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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Valonia in Cromer Lighthouse, Norfolk, East England

Valonia, Cromer Lighthouse

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Valonia self catering accommodation in Cromer Lighthouse, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Valonia is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Valonia start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valonia


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break

Anchor Ley in Torcross, Devon, South West England

Anchor Ley, Torcross

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Anchor Ley self catering accommodation in Torcross, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Anchor Ley is close to the beach. Anchor Ley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Anchor Ley start from £468 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Anchor Ley customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Anchor Ley


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room Anchor Ley Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ballyconneely in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Connemara

Coastal Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyconneely start from £246 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Fanore in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Atlantic Coast

Coastal Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


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

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Coastal Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


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

1 The Coach House in Hallsands, Devon, South West England

1 The Coach House, Hallsands

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 The Coach House self catering accommodation in Hallsands, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 The Coach House is close to the beach. Prices at 1 The Coach House start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 1 The Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 1 The Coach House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available 1 The Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Hamilton House in Branscombe, Devon, South West England

Hamilton House, Branscombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hamilton House self catering accommodation in Branscombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hamilton House is close to the beach. Prices at Hamilton House start from £658 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hamilton House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Lahinch in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lahinch, Atlantic Coast

Coastal Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lahinch self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lahinch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lahinch start from £255 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lahinch


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

Dugort in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Dugort, Achill Island

Coastal Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Dugort self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dugort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dugort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dugort start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dugort


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

The Mission Hall in Kingsand, Cornwall, South West England

The Mission Hall, Kingsand

Coastal Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Mission Hall self catering accommodation in Kingsand, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Mission Hall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . The Mission Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Mission Hall start from £419 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mission Hall


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by 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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