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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Sleeps
18
Bedrooms
11

Glencarron is a beautiful Victorian shooting lodge near Strathcarron, sleeping up to 18 in 11 bedrooms. This lovely large holiday home in Inverness-shire enjoys breathtaking views of the Glencarron Estate, covering over 12,000 acres of the Scottish Highlands. Pets welcome.

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Exterior of an 18th-century terraced holiday cottage in Aylsham.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

Ideally situated just steps from the heart of the market town of Aylsham, Norfolk, lies Ted’s Place, a mid-terrace period home renovated to a high standard, a pet-friendly cottage with a modern kitchen, three pretty first-floor bedrooms, freestanding rolltop bath, and enclosed lawned garden.

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Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

A country escape awaits at Brook Cottage. Expansive views of rolling green hills stretch forever from the romantic cottage near Challacombe in Devon. Boasting a four-poster bed and other luxury touches, the pet-friendly cottage promises seclusion, a woodburning stove and a sunroom.

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A 2-storey, stone-built holiday cottage in Cumbria overlooking a sunny courtyard
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Old Cottage lies in the quaint rural village of Nateby near Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria between The Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. The two bedrooms sit downstairs, while the kitchen and sitting room enjoy rural views from the first floor of this dog-friendly cottage.

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A bungalow with double French Windows on to a patio and a lawn ringed by trees.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Hunter Cottage is a newly-built romantic holiday cottage in the Cotswolds offering sophistication and seclusion in Clanfield. Set in a lovely corner of the Cotswold National Park, the contemporary rural cottage boasts views of surrounding fields, an orchard from its ample gardens, and an airy and elegant interior.

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A wisteria-clad Tenby holiday cottage with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooks a daisy-filled lawn.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Ideally situated in Tenby's desirable Welsh fishing village, the Orangery is a modern, spacious, family-friendly holiday cottage that sleeps 2-6 guests. Come to the Orangery in Pembrokeshire for a relaxing family seaside holiday in an idyllic corner of West Wales.

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Stable Cottage, the front of a stone-built barn conversion
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Stable Cottage on the North Norfolk coast in Cromer is a luxury 5-star Award-winning Norfolk holiday cottage. This beautifully furnished, pet-friendly holiday cottage in East Runton features a private hot tub, table tennis, pool table, Sky Q HD and a private walled garden + BBQ. It's a 5-minute walk from the Blue Flag beach.

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A stone-built, 2-storey Staffordshire barn conversion overlooking a shingled parking area and a fenced-in lawn.
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
3

Large groups can find plenty to see and do from Honeystone, a charming 3-bedroom Peak District countryside cottage sleeping seven on a former working 17th-century farm in Meerbrook, Staffordshire, with spectacular views of The Roaches and Tittesworth Reservoir.

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Exterior of an Ingleton holiday cottage overlooking a garden in a rural location.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Some of the best views in England can be savoured from Netherscar in Chapel-le-Dale near Ingleton. The detached, remote holiday cottage lies among the rolling hills in a haven of peace and tranquillity and offers three bedrooms, an open fire, and ample space for pets and children to roam.

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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.