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 327 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall.
7 nights from £466
Inglenook Cottage
52622 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Polperro, Cornwall.
Set in what has to be one of the most picturesque coastal villages in Cornwall, this darling of a cottage is an absolute delight. Presented with much care to showcase the original ...
7 nights from £466
7 nights from £473
Vougeot
12592 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Fowey, South Cornwall.
Tucked into a sheltered corner of attractively landscaped grounds, Vougeot is a real home-from-home, comfortably furnished and offering a wonderfully restful feel. Part of a small ...
7 nights from £473
7 nights from £480
Church Avenue Cottage
5579A stunning dog friendly cottage for 4 set in the beautiful sailing town of Fowey, Cornwall.
Oh my, this gorgeous cottage is an absolute gem. Wonderfully welcoming and beautifully decorated throughout, this idyllic and romantic retreat is tucked away in a little lane, prov...
7 nights from £480
7 nights from £481
Opal Cottage
31452 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Opal Cottage is a pretty end of terrace cottage situated in the corner of the village square and only a two minute walk from the harbour, beach and coastal path. Comfortably furnis...
7 nights from £481
7 nights from £483
Rock Samphire
44442 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
This delightful, stylish cottage is in the heart of the friendly quintessential Cornish village of St Agnes. Beautifully renovated and lovingly furnished and equipped, this is a ch...
7 nights from £483
7 nights from £488
Coulsons Retreat
29592 bedroom apartment near the beach in Penzance, West Cornwall.
If you are looking for a holiday retreat a short stroll from the delights of Penzance, yet just a car journey away from St Ives, Mousehole and all that far west Cornwall has to off...
7 nights from £488
7 nights from £490
Trenance
25922 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near St Ives.
Cornish for ‘dwelling in the valley’, Trenance lies in a peaceful vale close to St Ives’s azure blue seas and white sandy beaches. This pretty reversed level cottage has all you wi...
7 nights from £490
7 nights from £495
Driftwood Cottage
31242 bedroom cottage near the beach near Gerrans, South Cornwall.
Driftwood Cottage, the centre of three traditional terraced cottages, is tucked away in a quiet location near the 13th Century Church in the village of Gerrans. The cottage has...
7 nights from £495
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We check our holiday homes to ensure that everything is up to our high standards for your holiday, from provision of our above standard minimum inventory to how fluffy the towels are, we make sure you’ll have a comfortable stay.
Hardworking teams of housekeepers will have the place spick and span, ready for your arrival, so when you get there you can just relax.
7 nights from £500
Thimble Cottage
41322 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near St Ives.
Gorgeous Thimble Cottage lies just inland from Pendeen Lighthouse and the crashing Atlantic Ocean in the far western peninsula of Cornwall. Set within a hamlet in the ancient lands...
7 nights from £500
7 nights from £500 *
No 2 Water Lane
54763 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in St Agnes, North Cornwall.
Just a short stroll from the beach and in the much sought-after village of St Agnes is a truly magical place for a Cornish holiday. Deep in the heart of the village you will find N...
7 nights from £500 *
