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 29 North Devon holiday accommodation by the sea.
North Devon cottages by the sea
7 nights from £625
Tydemans Cottage
27593 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...
7 nights from £625
7 nights from £672
Seagull House
53033 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...
7 nights from £672
7 nights from £778
The Willows
37323 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 ...
7 nights from £778
From £530 per night
Sands View
55383 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...
From £530 per night
From £560 per night
Hartland
55433 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...
From £560 per night
From £458 per night
Appledore
55414 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-...
From £458 per night
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.
From £870 per night
The Penthouse
55364 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 ...
From £870 per night
7 nights from £1800
Strawberry Water House
53214 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...
7 nights from £1800
7 nights from £2525
Meadowgate
23566 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...
7 nights from £2525