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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Hillview in Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

Hillview, Blakeney

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Hillview in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hillview is close to the beach. Prices at Hillview start from £408 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillview


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Grays Cottage in Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Grays Cottage, Stiffkey

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Grays Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Grays Cottage is close to the beach. Grays Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grays Cottage start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Grays Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Grays Cottage


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

Trevalley in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Trevalley, Tintagel

Coastal Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trevalley in South West England has a 3 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 . It also has Internet access. Trevalley is close to the beach. Prices at Trevalley start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trevalley


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Kittiwake in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Kittiwake, Woolacombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

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


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

The Pink House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Pink House, Southwold

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Pink House 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 . It also has Internet access. The Pink House is close to the beach. The Pink House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Pink House start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Pink House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Croft Cottage in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Croft Cottage, Lynton

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Croft Cottage in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Croft Cottage is close to the beach. Croft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Croft Cottage start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Cottage


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

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

The Shippen in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

The Shippen, Ilfracombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Shippen in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. The Shippen is close to the beach. The Shippen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Shippen start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shippen


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Weez House in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Weez House, Croyde

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Weez House 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: Detached Garden Hot Tub . Weez House is close to the beach. Prices at Weez House start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weez House


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Hot tub

Ann Page Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Ann Page Cottage, Aldeburgh

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Ann Page 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ann Page Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Ann Page Cottage start from £486 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ann Page Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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