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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Astee in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Astee, Ballybunion

Coastal Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Astee self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Astee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Astee start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Astee


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available 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

Riverchapel in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Riverchapel, Courtown Seaside Resort

Coastal Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Riverchapel self catering accommodation in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Riverchapel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Riverchapel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverchapel start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverchapel


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

21 Dart Marina in Sandquay Road, Devon, South West England

21 Dart Marina, Sandquay Road

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

21 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Sandquay Road, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 21 Dart Marina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 21 Dart Marina start from £794 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 21 Dart Marina customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 21 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering 21 Dart Marina Customer Feedback and Reviews

Carna in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carna, Connemara

Coastal Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carna self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 19. This 8 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Carna is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carna start from £787 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna


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

Achill Island in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Achill Island, Achill Island

Coastal Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Achill Island self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Achill Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Achill Island start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Achill Island


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

Flat 7 TheSalcombe in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Flat 7 TheSalcombe, Salcombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 7 TheSalcombe self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 7 TheSalcombe is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 7 TheSalcombe start from £282 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Flat 7 TheSalcombe customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Flat 7 TheSalcombe


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room Flat 7 TheSalcombe Customer Feedback and Reviews

Lettermullen in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermullen, Connemara

Coastal Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermullen self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lettermullen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lettermullen start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermullen


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

Chy Lowena in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, South West England

Chy Lowena, Carbis Bay

Coastal Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Chy Lowena self catering accommodation in Carbis Bay, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Chy Lowena is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Chy Lowena start from £378 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chy Lowena


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

Inch in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Inch, Dingle Peninsula

Coastal Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Inch self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Inch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Inch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inch start from £287 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inch


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

 

 

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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