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 324 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall.
7 nights from £676
Little Croft
52433 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho.
This stunning and stylish house is perfectly located in the charming village of Portscatho. This desirable holiday destination offers guests all that you would need for a great hol...
7 nights from £676
7 nights from £679
2 Glendorgal
42293 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Newquay, Cornwall.
2 Glendorgal is situated within the grounds of the Glendorgal Hotel. With around 17 acres of private (and gated) headland, boasting the most fabulous views of the crashing Atlantic...
7 nights from £679
7 nights from £684
Trefechan
44103 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
Step away from everyday life into Trefechan, a perfect get away from it all for families or group of friends. Delightfully homely Trefechan is a lovely detached Cornish house which...
7 nights from £684
7 nights from £686
Chy Lowen
9923 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
There are superb views over Falmouth harbour from this lovely family house, perfect for watching the yachts, dinghies, cruise liners and naval ships out on the water and the coming...
7 nights from £686
7 nights from £689
Carricknath
49583 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Carricknath has stunning, elevated, 180 degree sea views from St Mawes Harbour across St Anthony Headland and Falmouth Bay to the Lizard peninsula with all the activity of yachts a...
7 nights from £689
7 nights from £690
Netherway
21703 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Mevagissey.
Perched high above sandy Portmellon cove, the views from this modern, single-storey detached property are stunning. Large picture windows in the spacious open plan living-room let ...
7 nights from £690
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7 nights from £700
Tresco
31723 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
All on one level, this beautifully appointed property lies just above the picturesque harbour village of Portscatho, and is within easy walking distance of the sea and village amen...
7 nights from £700
7 nights from £708
Coastal View
48103 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
This lovely holiday home is perfectly situated just a stone's throw from the centre of the quintessential seaside village of Portscatho, with stunning seascapes and the wonders of ...
7 nights from £708
7 nights from £710
Harbour View
31283 bedroom self catering cottage near Portscatho.
This large contemporary detached house is set in an elevated position halfway between the lovely villages of Gerrans and Portscatho. Carefully designed so the living spaces face to...
7 nights from £710
7 nights from £742
Coast Lodge
50233 bedroom cottage with sea views near Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Surrounded by gorgeous Cornish countryside and with far reaching views towards the English Channel, Coast Lodge is an idyllic lodge retreat situated on the much sought-after Rosela...
7 nights from £742