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

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

Coastal Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


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

Fanore in Galway Bay, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Galway Bay

Coastal Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Clare sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Fanore is close to the beach. Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


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

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

Fanore in Galway Bay, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Galway Bay

Coastal Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Clare sleeps 16. This 7 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 fishing . Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


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

Annagry in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Annagry, The Rosses

Coastal Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Annagry self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Annagry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Annagry start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagry


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

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

Apartment 8 Oceans Edge in Thurlestone Sands, Devon, South West England

Apartment 8 Oceans Edge, Thurlestone Sands

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 8 Oceans Edge self catering accommodation in Thurlestone Sands, 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. Apartment 8 Oceans Edge is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 8 Oceans Edge start from £534 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Apartment 8 Oceans Edge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Apartment 8 Oceans Edge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Apartment 8 Oceans Edge Customer Feedback and Reviews

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

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

Coastal Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


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

Upper Marcam House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Upper Marcam House, Salcombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Upper Marcam House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 5. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Upper Marcam House is close to the beach. Upper Marcam House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upper Marcam House start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Marcam House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room

Glenariff Or Waterfoot in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Glenariff Or Waterfoot, Glens of Antrim

Coastal Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Glenariff Or Waterfoot self catering accommodation in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Glenariff Or Waterfoot is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenariff Or Waterfoot start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenariff Or Waterfoot


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf 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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