Holiday cottages by a sandy beach in South Cornwall
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Sand in between your toes or skipping pebbles over the waves, the beach has a special fascination for most of us. It is nature’s best playground whatever your age. We are blessed with a huge variety of beaches here in South Cornwall. With 175 holiday homes in South Cornwall near a sandy beach to choose from, you can make sure the perfect beach is just around the corner.
We have 175 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in South Cornwall.
From £110 per night
The Pilchard Shed
5278Cabin near the beach in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Just a stone's throw away from the vibrant harbourside in the magical Roseland village of St Mawes, The Pilchard Shed is an oh so cute hideaway, tucked up a cobbled pathway and per...
From £110 per night
7 nights from £781
Captain Blake's Retreat
4330Cliff-top retreat with sea views near Whitsand Bay, South Cornwall.
Welcome to the ultimate get-away-from-it-all cliffside escape. Out of this world views, super stylish interiors, fresh air by the bucketful and a location that's second to none. Pe...
7 nights from £781
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
From £145 per night
The Eagle
54911 bedroom cabin with sublime sea views in Whitsand Bay.
Whisk yourself and your loved one away to this heavenly off-grid coastal retreat and be prepared to be blown away by the spectacular views that await. It really is out of this worl...
From £145 per night
From £150 per night
Polhawn Lookout
55871 bedroom, dog friendly property with sea views near Whitsand Bay.
Nestled in the cliffside, high above the sands at Whitsand Bay, surrounded by untamed flora and looking out to the open sea, Polhawn Lookout is perfectly romantic and wildly gorgeo...
From £150 per night
7 nights from £451
The Anchor
56462 bedroom apartment near the beach in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
A beautiful first floor apartment in a gated development only moments from the town centre of Falmouth and a short walk to the beach. Beautifully landscaped grounds and a private m...
7 nights from £451
7 nights from £480
La Miette
8892 bedroom apartment near the beach in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
La Miette is a modern first floor apartment located in the peaceful setting of Port Pendennis, a beautifully landscaped security-gated development of town houses and apartments set...
7 nights from £480
7 nights from £840
Rockwater Cabin
3229Quirky cabin with outstanding sea views at Whitsand Bay.
If having the most stunning of views is on your wish list, then wish no more - this one is utterly breathtaking! Situated in one of the prime locations, on the cliff overlooking Wh...
7 nights from £840
7 nights from £376
1 Porthsawle
52462 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Portscatho.
Perfectly situated just a hop, skip and jump away from the charming village centre of Portscatho, the beach and pretty harbour, 1 Porthsawle is a delightful ground floor apartment,...
7 nights from £376
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We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
7 nights from £465
Primrose Cottage
47392 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Situated in the heart of Gerrans village only a short walk from the picture-perfect seaside village of Portscatho, with its pretty harbour and panoramic seascape, semi-detached Pri...
7 nights from £465
7 nights from £466
Inglenook Cottage
52622 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Polperro, Cornwall.
Set in what has to be one of the most picturesque coastal villages in Cornwall, this darling of a cottage is an absolute delight. Presented with much care to showcase the original ...
7 nights from £466