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.
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 335 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall.
Roselea
23332 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Marazion, West Cornwall.
Bright and spacious with stunning views of St Michael’s Mount is exactly how one would sum up Roselea. Set in a quiet lane close to the centre of the ancient market town of Marazio...
Price per week £487 - £1143
The Poop Deck
31952 bedroom apartment with sea views in Coverack, West Cornwall.
There is a definite nautical feel about the balcony of this first floor apartment, where you can almost imagine the gentle swell of the waves beneath you as you gaze out over the g...
Price per week £488 - £1245
Carnsullan
32373 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Coverack, Cornwall.
With stunning sea and harbour views, and only a short walk down to the picturesque fishing village of Coverack, this pretty bungalow is a little gem of a property sparkling from it...
Price per week £488 - £1245
Porthcurnick Lodge
31493 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
If you are looking for a holiday home with its own private footpath to the beach, then look no further than Porthcurnick Lodge. Situated above the safe sandy beach of Porthcurnick ...
Price per week £488 - £1480 *
* Includes 20% off for parties up to 4 + cot on selected dates.
Don’t miss out; reserve your favourite 2019 holiday cottage for just £30
Reserve your 2019 holiday
Our portfolio gets better year after year, with all the old favourites and some stunning new additions, so get in there quick and reserve your preferred dates for only £30.
Pick a place close to the coast for that year-round holiday vibe, or book a holiday townhouse to be close to every convenience. Escape to the country for peace and quiet or take to the moors for walks through wide open spaces, we’ve got plenty of holiday cottages for you to choose from for next year.
Reserve next year's holiday in advance to give you peace of mind and put off paying your deposit till after this summer (5th November). That way you know your preferred dates are yours for the choosing and you can get on with enjoying the rest of this year's holiday (before looking forward to the next!).
The Garden Apartment
20393 bedroom holiday apartment near the beach in Fowey, South Cornwall.
With a wonderful heated swimming pool and sauna – indoor, but retractable walls and roof enable it to be open-air in hot weather – and minutes from sandy beaches and National Trust...
Price per week £491 - £1680 *
* Includes 20% off for parties up to 4 + 2 cots between 27 Oct and 8 Dec 2018. 20% off for parties up to 4 + cot on selected dates. Only two bedrooms are available at the discounted rate.
The Puffin
41143 bedroom holiday apartment near the beach in St Ives, West Cornwall.
The Puffin is a gorgeous beautifully furnished apartment located over three floors, and a short walk from the heart of St Ives with its array of vibrant little shops and tucked awa...
Price per week £499 - £1620 *
* Includes 20% off for parties up to 4 + cot on selected dates. Bedroom 3 is excluded at the discounted rate.
The Lookout
20092 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
Wonderful panoramic views over Falmouth harbour towards the Roseland peninsula can be enjoyed from every room of this single-storey property, and from the spacious terrace which ru...
Price per week £500 - £1390
The Chocolate House
37942 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Penzance, West Cornwall.
The Chocolate House is a beautifully renovated 18th Century cottage. Its modern, well-equipped facilities combine historic character and modern convenience. It is ideally located i...
Price per week £503 - £1257
Mears Cottage
28462 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with fantastic sea views in Coverack, Cornwall.
Light and contemporary, and with the most mesmerising sea views from the living-room and outside deck, the Owner has created a sparkling gem from this 1970s upside-down property. C...
Price per week £504 - £1260
Gulls Roost
4062 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Kingsand.
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...
Price per week £514 - £1315
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24hr no commitment reservations
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.