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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- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Lily House is situated on a quiet road close to the centre of the seaside town of Minehead, Somerset, and nestled into the wooded slopes of North Hill. This large Exmoor holiday cottage offers a welcoming and homey feel, a child-friendly house with two sitting rooms, a woodburner stove, and four first-floor bedrooms.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
Minafon is a beautiful holiday cottage made of stone, perfect for couples and located in Colwyn Bay. You can reach it by crossing a bridge over a stream. The cottage features exposed stone walls, a cozy log fire, and wooden beams that add character, all while blending perfectly with the contemporary styling. Moreover, this romantic cottage welcomes pets and offers a stunning view of the Bodnant Estate and the Colwyn Bay region in Wales.
- Sleeps
- 18
- Bedrooms
- 8
Nestled in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, Plas Gwynfryn is a large, luxury North Wales holiday home on the coast near Harlech. This grand, pet-friendly Edwardian house sleeps 18 in 8 bedrooms with six bathrooms and stands on an 8-acre estate.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
3 Allington Square promises a relaxing holiday by the sea. The coastal cottage sits in a residential area near the heart of Bridport in Dorset. It offers families and pets contemporary comfort, a lawned garden with a furnished patio, abundant natural light and easy access to the Jurassic Coast.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Panoramic ocean views stretch before Verity Cottage, a sophisticated coastal cottage within Trevose Head Lighthouse. The coast of Cornwall lies on either side of the cottage, which boasts outdoor entertaining spaces, contemporary comfort, light and airy design, the chance to get away from it all with more clean, fresh, revitalising air than you could shake a windsock at.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Enjoy a rural escape in the North Devon countryside with a stay at The Corn Tallet, one of a group of child-friendly holiday cottages near Bideford on a working sheep farm. It features a heated swimming pool and upside-down accommodation for up to six guests.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Bishop Rock is a former Cornish lighthouse keeper’s cottage located within the Lizard Lighthouse grounds, boasting panoramic ocean views from its clifftop location. The unique, much modernised, comfortable self-catering cottage near Helston provides direct access to this beautiful stretch of the Cornish coast.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
In a Quayside location and fully refurbished, this beautiful holiday cottage in Flushing has enchanting sea views, a balcony and private parking. Blue Water Cottage sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms with two bathrooms, and is also dog-friendly.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Captain’s Cottage in Minehead, Somerset, offers beachfront charm with sea views. This thatched seaside cottage sleeps four in two bedrooms. Period features include an inglenook fireplace, a modern kitchen, and a rear terrace for sea gazing. The dog-friendly cottage has no garden. It is close to the harbour and the South West Coastal Path. Limited mobility is cautioned. It is an Ideal Exmoor coast retreat.