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 £916
4 Bowling Green
24483 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Ives, West Cornwall.
This beautifully presented terraced cottage in the heart of St Ives has sea views and an enclosed garden. Set down a quiet lane just a few hundred yards from the Tate St Ives and t...
7 nights from £916
7 nights from £930
St Annes
52503 bedroom, dog friendly clifftop cottage near Looe, Cornwall.
With breathtaking coastal views that stretch as far as the eye can see, direct access to the coastal path and within walking distance of two beaches, this heavenly seaside retreat ...
7 nights from £930
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We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
7 nights from £975
The Sea House
43023 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Coverack, West Cornwall.
This contemporary detached house has stunning sea views throughout, where the gentle sounds of the sea will wash away your worries. Set on the edge of the pretty village of Coverac...
7 nights from £975
7 nights from £977
Cliff Cottage
41533 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
Beautifully situated just above the picturesque harbour in Portscatho, from the garden Cliff Cottage enjoys incredible panoramic sea views of Gerrans Bay including Porthcurnick Bea...
7 nights from £977
7 nights from £537
Rubble Cottage
28013 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Mousehole, West Cornwall.
Perfectly situated in the heart of the pretty fishing town of Newlyn, Rubble Cottage is a beautiful 18th Century Grade II Listed cottage, sympathetically restored in conjunction wi...
7 nights from £537
7 nights from £572
Seabrook
31553 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
This light and bright ground floor apartment is quietly situated just above the square in the charming village of Portscatho and only minutes from the harbour and stunning Gerrans ...
7 nights from £572
7 nights from £580
Nare View
53853 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho.
Portscatho is a much sought-after charming seaside village on the Roseland peninsula and Nare View is perfectly situated on Gerrans Hill, just moments away from stunning beaches an...
7 nights from £580
7 nights from £587
Driftwood
24913 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near St Ives.
The west Cornish village of Lelant is home to Driftwood, a stylish and modern property that is beautifully presented for guests seeking comfort and relaxation. With an open pla...
7 nights from £587
Each and every one of our cottages is fully equipped with everything you’ll need on holiday.
Fully equipped cottages
All of our cottages have a standard list of equipment that goes above and beyond. As well as fluffy towels and readymade beds, our bare minimum includes everything you’ll need and more, from plenty of teaspoons to added extras such as gravy boats so no matter where you stay, you’ll be able to make your favourite home-cooked dishes.
Each inventory is regularly checked and counted so you won’t be stuck without a ladle and can leave your hairdryer at home, plus you’ll find a starter set of toiletries and cleaning products so you can get on with your holiday.
7 nights from £590
Laburnum Cottage
52613 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Truro, Cornwall.
Perfectly situated on the outskirts of Veryan, described as the loveliest inland village in Cornwall, Laburnum Cottage is a gorgeous traditional Cornish cottage, lovingly restored ...
7 nights from £590
7 nights from £606
Sunday House West
31653 bedroom dog-friendly self catering cottage near the beach in Gerrans.
Originally the village chapel, Sunday House West has been sympathetically converted. Imaginatively designed and furnished to a high standard, this impressive property is situated i...
7 nights from £606
