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 330 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall.
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
We’ve been raising the standards of self catering holidays since 1977.
Our family ethos
Tony and Clare Tregoning started the business back in 1977 and their dedication to quality and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Tony is sadly no longer with us, but we still adhere to their original ethos of finding holiday homes we would like to stay in and have slowly grown the company to find the best picks of properties across the counties. Plus Clare still drops in to keep us on our toes.
As an independent, family-run company, we wouldn’t expect you to stay anywhere we wouldn’t want to stay ourselves. And we’re pretty picky. We want you to walk into your handpicked holiday home and say ‘wow’, sit back and relax.
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 £712
Thanckes Lodge
55783 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.
Seeking a seaside escape, then come and discover our coastal homestay, with stunning ocean views, a short stroll to the beach, use of a private spa area and miles of coastal walks ...
7 nights from £712
7 nights from £720
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 £720
7 nights from £740
Grove Cottage
56603 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
A beautiful cottage in the heart of the village of St Agnes yet only a short walk to the beach, what more could you ask for? This pretty detached property was built in the 1700s an...
7 nights from £740
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
7 nights from £743
Walnut Tree Lodge
49083 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
The Roseland peninsula is a magical place for a holiday and Walnut Tree Lodge is perfectly positioned in a small hamlet of beautifully kept secluded lodges with views overlooking s...
7 nights from £743
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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 £744
Willow's Place
50573 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho.
The quaint village of Portscatho is the perfect place to visit for a traditional Cornish getaway and Willow's Place can be found on the edge of the village just a hop, skip and a j...
7 nights from £744
7 nights from £745
Rocksea
44993 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Crantock, Cornwall.
Picture-perfect Crantock is a friendly place with thatched cottages, a village shop, tea rooms, two pubs and a beautiful Norman church. This is a wonderful location for a family ho...
7 nights from £745
