Cottages by the sea in North Devon

Cottages by the sea in North Devon

For seaside holiday cottages in Devon, look no further. We've got this coastline covered. With so many miles of scenic coastline, North Devon is the perfect destination for a holiday by the sea.Read more

Head to North Devon, cottages by the sea will make your holiday all the more special. With luxury coastal cottages perched on impressive clifftops, looking out for miles over the sparkling horizon, to bijoux fishermen's cottages on the beach for a seaside holiday in accommodation that really is by the sea. 

Head close to the Cornwall border but stay in Devon by heading out on Hartland Point for views of the sea that surround you, popping in to Clovelly for wiggly cobbled streets that open into a view of the deep blue. Follow the A39 along the coast to the bigger towns of Westward Ho! and Bideford. The former has the biggest beaches for watersports, the latter a more leisurely river mouth view, but both with plenty of water for a North Devon holiday by the sea. Hop the converging river mouths at Appledore to Braunton and explore seaside nature reserves before nipping to the very north of North Devon at Ilfracombe and on into the Devon fringes of Exmoor. The coastline swings high and low in these parts so you can experience the dramatic cliff faces of this more rugged landscape as well as wander beachfronts. 

Cafes and restaurants feature picture windows to make the most of the beaches and sea views, but make sure you book a coastal cottage in North Devon, whether for a week of water gazing or a quick refreshing getaway on a coastal short break. We've holiday cottages by the sea that are dog friendly too, so there's no excuse to stay at home. Find your favourite from our 27 North Devon holiday accommodation by the sea.

North Devon cottages by the sea

Copperas Shepherd's Hut is a Shepherds hut with fabulous sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £441

Copperas Shepherd's Hut

4016

Shepherds hut with fabulous sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.


Taken from the name of the rocks along this dramatic and exhilarating stretch of the north Devon coast, this beautiful shepherd's hut has views that will take your breath away - mi...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £441

Wild Pear Shepherd's Hut is a Shepherds hut with fabulous sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £441

Wild Pear Shepherd's Hut

4017

Shepherds hut with fabulous sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.


Wild Pear Beach is in sight of this gorgeous shepherd's hut and gives it its name. High above the incredible north Devon coast between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin, with its dramati...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £441

Little Bessemer is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Ilfracombe.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £449

Little Bessemer

1844

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Ilfracombe.


Little Bessemer is a hidden away cottage in the heart of Berrynarbor, one of north Devon's prettiest villages, indeed a 'Village in Bloom' Gold Award winner. Set well away from the...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £449

Seaview is a 2 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £518 *

Seaview

5412

2 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.


Perched high above the north Devon coastline, Seaview offers everything you could wish for, from fabulous interiors to beautiful styling and the cherry on top has to be the picture...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £518 *

Number 4 Coastguard Cottages is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £720

Number 4 Coastguard Cottages

5078

3 bedroom cottage with sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.


Number 4 Coastguard Cottages is a dreamy holiday abode with breathtaking sea views overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean and perfectly positioned to take in th...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £720

The Copps is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea near Clovelly, Devon.
  • Sleeps 3
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £526

The Copps

5350

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea near Clovelly, Devon.


If you are looking to explore the idyllic north Devon coastline of the Hartland Peninsula, then look no further than The Copps. Hidden in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural B...

  • Sleeps 3
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £526

Strawberry Water Cottage is a 2 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Welcombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £655

Strawberry Water Cottage

5322

2 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...

  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £655

Sea Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Instow, Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £439

Sea Cottage

2660

2 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £439

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Poachers Cottage is a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom dog-friendly fishermans cottage in Appledore
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £480

Poachers Cottage

2828

2 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £480

Salty Blue is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Appledore, Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £557

Salty Blue

5534

2 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £557

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Neptune is a 2 bedroom apartment with sea views in Westward Ho!, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £695

Neptune

2745

2 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £695

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No 9 Putsborough is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Woolacombe.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £700

No 9 Putsborough

5056

2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Woolacombe.


For a coastal escape somewhere rather special, let us introduce you to No 9. A simply gorgeous apartment located just moments away from the golden sands of the award-winning Woolac...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £700

The Linney is a 2 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £726

The Linney

3314

2 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.


