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 Domum in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Little Domum, Aldeburgh

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Little Domum in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Little Domum is close to the beach. Little Domum does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Domum start from £495 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Domum


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

29 Sea Lane in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

29 Sea Lane, Old Hunstanton

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

29 Sea Lane in East England has a 3 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: Detached . 29 Sea Lane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 29 Sea Lane start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 29 Sea Lane customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 29 Sea Lane


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by 29 Sea Lane Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

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

Corner Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Corner Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Corner Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Corner Cottage start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Corner Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Corner Cottage


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

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

Seaescape Cottage in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Seaescape Cottage, Mundesley

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Seaescape Cottage 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 . Seaescape Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Seaescape Cottage start from £85 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaescape Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Koes in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Koes, Mawgan Porth

Coastal Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Koes self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Koes is close to the beach. Prices at Koes start from £1365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Koes


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Paules Fenn in Walberswick, Suffolk, East England

Paules Fenn, Walberswick

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Paules Fenn in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Paules Fenn is close to the beach. Prices at Paules Fenn start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Paules Fenn


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Bryher Lee in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Bryher Lee, Croyde

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bryher Lee in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Bryher Lee is close to the beach. Bryher Lee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryher Lee start from £434 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryher Lee


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

2 Dolphin Court in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

2 Dolphin Court, Woolacombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Dolphin Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 2 Dolphin Court is close to the beach. Prices at 2 Dolphin Court start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Dolphin Court


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Beggars Roost in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

Beggars Roost, Westward Ho

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Beggars Roost in South West 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 . Beggars Roost is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Beggars Roost does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beggars Roost start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beggars Roost


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

 

 

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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