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 328 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Cornwall.
7 nights from £554
Corlan Cottage
952 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 ...
7 nights from £554
7 nights from £620
Frog Rock Cottage
28922 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...
7 nights from £620
7 nights from £840
Rockwater Cabin
3229Quirky 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...
7 nights from £840
7 nights from £376
1 Porthsawle
52462 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,...
7 nights from £376
7 nights from £433
2 Kelly's Gardens
55592 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Ives, Cornwall.
Tucked away in the heart of St Ives, down a little slope you will discover 2 Kelly's Gardens a simple and stylish dog friendly cottage. Sleeping four, this coastal getaway is perfe...
7 nights from £433
7 nights from £435
Manor Cottage
49882 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Tucked away just off the pretty harbourside in the bustling Roseland village of St Mawes, Manor Cottage is a cheerful holiday home, perfect for those looking for a village location...
7 nights from £435
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7 nights from £442
Forge Cottage
16222 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Crantock, Cornwall.
A Grade II Listed detached building, Forge Cottage is situated on the road to the dog-friendly beach at Crantock, directly opposite a footpath that leads to the magnificent sand du...
7 nights from £442
7 nights from £445 *
The Cottage
25043 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Marazion, West Cornwall.
Step back in time in this 500 year old, Grade II Listed stone house, set back in Marazion’s Market Place, close to the beach where the tidal causeway and boats cross to St Michael’...
7 nights from £445 *
7 nights from £460
Trehane
50862 bedroom apartment near the beach in St Agnes, North Cornwall.
Nestled in the idyllic village of St Agnes above a charming village shop you'll find Trehane, a delightful apartment perfect for a family holiday to the north coast of Cornwall. Wi...
7 nights from £460
7 nights from £465
Primrose Cottage
47392 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
Situated in the heart of Gerrans village only a short walk from the picture-perfect seaside village of Portscatho, with its pretty harbour and panoramic seascape, semi-detached Pri...
7 nights from £465
