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.

Thanckes House is a 6 bedroom, dog friendly home with indoor pool and sea views near Whitsand Bay.
  • Sleeps 12 + 4 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £2698

Thanckes House

5191

6 bedroom, dog friendly home with indoor pool and sea views near Whitsand Bay.


This super-size coastal retreat is a feast of family fun located on the stunning Rame peninsula, only moments from the beach and with breathtaking views out across the shimmering w...

  • Sleeps 12 + 4 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £2698

Cuilan is a 6 bedroom holiday home near the beach near St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 14 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2006

Cuilan

3121

6 bedroom holiday home near the beach near St Mawes, South Cornwall.


Cuilan is situated overlooking the Percuil River in what can only be described as one of the most idyllic spots on the Roseland. A large house built to a very high specification, o...

  • Sleeps 14 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2006

Higher Rosevine Farm

  • Sleeps 10 + 3 cots in 3 properties
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2422

Mount View Luxury Glamping

  • Sleeps 16 + 3 cots in 3 properties
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2252