Find a cottage on the coast
Find some inspiration for your next holiday, staying near the coast to explore clifftops, rockpools and sandy beaches.
Coastal holiday cottages
New and refurbished coastal cottages
These cottages are just right for a fun family holiday at the coast.
Newgale Wood Farm, Pembrokeshire
A coastal farmhouse from the 1800s, a few minutes from Newgale beach
Rhossili Old Rectory, South Wales
Just metres from the world-famous beach at Rhosili Bay, this cottage offers a unique stay on the Gower Peninsula.
Low Peak, Yorkshire
Far-flung on the Yorkshire coast, is this remote cliff-top cottage.
Holnicote Lower House, Somerset
A part-thatched cottage with its own private stream minutes away from Bossington beach.
2 Horsey Barns, Norfolk
Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere at this traditional, cosy and characterful barn conversion, with the beautiful Norfolk broads on the doorstep.
Pentireglaze East Cottage, Cornwall
A simple Victorian farmworker's cottage with far-reaching sea views from the garden.
West Challacombe Manor, Devon
A historic manor house with original features from the 15th century.
Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 1, North East
As part of the lighthouse, you’ll be a stone’s throw from the Sunderland coast.
Cottages for walking the coast path
Whether you're taking on the challenge of the South West Coast Path or just enjoy heading out for a stroll with sea views, you'll find a great base at one of our cottages.
Tom Parsons' Hut, Cornwall
A tiny smuggler's cabin on the edge of one of the most beautiful beaches in Cornwall.
West Challacombe Manor, Devon
A historic manor house with original features from the 15th century.
Greenlands, Dorset
At the edge of Poole Harbour, with green fields all around this 1940s cottage has views to Brownsea Island.
Castell Farmhouse, Pembrokeshire
If sea views and coastal walks are at the top of your list, try this Pembrokeshire farmhouse.
Active coastal holidays
From sea kayaking to surfing and coasteering, there are plenty of ways to get active at the coast. Take your kayak to Stackpole in Pembrokeshire or Port Quin in Cornwall, or your surfboard to Devon or the Isle of Wight.
Stackpole Dairy Cottage, Pembrokeshire
A restored farm building with a sheltered beach at the bottom of its garden.
Guy's Cottage, Cornwall
A fisherman’s cottage with its own rustic terrace, by Port Quin's shingly beach and rocky cove.
The Slipway, Devon
With jaw-dropping sea views from nearly every window, this contemporary-style first-floor apartment is yards from a beautiful sandy beach.
1 Compton Farm Cottages, Isle of Wight
A farm worker’s cottage a short walk from Compton Bay and with views of chalky cliffs and grazing cows.
More coastal holiday ideas
Search lighthouses and lookouts
From an old radar station to former officer's quarters and coastguard cottages, we have a great selection of quirky coastal stays. Image: Foreland Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage
Search beachside cottages
These cottages are just steps from the beach. Image: Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
Carrick-a-Rede Cottage, County Antrim
Experience the thrill of crossing the famous 200-year-old Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.
Rosetta Cottage, Isle of Wight
Stay on the seafront at Cowes, to watch yachts pass by from the garden and walk along to the vibrant marina.
Top coastal destinations
Cornwall
There are more than one hundred National Trust cottages to choose from near Cornwall's iconic coast.
Devon
Enjoy a holiday by the sea near the coast in Devon. Choose from a variety of accommodation across South and North Devon, from cliff-top apartments to beachside cottages.
Dorset
Stay in one of our self-catering, coastal holiday cottages with a beach or sea view in Dorset, for a unique beach holiday.
Isle of Wight
With secluded beaches and easy walking trails, chalky cliffs and a coastline that features fossils and dinosaur footprints, the Isle of Wight has lots to offer for a seaside break.
Norfolk and Suffolk
Find a spot near unspoilt sandy beaches, heathland and coastal nature reserves in Norfolk or Suffolk.
Northumberland, North East and Yorkshire
Vast beaches, rugged coastlines, iconic views of lighthouses and castles. Holy Island. stretch of coastline is dotted with seaside towns and traditional fishing villages. We have places to stay on the coast near the wide sandy beach at Ravenscar and the small fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay.
Northern Ireland
Find a seaside cottage in Northern Ireland. Cottage guests can save on ferry crossings.
Wales
Wales is home to the UK's only coastal national park, Pembrokeshire. Whether it's the sandy beaches of the Gower peninsula or the rocky coast of North Wales, there are all kinds of cottages and apartments for your holiday.
