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

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Scroll down to view all Coastal Cottages. 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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A 2-storey Exmoor holiday cottage stands in front of a bank of mature trees.
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
5

Discover the quiet luxury of The Mount, a large holiday home in Dulverton accommodating up to 10 guests. This comfortably furnished property with a games room invites you to experience memorable holidays on Exmoor with family or friends. Enjoy spacious interiors, stunning views, and a tranquil atmosphere in this beautiful National Park, ensuring a perfect rural retreat for those seeking an escape to the countryside.

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Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Old Barbican is a large 18th-century detached period property and a superb holiday home in Looe that exudes quality, charm and character. The large 4-bedroom seaside property is a short distance from the bustling seaside port of Looe, one of Cornwall’s most popular seaside destinations.

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Sleeps
16
Bedrooms
8

Deerclose is a large Yorkshire Dales Farmhouse offering self-catering accommodation for large families and groups of friends in the tiny village of Horsehouse near Leyburn in Coverdale. High up on the fells, this characterful farmhouse offers stunning rural views of the Dales countryside.

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Single storey holiday cottage in Glamorgan with a terrace bordered by a low stone wall.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

The Cwtch is a 5-star rated romantic cottage offering seclusion and style in Lllanilid, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Set beside a 16th-century rectory and near the coast, the cottage provides acres of grounds, a private furnished garden, authentic urban chic, an open-plan design, and a wood burner.

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A Northumberland farmhouse in open countryside overlooks a row of traditional barns
Sleeps
11
Bedrooms
6

Homestone Farmhouse is a large, traditional, stone-built farmhouse on a 250-acre working farm in an idyllic, secluded rural location 5 miles from Campbeltown on the Kintyre Peninsula. View this child-friendly farmhouse in Scotland sleeps 11 in 5 bedrooms. Pets welcome.

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Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

High Bridge Haven boasts beautiful ocean views from its gardens and offers couples a romantic getaway in Kirkby-in-Furness. The newly-built cedar cottage rests on spacious grounds in Cumbria and offers true sophistication, a gazebo with a hot tub, a light-filled interior and a wood-burning stove.

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A stone-built,single storey holiday cottage with vine covered walls and a front garden.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Dove Cottage is a traditional 2-bedroom Lake District holiday cottage sleeping four on a 5,000-acre country estate near Hawkshead in a scenic rural spot by Lake Windermere. Guests enjoy the use of a communal indoor heated swimming pool, games room, gym, and kids' play area.

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Exterior or a modern Cotswold honeystone house with triple bay windows
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
4

Upper End House offers luxury holidays in the Cotswolds. The rural holiday cottage in Shipton-under-Wychwood boasts sophistication and charm throughout its spacious interior. Ample gardens capture the sun and open fire warms the interior in winter and ensures a memorable family holiday.

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A secluded wooden holiday lodge with large windows overlooks a riverbank.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Nestled amidst the breathtaking woodlands of the New Forest National Park and along a serene lake off the River Avon, Riverside Chronicles is a charming, pet-friendly cottage on the outskirts of the town of Fordingbridge, Hampshire. A nature enthusiast's dream, this luxury waterside holiday cottage features a cosy wood-burner, two comfortable bedrooms, and a glamping pod.

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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.