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Best Beach Houses on the South Coast

Published 17th September 2024

Our favourite south coast beach houses - with easy beach access, sea views and lots of laid-back coastal charm.

Squeeze the final pips out of summer with a beach house getaway to the UK's sunny south coast. We're thinking long lunches of locally caught seafood, leisurely strolls on the shore and a wake-up dip in the sea if you're feeling brave.

Take a look at our full collection of Coolstays by the sea.

Radar

Radar

Dungeness - Kent

2
Beautiful couple's retreat in a bright and modern seaside home in Dungeness, Kent.
The Cornish Studio

The Cornish Studio

West Bay - Dorset

2
This coastal gem sits on the edge of the beach at West Bay, Dorset, providing fantastic access to the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline.
Fog Signal Building

Fog Signal Building

Dungeness - Kent

Sleeps 2
Enjoy a peaceful, romantic retreat by the sea in Dungeness, Kent.
The Boat Shed

The Boat Shed

Lymington - Hampshire

Sleeps 4
Beautifully designed holiday getaway by the sea set in Royal Lymington Yacht Club dinghy yard
West Cottage

West Cottage

Dungeness - Kent

Sleeps 4
Enjoy a relaxing break by the sea in this cosy and charming Kent cottage that sits at the base of a historic lighthouse.
Short House Chesil Beach

Short House Chesil Beach

nr. Bridport - Dorset

4-6
A beautiful seaside cottage on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with spectacular ocean views.
Herons Wood at Greyfriars

Herons Wood at Greyfriars

Winchelsea - East Sussex

5
Overlooking stunning Abbey ruins in Winchelsea, Herons Wood has more than a touch of grandeur and history and a private enclosed garden with wood-fired hot tub.
Cecilias Cottage

Cecilias Cottage

Lyme Regis - Dorset

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.
Sea Sunset Cottage

Sea Sunset Cottage

Whitstable - Kent

6
A luxury, beach-front house on the stunning Whitstable coastline…
Weston

Weston

West Lulworth - Dorset

Sleeps 6
Stunning Lutyens-designed country house wing on the Dorset Jurassic Coast with hot tub and epic sea views.
The Studio

The Studio

Pevensey Bay - East Sussex

7
A beautiful coastal holiday cottage, just 50 yards from the peaceful Pevensey Bay Beach in East Sussex
Coastguards Cottage

Coastguards Cottage

Rye - East Sussex

8
Charming seaside cottage with a contemporary interior just a few minutes from Camber Sands beach, perfect for groups of friends and family.
Barefoot Beach House

Barefoot Beach House

Camber - Kent

Sleeps 8
Step straight onto the beach from this stunning house nestled in a dune of the famous Camber Sands near Rye
The Oyster Shell Whitstable

The Oyster Shell Whitstable

Whitstable - Kent

8
Extraordinary modern detached house in Kent with sea views, lashings of space, and beds for eight.
The Artist's House

The Artist's House

Chichester - West Sussex

Sleeps 8
Remarkable and stylish beachfront home with opulent, modern interiors and direct access to Selsey Beach in West Sussex.
Soho House

Soho House

Whitstable - Kent

8
Stylish four-bedroom Victorian townhouse in the heart of historic Whitstable.
Sundial

Sundial

Lyme Regis - Dorset

9
A beautiful Grade II listed Arts and Crafts house - with an enviable seafront location and dazzling views over the Cobb and Lyme Bay.
Shell Seekers

Shell Seekers

Bracklesham Bay - West Sussex

Sleeps 9
Amazing seafront home in West Sussex with an incredible indoor heated swimming pool and direct beach access.
Vista Point

Vista Point

East Preston - West Sussex

9
An architectural gem with 1970s flair, Vista Point may be the ultimate retro holiday home, and has fantastic views of the West Sussex coast
Sun Beach House

Sun Beach House

Middleton on Sea - West Sussex

10
Spacious beach house with stunning sea views, direct beach access and a hot tub in West Sussex, perfect for big families or groups of friends.
The Cottage in Camber

The Cottage in Camber

Camber - East Sussex

Sleeps 10
Refined beachside luxury just moments from the dunes at Camber Sands.
Beach House 45

Beach House 45

Selsey - West Sussex

7+4 kids in 5 bedrooms
Experience a piece of paradise at Beach 45, a stunning coastal home with panoramic sea views and direct access to the secluded West Sussex beach.
Casa Blanca Beach House

Casa Blanca Beach House

Camber - East Sussex

12
Enjoy New England vibes on the sandy Camber coastline in this stunning beach house with hot tub, gym and perfect sea views.
Seamark

Seamark

Camber - East Sussex

Sleeps 10
Stunning seaside retreat with amazing coastal views, heated outdoor pool, jacuzzi and a superb beachfront position in Camber.
The Breakers

The Breakers

Sandbanks - Dorset

Sleeps 10
This stunning Sandbanks retreat offers family and friends superb sea views, wonderful social areas and direct beach access.
Deco Beach

Deco Beach

Christchurch - Dorset

Sleeps 10
This superb, striking beach house in Dorset offers super-stylish interiors, a stunning outdoor pool and a private hot tub.
The Beach House Hayling Island

The Beach House Hayling Island

Hayling Island - Hampshire

11
An upside-down house with a large balcony and gorgeous views of the Hayling Island coast, just a stone's throw from the beach.
The Art Deco House

The Art Deco House

Shanklin - Isle of Wight

16
A stunning Art Deco house grandly perched above Sandown Bay - the perfect luxury residence for that special large gathering.
Zanzibar House

Zanzibar House

Hastings - East Sussex

18
Luxurious, large, comfortable home on the seafront in the St Leonards area of Hastings with hot tub, outdoor dining, BBQ and stunning views.
The Beach House West Cliff

The Beach House West Cliff

Bournemouth - Dorset

20
Gorgeous Bournemouth beachside holiday home with fantastic decor and fab facilities that offers space for up to 20 guests.