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

Cahersiveen in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

Coastal Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Cahersiveen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Kilrane in Seaside Resort, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilrane, Seaside Resort

Coastal Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilrane self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kilrane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilrane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilrane start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilrane


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Glenbeigh in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

Coastal Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Glenbeigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenbeigh start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Kilkee in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Seaside Resort

Coastal Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkee start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Valentia Island in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Valentia Island, Ring of Kerry

Coastal Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Valentia Island self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Valentia Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Valentia Island start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentia Island


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Waterville in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

Coastal Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Waterville is close to the beach. Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Cushendun in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendun, Antrim Coast

Coastal Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendun self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendun is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendun does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendun start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendun


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Castletownshend in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Castletownshend, Skibbereen

Coastal Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Castletownshend self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Castletownshend is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castletownshend does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castletownshend start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownshend


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Ladysbridge in Ballycotton Bay, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ladysbridge, Ballycotton Bay

Coastal Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ladysbridge self catering accommodation in Ballycotton Bay, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ladysbridge is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ladysbridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ladysbridge start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ladysbridge


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

10 Dart Marina in Dart Marina, Devon, South West England

10 Dart Marina, Dart Marina

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

10 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dart Marina, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 10 Dart Marina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 10 Dart Marina start from £694 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by 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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