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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Ballyshannon in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyshannon, Donegal Bay

Coastal Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyshannon self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballyshannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyshannon start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyshannon


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Normans in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

The Normans, Wells-next-the-Sea

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Normans self catering accommodation in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Normans is close to the beach. Prices at The Normans start from £1146 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Normans


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Gorey in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Gorey, East Coast

Coastal Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Gorey self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Gorey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Gorey start from £182 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorey


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Lletty in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Lletty, Colwyn Bay

Coastal Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Lletty self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lletty is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Lletty does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lletty start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lletty


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Homefield House in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Homefield House, Thurlestone

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Homefield House self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Homefield House is close to the beach. Prices at Homefield House start from £704 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Homefield House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Homefield House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Homefield House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Coastal Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Chy Lowena in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, South West England

Chy Lowena, Carbis Bay

Coastal Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Chy Lowena self catering accommodation in Carbis Bay, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Chy Lowena is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Chy Lowena start from £378 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chy Lowena


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

Flat 3 Albany House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Flat 3 Albany House, Salcombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 3 Albany House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Flat 3 Albany House is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 3 Albany House start from £590 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Flat 3 Albany House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Flat 3 Albany House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Flat 3 Albany House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Siren in Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon, South West England

Siren, Bull Point Lighthouse

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Siren self catering accommodation in Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Siren is close to the beach. Prices at Siren start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Siren


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

Coastal Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway City start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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