Cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall
The quintessential Cornish holiday is spent jumping waves, surfing swell or relaxing with a picnic or barbeque on one of the county’s award-winning sandy beaches. Read more
Although the North and South Coasts offer beaches of slightly different characters, wherever you base your Cornish holiday cottage you can be assured of proximity to miles of golden sands.
Glorious swathes of powdery potential await at Perranporth, Constantine and Crantock beaches on the county’s North Coast. Here, beach-play is not only sand castle making, but also the adrenaline-fuelled pursuits of surfing, kite and wind-surfing: perfect for groups of friends making the most of their great summer escape in a holiday cottage in June, July or August.
Cornwall could be considered the hub of surf culture in the UK, with Newquay holding the honour of the most famous surfing breaks. A cottage in Newquay means you have the choice of not one, but six sandy beaches to explore on your holiday: Lusty Glaze, Tolcarne, Great Western, Towan, Harbour and Fistral.
Frequently, sandy beaches are adjacent to quaint villages and towns, ripe for exploration and to make the most of your seaside sojourn. Arty St Ives offers a wide variety of shops, galleries and eateries within a stone’s throw from our many cottages. If you’re keen to make a splash, try water-sports and action-packed days from the beach at the village of Mawgan Porth.
Steal away to some of the county’s more secluded sandy beaches for your next romantic getaway. Tiny Porthcurno’s warm sands are within walking distance from the Minack theatre: allowing you to combine chilled beachside basking with cutting edge, cultural days out. Delightful Portloe and pretty Portscatho offer cottages next to both sandy beaches and tasty culinary options: the perfect, simple self-catering solution.
We have 328 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall.
7 nights from £459
Moorland View
39731 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Just, Cornwall.
Stunningly gorgeous, this former miner's terraced cottage has been transformed into a beautiful retreat for couples looking for something extra special. Tucked away in the lovely f...
7 nights from £459
7 nights from £462 *
The Pigsty
47841 bedroom cottage near the beach near Porthcurno, West Cornwall.
Countryside charm and vintage elegance rolled into one, The Pigsty is a perfect romantic getaway or retreat for a little family holiday as it sleeps up to three lucky guests. The P...
7 nights from £462 *
7 nights from £463 *
Pentillie
47753 bedroom cottage near the beach near St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Perfectly placed in the delightful village of Veryan Green on the beautiful Roseland peninsula, this gorgeous traditional semi-detached Cornish cottage is waiting to welcome you an...
7 nights from £463 *
7 nights from £473
The Summer House
20721 bedroom cottage with sea views and hot tub near Perranporth, North Cornwall.
Enjoying wonderful sea views, this delightful little property offers a tranquil escape from hectic lifestyles. Tucked away down a quiet track with only the owners as your neighbour...
7 nights from £473
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10 May 2024 - 17 May 2024
£621.00£496.80
7 nights from £474 *
The Old Piggery
47492 bedroom cottage near the beach near Porthtowan, St Agnes.
Nestled on the outskirts of the pretty Cornish seaside village of Porthtowan, up a windy track, this very special barn is the ideal 'get away from it all' destination. The Old Pigg...
7 nights from £474 *
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11 May 2024 - 18 May 2024
£588.00£529.20
7 nights from £484 *
The Cottage
51012 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
Welcome to The Cottage, a gorgeous traditional Cornish abode nestled in the pretty hamlet of Treworthal and perfectly situated close to Pendower beach and the charming fishing vill...
7 nights from £484 *
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4 May 2024 - 11 May 2024
£738.00£590.40
We are Gold accredited with the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
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As a company, we look across our business and try to make sustainable changes and decisions. From using recycled paper in our printers to putting in measures for using less energy in our offices, we keep an eye on our impact on the environment.
Beyond our offices, we have passed on the same ethics to our holiday cottage owners by setting up our own Green Scheme that they can join. Each property has to tick off a certain number of actions to be included in the scheme, many of which go above and beyond the GTBS requirements.
7 nights from £490
Rosemerryn Cottage
43011 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Falmouth.
A truly charming semi-detached cottage set in tranquil countryside of the Helford; this sunny sheltered spot is the perfect place to relax and a fabulous base for exploring this pr...
7 nights from £490
7 nights from £495
Blue Mill Retreat
56001 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Fowey, Cornwall.
For out-of-season breaks or lazy summer stays, come and immerse yourself in the Fowey way of life at the stylish Blue Mill Retreat. Fowey is a magical place, surrounded by beautifu...
7 nights from £495
7 nights from £497 *
Seascape
31572 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
Situated on the edge of the picturesque coastal village of Portscatho and re-decorated throughout in 2020, this wonderfully spacious bungalow has recently been refurbished to a ver...
7 nights from £497 *
7 nights from £498
Wem House
31801 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
Wem House with its sea views is in a truly exceptional location just above the safe sandy Porthcurnick Beach. Converted from an old farm building this detached cottage is immaculat...
7 nights from £498