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 328 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall.
7 nights from £895
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...
7 nights from £895
7 nights from £904
Lugger End
31435 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho.
Found in the pretty fishing village of Portscatho, this large end of terrace Georgian house is ideal for traditional family holidays as it is situated only a stone’s throw from the...
7 nights from £904
7 nights from £921
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...
7 nights from £921
7 nights from £933
Chy an Deu
51724 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Coverack, South Cornwall.
Make your way to the picturesque village of Coverack on the Cornish coast, where you will find Chy an Deu. Captivating sea views, beautiful interiors, and an idyllic location await...
7 nights from £933
7 nights from £950
Belle Isle
49234 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Crantock, Cornwall.
Make your way to the idyllic village of Crantock on the north Cornwall coast where you will find Belle Isle, a gorgeous end of terrace Cornish cottage. Situated in a truly fabulous...
7 nights from £950
7 nights from £958
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...
7 nights from £958
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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 £1018
Lamorna
50004 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
A modern townhouse in the heart of Falmouth, located within a peaceful private marina, offering excellent accommodation and ideal for a family getaway. Set in Port Pendennis, a be...
7 nights from £1018
7 nights from £1090
The Summer House
53524 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Crantock, North Cornwall.
The Summer House is a beautiful, detached family house and is just a five-minute walk from both beach and village life. This gorgeous retreat oozes style and comfort, think modern ...
7 nights from £1090
7 nights from £1092
Harbour Masters House
45635 bedroom cottage with sea views in Mevagissey, South Cornwall.
Perched above picturesque Mevagissey harbour, this simply stunning former master mariner's house is the perfect holiday home for both families and groups of friends. Beautifully re...
7 nights from £1092
7 nights from £1093
Lady Emma’s Cottage
21824 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views and hot tub near Kingsand.
Lady Emma's Cottage is one of the most stunning and exclusive retreats in the United Kingdom. The 1882 Arts and Crafts property sits framed on one side by 865 acres of Grade I list...
7 nights from £1093
