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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Shoe Cottage in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Shoe Cottage, Hunstanton

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Shoe Cottage 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: Garden . Shoe Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Shoe Cottage start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Shoe Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Shoe Cottage


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

Bay Tree Cottage in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Bay Tree Cottage, Mundesley

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bay Tree Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Bay Tree Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Bay Tree Cottage start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bay Tree Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bay Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Bay Tree Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Golden Beach in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Golden Beach, Woolacombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Golden Beach in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Golden Beach is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Golden Beach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golden Beach start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golden Beach


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

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

Balmore Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Balmore Cottage, Southwold

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Balmore 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: Detached Garden . Balmore Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Balmore Cottage start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Balmore Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

7 Lighthouse Close in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

7 Lighthouse Close, Hunstanton

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

7 Lighthouse Close in East 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 7 Lighthouse Close is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . 7 Lighthouse Close does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 7 Lighthouse Close start from £431 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 7 Lighthouse Close customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 7 Lighthouse Close


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner 7 Lighthouse Close 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

Mallards in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Mallards, Hunstanton

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Mallards in East England has a 4 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 Garden . Mallards is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Mallards does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mallards start from £493 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Mallards customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Mallards


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

2 bedroom cottage in Saunton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Saunton

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Indoor pool Close to the Beach

 

 

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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