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Sea Views and Secret Beaches - Best Coastal UK Stays
Published 11th March 2024
Who doesn't love a British beach stay. Is it cold and wet sometimes? Yes. Gale force winds? Well, ok yes. But on a good day our coastline is simply stunning. And for our money, just as beautiful as anywhere in the world.
From wild and empty beaches at Scotland's northern tip, to palm trees and sandy coves in Cornwall, here are 28 fantastic coastal stays to inspire your next UK seaside escape.
Barford Beach House
nr. Bude - Cornwall
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.
Sandcrest Cottage
Mawgan Porth - Cornwall
Sleeps 6
Nestled in the sand dunes on the north coast of Cornwall, with direct access to a top surfing beach, you will find Sandcrest Cottage an ideal getaway!
The Chalet Saunton
Braunton - Devon
Sleeps 4-6
Right by the North Devon beach, with stunning interiors and breathtaking sea views, The Chalet gives you six 3-bed apartments and a 2-bed penthouse to choose from
Oran na Mara
Scarista - Isle of Harris
6
A uniquely designed, award-winning cottage, overlooking a remote, sandy beach on the Isle of Harris. The perfect Outer Hebrides retreat.
Buddha Beach House
Near Looe - Cornwall
10
Amazing Cornish beach house - sit in the hot tub and gaze at the stunning sea views
New England Beach House
Angmering on Sea - West Sussex
14
Stunning Ralph Lauren-inspired house in West Sussex with huge seafront deck and private beach.
The Lighthouse - Gairloch
Gairloch - Wester Ross
7
Enjoy having your own private haven in the spectacular Scottish Highlands at The Lighthouse in Gairloch.
Croft 103
Durness - Sutherland
Two crofts, each sleeping 2 adults
Two contemporary eco-hideouts in a wild Scottish landscape, hidden away from the outside world for the ultimate romance…
Stable Cottage
Tywyn - Gwynedd
4
This charming cottage conversion is idyllically situated in the scenic Snowdonia National Park, just a stone's throw from the Irish Sea
Boscantle
Helford Passage - Cornwall
10
Luxurious six bedroom house with a swimming pool overlooking the Helford River in South Cornwall, perfect for big families or trips with friends.
The Sail Loft
Porth - Cornwall
6
Spacious, light-filled holiday home with direct beach access just north of Newquay in Cornwall, perfect for family holidays to the seaside.
Bothy
Kingsbarns - Fife
4
Embrace the simple life at this off-grid yet up-to-date bothy-inspired home within walking distance of Kingsbarn Beach in rural Fife.
Angmering on Sea Beach House
Angerming on Sea - West Sussex
20
Enjoy the glamour and luxury of this splendid New England-style beachfront house in West Sussex.
Short House Chesil Beach
nr. Bridport - Dorset
4-6
A beautiful seaside cottage on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with spectacular ocean views.
Domes by the Sea
Kirkcudbright - Dumfries and Galloway
2 per dome
Two wonderful, self-catering geodomes overlooking Kirkcudbright Bay, complete with their own woodburning stoves and hot tubs.
Topaz
Boskerris Road - Cornwall
6
Stunning Carbis Bay sea views from a private terrace make a stay in Topaz penthouse the ultimate Cornish retreat.
Edge House
Aberporth - Ceredigion
8
Enjoy a relaxing stay in this supremely stylish, modern clifftop home with a hot tub that offers superb views of the rugged Ceredigion coast.
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
The Look Out
Whitstable - Kent
6
This contemporary self-catering townhouse boasts views of Whitstable's coast and offers unrivalled access to the Kent countryside.
The Boathouse Devon
Ilfracombe - Devon
4
A fantastic, contemporary, renovated boathouse, overlooking picturesque Lee Bay in North Devon. The perfect peaceful hideaway for four.
Four Bed Beach House at Three Mile Beach
Gwithian Towans - Cornwall
8 +2 kids
Spacious luxury beach house with hot tub, barrel sauna, log burner, gas BBQ and foodie delights on the Three Mile Beach in St. Ives, Cornwall.
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 Curious Oyster
Orford - Suffolk
2
Delightful studio for two on the Suffolk Coast with a luxurious interior, enclosed garden and wonderful beaches and eateries on your doorstep.
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.
The Lookout Skye
Isle of Skye - Scotland
2
Fabulously cosy, eco house with a wood-burning stove and jaw dropping views on the romantic Isle of Skye.
The Boathouse Suffolk
Felixstowe - Suffolk
6
Beautifully restored Edwardian boathouse on the water’s edge in Felixstowe Ferry, boasting stunning interiors and spectacular sea views.
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.
8 Boulmer Village
Alnwick - Northumberland
8
Pretty seafront cottage with direct access to the beach on Northumberland’s spectacular coast, perfect for a family trip to the seaside.
Watchtower Penthouse
Lynmouth - Devon
6
Delight in sweeping sea views in this luxurious penthouse apartment, ideally located near a charming village in Exmoor National Park.