Cottages with direct beach access in the UK

Whether you're searching for this year's summertime escape or planning ahead to next year, what could be better than a stay in a holiday cottage just a stone's throw from the sea? Pop a few beach-day essentials in your bag, open the cottage door, and wander down to the shoreline to sink your toes into the sand and leap into the sea.

Explore our collection of self-catering holiday cottages just a hop, skip, and a jump from the water, from Cornish cottages beside tranquil coves to Devonshire escapes with your own private beach, no less!