiling wide front window.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

The Red Barn, a superb 18th-century rural cottage in unspoilt open countryside near the rural hamlet of Longframlington near Alnwick in Northumberland, offers cosy accommodation for families and groups of up to six on holiday in North East England.

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Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
3

Sandy beaches lie just moments from 5 Cae Derwydd, a modern coastal cottage at Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey. The spacious and welcoming cottage caters perfectly for families and their pets with ample grounds, outdoor areas, light and airy spaces, contemporary comforts and ocean views.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

For a quirky getaway to the popular North York Moors, The Old Blacksmith’s Workshop offers a truly unique experience. Sitting on the edge of the historic fishing port of Whitby, this single-storey property has been tastefully converted into a charming two-bedroom coastal cottage.

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A modern cottage with floor-to-ceiling windows and a Juliet balcony.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Explore the picturesque Isle of Wight and The Solent from the perfect holiday home base of Sail Loft, a family-sized seaside 2-bedroom apartment just west of the historic harbour town of Yarmouth.

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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.