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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3 bedroom holiday home in Mallaig, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Mallaig

Coastal Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £361 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Waves End in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Waves End, Woolacombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Waves End in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Waves End is close to the beach. Waves End does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waves End start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waves End


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Red Brick Cottage in Lavenham, Suffolk, East England

Red Brick Cottage, Lavenham

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Red Brick Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Red Brick Cottage is close to the beach. Red Brick Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Red Brick Cottage start from £245 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Red Brick Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 Blackshore Cottages in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

1 Blackshore Cottages, Southwold

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

1 Blackshore Cottages 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 1 Blackshore Cottages is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 1 Blackshore Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Blackshore Cottages start from £410 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Blackshore Cottages


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

The Elms Mews in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Elms Mews, Southwold

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Elms Mews in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Elms Mews is close to the beach. Prices at The Elms Mews start from £366 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Elms Mews


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

37 Pauls Lane in Overstrand, Norfolk, East England

37 Pauls Lane, Overstrand

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

37 Pauls Lane in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . 37 Pauls Lane is close to the beach. Prices at 37 Pauls Lane start from £409 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 37 Pauls Lane customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 37 Pauls Lane


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach 37 Pauls Lane Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Seaford House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Seaford House, Southwold

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Seaford House 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seaford House is close to the beach. Seaford House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaford House start from £409 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaford House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

Coastal Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps . This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Briarwood in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Briarwood, Ilfracombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Briarwood in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Briarwood is close to the beach. Briarwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Briarwood start from £1188 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Briarwood


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

Flat 27 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 27 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 27 Clifton Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 27 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 27 Clifton Court start from £602 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 27 Clifton Court


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach

 

 

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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