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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Apartment 9 in Georgeham, Devon, South West England

Apartment 9, Georgeham

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 9 in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Apartment 9 is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Apartment 9 start from £389 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 9


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by

16 Merchants Court in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

16 Merchants Court, Cromer

Coastal Breaks in NorfolkEast England

16 Merchants Court in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 16 Merchants Court is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 16 Merchants Court start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 16 Merchants Court customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 16 Merchants Court


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden 16 Merchants Court Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Broad - De in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Broad - De, Croyde

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Broad - De in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Broad - De is close to the beach. Broad - De does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broad - De start from £1015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broad - De


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Shell Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Shell Cottage, Aldeburgh

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Shell Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Shell Cottage is close to the beach. Shell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shell Cottage start from £352 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shell Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Capstone View in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Capstone View, Ilfracombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Capstone View in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Capstone View is close to the beach. Prices at Capstone View start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Capstone View


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

Rockham in Mortehoe, Devon, South West England

Rockham, Mortehoe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rockham in South West England has a 5 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 . It also has Internet access. Rockham is close to the beach. Prices at Rockham start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rockham


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ocean Side in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Ocean Side, Ilfracombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ocean Side in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ocean Side is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ocean Side does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean Side start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean Side


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

Narracott Apartment 9 in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Narracott Apartment 9, Woolacombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Narracott Apartment 9 in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Narracott Apartment 9 is close to the beach. Prices at Narracott Apartment 9 start from £405 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Narracott Apartment 9


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Sea View in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sea View, Southwold

Coastal Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sea View in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Sea View is close to the beach. Sea View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea View start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Georges Cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Georges Cottage, Bideford

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Georges Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Georges Cottage is close to the beach. Georges Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Georges Cottage start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Georges Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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