We've picked 21 of the very best coastal cottages around the UK. From windswept cliff-top hideaways, to merry little harbour homes, you'll love to be beside the seaside at these snug and beautiful coastal cottages.
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.
Jamaica Terrace
Mousehole - Cornwall
Sleeps 2
Enjoy the romantic charm of this cosy coastal cottage complete with original features, in the heart of a traditional Cornish fishing village.
The Old Bakery
Dartmouth - Devon
Sleeps 8
Seventeenth-century townhouse with a contemporary interior in Dartmouth town centre with views over the river, a great family getaway.
Avon Rock
Thurlestone - Devon
Sleeps 8
A seaside four-bedroom property in Thurlestone, Devon, with huge outdoor space and easy access to South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Waves End
St Ives - Cornwall
Sleeps 8 +1 infant
A former sea captain's abode with private hot tub, the awe-inspiring Waves End is a fabulous location for a peaceful stay in St Ives, Cornwall
The West Nest
Isle of Skye - Highlands
Sleeps 4
Peaceful rural retreat on the Isle of Skye with a minimalist Scandi-style interior and beautiful sea views.
Mint Croft
Isle of Skye - Scottish Highlands
Sleeps 2 per cottage
Mint Croft is a rare find, two beautifully restored crofters’ cottages with stunning sea views on the Isle of Skye.
Elmley Cottage
Minster-on-sea - Isle of Sheppey
Sleeps 10
Luxurious cottage in the heart of Elmley Nature Reserve, the perfect countryside escape for family gatherings, large groups or retreats.
Sea Sunset Cottage
Whitstable - Kent
Sleeps 6
A luxury, beach-front house on the stunning Whitstable coastline…
Anchor Cottage
Whitstable - Kent
Sleeps 4
Enjoy sea views from the end of your garden at Anchor Cottage - a unique seaside holiday home right on Whitstable Beach.
Roselyn Cottage
Lerryn - Cornwall
Sleeps 6
This rustic cottage conversion sits in the magical Cornish village of Lerryn, where the picturesque Fower River shapes the life around it.
Misty Cottage
Whitby - North Yorkshire
Sleeps 12
Pretty seaside cottage a stone’s throw from the water near Whitby harbour, perfect for family holidays or group trips.
Dove Cottage
Tywyn - GWYNEDD
Sleeps 4
This charming country cottage is a Grade II* listed building in picturesque Snowdownia National Park, making for an ideal tranquil staycation.
Fisherman's Cottage
Norfolk - Norfolk
Sleeps 4
Quaint and comfortable coastal cottage in Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk that's walking distance from the beach.
Saltponds House
Mousehole - Cornwall
Sleeps 4
A stunningly styled cottage for four right by the sea in the charming Cornish village of Mousehole