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Surfing holidays

Freshwater West beach by Gupton Farm, Pembrokeshire
Freshwater West beach by Gupton Farm Campsite and Gupton Bunkhouse, Pembrokeshire | © National Trust/Paul Harris

If you're looking for a holiday, weekend or mid-week escape near a great surf beach, we have plenty of cottages and campsites near beaches offering everything from mellow beach breaks to powerful waves.

Featured surf trips

View of Aberdaron village from the clifftop at Porth Meudwy, Gwynedd

Three beach apartments in Aberdaron, on the Llŷn Peninsula 

The Llŷn Peninsula catches the Irish Sea swells, and Aberdaron on the southern fringes has consistent waves both for beginners and pros.

Exterior of Rhossili Old Rectory, South Wales

Stay on Rhossili Bay, South Wales 

The National Trust has the only cottage right on the beach here, one of country's best-known surf spots, as well as two smaller cottages nearby.

The first double bedroom at The Slipway, Croyde, Devon

The Slipway, Croyde, Devon 

An apartment above the National Trust Café in Croyde, near the beach and with space to store your surfboard.

Tom Parsons' Hut on the coast path by Booby's Bay, Cornwall

Tom Parson's Hut, by Constantine Bay, Cornwall 

This tiny cottage with a fascinating past is right by this special spot where waves break left and right in mid and high tides.

The exterior of Compton Farm Cottages, Newport, Isle of Wight

Farm cottages near Compton Bay 

Surfers of all abilities will be able to catch some waves here, even in small swells. There are two neighbouring cottages a short walk away.

The camping fields at Gupton Farm Campsite, Pembrokeshire

Gupton Farm Campsite, Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire 

A campsite with pitches and pods in a great spot for sunsets, with an hot outdoor shower and space to dry wetsuits in a shared barn.

Top surfing regions

Surfing in Cornwall 

Cornwall's coastline is littered with surfing beaches, producing some of the most consistent swells in the UK. Busy Newquay has become the surfing mecca of the UK, often with packed out beaches, but there are plenty of other places to try.

National Trust Surf Ambassador surfing at Sandymouth, Cornwall

Surfing holidays on the Isle of Wight 

For a surfing trip minus the crowds, head to the southern fringes of this small island. You can drive from one end to the other in less than an hour to scout for the best breaks.

Surfers in the sea at Compton Bay, Isle of Wight

Surfing holidays in Wales 

Waves break on the north, west and south coastlines of Wales, making it a haven for surfing. If you're a beginner, the south coast offers gentler swells to help you find your feet.

Surfer carrying a board on Rhossili beach, Gower Peninsula, Wales

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Best beaches for surfing 

For experienced surfers or those learning, we've picked out the best beaches where you can catch some waves in the UK.

Surfer holding their board on Rhosili beach, Gower Peninsula, Wales

Nature and wildlife breaks 

Some holidays offer quiet and connection, beneath the trees or on the moors in a remote spot. Others are close to boat trips for exciting wildlife-spotting opportunities. Many have trails and habitats to explore.

An aerial view of St Mark's Bothy, Brownsea Island, Dorset

Stargazing holidays 

Our outdoor experts know of a few campsites and remote cottages with access to the greatest star-spangled views in the UK.

Exterior at night of The Mill Cottage, Plymouth

Search coastal holiday cottages 

A holiday at the coast offers views, space and outdoor adventures, whether you're heading to the beach, walking the coast path, or bringing your kayak or surfboard.

An aerial view of Tom Parsons' Hut, with Booby's Bay and Trevose Head in the background, Cornwall