Here's our pick of the best staycation properties on the coast, with availability this July and August (at the time of writing). Don't sleep on them though, because they won't hang around for long!
The Moorings
St Mawes - Cornwall
Sleeps 8
A charming waterfront Victorian house with private beach access and sea views over St Mawes, Cornwall.
Trees at Tughall
Chathill - Northumberland
Sleeps 2
Choose from one of three architect-designed modernist cabins, just a stone's throw from the arresting Northumberland Coast AONB.
Old Methodist Chapel
Heacham - Norfolk
Sleeps 8
A stunning, converted chapel, with original stained glass windows, walking distance from two sandy beaches on the picturesque Norfolk coast.
Seabreeze
Camber - East Sussex
Sleeps 4
Luxurious, contemporary holiday house right on the beach at Camber Sands in East Sussex, perfect for a seaside escape with the family.
Herons Wood at Greyfriars
Winchelsea - East Sussex
Sleeps 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.
Sloeberry Farm Lodges
Aberporth - Ceredigion
Sleeps Up to 8 people
Uniquely designed, canvas lodges with private hot tubs set within 13 acres of pasture and woodland in West Wales.
The Look Out
Whitstable - Kent
Sleeps 6
This contemporary self-catering townhouse boasts views of Whitstable's coast and offers unrivalled access to the Kent countryside.
Loulou by the Ocean
West Coast - Scottish Highlands
Sleeps 6
Restored coastal cottage, contemporary living by the Atlantic Ocean in the Scottish Highlands.
Mrs Butler Brighton
Brighton and Hove - East Sussex
Sleeps 2 + 2 kids
Stylish apartment with a balcony overlooking Brighton’s iconic seafront and located close to the city centre, perfect for couples.
GoFerydd
Holyhead - Anglesey
Sleeps 9
A self-catering holiday retreat on Holy Island, Anglesey, boasting gorgeous décor, stunning sea views, a separate annex and a private hot tub.
Merlin Farm - Mawgan Porth
Mawgan Porth - Cornwall
Sleeps 2-4 per cottage
Luxury, eco-friendly cottages set in the Cornish countryside. Minutes from magical Mawgan Porth beach.
Thistles
Sleat - Isle of Skye
Sleeps 4
Recently refurbished cottage on Skye with wood-burning stove, views of the sound, and space for four guests
Luxury Riverfront Retreat
Chichester - West Sussex
Sleeps 8
Large, ultra-modern Hampshire home sleeping eight guests in luxury, with outdoor swimming pool and gorgeous riverside views.
The North Wing at Trevigue Farmhouse
Bude - Cornwall
Sleeps 2
Gorgeous farmhouse retreat for two near Cornwall's north coast with bundles of rural charm, comfy furnishings and plenty of modern amenities
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.
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.
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.
Three Little Huts
Gatehouse of Fleet - Castle Douglas
Sleeps 2 per hut
Three quaint, stylish and super-comfy shepherd's huts in the Dumfries and Galloway countryside with outdoor bath tubs and fabulous sea views.
Sandpiper
Portwrinkle - Cornwall
Sleeps 10
Luxurious holiday house with breathtaking ocean views and a private roof terrace set above Whitsand Bay on Cornwall’s South 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.
Basking Shark
Sennen - Cornwall
Sleeps 2
A romantic, sea-view studio on Cornwall’s sublime Whitesands Bay….
Western House
Truro - Cornwall
Sleeps 8
Extraordinary riverside cottage in Cornwall with jetty access, room for eight and expansive outdoor spaces.
Bull's Barn
St Minver - Cornwall
Sleeps 2 +3
Delightful barn conversion with private garden and stunning views, ideally located to discover Cornwall’s idyllic north coast.
Jungle Cabin
Dover - Kent
Sleeps 2
A luxurious, hand-built cabin hidden in a lush, tropical garden with a private hot tub, just a few miles from the charming coastal town of Deal, Kent.
Willow Green Cabin
Penzance - Cornwall
Sleeps 2
Luxurious Scandi-style cabin in the Cornish countryside overlooking St Michael’s Mount, perfect for seaside escape for two.
Ty Cwch Boathouse
Cwmtydu - Ceredigion
Sleeps 12
The unique and contemporary Ty Cwch is ideal for those who want to combine their stay by the beautiful Welsh coast with outdoor activities.
The Beachcroft Beach Huts
Felpham - West Sussex
Sleeps 2 + 2 kids per hut
Relax by the sea with friends and family in arguably the UK’s most luxurious beach huts at Beachcroft in Felpham Village in West Sussex.
Mill Farm Eco Barns - Threshing Barn
Winterton-on-Sea - Norfolk
Sleeps 8
Luxuriously furnished and eco-friendly barn on the Norfolk coast set in beautiful farmland, great for families or group trips.
Bays Blackhouse
Isle of Harris - Eilean Siar
Sleeps 2
Unique cottage within the ruins of a historic blackhouse on the shores of the Isle of Harris’ Loch Stocinis, perfect for a couple’s escape.
Trevone Bay Shepherds hut
Trevone Padstow - Cornwall
Sleeps 2
Pretty sheperds hut with a private garden just a short stroll from a beautiful Cornish beach.
Frog By The Sea
Bridport - Dorset
Sleeps 6
Semi-detached 17th century ham stone cottage with unique Mediterranean style veranda, stunning sea views and a hot tub, located on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.
Abalyne Beach House
Filey - North Yorkshire
Sleeps 8
Bright and spacious house with a private terrace just a short stroll from the beach in North Yorkshire, perfect for family seaside escapes.