Self-catering cottages and holiday rentals close to the beach and coast

Find holiday cottages near beaches and the coast by taking a peek at our list of self-catering cottages close to a beach in the UK and Ireland.

Britain possesses a lengthy, varied and beautiful coastline. The far south west is dramatically rocky, inset with sandy coves.   The British public themselves flock to Cornwall and Devon in the summer, for the beaches, the surf, rolling countryside and good weather. Discover unspoilt beaches around Britain and Ireland for the best self-catering beach holidays yet.
	self-catering beach holidays in Cornwall

Useful pages for cottages on the coast and near beaches:

• country cottages on the Yorkshire coast
• cottages on the Northumberland coast
• country cottages in Ravenglass, Cumbria - on the coast
• self-catering near the south coast of England, with local pub

The Pembrokeshire coastline of Wales,  is equally famous for spectacular granite cliffs, numerous sea bird colonies, including puffins, and some of the finest and cleanest beaches in the UK, many with Blue Flag awards.

Scotland's coastline is beautiful and unspoilt with many a picturesque fishing village with its own harbour and the nets hung out to dry. Numerous rocky islands lie off the Scottish west coast  Some like Mull, Arran and Skye are popular with visitors in their own right.  Others like the Orkneys and Shetlands are a little more remote.  Recent TV programmes like 'Castaway 2000'  filmed on Taransay and '2000 acres of sky' have highlighted the attractions and slower pace of life found on the western isles.

Sunshine is not something that can be relied upon in Scotland but the beaches are superb.  They're still great for walks, building sandcastles and paddling in shorts. Miles of golden sands and sand dunes run for miles, both on the west and east coasts.  Children have hours of fun playing hide and seek in the sand dunes or just sliding down them, and there's rarely any danger of sunburn.

Remote holiday cottages in Scotland

Lochead Cottage (3 star) This traditional granite cottage sleeps up to 6 in a secluded and very beautiful part of Scotland on the scenic  Argyll coast.  The  L-shaped sitting/dining room has wonderful views of  Loch Caolisport.  Check out cottages on the Ellary Estate where you will find a new world of peace and unity with nature. 

Boating, fishing, walking, cycling are all here to be experienced at your leisure. The cottage also has an open fire in the lounge for relaxing evenings.

Click on one of the cottage photographs to find out more about this spectacular remote location in Scotland.

spectacular beach on the west coast of Scotland

More self catering holiday cottages near a beach:

• Self-catering close to a beach in the UK or Ireland
• seaside cottages in England
• self-catering Eastbourne
• British seaside holidays
• Seaside holiday cottages in Wales
• cottages near Scottish lochs