Secluded Beach Cottages in the UK
We’ve hand picked the best secluded beach cottages we can find from across the UK, from Cornwall’s coastline in England to the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Not forgetting the beauty of Wales and the beaches of Anglesey and Pembrokeshire. Some of the cottages are within a few minutes walk to the beach, while others are a few minutes drive to the beach.
We have some lovely cottages which are suitable for all couples and families. Whether it’s a romantic getaway or family holiday, we’ve got it covered so that you have an unforgettable break!
Here’s a list of coastal retreats that are just a stone’s throw from the sounds of waves breaking and some of the most gorgeous coastlines. So pack your bucket and spade, windbreak and beach towels and book your next secluded cottage by the beach soon!
Secluded Beach Cottages in England
Woodland Retreat Shepherd’s Hut, Brundish, Suffolk
Sleeps 2
No Pets Please
from £152
6 Minutes Drive to the Beach
If it's seclusion and peace you are looking for and a desire to return to nature, escape to this wonderful sanctuary and truly relax. Situated in a peaceful and picturesque wood, Woodlands Retreat Shepherd’s Hut is a perfectly formed bespoke Shepherd’s Hut ideal for couples wanting to escape everyday life!
Village View, Cliff Farm, Cliff Road, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset
Sleeps 2
Pet Friendly Cottage
from £577 per week
5 Minutes Walk to the Beach
Boasting uninterrupted views over the village of Burton Bradstock and along the Jurassic Coast towards West Bay, Village View promises a superb base for a couple looking to spend some time within this wonderful location.
Cot Valley Cottage, St Just, Cornwall
Sleeps 2 people
No Pets please
Price from: £594 per week
10 Minutes Walk to The Beach
A perfect romantic retreat for two with dreamy surroundings and a beautiful interior. Less than a mile up the lane is the ancient town of St Just, the most westerly in Britain. This friendly little place has several good pubs, cafes and delicatessens as well as several art galleries.
Treetops, Woody Bay, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon
Sleeps 2
Dog Friendly Cottage
from £690 per week
10 Minutes Walk to the Beach
The front of the building is glass, flooding the interior with light, and the conversion has produced an extremely attractive Scandinavian feel with lots of pale wood, bright rugs, comfortable furniture and modern fittings to make it a wonderful place in which to escape.
Hope Cottage, Holme-next-the-sea, Norfolk
Sleeps 2
Dog Friendly Cottage
from £712 per week
12 Minutes Walk to the Beach
If you want to enjoy complete escapism, then this beautifully spacious and utterly romantic hideaway for two, is idyllically situated down a private lane, overlooking Redwell marshes and the NWT nature reserve, in the pretty coastal village of Holme-next-the-Sea.
Seashore Shepherds Hut, Aldingham, near Ulverston, Cumbria
Sleeps 2 people
No Pets please
2 mins walk to the Beach
Price from: £564 per week
This charming Seashore Shepherds Hut sits just 30 yards away from a beautiful, secluded beach, and is six miles away from the historic market town of Ulverston.
Cottage in the Highlands, Big Sands, Gairloch, Scotland
Sleeps 4
No Pets Please
Price from: £406 per week
a few minutes walk to the beach
This light and bright cottage has a beautiful finish throughout, and its secluded countryside location makes it the perfect getaway for keen walkers, nature enthusiasts and those who fancy a peaceful retreat.
Acorn Lodge, Saxmundham, Suffolk
Sleeps 4
Pet Friendly Cottage
from £406
12 Minutes Drive to the Beach
This beautifully-presented, ground floor wooden lodge offers guests a beautifully quiet, rural retreat with so much to do close by.
Woodpecker Cottage, Helston, Cornwall
Sleeps 4
No pets please
from £496
15 Minutes Drive to the Beach
With Cornish charm in spades, a tucked away location and features such as the traditional inglenook fireplace this cottage represents an opportunity to live the Cornish dream.
Tregadjack Barn, Tregathenan, Helston, Cornwall
Sleeps 4
Pet Friendly Cottage
from £416
15 Minutes Drive to the Beach
Situated in a very private, tranquil setting of 20 acres near Sitney, Helston, this is an enchanting granite property, elegantly furnished with antiques. Nearby is the pretty harbour of Porthleven with a host of excellent restaurants and pubs.
Ysgybor Newydd, Cemaes Bay, Sir Ynys Mon
Sleeps 4
Dog Friendly Cottage
from £497 per week
10 Minutes Drive to the Beach
This delightful cottage is located a short distance from the coast, in beautiful grazing countryside, on a quiet lane in Llanbadrig, close to Cemaes Bay with its wonderful sandy beaches, on the northern tip of Anglesey.
Charlton Lodge, Mawnan, Cornwall
Sleeps 4
No pets please
from £620
5 Minutes Walk to the Beach
About a mile from Mawnan Smith, along a pretty tree-lined lane in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a detached lodge all on one level to a splendid country house with fantastic uninterrupted sea views.
