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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Thomastown in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Thomastown, Kilkenny

Coastal Breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Thomastown self catering accommodation in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Thomastown is close to the beach. Thomastown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thomastown start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thomastown


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

White Horses in Bideford, Devon, South West England

White Horses, Bideford

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

White Horses in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. White Horses is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at White Horses start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Horses


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

The Sail Loft in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

The Sail Loft, Aldeburgh

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Sail Loft in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . The Sail Loft is close to the beach. Prices at The Sail Loft start from £408 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Sail Loft


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach

The Gingerbread House in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

The Gingerbread House, Hunstanton

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Gingerbread House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Gingerbread House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . The Gingerbread House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Gingerbread House start from £866 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Gingerbread House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Gingerbread House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner The Gingerbread House Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Shore Line in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Shore Line, Woolacombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Shore Line in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Shore Line is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Shore Line does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shore Line start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shore Line


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Beachcomber in Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

Beachcomber, Portreath

Coastal Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Beachcomber self catering accommodation in Portreath, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Beachcomber is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Beachcomber does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beachcomber start from £503 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachcomber


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Longstraw in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Longstraw, Croyde

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Longstraw in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Longstraw is close to the beach. Prices at Longstraw start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Longstraw


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Flat 31 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 31 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 31 Clifton Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Flat 31 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 31 Clifton Court start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 31 Clifton Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Margaretting in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Margaretting, Aldeburgh

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Margaretting in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Margaretting is close to the beach. Prices at Margaretting start from £579 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Margaretting


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

The Withies in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

The Withies, Aldeburgh

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Withies in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Withies is close to the beach. The Withies does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Withies start from £599 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Withies


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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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