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 327 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall.
7 nights from £922
Bussillion
37733 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...
7 nights from £922
7 nights from £995
Windsmeet
54263 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...
7 nights from £995
7 nights from £998
Bennerley House
55213 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...
7 nights from £998
7 nights from £998
Rose Cottage
53733 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Located in one of the most sought-after elevated positions in the fishing village of St Mawes and enjoying spectacular views, you will find a very special welcome at Rose Cottage. ...
7 nights from £998
7 nights from £1019
Whitsand Bay View
44183 bedroom cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay, South Cornwall.
Set in a plum elevated position, in the pretty village of Portwrinkle, this stylish retreat invites you to immerse yourself in the very best of luxury coastal living. Aptly named, ...
7 nights from £1019
7 nights from £1045
Heron's Lea
44193 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
This gorgeous seaside home is situated in the sought-after location of Rosevine, within walking distance of the glorious sandy Porthcurnick Beach. Set in large gardens with stunnin...
7 nights from £1045
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We check our holiday homes to ensure that everything is up to our high standards for your holiday, from provision of our above standard minimum inventory to how fluffy the towels are, we make sure you’ll have a comfortable stay.
Hardworking teams of housekeepers will have the place spick and span, ready for your arrival, so when you get there you can just relax.
7 nights from £1054 *
Trebarvah Farmhouse
55895 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Marazion.
Tucked away down a quiet country lane just minutes from the coast, with gorgeous views of St Michael's Mount, Trebarvah Farmhouse is situated in the sleepy hamlet of Trebarvah, whi...
7 nights from £1054 *
7 nights from £1057
The Lookout House
44133 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in The Lizard.
Kynance Cove is the wonderful outlook for your Cornish holiday, no matter what time of year. The dramatic coastline of The Lizard is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and inclu...
7 nights from £1057
7 nights from £1089
Blue Seas
27704 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views near Marazion, West Cornwall.
With stunning panoramic sea views across Mount's Bay towards St Michael's Mount, Blue Seas is an idyllic holiday retreat, perfectly situated to make the most of arguably the best v...
7 nights from £1089
7 nights from £1095
4 Admiralty Terrace
31064 bedroom cottage with sea views, near the beach near Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Set just above the coastal path and looking right out to sea, this lovely mid-terrace property has stunning far reaching views across Gerrans Bay. You can walk directly onto the co...
7 nights from £1095
