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.

The Eagle is a 1 bedroom cabin with sublime sea views in Whitsand Bay.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

From £145 per night

The Eagle

5491

1 bedroom cabin with sublime sea views in Whitsand Bay.


Whisk yourself and your loved one away to this heavenly off-grid coastal retreat and be prepared to be blown away by the spectacular views that await. It really is out of this worl...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

From £145 per night

Goofyfoot is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Agnes, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1064 *

Goofyfoot

4321

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Agnes, Cornwall.


Nestled on the cliffs of Trevaunance Cove and commanding one of the most desirable locations in St Agnes, this gorgeous holiday home is simply the most perfect family retreat. Goof...

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

7 nights from £1064 *

Rock is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portreath, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1098 *

Rock

3325

3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portreath, North Cornwall.


This is a beach house in every sense of the word, with light, bright open spaces, indoor-outdoor living on the private roof-deck lounge and views to leave you speechless. Giant win...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1098 *

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Rockaway is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views and a hot tub in Portreath, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1098 *

Rockaway

3315

3 bedroom cottage with sea views and a hot tub in Portreath, North Cornwall.


This stunningly designed contemporary beach house with unobstructed views over Portreath beach is likely to take your breath away. The liberal use of glass floods the living space ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1098 *

Garden Cottage is a 2 bedroom cottage near the beach near Marazion, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £437

Garden Cottage

2123

2 bedroom cottage near the beach near Marazion, West Cornwall.


Named appropriately for the beautifully maintained south-facing garden it overlooks and only a mile from the unspoilt seaside village of Perranuthnoe and spectacular coastal footpa...

  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £437

La Miette is a 2 bedroom apartment near the beach in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 3
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £480

La Miette

889

2 bedroom apartment near the beach in Falmouth, South Cornwall.


La Miette is a modern first floor apartment located in the peaceful setting of Port Pendennis, a beautifully landscaped security-gated development of town houses and apartments set...

  • Sleeps 3
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £480

Corlan Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Mullion, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 3
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £526

Corlan Cottage

95

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Mullion, Cornwall.


Tucked away in the centre of Mullion yet within a mile of the beach, little Corlan Cottage is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village shops and facilities are just beyond ...

  • Sleeps 3
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £526

Frog Rock Cottage is a 2 bedroom cottage with sea views in the Lizard, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £620

Frog Rock Cottage

2892

2 bedroom cottage with sea views in the Lizard, West Cornwall.


With amazing views across to Kynance Cove and Pentreath beach from most of the rooms, Frog Rock Cottage not only offers guests one of the best locations on the Lizard, but also a c...

  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £620

Rockwater Cabin is a Quirky cabin with outstanding sea views at Whitsand Bay.
  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £840

Rockwater Cabin

3229

Quirky cabin with outstanding sea views at Whitsand Bay.


If having the most stunning of views is on your wish list, then wish no more - this one is utterly breathtaking! Situated in one of the prime locations, on the cliff overlooking Wh...

  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £840

1 Porthsawle is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £376

1 Porthsawle

5246

2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Portscatho.


Perfectly situated just a hop, skip and jump away from the charming village centre of Portscatho, the beach and pretty harbour, 1 Porthsawle is a delightful ground floor apartment,...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £376

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