Holiday cottages by sandy beaches
Nothing says summer more than warm sand between your toes and turquoise waters lapping onto golden beaches. Visit the West Country for Britain’s bestRead more
The poet Robert Frost declared, rather despondently, that ‘nothing gold can stay’: clearly he had never been to the West Country. Here, miles of sandy beaches offer the perfect family holiday in a myriad of destinations.
Somerset’s 50 miles of coastline combines warm waters, soft sand and traditional seaside towns. Try Burnham-on-Sea and Brean Cove beach for sandy exploits; bustling Minehead or extrovert Western-super-Mare for family-friendly attractions on their respective miles of sands.
On the South Coast, Dorset competes with equally as attractive towns bursting with beach-side fun. Quaint Lyme Regis and pretty Swanage offer sand-a-plenty as well as all the amenities needed on a self-catering holiday.
But sandy beaches don’t have to be busy…venture further south to Devon and Cornwall to discover seclusion and serenity on your own stretch of golden sand. On the North Coast, tiny coves offer secret slivers of beach perfection: check out Bossiney, Daymer Bay and Constantine Bay for your idyllic romantic getaway or Valentines’ break.
Miles of flat sands are the perfect host for beach-sports: try your hand at kite-buggying at Watergate Bay, Westward Ho! or Perranporth.
Beach breaks abound along the Devon and Cornwall coasts: jump into the surf, then relax on soft sands at Fistral Beach, Praa Sands or Sennen Cove.
If gentle waves lapping onto sugary sands is more your style, explore the calmer waters around Falmouth or Devon’s famed, ‘English Riviera’ stretching between the towns of Torquay, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham.
Wherever you choose your cottage in the West Country, a sandy beach is never far away.
We have 482 self catering cottages by a sandy beach.
7 nights from £451
The Nod
38111 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Lamorna Cove.
The Nod (a stone's throw from the Lamorna Wink pub) is simply gorgeous and provides stylish open plan living with a roaring wood-burner, a stunning bedroom with sumptuous super-kin...
7 nights from £451
7 nights from £461 *
2 Glendorgal
42293 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Newquay, Cornwall.
Located in the large private grounds of the Glendorgal Hotel which boasts fabulous views of the Atlantic Ocean, you will discover 2 Glendorgal. Nestled in a quiet cul de sac this r...
7 nights from £461 *
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20% off
22 Feb 2019 - 1 Mar 2019
£655.70 £524.56
7 nights from £476 *
4 The Beach
38142 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with panoramic sea views in Cadgwith.
These are the views you come to Cornwall for; fabulous, far reaching and expansive sea views with ever-changing colours of blue and green with magical skies to match. Floor to ceil...
7 nights from £476 *
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20% off
22 Feb 2019 - 1 Mar 2019
£553.89 £443.11
7 nights from £477 *
Top Sails
42502 bedroom apartment with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Set in an enviable position in the centre of the glamorous waterside village of St Mawes this gorgeous second floor apartment boasts the most incredible sea views over the harbour ...
7 nights from £477 *
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20% off
22 Feb 2019 - 1 Mar 2019
£671.30 £537.04
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 £477 *
Tredhowr
26213 bedroom cottage near the beach in Carlyon Bay, South Cornwall.
Tredhowr is a spacious detached contemporary house just 10 minutes’ walk from the beach, the coastal footpath and championship golf course at Carlyon Bay, and the wonderful tall sh...
7 nights from £477 *
7 nights from £479
Penelope
29651 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Mullion.
Welcoming and completely memorable, this penthouse apartment features luxurious finishes and furnishings, soft fluffy towels and breathtaking views of Mullion Cove harbour; simply ...
7 nights from £479
7 nights from £486 *
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 £486 *
7 nights from £499
Praxis
28541 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Boscastle.
With the most enviable views across Trebarwith Strand out to sea, Praxis offers the perfect setting for those looking for the ultimate seaside getaway. Located in the heart of this...
7 nights from £499
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20% off
22 Feb 2019 - 1 Mar 2019
£623.35 £498.68
7 nights from £574 *
Beach House
31674 bedroom dog-friendly self catering cottage with sea views near the beach near Portscatho
Beach House is perched just above Tatams beach close to the centre of the pretty harbourside village of Portscatho. Split-level and decorated throughout with a maritime theme, the ...
7 nights from £574 *
7 nights from £589 *
The Captain's Gig
37283 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Austell.
Sitting right above the tiny harbour at Charlestown with views of the tall ships moored below, The Captain's Gig is a lovely 18th Century terraced cottage sympathetically updated t...
7 nights from £589 *
Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.
Quality inspections
We check our holiday homes to ensure that everything is up to our high standards for your holiday, from provision of our above standard minimum inventory to how fluffy the towels are, we make sure you’ll have a comfortable stay.
Hardworking teams of housekeepers will have the place spick and span, ready for your arrival, so when you get there you can just relax.