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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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 7. 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 £291 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

Millers Loft in Erpingham, Norfolk, East England

Millers Loft, Erpingham

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Millers Loft self catering accommodation in Erpingham, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Millers Loft is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Millers Loft start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millers Loft


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Coastal Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Clifden start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Look Out in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

The Look Out, Hope Cove

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Look Out self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . The Look Out is close to the beach. Prices at The Look Out start from £614 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Look Out customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Look Out


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room The Look Out Customer Feedback and Reviews

Doonbeg in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonbeg, Atlantic Coast

Coastal Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonbeg 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. Doonbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doonbeg does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doonbeg start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonbeg


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

Gorey in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Gorey, Sunny South East Coast

Coastal Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Gorey self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 16. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Gorey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Gorey start from £900 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorey


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Rospletha Bungalow in Porthcurno, Cornwall, South West England

Rospletha Bungalow, Porthcurno

Coastal Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Rospletha Bungalow self catering accommodation in Porthcurno, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rospletha Bungalow is close to the beach. Rospletha Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rospletha Bungalow start from £396 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rospletha Bungalow


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Skibbereen in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Skibbereen, Skibbereen

Coastal Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Skibbereen self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Skibbereen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Skibbereen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Skibbereen start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skibbereen


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Cocks Cottage in St Teath, Cornwall, South West England

Cocks Cottage, St Teath

Coastal Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cocks Cottage self catering accommodation in St Teath, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cocks Cottage is close to the beach. Cocks Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cocks Cottage start from £273 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cocks Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rickham Farm in East Portlemouth, Devon, South West England

Rickham Farm, East Portlemouth

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rickham Farm self catering accommodation in East Portlemouth, Devon sleeps 10. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rickham Farm is close to the beach. Prices at Rickham Farm start from £1016 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Rickham Farm customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Rickham Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Rickham Farm Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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