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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Little Gem in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Little Gem, Croyde

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Gem in South West England has a 4 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 . It also has Internet access. Little Gem is close to the beach. Prices at Little Gem start from £602 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Gem


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Fisherman's Rest in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Fisherman's Rest, Aldeburgh

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Fisherman's Rest in East 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. Fisherman's Rest is close to the beach. Fisherman's Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fisherman's Rest start from £429 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fisherman's Rest


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

Soma in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Soma, Southwold

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Soma in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Soma is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Soma start from £408 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Soma


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Rainbow Cottage in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Rainbow Cottage, Thorpeness

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Rainbow Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rainbow Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Rainbow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rainbow Cottage start from £356 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rainbow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Benets in Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

St Benets, Blakeney

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

St Benets in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . St Benets is close to the beach. St Benets does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Benets start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected St Benets customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about St Benets


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner St Benets Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Malthouse Lodge in Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Malthouse Lodge, Heacham

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Malthouse Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Malthouse Lodge is close to the beach. Malthouse Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Malthouse Lodge start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Malthouse Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Malthouse Lodge


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Malthouse Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Nightingale Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Nightingale Cottage, Aldeburgh

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Nightingale Cottage in East England has a 4 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 . It also has Internet access. Nightingale Cottage is close to the beach. Nightingale Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nightingale Cottage start from £473 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nightingale Cottage


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

Flat 8 The Granary in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Flat 8 The Granary, Wells-next-the-Sea

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Flat 8 The Granary in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Flat 8 The Granary is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 8 The Granary start from £388 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Flat 8 The Granary customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Flat 8 The Granary


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Flat 8 The Granary Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Walnut Tree Cottage in Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Walnut Tree Cottage, Dunwich

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Walnut Tree Cottage 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 . Walnut Tree Cottage is close to the beach. Walnut Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Walnut Tree Cottage start from £399 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walnut Tree Cottage


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

Luggers Cottage in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Luggers Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Luggers Cottage in East England has a 4 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 . Luggers Cottage is close to the beach. Luggers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Luggers Cottage start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Luggers Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Luggers Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luggers Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

 

 

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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