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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Ballintoy in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballintoy, Giants Causeway

Coastal Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballintoy self catering accommodation in Giants Causeway, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballintoy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballintoy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballintoy start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballintoy


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

The Old Mill in Millook, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Mill, Millook

Coastal Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Mill self catering accommodation in Millook, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Mill is close to the beach. The Old Mill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Mill start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Mill


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

Spanish Point in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Spanish Point, Atlantic Coast

Coastal Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Spanish Point self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Spanish Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Spanish Point does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spanish Point start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spanish Point


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

Apartment 1, Oceans Edge in Thurlestone Sands, Devon, South West England

Apartment 1, Oceans Edge, Thurlestone Sands

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 1, Oceans Edge self catering accommodation in Thurlestone Sands, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Apartment 1, Oceans Edge is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Apartment 1, Oceans Edge start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 1, Oceans Edge


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Games room Luxury self catering

7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Kingsbridge

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments is close to the beach. Prices at 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments start from £557 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments Customer Feedback and Reviews

Rossnowlagh in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rossnowlagh, Donegal Bay

Coastal Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rossnowlagh self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Rossnowlagh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rossnowlagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rossnowlagh start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rossnowlagh


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

7a Fore Street in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

7a Fore Street, Salcombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

7a Fore Street self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 7a Fore Street is close to the beach. Prices at 7a Fore Street start from £267 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7a Fore Street


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

Valentia in Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Valentia, Valentia Island

Coastal Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Valentia self catering accommodation in Valentia Island, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Valentia is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Valentia does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Valentia start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentia


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Glenbeigh in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

Coastal Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenbeigh start from £714 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


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

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Bay

Coastal Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by 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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