Self-catering holiday accommodation near a beach

Taking a holiday by the sea or near a beach is a must for many.  It's wonderful to breathe in that sea air and staying near a beach or by the seaside can be perfect for romantic walks or having fun with the kids. We have a wide selection of cottages, house and apartments near beaches around the UK and in Ireland, cottages sleeping just 2 people, seaside cottages sleeping 12 people and even mansions near the beach. So, if you are looking for Self-catering holiday accommodation near a beach, take a look at the links below to find that perfect seaside holiday cottage.

We have featured some cottages below that are near a beach.  Do browse through.  For a full listing though please click the links below for details of cottages that are near the seaside or near a beach.

• Cottages near the Seaside in England

•  Cottages near the Seaside in Scotland

• Cottages near the Seaside in Wales

  Cottages near the Seaside in Ireland 

 If you have a dog that you would like to take with you on holiday to the seaside, pet friendly seaside cottages are ideal. Many cottage owners also provide dog water bowls and even beds so that you don't need to take these with you. Check for beaches where dogs are permitted. Many beaches permit dogs only October to March.

How's this for a wonderful beach?

And where is it?  Pembrokeshire in Wales, where you will find some of Britain's most beautiful and cleanest beaches.  This is where you can still have a safe and carefree beach holiday.  Relax and read on the beach whilst the children make sand-castles and paddle to their heart's content.

Take a look at St. Nons Bay luxury holiday cottages for three family friendly cottages ideal for seaside breaks with children.

3 delightful 5 star luxury cottages in the fishing village of St. David's or the Pembrokeshire National Park. Perfect for families with many family friendly features - cots, high chairs, stair gates and baby sitting all available. Close to safe sandy beaches and the Pembrokeshire coastal path. All Cottages have enclosed sheltered gardens with a patio and garden furniture and a games room with table tennis or a pool table. A mere 5 minutes walk takes you to the shops, restaurants, local beauty spots like Bryn y Garn and the historic cathedral itself.  

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The Dairy near Chesil Beach in Dorset

Spacious modern conversion offering high quality self-catering for up to 6 people plus baby in a country location near Weymouth in Dorset.

The Fleet Lagoon and Chesil Beach are about a mile distant. Tthe area around the village is particularly popular with walkers. Weymouth, Dorchester, Abbotsbury and Bridport are all only a short drive away. Further afield lie Corfe Castle, Poole, Blandford Forum, Lyme Regis and Bournemouth.

Telephone 01458 274 767, to find out more about staying in a spacious modern self-catering bungalow near beaches on the south coast of Dorset

Seaside cottage holidays in Dorset - click for list

Country cottages near beaches in Cornwall

Set in quiet and peaceful surroundings near Bude, both Tregea and Brambles have exceptional panoramic views of the Cornish coast. They are fully equipped with a fully fitted kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, CD/Radio player, hairdryer and selected satellite TV channels (between April and October) only. Patio tables and chairs are provided along with all the bed linen. Both cottages sleep six and are centrally heated during the winter months.

Tregea has 2 bedrooms, bathroom and a separate dining room and lounge. Brambles has 4 bedrooms, one of which is en-suite, bathroom, lounge and kitchen diner. Tregea and Brambles make an ideal setting for your Cornish holiday, whether it is walking the coastal path, cycling, surfing or just relaxing.

Additional seaside cottage holidays in Cornwall

Brambles cottage near a beach	The kitchen of Brambles cottage

Please click on the photograph for more information about these 2 cottages in Bude, Cornwall.

You cannot get much closer to a beach than Burnham High Lighthouse - sleeps 6

Built in 1830 and located on sand dunes near a six-mile stretch of award-winning golden beaches in Somerset, Burnham High Lighthouse is the perfect location for an unforgettable holiday, romantic weekend, or short-break.

The High Lighthouse still has its original lantern preserved inside a room with a glass floor and copper-domed roof. Climb 120 steps, through 8-storeys, to the lantern room and from the balcony you will enjoy the best views in Somerset – up to 22 miles in every direction!

Burnham High Lighthouse	Enjoy views and sunsets

The lighthouse tower sleeps six comfortably in:

Burnham-on Sea is an old-fashioned Victorian seaside resort – much smaller than the neighbouring Weston-Super-Mare. It is an ideal base for a family seaside holiday or an unforgettable break with friends. The lighthouse is located only 2 miles from the M5 and is an ideal base to explore Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

The list of things to do is endless from windsurfing, golf and kite-flying on the beach to shopping in Glastonbury or exploring the historic cities of Wells, Bath, Bristol and Exeter. Whether you’re a fan of everything nautical or have just dreamed of living in like a lighthouse………. we think YOU’LL LOVE IT!

Click on one of the photographs to explore this luxurious self-catering lighthouse in detail and get a feel of a self-catering holiday in a lighthouse.

Stay in a pine lodge near the Suffolk coast.  Warren Lodges on the edge of the Minsmere Marshes in Suffolk will be a novel experience and real treat for you.  These timber lodges are equipped to ensure a comfortable stay at any time of year.  The wild flowers in Suffolk in early summer are shown on the right.