Sally Port Cottage, St Mawes, Truro, Cornwall
Sleeps 4
No Pets Please
from £645
10 Minutes Walk to the Beach
Presented in association with Trinity House, this property situated at the furthest point of the beautiful Roseland Peninsula. The lighthouse is still operational, but Sally Port Cottage offers you a totally private holiday home in a stunningly beautiful location.
Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge, Portland Bill, Portland, Dorset
Sleeps 4
No Pets Please
from £666
10 Minutes Drive to the Beach
Situated just forty feet from the Old Higher Lighthouse, this upside down detached Grade II listed cottage makes the most of the fantastic sea and coastal views.
Woodland Pytchley, Cromer, Norfolk
Sleeps 6
No Pets Please
from £654
20 Minutes Walk to the Beach
Woodland Pytchley sits in an acre of private woodland garden. You will find this lovely property quietly tucked away at the end of a private road bordered by National Trust woodland.
Peak Hill Cottage, Theberton, Saxmundham, Suffolk
Sleeps 7
No Pets Please
from £921
11 Minutes Drive to the Beach
Peak Hill Cottage is set in a very quiet woodland where deer, rabbits and other wildlife roam next to two farms, one selling organic produce.
Tidkinhow Farm, Charltons, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire
Sleeps 8 people
Pets Friendly Cottage
Price from: £738 per week
13 Minutes Drive to the Beach
This detached cottage is located near Guisborough in North Yorkshire and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms.
The Crag, Housel Bay, The Lizard, Cornwall
Sleeps 8
No pets please
from £640
5 Minutes Walk to the Beach
Situated 60 yards from the sea with 180 degree uninterrupted panoramic views, The Crag offers spacious accommodation for up to eight guests in four bedrooms, two of which are en-suite.
Trelydarth, Penhallow near Perranporth, Cornwall
Sleeps 12
Pet Friendly Cottage
from £804
8 Minutes Drive to the Beach
Originally a working Cornish farmhouse and located on a quiet road surrounded by picturesque countryside, this Penhallow cottage is ideal for a large family looking for a peaceful cottage in the countryside, but with access to wonderful sandy beaches.
Rafters, Hambury Bottom, West Lulworth, Dorset
Sleeps 20 people
No Pets Please
Price from: £15205 per week
10 Minute Drive to the Beach
This beautiful house can accommodate up to twenty guests in ten bedrooms, all benefiting from wetroom style showers in each of the en-suite bathrooms, some with the added luxury of a roll top bath.
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Secluded Beach Cottages in Scotland
Braemore Chalet, Nr Tarbert, Harris, Western Isles
Sleeps 2
No Pets please
A Short Walk to the Beach
Price from: £599 per week
Nestling in a wonderfully remote setting on Scalpay, Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, is this charming single-storey holiday chalet, Braemore Chalet. Perfect for a couple looking to get away from it all, Braemore Chalet is the ultimate romantic hideaway and enjoys a superb setting with simply stunning views.
Cuir na Bhoir, Creagorry, South Uist, Western Isles
Sleeps 2
Pet Friendly Cottage
A Short Walk to the Beach
Price from: £693 per week
Occupying a wonderful setting near Lochdar on the Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides is this simply magical thatched cottage, Cuir-na-Bhoir. The ultimate hideaway for couples, Cuir-na-Bhoir is small but perfectly formed and its signature thatched roof helps to set the tone for this enchanting property.
Taigh Gorm, Baleshare, near Balivanich, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides
Sleeps 4
No Pets please
a short walk to the beach
Price from: £779 per week
Mountains and beaches surround this new-build cottage, built in 2019 to reflect both the stunning scenery and a traditional Scottish lodge situated in Baleshare, near Balivanich on the Isle of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides.
Spindrift, Timsgearraidh near Stornoway, The Outer Hebrides - Lewis
Sleeps 4
Pet Friendly Cottage
A short walk to the beach
Price from: £824 per week
Perfect for families and their four-legged friend, this cottage offers an insight into the wilderness and remoteness of the Isle of Lewis. Perched on the edge of a rugged headland in Breanais, near Timsgearraidh, overlooking white sandy beaches and clear blue sea, Spindrift is sure to take your breath away.
St Clements View, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides
Sleeps 4
Pet Friendly Cottage
A Short Walk to the Beach
Price from: £838 per week
A traditional croft house turned holiday cottage; St Clements View can be found nestled into the countryside of the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. With wildlife and beaches nearby, this four-bed pet-friendly cottage is perfect for families looking for a taste of the more rugged and remote islands of Scotland.
Loch Cottage, Borve, Isle of Lewis
Sleeps 4
No Pets please
A Short Walk to the Beach
Price from: £955 per week
Emerging from the loch-side village of Dalbeg, near Borve on the Isle of Lewis, this fantastic, renovated cottage offers a high standard of facilities for you and your family to make the most of your stay in such a beautiful and remote area.
