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 £1378 *
Carn Tommen
31174 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
This impressive, recently-built eco-house is situated in a commanding elevated position on one of St Mawes' most exclusive roads. Enjoying panoramic sea views over the whole of Fal...
7 nights from £1378 *
7 nights from £426
Church Cottage
28863 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Praa Sands.
As its name suggests, this delightful cottage overlooks the pretty 14th Century church in the quaint village of Germoe and is only a mile from the child-friendly sandy beach at Pra...
7 nights from £426
7 nights from £468
2 Old School Cottages
31043 bedroom cottage near the beach near Gerrans, South Cornwall.
This traditionally designed modern cottage, with period-style furnishings and fittings, is set close to the lovely village green at Gerrans in the heart of the beautiful Roseland p...
7 nights from £468
7 nights from £501
Trevail
28663 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near St Ives, West Cornwall.
The well-maintained enclosed gardens and terrace will entice you to Trevail on the outskirts of Carbis Bay, renowned for its beautiful family beach and restaurants. Trevail is a...
7 nights from £501
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
7 nights from £539
Fisherton Cottage at Poughill
51693 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Bude, Cornwall.
Situated in the pretty village of Poughill, on the road to Northcott Mouth Beach, you will find this delightful holiday abode. Perfectly placed for the fabulous beaches of Bude wit...
7 nights from £539
7 nights from £541
Wiggy's Cottage
52203 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Mawes, Cornwall.
Situated in the vibrant heart of the much sought-after Roseland village of St Mawes, Wiggy's Cottage is a traditional Cornish cottage with oodles of character and perfectly positio...
7 nights from £541
7 nights from £552
Trevennen Cottage
52983 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Flushing, Cornwall.
Perfectly situated in the idyllic waterside village of Flushing, Trevennen Cottage is a traditional Cornish cottage, beautifully restored and stylishly furnished to capture the ver...
7 nights from £552
7 nights from £570
Potters Cottage
47043 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Mousehole.
In the heart of Mousehole and within walking distance from the bustling harbour, this stunning dog-friendly cottage is simply charming and offers a wonderful seaside escape. Potter...
7 nights from £570
7 nights from £590
Seaglass
49393 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
Portscatho is a charming unspoilt village in the heart of the beautiful Roseland peninsula and Seaglass sits in an enviable position at the head of a quiet and peaceful cul-de-sac,...
7 nights from £590
7 nights from £601
Lowenna
31333 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
Lowenna is a delightful semi-detached barn conversion with Bryher (3132) next door. Perfect for families, it is located in a lovely rural setting just a five minute walk from Porth...
7 nights from £601
