Cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall

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.

Little Croft is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £676

Little Croft

5243

3 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...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £676

2 Glendorgal is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Newquay, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £679

2 Glendorgal

4229

3 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...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £679

Trefechan is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £684

Trefechan

4410

3 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...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £684

Chy Lowen is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £686

Chy Lowen

992

3 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...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £686

Carricknath is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £689

Carricknath

4958

3 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...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £689

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Netherway is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Mevagissey.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £690

Netherway

2170

3 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 ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £690

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Tresco is a 3 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £700

Tresco

3172

3 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...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £700

Coastal View is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £708

Coastal View

4810

3 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 ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £708

Harbour View is a 3 bedroom self catering cottage near Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £710

Harbour View

3128

3 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...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £710

Coast Lodge is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views near Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £742

Coast Lodge

5023

3 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...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £742

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