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.

Selected Coastal Cottage Favourites

The Anchorage in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

The Anchorage, Mundesley

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Anchorage in East England has a 3 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 . The Anchorage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . The Anchorage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Anchorage start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Anchorage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Anchorage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden The Anchorage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Tewynn in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Tewynn, Mawgan Porth

Coastal Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tewynn self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 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. Tewynn is close to the beach. Prices at Tewynn start from £1245 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tewynn


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

Low Tide in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Low Tide, Aldeburgh

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Low Tide in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Low Tide is close to the beach. Prices at Low Tide start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Tide


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Newberry Bay View in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Newberry Bay View, Ilfracombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Newberry Bay View in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Newberry Bay View is close to the beach. Prices at Newberry Bay View start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newberry Bay View


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Stranraer in Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

Stranraer, Brancaster

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Stranraer in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 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. Stranraer is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Stranraer does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stranraer start from £642 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Stranraer customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Stranraer


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Stranraer Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Smugglers Retreat in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Smugglers Retreat, Wells-next-the-Sea

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Smugglers Retreat in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Smugglers Retreat is close to the beach. Smugglers Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Smugglers Retreat start from £588 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Smugglers Retreat customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Smugglers Retreat


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Smugglers Retreat Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Orchard Cottage in Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Orchard Cottage, Cley-next-the-Sea

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Orchard Cottage is close to the beach. Orchard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Orchard Cottage start from £587 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Orchard Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Orchard Cottage


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

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

Alexandra Villa in Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Alexandra Villa, Snettisham

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Alexandra Villa 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 . Alexandra Villa is close to the beach. Alexandra Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Alexandra Villa start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Alexandra Villa customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Alexandra Villa


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

Hightide in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Hightide, Southwold

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Hightide in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 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. Hightide is close to the beach. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hightide start from £855 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hightide


Sleeps 8 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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