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 £1074
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 in the little adjoining hamlet of Trenance. Located on the north Cornish coast, the beach is a real surfer's pa...
7 nights from £1074
7 nights from £1222
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 £1222
7 nights from £1339
Jubilee House
50255 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...
7 nights from £1339
7 nights from £1400
Sandpiper
44175 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.
Breathtaking seascapes, luxury interiors, sea salted air and pure coastal luxury await ten lucky guests at this ultimate beach getaway. Nestled in the pretty hamlet of Portwrink...
7 nights from £1400
We’re a Visit England Quality Accredited Agency for our high standards in holiday letting.
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Only the highest quality of accommodation is awarded Visit England accreditation. The assessment takes place over a few days and looks at all of our policies, practices and procedures, making sure we meet a five star standard for our guests.
We set our own standards above and beyond and we’re very proud of this accolade and all it represents.
7 nights from £1430
Varcoe
52665 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Situated in what has to be the finest waterside location on the Roseland peninsula, Varcoe is an idyllic holiday retreat, lovingly designed to offer beautiful interiors which marry...
7 nights from £1430
7 nights from £1900
Weatheroak and The Sail Loft
42617 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho.
Set above the banks of the beautiful Percuil estuary, this outstanding period property enjoys fabulous views over the water from nearly all the rooms in Weatheroak. The south-facin...
7 nights from £1900
7 nights from £2378
Eastnor
41666 bedroom holiday home with sea views in Polzeath, North Cornwall.
Only a hop, skip and a jump from the stunning beach at Polzeath, this ultimate get together home will delight beach crazy individuals and those wanting to indulge in this very spec...
7 nights from £2378
7 nights from £3527
The Beach House
45405 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near St Agnes.
In an elevated position perched on the clifftop overlooking the dramatic north coast, The Beach House is a stunning holiday home and one of the largest abodes on Coast Road in Port...
7 nights from £3527
7 nights from £1155
Stroma
20007 bedroom holiday home with sea views in Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
Stroma is a much loved Victorian semi-detached house perched above the cove at Port Isaac overlooking Port Gaverne and its sheltered beach. With stunning sea views from the sitting...
7 nights from £1155
7 nights from £1530
The Malt House
13205 bedroom, dog friendly home near the beach in Crantock, Cornwall.
The Malt House, built in 1825 and Grade II Listed, is situated in the centre of Crantock, a short distance from the village green and just half a mile from the sandy, dog-friendly ...
7 nights from £1530
Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.
Quality inspections
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.
