Holiday cottages by sandy beaches
Nothing says summer more than warm sand between your toes and turquoise waters lapping onto golden beaches. Visit the West Country for Britain’s best Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 822 self catering cottages by a sandy beach.
7 nights from £405 * booking fees included
Pen yr Onen
56333 bedroom apartment with sea views near Newport, Pembrokeshire.
Immersed in a National Landscape (formerly known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), just a short stroll from the enchanting, sheltered cove at Cwm yr Eglwys, soak up the se...
7 nights from £405 *
7 nights from £421 booking fees included
The Boatshed
44541 bedroom cottage near the beach in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
Wow! This beautifully appointed former boatshed is stunning, with reverse level living making the most of the wonderful views and, of course, the sunsets. Set in a secluded spot...
7 nights from £421
7 nights from £422 booking fees included
1 Harrow Cottages
46421 bedroom self catering apartment near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.
This charming first floor apartment is in Nettlestone, just up the hill from Seaview and within walking distance of the beach. Surrounded by countryside there are lovely views from...
7 nights from £422
7 nights from £429 booking fees included
The Nest
53161 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Coverack.
One of a collection of fabulous apartments located in The Headland in the traditional Cornish fishing village of Coverack, The Nest is a beautifully furnished bijou abode, perfect ...
7 nights from £429
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7 nights from £432 booking fees included
Beacon Top Bottom
25231 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
A cosy bolthole with far reaching views, just a 20 minute walk from the trendy St Agnes and a little over a mile from two of the area’s most stunning coves — Chapel Porth and Treva...
7 nights from £432
7 nights from £433 * booking fees included
Seagull Cottage
57622 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Penzance, West Cornwall.
Overlooking both the only Victorian promenade in Cornwall and the outstanding views of Mount's Bay, centrally located Seagull Cottage offers a vintage seaside charm and is ideal fo...
7 nights from £433 *
7 nights from £437 booking fees included
The Old Loft
31681 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
Ideal for couples this detached, single-storey converted barn is located at Treluggan, a small country hamlet in the heart of the Roseland peninsula. There are some lovely coas...
7 nights from £437
7 nights from £448 * booking fees included
Penmorfa
55314 bedroom cottage with sea views near Newport, Pembrokeshire.
Choose this gorgeous, colonial-style beach house just yards from the enchanting sheltered cove at Cwm yr Eglwys for your next break. Sitting above the hamlet, in a tranquil locatio...
7 nights from £448 *
7 nights from £451 booking fees included
The Old Dairy
41911 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near St Austell.
This former Cornish creamery has been converted into a delightful coastal retreat for two. Situated on the edge of the picturesque fishing village of Gorran Haven, The Old Dairy is...
7 nights from £451
7 nights from £462 booking fees included
Princes Granary
7611 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near Plymouth, South Devon.
A unique hideaway for couples, Princes Granary lies in the village of Down Thomas, part of National Landscapes (formerly known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). With wonde...
7 nights from £462
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The poet Robert Frost declared, rather despondently, that ‘nothing gold can stay’: clearly he had never been to the West Country. Here, miles of sandy beaches offer the perfect family holiday in a myriad of destinations.
Somerset’s 50 miles of coastline combines warm waters, soft sand and traditional seaside towns. Try Burnham-on-Sea and Brean Cove beach for sandy exploits; bustling Minehead or extrovert Western-super-Mare for family-friendly attractions on their respective miles of sands.
On the South Coast, Dorset competes with equally as attractive towns bursting with beach-side fun. Quaint Lyme Regis and pretty Swanage offer sand-a-plenty as well as all the amenities needed on a self-catering holiday.
But sandy beaches don’t have to be busy…venture further south to Devon and Cornwall to discover seclusion and serenity on your own stretch of golden sand. On the North Coast, tiny coves offer secret slivers of beach perfection: check out Bossiney, Daymer Bay and Constantine Bay for your idyllic romantic getaway or Valentines’ break.
Miles of flat sands are the perfect host for beach-sports: try your hand at kite-buggying at Watergate Bay, Westward Ho! or Perranporth.
Beach breaks abound along the Devon and Cornwall coasts: jump into the surf, then relax on soft sands at Fistral Beach, Praa Sands or Sennen Cove.
If gentle waves lapping onto sugary sands is more your style, explore the calmer waters around Falmouth or Devon’s famed, ‘English Riviera’ stretching between the towns of Torquay, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham.
Wherever you choose your cottage in the West Country, a sandy beach is never far away.
