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.

Mowhay Barn is a 3 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views near Kingsand, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £824

Mowhay Barn

3968

3 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views near Kingsand, Cornwall.


Situated in an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens in the heart of the Rame peninsula, with views across the rolling countryside to the waters of Plymouth Sound and Dartmoor in ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £824

Stowaway is a 3 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £846

Stowaway

3163

3 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach near Portscatho.


Approached by a flight of open-tread wooden steps, this luxurious seafront apartment is tucked away near the slipway to the beach at Portscatho. The large glass walled dining-room ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £846

Smugglers Barn is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Marazion.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £876

Smugglers Barn

5379

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Marazion.


Set in extensive grounds, less than 500 metres from the beach, Smugglers Barn is a beautiful hideaway ready to welcome six lucky guests looking for a laid-back coastal escape and i...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £876

The Saltbox is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £882

The Saltbox

4825

3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Port Isaac, North Cornwall.


Tucked away at the top of the oh-so-popular village of Port Isaac, with wonderful views stretching out across the ocean, we invite you to set yourself to Cornish time as you check ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £882

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

7 nights from £893

Little Trehan

5573

3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.


Located within a short walk of sandy Summers beach and all that picturesque St Mawes has to offer, this little gem of a property enjoys the most wonderful views from its elevated p...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £893

Grenville is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £900

Grenville

4875

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.


Set in the pretty coastal hamlet of Portwrinkle, a mere hop and a skip to the water's edge and with sea vistas to delight, Grenville is the perfect escape for those who want to dis...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £900

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

7 nights from £901

Laurel Cottage

3138

3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.


This handsome whitewashed house has an enviable position in St Mawes close to Tavern beach, with far reaching sea views from many of the rooms and the spacious paved front terrace....

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £901

Bussillion is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £922

Bussillion

3773

3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.


What a fabulous holiday home this is, a gorgeous mix of early Victorian terraced townhouse elegance and 21st Century luxuries, topped off with superb panoramic views. Big bay w...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £922

Windsmeet is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Mawes, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £995

Windsmeet

5426

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Mawes, Cornwall.


Enjoying far reaching views across the garden to the sea and St Anthony Head beyond, Windsmeet sits in an elevated position on an exclusive road just above the pretty fishing villa...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £995

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

7 nights from £998

Bennerley House

5521

3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.


With uninterrupted views across the blue waters of the Percuil River across to St Anthony Head, enjoy a very special holiday at Bennerley House. Sit on the balcony watching the eve...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £998

Each and every one of our cottages is fully equipped with everything you’ll need on holiday.

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