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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2 bedroom cottage in St Agnes, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, St Agnes

Coastal Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £260 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

The Croft in Westleton, Suffolk, East England

The Croft, Westleton

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Croft in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Croft is close to the beach. Prices at The Croft start from £465 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Croft


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

10 Royal Chalet Park in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

10 Royal Chalet Park, Mundesley

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

10 Royal Chalet Park 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: Garden . 10 Royal Chalet Park is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . 10 Royal Chalet Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 10 Royal Chalet Park start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 10 Royal Chalet Park customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 10 Royal Chalet Park


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden 10 Royal Chalet Park Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

6 bedroom apartment in Saunton, Devon, South West England

6 bedroom apartment, Saunton

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 6 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 6 bedroom apartment start from £1350 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Garden

Sunnyside in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sunnyside, Southwold

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sunnyside 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 . Sunnyside is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Sunnyside start from £356 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Vine Cottage in Lee, Devon, South West England

Vine Cottage, Lee

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Vine Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Vine Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Vine Cottage start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vine Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

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

5 bedroom holiday home in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

5 bedroom holiday home, Westward Ho

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 5 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 5 bedroom holiday home start from £720 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom holiday home


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Owl Barn in Sisland, Norfolk, East England

Owl Barn, Sisland

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

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


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Owl Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Suntana in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Suntana, Croyde

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Suntana in South West England has a 3 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 . Suntana is close to the beach. Prices at Suntana start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suntana


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach 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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