Find UK Coastal Cottages Within a 15-minute Drive of the Sea.

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Scroll down to view all Coastal Cottages. These are properties that are less than twenty-minutes drive to the coast. The UK has one of Europe's most picturesque and varied coastlines, so why not enjoy a self-catering holiday in a coastal cottage by the sea? Pick any stretch of coast, 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.

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A wood dining table set for breakfast stands on a courtyard in front of a brick-built Norfolk cottage with arched windows.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

The Old Coach House exudes charm. The converted cottage in Banningham, Norfolk, enjoys the tranquillity of its rural location and is within reach of the coast. It offers exposed beams, stone floors, high ceilings, outdoor relaxation areas, a games room, an open-plan design and a log fire.

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Sleeps
14
Bedrooms
8

South Bay is a large holiday cottage a 2-minute stroll to the beach at Bridlington in East Yorkshire. The house offers pet-friendly self-catering holidays for up to 14 guests. This child-friendly house welcomes large families and groups of friends for traditional seaside holidays and celebrations.

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Whitewashed exterior of a Cornish cottage overlooking a courtyard.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Willow Cottage sleeps four and has an open fire and private patio. This beautifully furnished Cornwall holiday cottage is located in the pretty medieval town of Lostwithiel, in the Fowey River Valley, near glorious South Cornwall sandy beaches, Lanhydrock House and Gardens, and the local farmers’ market.

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A 2-storey Cornish Barn conversion overlooks well-kept lawns and gardens.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Tregadjack Barn is a small and private, secluded cottage with two beautiful gardens near the town of Helston, Cornwall, offering beautiful long views along the rolling tree-covered countryside to the sea at Mounts Bay; the two-bedroom, pet-friendly oasis welcomes guests with a homemade fish pie!

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Exterior of a semi-detached holiday cottage in East Yorkshire overlooking a quiet road with plenty of parking spaces to the rear.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

The White House welcomes couples to Middleton-on-the-Wold and rewards them with an indulgent hot tub. The pet-friendly romantic cottage in the Vale of York and Yorkshire Wolds sits in a prime location for walking and cycling and offers a sophisticated style with exposed beams and an open-plan design.

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Sleeps
19
Bedrooms
8

Luxuriously large barn conversion Yorkshire Pennine cottages, we have four properties here at Smallshaw Farm near Penistone, sleeping from 2 to 7 (19 people in all). They are surrounded by 700 acres of open farmland with a large garden area. Dogs are welcome.

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Exterior of The Old Power House converted to a large, 2-storey holiday cottage with two rows of five double windows.
Sleeps
17
Bedrooms
6

This large and pet-friendly North Yorkshire coastal holiday cottage near Saltburn-by-the-Sea stands just 800m from the beach and comes with a hot tub, sauna and BBQ. It has been created through a stylish upmarket conversion of a former Victorian powerhouse. The Powerhouse sleeps 17 in 6 bedrooms.

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Sleeps
11
Bedrooms
4

Cariad Cottage is a large, pet-friendly Ceredigion Holiday Cottage with a hot tub. Located near Aberaeron in a quiet countryside location, this welcoming rural cottage sleeps 11 in 4 bedrooms, one being wheelchair accessible with a wet room. Cariad has two fun-fishing lakes.

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Behind a hedge is a large L-shaped contemporary cottage with a conservatory.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
5

Hunter Court spoils guests with its lovely mature gardens and refined, luxurious interior. The large rural holiday cottage in Clanfield, Oxfordshire, offers seclusion on multiple acres and boasts a large conservatory, spacious light-filled rooms and the promise of a memorable holiday in the heart of the Cotswolds.

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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.