Find UK Coastal Cottages Within a 15-minute Drive of the Sea.

Find My Favourite Coastal Cottages

Scroll down to view all Coastal Cottages. These are properties that are less than twenty-minutes drive to the coast. The UK has one of Europe's most picturesque and varied coastlines, so why not enjoy a self-catering holiday in a coastal cottage by the sea? Pick any stretch of coast, and within a mile or two of the beach, you will be spoiled for choice with the range of coastal cottages such as converted barns, fishermen's lofts and luxury beach apartments available for short breaks or long summer holidays. From Scottish sea lochs in Loch Duich to historic inland ports such as Wisbech in East Anglia, holiday cottages close to the coast offer excellent value for money.

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Exterior of a 3-storey Edwardian country house surrounded by a walled garden.
Sleeps
22
Bedrooms
9

Hollytree House is a spacious 3-storey holiday home in Symonds Yat, Wye Valley. The house offers breathtaking views of the river and comes equipped with a relaxing hot tub. It's perfect for large groups of up to 22 guests looking for a peaceful and rural location to spend special occasions, reunions, or self-catering holidays. The house is an ideal place for those who want to spend their time enjoying the beauty of the river and its surroundings.

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A semi detached, part-tiimbeer contemporary cottage with fold-back French windows, a patio and spacious lawn.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Hunters Moon is a modern rural holiday cottage in the hamlet of Curscombet. The pet-friendly East Devon coast holiday cottage features a generous furnished garden, a spacious interior with an open-plan design, abundant natural light, and a wood-burning stove.

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Falmouth waterfront with moored boats overlooked by houses and apartments.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

This large seaside holiday home in Falmouth provides an unrivalled location to enjoy your Cornish holiday. Nightingale House is on the waterfront overlooking Falmouth Harbour, with amazing views from most rooms and a huge terrace. It has four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, off-road parking for two cars and WiFi.

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Exterior of a large, L-shaped brick East Yorkshire farmhouse overlooking a spacious courtyard and lawn.
Sleeps
14
Bedrooms
7

Hall Garth is a large and impressive rural holiday cottage in Beverley sitting on beautiful grounds near Beverley in the Vale of York and Yorkshire Wolds. The grand house sleeps 14 and boasts outdoor entertaining areas with stunning views, a luxurious interior with a log fire, exposed beams, rural elegance and an open-plan design.

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A detached and thatched village cottage overlooks a village green in Worcestershire.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

eld Cottage is a romantic holiday cottage in Worcestershire set on the slopes of Bredon Hill on the outskirts of the village of Elmley Castle. This cottage for couples boasts gorgeous views of unspoilt countryside, a stone thatched holiday home with an inglenook fireplace, wood burner, rolltop bath, and first-floor double bedroom.

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Exterior of a heritage railway station building in North Yorkshire.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

The Ticket Office is a unique, quirky romantic cottage in the heart of Ruswarp in the North York Moors. The Grade II listed former ticket office features a cast iron fireplace and mullion windows encased in stone walls. The pet-friendly property is ideal for couples seeking something different.

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The tower of a windmill (no sails) surrounded by a shrub-filled garden.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Once a working flour mill for over 100 years, Aylsham Windmill now offers luxurious, family-friendly self-catering holidays (with Wi-Fi) for 2-6 guests in Aylsham, a picturesque rural market town in North Norfolk midway between Norwich and the coast at Cromer.

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An eco-friendly log cabin with a fenced-in verandah sits in the shade of mature trees.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

The Log Cabin epitomises rustic charm. The two-bedroom remote and dog-friendly holiday lodge in East Devon was built with weathered pine logs and lies between woodland and a lake near the village of Sheldon. Up to four guests will enjoy rare tranquillity and a chance to fish for their supper!

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Exterior of a single storey holiday lodge overlooking s garden with palm trees.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
3

Elm is an ideal seaside escape. The coastal holiday cottage in Blue Anchor Bay, Somerset, boasts incredible ocean and countryside views from its delightful gardens, which catch the sea breeze. The cottage also offers a games room, wheelchair access, and contemporary comforts and is within easy reach of Exmoor and The Quantock Hills.

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Many coastal holiday cottages will have a store of beach equipment for guests, such as buckets, spades, windbreaks, crab lines and even beach games or wet suits for children. Visit the website of a coastal holiday home to see just what beach equipment a cute cottage on the coast provides for guests. It could save a lot of packing or unnecessary purchases.

Beach and Coastal Cottages appeal to walkers. Self-catering means you are not tied to hotel restaurant times or having to dine out every night. It also offers facilities for drying and washing muddy clothes and boots overnight, ready for the following morning. Many coastal cottages welcome dogs - but check local tourist information to see which local beaches will be 'dog friendly' during your holiday.