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
- 59
- Bedrooms
- 16
This is a Welsh beauty! A large 16-bedroom pet-friendly holiday cottage in Penmaenmawr with off-road parking sleeping up to 59 guests on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park. Located on the North Wales coast near Conwy, Mountain View is just a 10-minute walk from the beach.
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 5
Swanage Driftwood is a large, modern coastal cottage in Dorset boasting light and airy spaces and contemporary chic. The pet-friendly holiday cottage in Swanage lies just moments from the beach and offers a sun-filled interior and multiple outdoor entertaining spaces, plus access to bespoke Wellness packages.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
A remote Scottish holiday cottage found on the Trotternish Peninsula in the far north of the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides, Ridge End Cottage in the isolated township of Conista promises a memorable holiday for groups of up to six looking to relax in cosy and comfortable rural accommodation.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
As part of a holding of chalets, Glen Dessary is a compact and cheerful Fort William holiday home in Argyll. For a truly remote rural getaway with your partner or family, this coastal holiday lodge offers all you need in a homely base for exploring the Highlands and the Western Isles.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Ideal for young families, this accessible ground-floor rural holiday home in Laugharne offers lovely country views and outdoor fun on the edge of the South Wales coast. Meadow View is a lovingly converted three-bedroom cottage on a charming smallholding in Carmarthenshire.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Explore the North York Moors National Park and the North Yorkshire coastline from Barn Cottage. This romantic holiday cottage above Robin Hood’s Bay has been charmingly restored as a rural retreat for couples to take in the majestic scenery of the coast and North York Moors.
- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 5
Abbotts Wood is a large, pet-friendly holiday home in Hampshire, sleeping 12 in 5 bedrooms (3 ensuites). Facilities in this luxury house include an indoor heated swimming pool, a (free) fishing lake complete with ducks for feeding and 3 acres of grounds to explore.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
Gaze upon gorgeous coastal views or stunning moorlands during your stay at Honey Bee Cottage, a child-friendly holiday cottage in Staintondale. Converted from a former farm building, this charming rural holiday home near Scarborough with exposed timbers sleeps 4. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 6
This large holiday cottage in Braunton, within easy reach of fabulous sandy beaches at Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe, can sleep twelve people in six bedrooms.