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

The Thimble, Wells-next-the-Sea

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Thimble in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Thimble is close to the beach. Prices at The Thimble start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Thimble


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

Flat 28 in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 28, Putsborough

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 28 in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 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 28 is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 28 start from £454 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 28


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Jackdaw Cottage in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Jackdaw Cottage, Umberleigh

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Jackdaw Cottage 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 . Jackdaw Cottage is close to the beach. Jackdaw Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jackdaw Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jackdaw Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Sunnyside in Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

Sunnyside, Weybourne

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sunnyside 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: Detached Garden . Sunnyside is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Sunnyside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside start from £396 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sunnyside customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sunnyside


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Games room Sunnyside Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Ballybunion in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Ballybunion

Coastal Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Prices at Ballybunion start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


Close to the Beach

4 bedroom cottage in Dunbar, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage, Dunbar

Coastal Breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage in Borders Scotland has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £845 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ellerslie in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Ellerslie, Old Hunstanton

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Ellerslie in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ellerslie is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ellerslie start from £747 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Ellerslie customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Ellerslie


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

Snettisham Water Mill in Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Snettisham Water Mill, Snettisham

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Snettisham Water Mill self catering accommodation in Snettisham, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Snettisham Water Mill is close to the beach. Prices at Snettisham Water Mill start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Snettisham Water Mill


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

Browhill in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Browhill, Barnstaple

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Browhill in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Browhill is close to the beach. Browhill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Browhill start from £479 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Browhill


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

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

Bay Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bay 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 . Bay Cottage is close to the beach. Bay Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bay Cottage start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bay Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bay Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Bay 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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