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 333 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall.
Phoenix
38734 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views near Looe, South Cornwall.
The glittering water of Talland Bay is seen in all its glory from both the decking and house at Phoenix; a stunning view that is utterly mesmerising on sunny days. With plenty of s...
Price per week £720 - £2295 *
* Includes 20% off for parties up to 5 + cot on selected dates. The first floor is excluded at the discounted rate.
Blue Breeze-Morwenstow 7
28942 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in St Ives, West Cornwall.
Designed to complement the most spectacular views over Porthminster beach, St Ives harbour and beyond, these security-gated apartments are stylish, contemporary and exceedingly com...
Price per week £759 - £1990
Number 4
26813 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views near Mousehole, West Cornwall.
Perched high above the harbour in bustling Newlyn, Number 4 enjoys uninterrupted sea views across Mount’s Bay. This terraced fisherman’s cottage is accessed along a pedestrian lane...
Price per week £360 - £995
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 ...
Price per week £380 - £961
10 The Quay
31083 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
This spacious first floor apartment is in the very heart of this lovely coastal village, with two tempting art galleries below it, the picturesque harbour with its fishing boats an...
Price per week £387 - £910
Castle View
41604 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Marazion, Cornwall.
Reverse living with one of the most spectacular views across Mount’s Bay to St Michael’s Mount. Relax in a comfortable corner suite indoors or better still, sit on the balcony and ...
Price per week £398 - £1056
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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.
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Riverside
19503 bedroom apartment near the beach near St Ives, West Cornwall.
Riverside, an attractive apartment enjoying views of the tidal Hayle estuary, is happily situated close to St Ives in the village of Lelant. Set above the Owner's Victorian home, t...
Price per week £401 - £1120
Jacaranda Bungalow
31373 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Portscatho.
Jacaranda is a spacious bungalow with an apartment below Jacaranda Apartment (3136), in an elevated position in a quiet cul-de-sac in the pretty fishing village of Portscatho. The ...
Price per week £402 - £913
Fairings
31253 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
This lovely semi-detached Victorian house is tucked away just off the village square in the picturesque village of Portscatho, on the beautiful Roseland peninsula. The reversed lev...
Price per week £408 - £1046
Seacroft
31563 bedroom self-catering cottage near Portscatho, South Cornwall.
This immaculately presented detached bungalow is situated on the edge of the charming village of Portscatho, only a few minutes’ walk from the beautiful safe and sandy beach of Por...
Price per week £417 - £1070