Overlooking fishing boats bobbing in the harbour, perched on cliff tops, or with garden gates opening onto the sand, here are 21 of our favourite UK holiday houses by the sea.
New England Beach House
Angmering on Sea - West Sussex
Sleeps 14
Stunning Ralph Lauren-inspired house in West Sussex with huge seafront deck and private beach.
Court House
Aldeburgh - Suffolk
Sleeps 8
This stunningly designed modern property will provide a chic getaway only a stone’s throw from the sweeping beaches of the East Suffolk coast.
The Garden House
Rousdon - Devon
Sleeps 12
Picturesque contemporary 12 person house on a private estate near Lyme Regis with lovely views of the Jurassic Coast.
Crispie Lodge
Tighnabruaich - Argyll
Sleeps 8
Secluded Cottage for eight with hot tub, powerboat, and stunning views across Loch Fyne
The Sail Loft
Porth - Cornwall
Sleeps 6
Spacious, light-filled holiday home with direct beach access just north of Newquay in Cornwall, perfect for family holidays to the seaside.
Buddha Beach House
Near Looe - Cornwall
Sleeps 10
Amazing Cornish beach house - sit in the hot tub and gaze at the stunning sea views
The Beach House Mudeford
Christchurch - Dorset
Sleeps 9
A modern, luxury waterside beach house in Dorset, with sea views, a patio and direct access to the harbour for watersports.
Arfor
Abersoch - Gwynedd
Sleeps 5
This unique holiday home sits in the Welsh seaside village of Abersoch, just a stone's throw from the beach and a short drive from Snowdonia.
The Curious Oyster
Orford - Suffolk
Sleeps 2
Delightful studio for two on the Suffolk Coast with a luxurious interior, enclosed garden and wonderful beaches and eateries on your doorstep.
St John in Rye
Rye UK - East Sussex
Sleeps 8
Award-winning conversion of an ambulance station in the medieval heart of Rye, perfect for trips to the coast with friends or family.
Cecilias Cottage
Lyme Regis - Dorset
Sleeps 6
Stylish, seaside cottage in Lyme Regis in the heart of the historic Old Town. Perfectly situated for the beach and to explore everything the town has to offer.
Driftwood Corner
East Preston - West Sussex
Sleeps 8
Beautiful dog-friendly beach house with a lovely enclosed garden just metres from the sea on the sunny Sussex coast.
The Hollies
Tighnabruaich - Argyll & Bute
Sleeps 18
Magnificent waterfront house on the the Cowal peninsula in Scotland, with a large garden, stunning views and a boules court.
Halula Beach House
Fistral Beach - Cornwall
Sleeps 24
Awesome surf house just outside Newquay that's perfect for large groups with heated swimming pool, hot tub, and plenty to keep everyone entertained.
The Beach House West Cliff
Bournemouth - Dorset
Sleeps 20
Gorgeous Bournemouth beachside holiday home with fantastic decor and fab facilities that offers space for up to 20 guests.
Knotting Hill Farmhouse
Cley - Norfolk
Sleeps 18
Experience the ultimate in grand scale luxury living at this stunning, designer home on the North Norfolk coast set in acres of private grounds.
Barford Beach House
nr. Bude - Cornwall
Sleeps 12 (+4)
Head to the North Cornwall coast at Barford, a stunning holiday home for up to 16 people that offers sea views and luxurious living.
Stormhouse
Appin - Argyll
Sleeps 2
Architect designed, contemporary holiday home for two in Argyll with breathtaking castle views, ultra-modern design, and a luxury sunken hot tub.
Fulmar
Portwrinkle - Cornwall
Sleeps 10
Five-bedroom house with a roof terrace and hot tub overlooking the ocean on the south coast of Cornwall, perfect for seaside escapes.
3A Mellon Udrigle
Scottish Highlands - Ross Shire
Sleeps 6
Three bedroom, two bathroom beach house with a large patio, overlooking one of Britain’s most celebrated beaches in Ross Shire
Sinclair House
Saltwood - Kent
Sleeps 14 +2
A magnificent listed property, with an outdoor swimming pool, dating back to the 13th century, nestled on the picturesque Kent coast.