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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Cushendall in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Antrim Coast

Coastal Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendall start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


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

Sea Fizz in Brighton, East Sussex, South East England

Sea Fizz, Brighton

Coastal Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Sea Fizz in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Sea Fizz is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Sea Fizz does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Fizz start from £550 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sea Fizz customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sea Fizz

Phone enquiries: 07710 284381

Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by Games room Luxury self catering Sea Fizz Customer Feedback and Reviews

Captains House in Marazion, Cornwall, South West England

Captains House, Marazion

Coastal Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Captains House self catering accommodation in Marazion, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Captains House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Captains House start from £530 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Captains House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by Games room

Ardara in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ardara, Atlantic Coast

Coastal Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ardara self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ardara is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ardara start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardara


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

Bushmills in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Bushmills, Antrim Coast

Coastal Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Bushmills 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 . Bushmills is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bushmills does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bushmills start from £356 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


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

Brittas Bay in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Brittas Bay, Brittas Bay

Coastal Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Brittas Bay self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Brittas Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Brittas Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brittas Bay start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brittas Bay


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

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

Crab Cottage in Trevarrian, Cornwall, South West England

Crab Cottage, Trevarrian

Coastal Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Crab Cottage self catering accommodation in Trevarrian, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Crab Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Crab Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crab Cottage start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crab Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Lodesman Cottage in North Foreland Lighthouse, Kent, South East England

Lodesman Cottage, North Foreland Lighthouse

Coastal Breaks in KentSouth East England

Lodesman Cottage self catering accommodation in North Foreland Lighthouse, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Lodesman Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Lodesman Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lodesman Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

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 8. This 4 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 £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach 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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