Cottages by a sandy beach in Devon
Devon's two coastlines feature wide stretches of sandy beaches, where you're sure to find the ideal holiday cottage.Read more
As an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, North Devon’s sandy beaches are some of the country’s most spectacular. No wonder holiday-makers flock here on short breaks to feel the sand between their toes and relax on one of the county’s many sandy shorelines.
Dawlish Warren’s one and half miles of sand and dunes means that even in the height of summer you can find a spot to call your own. If you’re looking for waters calm and shallow enough for the little ones to swim in, try Bantham Beach. With its own facilities, including a beach shop where you can buy all those little essentials it’s perfect for families in more than one way.
A cottage near the expansive sands at Westward Ho! on the North Coast allows you to combine traditional beach fun – ice creams, donkey rides and sand castles – with more fast-paced beach pursuits: try your hand and kite-surfing, drive a kite buggy or take to the seas to windsurf.
Don’t just watch the waves, conquer them with a lesson or two in surfing at one of Devon’s wave-riding hotspots. As suited to families as adventurous groups or couples looking for time together, the surfing hubs of Croyde, Woolacombe and Bideford give you front seat access to the seas as well as the self-catering convenience of the towns’ amenities.
Boasting two coastlines, Devon’s got double the options for your self-catering escape.
The South Coast’s iridescent waters and soft sands signify the perfect sites for your beach-side escape. The exotic looking palms and tranquil marinas have led this stretch of coastline to be termed ‘The English Riviera’. Soak up some of its laid back vibe and effortless style with a self-catering cottage in towns with sandy beaches like Torquay, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham. Ideal for enjoying a romantic break.
We have 30 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Devon.
7 nights from £584
Plovers Barron
41163 bedroom thatched cottage near the beach in Instow, North Devon.
This beautiful and historic cottage is at the heart of the north Devon hamlet of Westleigh, just one mile from the stunning sandy beach at Instow. Plovers Barron is a listed 17th C...
7 nights from £584
7 nights from £634
The Willows
37323 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Westward Ho!.
This exceptional, new purpose-built property is an absolute treat, a family-sized holiday home moments from the Blue Flag, sandy beach at Westward Ho! on the north Devon coast. ...
7 nights from £634
7 nights from £639
Spring Tide
25993 bedroom cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
What a house – and what a view! There are indeed spectacular views from Spring Tide, one of a pair of contemporary properties, built to a very high specification, in the village of...
7 nights from £639
7 nights from £642
Henrys Beach
38643 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Torquay, Devon.
With spectacular views over Blue Flag Meadfoot beach, this spacious and tastefully designed, semi-detached house is the perfect holiday home for any occasion. The stunning sea view...
7 nights from £642
7 nights from £703
1 Stoneybridge Cottage
41984 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views near Salcombe, South Devon.
If you are looking for a house with a view, stop right here! This amazing semi-detached house perched overlooking Mill Bay and out over the water is in simply the most perfect loca...
7 nights from £703
7 nights from £829
Sparrow's Nest
24004 bedroom thatched cottage with estuary views in Shaldon.
Shaldon is a lovely village lining the banks of the River Teign with its own small sandy beach. Just a half-mile from the hub of the village itself, a conservation area, is a small...
7 nights from £829
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £900
Waterhayes
40454 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Appledore, Devon.
Waterhayes is a superb brand new contemporary property, set over three floors and with wonderful estuary views from Appledore across to Instow and the north Devon countryside beyon...
7 nights from £900
7 nights from £949
Tarquin
42824 bedroom cottage with sea views in Bigbury-On-Sea, South Devon.
Congratulations! You have just found the most perfect family holiday home by the sea. Boasting incredible coastline and sea views, two privately enclosed gardens, a fabulously styl...
7 nights from £949
7 nights from £1086
Pond House
38255 bedroom house with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
This wonderfully spacious house stands proud, perched on the edge of Sedgewell beach at Bigbury-on-Sea, the location of this house is second to none. Pond House doesn't just boast ...
7 nights from £1086
7 nights from £2198
Sunnynook
41574 bedroom cottage with sea views near Bigbury-On-Sea, South Devon.
Sunnynook is a true beachside retreat, boasting the most incredible, unrivalled sea and beach views over Bigbury-on-Sea, Bantham and Burgh Island. This wonderful home also has a fa...
7 nights from £2198