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 308 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall.
7 nights from £640
Island Time-Morwenstow 3
28932 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in St Ives, West Cornwall.
With a short walk to the beaches, restaurants and art galleries of St Ives, these security-gated apartments are stylish, contemporary and very comfortable. They have been designed ...
7 nights from £640
7 nights from £648
Puffin's Nest
33432 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Bude, Cornwall.
Puffin's Nest is an absolute gem! Set in the heart of the delightful village of Poughill, opposite the historic village church, this gorgeous 17th Century terraced cottage has been...
7 nights from £648
7 nights from £662
North Shore-1 St Margarets
42882 bedroom apartment with sea views in St Ives, North Cornwall.
North Shore is a gorgeous, beautifully furnished apartment located on the ground floor of a brand new development in Carbis Bay. Arrive and park your car in your private parking sp...
7 nights from £662
7 nights from £669 *
Cliff House
27894 bedroom cottage with sea views near Marazion, West Cornwall.
Fancy relaxing in a hot tub, perched on the cliff top overlooking Perranuthnoe beach? Well, this one is for you! Cliff House is a warm, stylish detached retreat set high above Perr...
7 nights from £669 *
7 nights from £670 *
The Sea Captain's House
42454 bedroom holiday cottage in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
Once a sea captain's house, this elegant home is filled with many beautiful features to create a splendid holiday. Located in the heart of the historical harbour town of Falmouth, ...
7 nights from £670 *
7 nights from £685
No Place
37482 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Sennen.
Set above Sennen Cove and reputed to be the most westerly thatched cottage in Britain, No Place is a detached retreat with a heated outdoor pool (available from beginning of May to...
7 nights from £685
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
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.
7 nights from £689 *
Kynance Bay House
28914 bedroom cottage with sea views in the Lizard, West Cornwall.
Hidden down a lane on the fringes of the Lizard is a grand Victorian house with spectacular, panoramic sea views across to Old Lizard Head and Kynance Cove. This amazing location i...
7 nights from £689 *
7 nights from £690
2 Rocks
38502 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in St Agnes, North Cornwall.
This gorgeous contemporary cottage is set in the heart of thriving St Agnes, tucked into an unexpectedly secluded spot along the Owner’s private lane. Superb quality and attention ...
7 nights from £690
7 nights from £752 *
Trevethan
30094 bedroom cottage with sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
Feel the sand, made from seashells, between your toes on the family-friendly, mile-long sandy beach at Praa Sands which is a mere hop skip and a jump from this fabulously spacious ...
7 nights from £752 *
7 nights from £759
Rolling Surf-Morwenstow 11
28952 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in St Ives, West Cornwall.
Soft pinks and blues, stunning views and all mod-cons are to be found at Rolling Surf. This ground floor apartment is as gorgeous as it gets. Set high above Porthminster beach, ...
7 nights from £759