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

Spanish Point, Spanish Point

Coastal Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Spanish Point self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spanish Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Spanish Point start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spanish Point


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Coastal Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


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

Flat 4, The Salcombe in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Flat 4, The Salcombe, Salcombe

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 4, The Salcombe self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Flat 4, The Salcombe is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 4, The Salcombe start from £678 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 4, The Salcombe


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Games room

Roosky in River Shannon, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Roosky, River Shannon

Coastal Breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Roosky self catering accommodation in River Shannon, County Roscommon sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Roosky is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Roosky does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roosky start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roosky


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

Ballyvaughan in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ballyvaughan, Burren National Park

Coastal Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ballyvaughan self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ballyvaughan is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyvaughan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyvaughan start from £220 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyvaughan


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Renvyle in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Renvyle, Connemara

Coastal Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Renvyle self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Renvyle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Renvyle start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Renvyle


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

Barna in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Barna, Galway Bay

Coastal Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Barna self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Barna is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Barna start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barna


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Ventry in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ventry, Dingle Peninsula

Coastal Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ventry self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ventry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ventry start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ventry


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

11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments in Thurlestone Sands, Devon, South West England

11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Thurlestone Sands

Coastal Breaks in DevonSouth West England

11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments self catering accommodation in Thurlestone Sands, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments is close to the beach. Prices at 11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments start from £510 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room 11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments Customer Feedback and Reviews

Portsalon in Seaside Resort, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Portsalon, Seaside Resort

Coastal Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Portsalon self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portsalon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portsalon start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portsalon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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