Marsh harriers, barn owls kestrels and sparrow hawks hunt regularly over the surrounding land, skylarks and nightingales can be heard in the season, and many rare and interesting birds can be seen at the nearby RSPB Minsmere reserve.

The location is a good base for exploring the beaches and wildlife of the Suffolk coast, and a short drive away from medieval villages and antique centres.  Large groups of up to 16 or so, are welcome.  Click on the image shown to view more information about a peaceful self catering holiday in coastal Suffolk.

On the north Norfolk coast, near Hunstanton, you will find  Lavenders, a three bedroom, well equipped bungalow (sleeps 6) in the unspoilt village of Holme-next-Sea on the North Norfolk Coast in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Very close to an extensive sandy beach and in a quiet location backing on to the golf course, the property and its surroundings provides an ideal opportunity to unwind and relax. Conservatory, patio with garden furniture, barbecue.  

 Click on the cottage photo for availability and bookings, and find out more about a seaside holiday in Norfolk

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 Telephone Peter on 01458 274 900 for availability and bookings.

Lovely large Stonebarrow Manor ( sleeps up to 28 in 13 bedrooms, 11 with en-suite facilities ) and offers well equipped comfortable accommodation within walking distance of the beach in the Regency Village of Charmouth Dorset  (2 miles from Lyme Regis).  The recently designated World Heritage Coast has everything for a wonderful holiday for all age groups. Apart from the traditional bucket & spades, sandcastles & swimming , fossiling is both educational and addictive. Local cafe's and tea shops, pubs, and an excellent Fish & Chip shop in the village, and many local activities, with a good bus service ensure a relaxing break for everyone.  

Woodcombe Lodges and Cottages (sleep 2-5)  near Minehead in Somerset are set in 3 acres of wonderful gardens in the countryside looking towards Exmoor National Park  but only 1.5 miles distant from Minehead seafront with the beach and all its attractions.  

Longcombe Cottages has 8 superior quality character cottages in the heart of South Devon, four miles away from Torquay and Paignton, sleeping 2-8 persons.   On-site leisure facilities include:

• Outdoor full size tennis court

• Indoor games room

• Outdoor children’s play area

The cottages are open all year round so eminently suitable for the entire family at any time of year. Telephone  01803 665 167.

Coulscott luxury cottages near a beach in Devon
Coulscott - Exclusive character barn conversions perfectly situated on coastal Exmoor surrounded by miles of fantastic beaches and beautiful walks. Heated indoor swimming pool. Well behaved dogs are always welcome. These charming properties offer all modern conveniences and are furnished, maintained and cleaned to exceptionally high standards.   Click on the photo to find out more about seaside holidays in Devon or for  bookings and availability.
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Wrea Head country cottages, Scarborough, Yorkshire 4 star country cottages with sea views in Scarborough Heated indoor pool on site National winners of the English Tourist Council's "England for Excellence" Award. 9 lovely award winning cottages (sleeping 2 to 9 guests) on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, enjoying magnificent panoramic sea views. The superb indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi await for your total relaxation. Click on the cottage photographs for more information.
More seaside cottages in England
Cottage on top of cliffs - Sleeps 2-6 at St. Margaret's Bay, Kent   The Gun Emplacement  (sleeps 2-6 in 3 bedrooms) is perched on the cliff top on Lighthouse Down, the National Trust's protected coastal expanse, which has come to be known as The White Cliffs. It was formerly the home of Sir  Peter Ustinov who was billeted there during the Second War.  It is now a very comfortable one-storey, centrally-heated residence in a unique location, with uninterrupted views across the Channel to Calais, gardens back and front and offers total peace in glorious unspoiled countryside.   It's a seven minute walk to the nearest shingle beach, with sandy beaches a short drive away. Enjoy a day trip to France from Dover. Click the photo for more information.
Seaside cottages in Scotland
The beaches in Scotland are superb although the weather does not always guarantee sun bathing temperatures.  Children will thoroughly enjoy darting in and out of the safe waves on gently sloping beaches or hunting for creatures and other beasties in the rock pools.  For 5 Star luxury holiday homes with their own lochside beach try Melfort Pier and Harbour in Kilmelford, near Oban on the west coast of Scotland. See Highlands and Islands on the left.  Free fishing from the pier or a boat or canoe are included.
Sleep 2-6 at Lochead Cottage on the Ellary Estate on the coast in Argyll, 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 the cottage for further details of a self catering holiday in a secluded granite-built cottage in the remote Highlands.
Cottage overlooking beach, Dingle Peninsula, Country Kerry, south west Ireland
Sleeps up to 18.  Lios Dána Lodge - Large self catering holiday Lodge sleeps up to 18, for families and large groups holidaying together.   The house has 8 bedrooms (two 3 x bed rooms with en-suite bathrooms and six twin-bed rooms with two adjoining bathrooms), conservatories and a large kitchen, overlooking 4 miles of sandy beach, Dingle Bay and Irelands highest mountain range the Macgillycuddy reeks.   An acitivity  room is available for various group activities and parties. Clickon the cottage photograph for  additional details of a seaside self catering holiday for a large group in Ireland.
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