This gorgeous cottage on the dramatic north Devon coast will take your breath away. Midway between Combe Martin and Ilfracombe, high up on the hillside, the stunning contemporary i...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £726

Sunnyside is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Appledore, Devon.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £807 *

Sunnyside

5082

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Appledore, Devon.


Perfectly situated in the heart of the pretty village of Appledore, Sunnyside is a lovingly restored semi-detached cottage, beautifully furnished with comfort and relaxation in min...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £807 *

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Nolands Ho! is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Westward Ho!.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1096 *

Nolands Ho!

5168

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Westward Ho!.


Welcome to Nolands Ho! - a luxurious dog friendly retreat with stunning sea views, taking in Westward Ho! beach, Northam Burrows Country Park and Lundy Island beyond. This upside d...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1096 *

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Velator is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Braunton.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £340 per night

Velator

5540

2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Braunton.


Set in a prime coastal position on the glorious north Devon coast, minutes away from the golden sands of Saunton Sands beach, you will discover the perfect holiday apartment for fa...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £340 per night

Clovelly is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Braunton.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £440 per night

Clovelly

5544

2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Braunton.


Escape to the north coast of Devon and discover an area that boasts beauty and breathtaking views aplenty! This glorious apartment offers the perfect backdrop for families or coupl...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £440 per night

Seaclusion is a 3 bedroom apartment with sea views in Westward Ho!, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £577

Seaclusion

2862

3 bedroom apartment with sea views in Westward Ho!, North Devon.


Nassau Court is a striking building which has pride of place right on the seafront with the sea a stone's throw away and the stunning north Devon beaches curving away into the dist...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £577

Tydemans Cottage is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Appledore, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £625

Tydemans Cottage

2759

3 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Appledore, North Devon.


Tydemans Cottage is at the heart of the pretty north Devon fishing village of Appledore, close to some of north Devon's most fabulous sandy beaches. This beautifully renovated cott...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £625

Seagull House is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Appledore, Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £672

Seagull House

5303

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Appledore, Devon.


Perfectly located in the charming village of Appledore, with the pretty harbourside, shops and galleries just a stroll away, Seagull House is a beautiful holiday abode found in a t...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £672

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The Willows is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Westward Ho!.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £778

The Willows

3732

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Westward Ho!.


This exceptional, purpose-built property is an absolute treat, a family-sized holiday home moments from the Blue Flag sandy beach at Westward Ho! on the north Devon coast. Outside ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £778

Sands View is a 3 bedroom apartment with sea views near Braunton, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £530 per night

Sands View

5538

3 bedroom apartment with sea views near Braunton, North Devon.


Offering a prime position with a view of the golden sands of Saunton Sands beach and the rather dramatic Atlantic Ocean on the north Devon coast you will discover the luxury of San...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £530 per night

Hartland is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Braunton.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £560 per night

Hartland

5543

3 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Braunton.


Perched high on a clifftop with views of the rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean and the glorious golden sands of Saunton Sands Beach, your coastal retreat awaits and of course the...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £560 per night

Appledore is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Braunton.
  • Sleeps 7 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £458 per night

Appledore

5541

4 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Braunton.


Sitting on the clifftop, with breathtaking views of the golden sands of Saunton and over the Atlantic Ocean, a dreamy coastal escape awaits at Appledore. Sleeping seven and dog-...

  • Sleeps 7 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £458 per night

The Penthouse is a 4 bedroom apartment with sea views near Braunton, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £870 per night

The Penthouse

5536

4 bedroom apartment with sea views near Braunton, North Devon.


Perfectly situated overlooking the beautiful beach at Saunton Sands on the dramatic north Devon coast, The Penthouse is the ultimate five star luxury retreat offering stylish open ...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £870 per night

Strawberry Water House is a 4 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Welcombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1800

Strawberry Water House

5321

4 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Welcombe, North Devon.


Nestled in the glorious coastal Welcombe valley on the north Devon heritage coastline and newly available, you will delight at discovering Strawberry Water House, located a short w...

  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1800

Meadowgate is a 6 bedroom, dog friendly, rural  home near the sea in Welcombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 14 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2525

Meadowgate

2356

6 bedroom, dog friendly, rural home near the sea in Welcombe, North Devon.


Meadowgate is Kirstie Allsopp’s beautiful ‘Homemade Home’. Found in total seclusion minutes from Welcombe Mouth, one of the most stunning beaches on the north coast, Meadowgate...

  • Sleeps 14 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2525