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 304 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall.
7 nights from £860
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...
7 nights from £860
7 nights from £898
Chy Morvah East
41114 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views and hot tub in Marazion, Cornwall.
Perched above Marazion with magnificent views of St Michael’s Mount and the Atlantic Ocean, Chy Morvah East is a fabulous home-from-home for family and friends. The bubbling hot tu...
7 nights from £898
7 nights from £914
Winwood
42364 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
Winwood is a spacious and beautiful home nestled in a private garden and just a short walk from the centre of Falmouth and two stunning beaches. The owners recently refurbished thi...
7 nights from £914
7 nights from £918
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, ...
7 nights from £918
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £949
Sea Garden House
32384 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Marazion, West Cornwall.
What a truly wonderful house this is, with stunning sea views, four acres of garden, paddock and woodland to explore and a hot tub to soak in while watching the sun glisten on the ...
7 nights from £949
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Anchorage
23056 bedroom, dog friendly home with sea views in Port Isaac, Cornwall.
Situated up above Port Isaac, Anchorage nestles amongst its elegant neighbours in a popular terrace overlooking Port Gaverne cove on the north Cornish coast. From its elevated posi...
7 nights from £949 *
7 nights from £953
Ros an Dinas
37844 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views in Lamorna Cove, Cornwall.
Gorgeous Ros an Dinas sits high above Lamorna, the view across the Cornish countryside to the sea is breathtaking. This peaceful location is far from the madding crowd, relax in th...
7 nights from £953
7 nights from £988
The Ship House
20574 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near St Ives.
'Stunning retreat' is the perfect definition of The Ship House and its enclosed acre of private, well-established gardens and covered ponds. This lovely detached property lies ...
7 nights from £988
7 nights from £838
Rosteague Farmhouse
40305 bedroom, rural cottage near the beach in Portscatho, Cornwall.
Tucked away at the end of a Cornish country lane, this lovely old farmhouse is set in idyllic surroundings, overlooking adjacent farmland to the sea beyond. Imaginatively restor...
7 nights from £838
7 nights from £977
Twelve Steps
20015 bedroom cottage with sea views in Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.
Twelve Steps is just off the coast road leading down to Mawgan Porth, a real surfer’s paradise beach on the north Cornish coast. With Atlantic sea views and direct access to the be...
7 nights from £977
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