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 328 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall.
7 nights from £677
Gulls Roost
4062 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Whitsand Bay.
A secluded gem tucked into the edge of the cliffs, known as Freathy, and invisible until you get to its parking space, Gulls Roost boasts panoramic views of the spectacular coastli...
7 nights from £677
7 nights from £678
Hope Cottage
47803 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Helford.
This simply charming Cornish cottage can be found in the heart of Helford village, nestled on the banks of the river Helford. This tranquil and picturesque end of terrace cottage i...
7 nights from £678
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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 £690
The Hermitage
15222 bedroom thatched cottage near the beach in Crantock, Cornwall.
Crantock village and its sandy beach are very popular with visitors to this area of north Cornwall, and justly so. Nestling in the centre of the village, The Hermitage is a semi-...
7 nights from £690
7 nights from £693
Craddocks Cottage
46652 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Mousehole, West Cornwall.
Located just moments from the harbour, set just off the main road of picture perfect Mousehole, you will find Craddocks Cottage. A delightful cottage and the ideal base for those w...
7 nights from £693
7 nights from £714 *
The Bolthole
42084 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views in Portscatho, Cornwall.
This brand new Scandinavian-style lodge is situated in an elevated south-facing position on the beautiful Trewince Manor Estate. The far reaching views over rolling fields to the s...
7 nights from £714 *
7 nights from £715
Number Four
33132 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Set right on the waterside in the pretty seaside village of Portscatho, this gorgeous cottage is holiday heaven. With a feather-filled sofa set before a toasty wood-burner and supe...
7 nights from £715
7 nights from £718 *
St Michael's
53594 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portreath.
If you're longing for the golden sand and turquoise waters of Portreath and a gorgeous cottage to return to at the end of the day, then look no further than St Michael's. An oh so ...
7 nights from £718 *
7 nights from £721 *
The Summer House
28893 bedroom cottage near the beach near Marazion, West Cornwall.
With its safe, sandy, rock-pooly beach and a great gastro pub, Perranuthnoe is an idyllic, peaceful village by the sea. The Summer House, sleeping four or six guests, is set in the...
7 nights from £721 *
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7 nights from £724 *
Dales Yard
48174 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
Wow! What a gorgeous contemporary house. Set in the heart of thriving St Agnes, tucked into an unexpectedly secluded spot (just off the main road into St Agnes) you will find Dales...
7 nights from £724 *
7 nights from £724
Pandora
32812 bedroom cottage with sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
Pandora is a superb modern boutique-style holiday home enjoying 180 degree sea views over the popular resort of Praa Sands. Accessed via a flight of stone steps, this truly unique ...
7 nights from £724
