Cottages by a sandy beach in Devon
Devon's two coastlines feature wide stretches of sandy beaches, where you're sure to find the ideal holiday cottage.Read more
As an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, North Devon’s sandy beaches are some of the country’s most spectacular. No wonder holiday-makers flock here on short breaks to feel the sand between their toes and relax on one of the county’s many sandy shorelines.
Dawlish Warren’s one and half miles of sand and dunes means that even in the height of summer you can find a spot to call your own. If you’re looking for waters calm and shallow enough for the little ones to swim in, try Bantham Beach. With its own facilities, including a beach shop where you can buy all those little essentials it’s perfect for families in more than one way.
A cottage near the expansive sands at Westward Ho! on the North Coast allows you to combine traditional beach fun – ice creams, donkey rides and sand castles – with more fast-paced beach pursuits: try your hand and kite-surfing, drive a kite buggy or take to the seas to windsurf.
Don’t just watch the waves, conquer them with a lesson or two in surfing at one of Devon’s wave-riding hotspots. As suited to families as adventurous groups or couples looking for time together, the surfing hubs of Croyde, Woolacombe and Bideford give you front seat access to the seas as well as the self-catering convenience of the towns’ amenities.
Boasting two coastlines, Devon’s got double the options for your self-catering escape.
The South Coast’s iridescent waters and soft sands signify the perfect sites for your beach-side escape. The exotic looking palms and tranquil marinas have led this stretch of coastline to be termed ‘The English Riviera’. Soak up some of its laid back vibe and effortless style with a self-catering cottage in towns with sandy beaches like Torquay, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham. Ideal for enjoying a romantic break.
We have 56 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Devon.
7 nights from £425
Seashells
46672 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Exmouth, Devon.
Seashells is a welcoming home-from-home situated moments away from stunning Exmouth beach and the bustling Exmouth marina. At the end of a fun-packed day exploring Exmouth and ...
7 nights from £425
7 nights from £490
Pooks Hill Cottage
48541 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Dawlish, South Devon.
This picture-perfect cottage has been lovingly restored and furnished to a superior standard, offering you the ideal retreat for that special Devon getaway. Tucked away in the beau...
7 nights from £490
7 nights from £655
Strawberry Water Cottage
53222 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Welcombe, North Devon.
A few minutes' walk from the beach, nestled in the tranquil and peaceful setting of Welcombe on the north Devon coastline and newly available, you will discover this delightful sem...
7 nights from £655
7 nights from £439
Sea Cottage
26602 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Instow, Devon.
Sea Cottage is a New England style 'beach retreat' chalet, just yards from Instow’s dunes and sandy beaches. With direct access onto the Tarka Cycle Trail and coast path it will ap...
7 nights from £439
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7 nights from £480
Poachers Cottage
28282 bedroom 2 bathroom dog-friendly fishermans cottage in Appledore
Poachers Cottage is at the heart of the historic north Devon fishing village of Appledore, set in a little cobbled courtyard off the iconic Irsha Street, a stone's throw from the w...
7 nights from £480
7 nights from £521
Laurel Cottage
38072 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Kingsbridge.
Nestled in the beautiful South Hams village of Kingston, Laurel Cottage is a delightful property which has been converted from a 18th Century linhay standing proudly in a lovely ga...
7 nights from £521
7 nights from £557
Salty Blue
55342 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Appledore, Devon.
Tucked away in the ye olde cobbled streets of Appledore, within a hop, skip and a jump of the picturesque quay, pubs and delis you will discover Salty Blue. A former fisherman's co...
7 nights from £557
7 nights from £658
48 The Brewhouse
47742 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Plymouth, South Devon.
This ultra-stylish contemporary apartment sits in a prime position on the second floor overlooking the picturesque marina and sea in the exclusive Royal William Yard. Dating back o...
7 nights from £658
7 nights from £668
The Corner House
54992 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Branscombe, Devon.
Welcome to The Corner House, a charming stone cottage, nestled in the heart of the delightful village of Branscombe, located on the south coast of Devon. Branscombe is an exception...
7 nights from £668
7 nights from £675
Neptune
27452 bedroom apartment with sea views in Westward Ho!, North Devon.
Neptune is a spacious, contemporary apartment in a stunning seafront development in Westward Ho!, a small, friendly coastal town that suits all ages at all times of year. The re...
7 nights from £675
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
