Cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall
The quintessential Cornish holiday is spent jumping waves, surfing swell or relaxing with a picnic or barbeque on one of the county’s award-winning sandy beaches. Read more
Although the North and South Coasts offer beaches of slightly different characters, wherever you base your Cornish holiday cottage you can be assured of proximity to miles of golden sands.
Glorious swathes of powdery potential await at Perranporth, Constantine and Crantock beaches on the county’s North Coast. Here, beach-play is not only sand castle making, but also the adrenaline-fuelled pursuits of surfing, kite and wind-surfing: perfect for groups of friends making the most of their great summer escape in a holiday cottage in June, July or August.
Cornwall could be considered the hub of surf culture in the UK, with Newquay holding the honour of the most famous surfing breaks. A cottage in Newquay means you have the choice of not one, but six sandy beaches to explore on your holiday: Lusty Glaze, Tolcarne, Great Western, Towan, Harbour and Fistral.
Frequently, sandy beaches are adjacent to quaint villages and towns, ripe for exploration and to make the most of your seaside sojourn. Arty St Ives offers a wide variety of shops, galleries and eateries within a stone’s throw from our many cottages. If you’re keen to make a splash, try water-sports and action-packed days from the beach at the village of Mawgan Porth.
Steal away to some of the county’s more secluded sandy beaches for your next romantic getaway. Tiny Porthcurno’s warm sands are within walking distance from the Minack theatre: allowing you to combine chilled beachside basking with cutting edge, cultural days out. Delightful Portloe and pretty Portscatho offer cottages next to both sandy beaches and tasty culinary options: the perfect, simple self-catering solution.
We have 336 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall.
7 nights from £319
The Little Homestead
44501 bedroom, dog friendly studio near the beach in Perranporth.
Picture-perfect and petite, this delightfully bijou bolthole for two is set in the picturesque hamlet of Bolingey. All on one level, this small but perfectly formed studio apartmen...
7 nights from £319
7 nights from £323 *
Crows Nest
49682 bedroom self catering apartment in Penzance, West Cornwall.
Charming and welcoming Crows Nest is a delightful holiday abode, perfectly situated within easy walking distance of all the local amenities Penzance has to offer and a short drive ...
7 nights from £323 *
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You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £323
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 £323
7 nights from £326
The Garden Flat
32641 bedroom apartment near the beach in Penzance, West Cornwall.
Overlooking the beautiful sub-tropical Morrab Gardens and just a short stroll from Penlee House Gallery and the wonderful Penzance promenade, The Garden Flat is the perfect base fo...
7 nights from £326
7 nights from £330
Beacon Top Bottom
25231 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
Beacon Top Bottom is a charming little cottage nestled in the slopes of St Agnes Beacon. Ideally situated for exploring this stunning area of north Cornwall, this cosy little bolth...
7 nights from £330
7 nights from £338
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 £338
7 nights from £352
Rosemerryn Cottage
43011 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Falmouth.
A truly charming semi-detached cottage set in tranquil countryside of the Helford; this sunny sheltered spot is the perfect place to relax and a fabulous base for exploring this pr...
7 nights from £352
7 nights from £358
Bos Arvorek
16211 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near St Just.
Bos Arvorek means ‘coastal home’ which this traditional, detached, former hay barn certainly is! Found down a narrow, granite-walled road in the hamlet of Boscaswell, the cottage i...
7 nights from £358
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7 nights from £368 *
Penvean
49493 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portreath.
Welcome to Penvean, an oh so lovely Cornish cottage overlooking the picturesque harbour in Portreath. Situated in a truly fabulous location, Penvean is perhaps the perfect spot for...
7 nights from £368 *
7 nights from £368
Cowries
32071 bedroom apartment with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Cowries is a cosy ground floor apartment sleeping two with fabulous uninterrupted views of Gerrans Bay and the pretty seaside village of Portscatho. Situated directly above the har...
7 nights from £368