Holiday cottages by the sea
From sheltered coves and idyllic inlets to vibrant ports and rugged cliffs, seaside cottages situate you beside this region’s greatest asset.
Whether your passion is for surfing beaches or sandy beaches, sailing and canoeing or simply taking in the view, the variety of our 650 cottages by the sea in The West Country ensure you’ll be best placed to enjoy this coastline’s many delights.
Our seaside cottages on the atmospheric north coasts of Devon and Cornwall will assault your senses with the sights, smells and sounds of the ever-changing, ever-beautiful ocean. Where better than to plan your next romantic break?
Along the The West Country’s southern coastlines, a holiday by the sea offers tranquil waters, secret coves and pretty towns to explore. With one of the world’s most beloved walking routes - the 630-mile South West Coast Path - snaking around the South West, a cottage by the sea in the region don’t only mean water sports on your doorstep. Hiking this glorious coastal route is one of the perks of staying in one of our holiday homes.
For a gentler pace, consider a holiday in one of the region’s many picturesque fishing villages, where sea views will allow you to watch the comings and goings of working boats as well as the rich diversity of marine birds and wildlife who make the coastline their home.
Whatever the weather or the season, self catering by the sea will never be anything short of breath-taking.
We have 650 self catering cottages near the sea
The Mission
37244 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near the beach near Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Located in the village of Chale, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, The Mission is a truly unique property well worth a visit. The current owners have lovingly restored this...
Price per week £725 - £1550
Gwel-an-Keynvor
16154 bedroom cottage with sea views near Padstow, North Cornwall.
It will be hard to tear yourself away from the windows at Gwel-an-Keynvor – Cornish for ‘view of the ocean’. From all the rooms at the back of the house you can gaze out across Tre...
Price per week £726 - £2200
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We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
Hillside
36114 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.
Hillside is a traditionally furnished Victorian holiday home located conveniently close to the pretty beaches at Seagrove and Priory Bay. Spread over four floors, there is enough s...
Price per week £729 - £1530
Victoria House
31764 bedroom cottage in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
The location of this traditional Cornish house can only be described as fabulous. Perfectly situated with an uninterrupted outlook over Gerrans Bay, it lies in the heart of the sma...
Price per week £731 - £2030
Lady Emma’s Cottage
21824 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Kingsand.
Not for those who are afraid of the dark or the haunting sound of owls, Lady Emma’s Cottage will delight walkers and nature lovers. Standing alone on the edge of Mount Edgcumbe Est...
Price per week £751 - £2275
The Swallows
36804 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.
Spread over three floors The Swallows really is a beautiful family holiday home. The ground floor is very fresh, light and modern and has bi-folding doors leading out onto the pati...
Price per week £765 - £1760
Cromwell Apartment
35893 bedroom self catering apartment with sea views in Shanklin, Isle of Wight.
Cromwell Apartment is a high end, beautifully presented, first floor apartment in a Victorian villa in Shanklin. Not your average beachfront apartment, the Cromwell comes with a de...
Price per week £795 - £1990
Rosa Monte
37754 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Ryde, Isle of Wight.
Rosa Monte is a semi-detached property with three double bedrooms and a children's bunk bedroom, accommodating eight in total. Situated just off Ryde esplanade it’s a short walk in...
Price per week £795 - £1550
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Mewstone View
27754 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Wembury, Devon.
Mewstone View is a sleek, contemporary house only minutes from the beach with sea views from the living-room and two of the bedrooms. An enclosed sea-facing deck wraps around the b...
Price per week £799 - £2190
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...
Price per week £812 - £2462