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.

Farfield is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1343

Farfield

5492

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho.


Perched high on the hill with the most wonderful and panoramic sea views and surrounded by the beautiful landscaped gardens, sits Farfield, a very special holiday home. Accesse...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1343

Cliff House is a 4 bedroom cottage with hot tub and sea views near Marazion, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1387

Cliff House

2789

4 bedroom cottage with hot tub and sea views near Marazion, West Cornwall.


Fancy relaxing in a hot tub, perched on the clifftop overlooking Perranuthnoe beach? Well, this one is for you! Cliff House is a warm, stylish detached retreat set high above Perra...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1387

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Sandbrook is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1443

Sandbrook

4909

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.


A gorgeous Cornish hideaway tucked away in the laid-back village of St Agnes within walking distance to the beautiful golden sands and glittering blue waters of Trevaunance Cove, S...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1443

The Ship House is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near St Ives.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1460

The Ship House

2057

4 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 ...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1460

Newton Cottage is a 5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Mawes, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 9 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £678

Newton Cottage

5453

5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Mawes, Cornwall.


Up on the hill overlooking the beautiful village of St Mawes, you will find Newton Cottage, a traditional Cornish cottage that has been lovingly restored over the years to create a...

  • Sleeps 9 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £678

Cormorant is a 5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.
  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £782

Cormorant

4549

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


Wow - what a house, what a setting, what a view!!! Looking for the ultimate excuse to gather family and friends for the perfect seaside escape? Then head down to Cormorant - it is ...

  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £782

Fulmar is a 5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.
  • Sleeps 10 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £895

Fulmar

4872

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


Oh my, Fulmar is an epic coastal retreat for 10, with beautiful breathtaking sea views, stylish interiors, the ultimate roof terrace with a bubbly hot tub and it's dog-friendly too...

  • Sleeps 10 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £895

Twelve Steps is a 5 bedroom cottage with sea views in Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1074

Twelve Steps

2001

5 bedroom cottage with sea views in Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.


Twelve Steps is just off the coast road leading down to Mawgan Porth in the little adjoining hamlet of Trenance. Located on the north Cornish coast, the beach is a real surfer's pa...

  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1074

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Rosteague Farmhouse is a 5 bedroom, rural cottage near the beach in Portscatho, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1222

Rosteague Farmhouse

4030

5 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...

  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1222

Jubilee House is a 5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1339

Jubilee House

5025

5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.


The much sought-after village of St Agnes is a magical place for a Cornish holiday and Jubilee House is an elegant double fronted, terraced, Victorian home, just a short stroll awa...

  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1339

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