Rent Cottages near the Beach in England, Scotland Wales and Ireland

Cottage beach holidays in England, Scotland and Wales

Think holiday, think Beach is our motto... and so what better than a selection of thousands of cottages close to the beach and the wonderful British coast. We have a great selection of beach holiday cottages, apartments and lodges across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

Whether you are looking for golden sandy beaches, rolling surfing waves or coastal paths to explore you will find something for you near the beach.

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The Penthouse (Woodside) in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

The Penthouse (Woodside), Salcombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Penthouse (Woodside) self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Penthouse (Woodside) is close to the beach. Prices at The Penthouse (Woodside) start from £893 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Penthouse (Woodside) customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Penthouse (Woodside)


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering The Penthouse (Woodside) Customer Feedback and Reviews

Youghal in Youghal Bay, County Cork, Ireland-South

Youghal, Youghal Bay

Coastal Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Youghal self catering accommodation in Youghal Bay, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Youghal is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Youghal start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Youghal


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

13 Links Court in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

13 Links Court, Kingsbridge

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

13 Links Court self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 13 Links Court is close to the beach. Prices at 13 Links Court start from £1119 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 13 Links Court


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room

Portstewart in Antrim Coast, County Derry, Ireland-North

Portstewart, Antrim Coast

Coastal Breaks in County DerryIreland-North

Portstewart self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Derry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Portstewart is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portstewart start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portstewart


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Kilkee in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Loop Head Peninsula

Coastal Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkee start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Carrigaholt in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare, Ireland-West

Carrigaholt, Loop Head Peninsula

Coastal Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Carrigaholt self catering accommodation in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Carrigaholt is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Carrigaholt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrigaholt start from £240 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrigaholt


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Coastal Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Ballintoy in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballintoy, Giants Causeway

Coastal Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballintoy self catering accommodation in Giants Causeway, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballintoy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballintoy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballintoy start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballintoy


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Old Piggeries in Burton Bradstock, Dorset, South West England

Old Piggeries, Burton Bradstock

Coastal Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Old Piggeries self catering accommodation in Burton Bradstock, Dorset sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Old Piggeries is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Old Piggeries start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Piggeries


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Upper Fernlea in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Upper Fernlea, Salcombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Upper Fernlea self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Upper Fernlea is close to the beach. Upper Fernlea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upper Fernlea start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Fernlea


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room

 

 

English Beach Holiday Cottage search

Obviously when you think of a beach holiday in England the south west counties of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset come to mind and they do attract millions of visitors a year. However, don't discount the glorious sandy beaches on the Northumberland Coast, the charm of the Suffolk coast or the seaside resort of Blackpool and more in the North West. We have a great selection of cottages and apartments across England to rent that are close to the beach and the coast for you, your partner, family or friends to enjoy. To start your search for cottages or apartments near the beach in England simply select a county below.

Scottish Beach Holiday Cottage search

The Scottish coastline is perfect for walking and exploring this great country, with dramatic views and scenery to be seen. To search for a cottage or apartment near the beach in Scotland simply select a county below.

Welsh Beach Holiday Cottage search

Wales is certainly not short of great coast to explore. Whether you are looking to explore the historic Pembrokeshire Coast or sun yourself on the beaches of the many seaside town in Wales a cottage in Wales is the perfect holiday base. To search for Wales cottages close to the beach simply select a county below.

North Wales cottages

Clwyd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Wrexham

Mid Wales cottages

Ceredigion, Dyfed, Powys

 

 

Irish Beach Holiday Cottages search

Completely surrounded by water, the Irish has coast everywhere you look! From dramatic rugged coastline to family beaches Ireland has it all.

 

Looking for the BEST Family Beaches - Blue Flag Beaches in the UK

If you have not come across it before, A Blue Flag is a prestigious, international award scheme that recognises the best beaches and marina's in the world. It judges coastal destinations against important criteria including water quality, facilities, safety, environmental education and management with only the best winning a Blue Flag.

So, if you are are heading for a beach holiday in the UK, head for one of the many Blue Flag beaches for the very best experience. The Blue Flag beach list is reviewed every year (results in May) but the list regularly features Bournemouth and Poole in Dorset, Torbay and Dawlish Warren in Devon, Polzeath and Sennen Cove in Cornwall, Bridlington and Scarborough in Yorkshire and Cromer and Lowestoft in East Anglia. And, of course, you will find lots of our self catering holiday cottages and apartments close to these great beaches.

See our lists of 2012 English Blue Flag Beaches and Scottish Blue Flag Beaches.

Here is our list of 2011 Blue Flag Beaches in England, Scotland and Wales

 

Beach Holiday cottages includes what type of accommodation?

As we are called Find Cottage Holidays you are sure to find lots of beach cottages on this site but that is not all. Our self catering accommodation listings close to the beach and coast also include apartments, lodges, chalets, bungalows, holiday homes and more! So whether you are looking for a couple, a beach holiday for your family or a group you are sure to find something here.

 

Refine your Family Cottage Holiday search

We have thousands cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

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Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

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