Sea view cottages
Escape to the coast and breathe in the sea air while gazing out of your holiday cottage window at a beautiful sea view.
You can't beat a sea view. And when you book a sea view holiday cottage you can enjoy the panorama all week from the comfort and luxury of a Classic Cottage. After all, 'the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever' (Jacques Yves Cousteau). There's a real sense of wonderment as you gaze at a sparkly blue horizon, a sense of inferiority to Mother Nature and the vast power of the ocean. A lungful of salty sea air can cure any ill but even sitting in a window on a dark stormy night brings a thrill to uplift your spirit.
Cornwall is known for its many beaches and miles of coastpath so you're always assured of a good view with a sea view cottage, whether it be perched on a clifftop or clustered around a harbour. Even the cornish moorland cottages can have sea views, with a rural cottage looking out over the unspoilt countryside, dotted with mining heritage, to the sea.
Devon is the largest West Country county but is top and tailed by the north and south coast. A north Devon sea view cottage will have superb views out over rugged coastlines whereas a south Devon cottage with sea views takes in the calm flatness of the south coast.
Who knew Somerset was the place to go for a self catering break with a sea view? Well drive over Exmoor and you'll hit the coast of the Bristol channel, with all the charm and easy access of Somerset, topped off with a spoarkly sea backdrop.
Dorset is known for its Jurassic coastline so any keen fossil hunter will want a cottage with a sea view to fully appreciate the golden cliffs and undulating rock formations that form the beautiful landscape of the south coast.
Hampshire is known for leafy green lanes, but its south coast is a sailing Mecca so make sure to pick a cottage with sea views out over the Solent to the Needles.
Whichever county you choose, make sure you get your dose of Vitamin Sea in a holiday cottage with a sea view.
We have 305 luxury holiday cottages with sea views in The West Country to rent
Old Barn
40792 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
Perched close to the Praa Sands section of the South West Coast Path and the quiet rural hamlet of Trevurvas, Old Barn is a haven of tranquility. The west-facing sun-room overlooks...
Price per week £520 - £1300
The Linney
33142 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
This gorgeous cottage on the dramatic north Devon coast will take your breath away. Midway between Combe Martin and Ilfracombe, high up on the hillside, the stunning contemporary i...
Price per week £522 - £1200
Tall Ships
3742 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
There are fabulous views from the rooftop terrace of this lovely waterside apartment, from Penryn in the north across to the riverside village of Flushing and on to the Roseland pe...
Price per week £526 - £1440
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20% off
28 Apr 2018 - 5 May 2018
£626.40 £500.80
Whizziwig
4042 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
Set right on the water and as near as you can get to being on a boat without leaving dry land, this is a wonderful holiday location. Whizziwig is a stylish and comfortable ground f...
Price per week £526 - £1440
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Gylly Sunrise
39942 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
Fabulous, uninterrupted views across the expanse of Falmouth Bay are guaranteed from the open plan living-room and balcony of this outstanding third floor penthouse. Just seconds a...
Price per week £528 - £1320
High Lea
40473 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea
High Lea is a beautifully refurbished family house, nestled in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and boasting the most breathtaking and unrivalled sea views. This ...
Price per week £546 - £1485 *
* Includes 20% off for parties up to 4 + cot between 6 Jan and 28 Apr 2018, 15 Sep and 15 Dec 2018. Only two bedrooms are available at the discounted rate.
Lower Trenarthan
22982 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Penzance, West Cornwall.
The sea views from this stunning eco house will take your breath away! Set up a hill in the seaside town of Penzance, behind one of the town’s most desirable restaurants, Lower Tre...
Price per week £553 - £1383
The Pierhouse
3892 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
Sitting right on the waterfront at Mulberry Quay, this lovely property looks out over the Carrick Roads, one of the world's most spectacular natural harbours. French windows lead f...
Price per week £566 - £1550
Bay View
39022 bedroom, rural holiday apartment near the beach in Freshwater, Isle of Wight
This beautiful contemporary apartment is literally on the beach front, offering stunning views of the picturesque Freshwater Bay. Extremely well appointed, the apartment offers mod...
Price per week £569 - £1260
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 the be...
Price per week £572 - £1566
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