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

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Coastal Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


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

Goleen in Mizen Head, County Cork, Ireland-South

Goleen, Mizen Head

Coastal Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Goleen self catering accommodation in Mizen Head, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Goleen is close to the beach. Prices at Goleen start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goleen


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach

Ballybunion in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Ballybunion

Coastal Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballybunion start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


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

Breakwater in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Breakwater, Bude

Coastal Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Breakwater self catering accommodation in Bude, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Breakwater is close to the beach. Breakwater does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Breakwater start from £789 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Breakwater


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Apple Tree Cottage in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

Apple Tree Cottage, Little Walsingham

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Apple Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Little Walsingham, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Apple Tree Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Apple Tree Cottage start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

14a Courtenay Street in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

14a Courtenay Street, Salcombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

14a Courtenay Street self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 14a Courtenay Street is close to the beach. 14a Courtenay Street does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 14a Courtenay Street start from £380 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 14a Courtenay Street


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Games room

5 Island Street in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

5 Island Street, Salcombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Island Street self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 5 Island Street is close to the beach. Prices at 5 Island Street start from £442 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Island Street


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Ocean Retreat in Praa Sands, Cornwall, South West England

Ocean Retreat, Praa Sands

Coastal Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Ocean Retreat self catering accommodation in Praa Sands, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Ocean Retreat is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ocean Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean Retreat start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean Retreat


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

Kilkee in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Loop Head Peninsula

Coastal Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkee start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

Coastal Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Galway City start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing 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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