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 315 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall.
Nantivet
23994 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views in Mullion, West Cornwall.
With a bird’s eye view of Mullion Island, the National Trust bird sanctuary just outside the harbour where seabirds return to roost each evening, detached Nantivet enjoys a superla...
Price per week £672 - £2035
Sunday House East
31644 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Gerrans.
Once a village chapel, Sunday House East is a gorgeous property converted from part of the original building and set in the centre of the village of Gerrans, just a short walk from...
Price per week £673 - £1980
Treraire
26054 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Rock, North Cornwall.
This delightful home-from-home will provide you with fantastic memories of a wonderful holiday exploring Rock, Polzeath, Padstow and the joys of north Cornwall. With its own enclos...
Price per week £692 - £1895
Arlyn Wartha
26404 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Coverack, West Cornwall.
Spacious, light-filled Arlyn Wartha is set on the hillside above the picturesque seaside village of Coverack, looking past the Owners’ home next door towards the beach and harbour ...
Price per week £697 - £1910
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Uplands
31744 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Uplands is a very spacious dormer bungalow set in large mature gardens with superb views over St Mawes harbour. Situated in a quiet location, the property provides comfortable acco...
Price per week £710 - £2220
Gwel-an-Keynvor
16154 bedroom cottage with sea views near Padstow, North Cornwall.
It will be hard to tear yourself away from the windows at Gwel-an-Keynvor – Cornish for ‘view of the ocean’. From all the rooms at the back of the house you can gaze out across Tre...
Price per week £726 - £2200
Victoria House
31764 bedroom cottage in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
The location of this traditional Cornish house can only be described as fabulous. Perfectly situated with an uninterrupted outlook over Gerrans Bay, it lies in the heart of the sma...
Price per week £731 - £2030
Lady Emma’s Cottage
21824 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Kingsand.
Not for those who are afraid of the dark or the haunting sound of owls, Lady Emma’s Cottage will delight walkers and nature lovers. Standing alone on the edge of Mount Edgcumbe Est...
Price per week £751 - £2275
Chy-an-Mor
16234 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Ives, Cornwall.
Step outside the sitting-room onto the magnificent decked terrace – take in the fabulous sea views stretching from Hayle Towans to beyond Godrevy Lighthouse. A spacious, contempora...
Price per week £843 - £2310
Trelowen
29934 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views near Fowey, South Cornwall.
Oh my, this really is a special house, perfect for family gatherings and groups of friends. From watching fishing boats, yachts and dolphins in summer to crashing waves in winter, ...
Price per week £900 - £2250
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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.