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 £530
The Chocolate House
37941 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Penzance, West Cornwall.
A perfect retreat for a couple to relax, The Chocolate House is a beautifully renovated 18th Century cottage set in iconic Chapel Street in Penzance. Although located close to the ...
7 nights from £530
7 nights from £531
Hera
31313 bedroom cottage near the beach near Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Hera is an end of terrace house occupying a spectacular position overlooking the whole of Gerrans Bay. Full width windows across the front of the sitting-room take in views encompa...
7 nights from £531
7 nights from £541
Tinners Cottage
55881 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near St Ives, West Cornwall.
Welcome to Tinners Cottage a Grade II Listed stylish, romantic hideaway set within a peaceful hamlet near the north Cornish coastal village of Pendeen. This sweet mid terraced mine...
7 nights from £541
7 nights from £545
Slipway Cottage
31611 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
What a view you will lap up from this pretty, traditional end of terrace cottage in the centre of the charming seaside village of Portscatho. As the name suggests, the cottage is l...
7 nights from £545
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7 nights from £546
The Hideaway at Polhawn
45571 bedroom cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay, South Cornwall.
If you are looking for a room with a view, it doesn't get much better than this. Tucked away in a prime cliffside position, with views that stretch out across the shimmering waters...
7 nights from £546
7 nights from £557
The Nod
38111 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Lamorna Cove.
The Nod is simply gorgeous and provides stylish open plan living with a roaring wood-burner, a stunning bedroom with sumptuous super-king size bed dressed with luxury linens and an...
7 nights from £557
7 nights from £566 *
Gulls Way
55673 bedroom cottage with sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and commanding one of the most desirable locations in Praa Sands, this rather special holiday home is simply the most perfect family retreat. With se...
7 nights from £566 *
7 nights from £568 *
Pender Cottage
24743 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Mousehole, West Cornwall.
A hop, skip and jump away from the harbour wall, Pender Cottage arguably occupies the best position in Mousehole, one of the prettiest villages in west Cornwall. Watch the boats bo...
7 nights from £568 *
7 nights from £587 *
Porthia Blue
22302 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in St Ives, West Cornwall.
See the ocean as you enter this contemporary first floor apartment, looking through the open plan living-room to the clear blue bay. Drop your bags and head down the hill to th...
7 nights from £587 *
7 nights from £593 *
Cowan
46743 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Padstow, Cornwall.
Pretty as a picture Harlyn Bay is a friendly place with cute little cottages, a gastro pub, wonderful coastal walks and the most beautiful sandy beach. This is a wonderful location...
7 nights from £593 *
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