Fisherman's Cottage, Keanchulish Estate, Ullapool, Highland
Sleeps 5 people
No Pets Please
Price from: £498 per week
15 Minute Drive to the Beach
This is a smart, detached, ground floor cottage situated on a private, family-owned estate, set just six miles from Ullapool and can sleep five people in three bedrooms.
Roddy's Cottage, Glenelg, Kyle, Highland
Sleeps 6 people
No Pets please
Price from: £479 per week
10 Minutes Walk / 3 Minutes Drive to the Beach
This three bedroom property close to the Isle of Skye is able to sleep up to six people.
Eagle Lodge, Uig, The Outer Hebrides - Lewis
Sleeps 10 people
No Pets please
A Short Walk to the Beach
Price from: £2,229 per week
Enjoying an elevated position above Uig Sands on the Isle of Lewis in the heart of the Outer Hebrides, Eagle Lodge is a large, extremely well-presented holiday home. Easily sleeping 10 people, the property is perfect for large family gatherings.
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Secluded Beach Cottages in Wales
Ty Bach Ysgo, Ysgo, Rhiw, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
Sleeps 2
Dog Friendly Cottage
from £589 per week
10 Minutes Walk to the Beach
This charming and romantic bolthole is perfect for couples seeking a tranquil break within the picturesque Welsh countryside, offering open-plan living and cosy accommodation for two.
Rhytty Bach, Ty Croes near Rhosneigr, Anglesey
Sleeps 2 people
Dog Friendly Cottage
Price: from £463
Perfect for a romantic break amidst the stunning scenery of Anglesey, Rhytty Bach features an elegant and stylish interior.
Three Gates, Llangoed, Anglesey
Sleeps 2 people
Dog Friendly Cottage
Price: from £466
20 Minutes Walk to the Beach
This lovely little holiday cottage, in a peaceful location on the south eastern corner of Anglesey, offers simple comforts in a most delightful way.
Cwm Bach, Dinas Cross, Newport, Pembrokeshire
Sleeps 4 people
Pet Friendly Cottage
Price: from £457
10 Minutes Drive to the Beach
Cwm Bach (Little Valley) is situated in the spectacular Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. It’s set in a wooded hillside in its own secluded valley, with views across Fishguard Bay. The market town of Fishguard is a five minute drive.
Y Beudy, Y Beudy Brynteg, Gorad Road, Llanynghenedl, Anglesey
Sleeps 4 people
No Pets Please
Price: from £459 per week
10 Minutes Drive to the Beach
Warm and welcoming remote holiday cottage with a beautiful garden and countryside views. Short drive from beaches of Trearddur Bay and Rhoscolyn.
Dinam Lodge, Llangaffo, Anglesey
Sleeps 4 people
No Pets please
Price from: £465 per week
15 minutes drive to the beach
Situated in the peaceful and remote village of Llangaffo on the Isle of Anglesey is this delightful detached cottage, Dinam Lodge. Offering a comforting open fire and a pretty blue theme which features on the exterior and runs through the interior of the property, providing plenty of character through the space.
Estuary Cottage, Pentre Erianell, Dulas, Anglesey
Sleeps 4 people
Dog Friendly Cottage
Price: from £612 per week
5 Minutes Drive to the Beach
A high quality barn conversion, in a rural location with countryside and sea views over Dulas bay. Wonderful walks from the door, 10 minutes to Moelfre and Benllech.
Cockshead Cottage, Greenfield, Cippyn, ST DOGMAELS, Pembrokeshire
Sleeps 4 people
Dog Friendly Cottage
Price: from £518
15 Minutes Walk to the Beach
Situated high up near Cemaes Head, the highest point on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and overlooking Cardigan Island, this detached coastal cottage enjoys views across the Teifi Estuary and further out to sea.
Beach Cove, Freshwater East, Pembrokeshire
Sleeps 6 people
Dog Friendly Cottage
Price: from £527
5 Minutes Walk to the Beach
Overlooking the beach at Freshwater East in Pembrokeshire, this delightful detached timber clad beach house makes a very relaxing holiday destination.
Min-y-rhos, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Snowdonia
Sleeps 8 people
Pet Friendly Cottage
Price: from £575
30 Minutes Walk / 10 Minutes Drive to the Beach
Less than two miles from a beach and stunning seascapes, this delightful cottage invites family and friends to enjoy a splendid break in Wales.
Cymryd Uchaf, Bryn Seiri Road, Conwy
Sleeps 8 people
Dog Friendly Cottage
Price: from £711
30 Minutes Walk / 10 Minutes Drive to the Beach
Cymryd Uchaf is an outstanding white stone farmhouse, sitting in an elevated position on the outskirts of Conwy town centre, in North Wales.
Warren Farmhouse, Dinas Dinlle, Snowdonia
Sleeps 8
Pet Friendly Cottage
from £1471 per week
5 Minutes Walk to the Beach
Lovely house in a fabulous, tranquil location. Mountain views. Close to the Wales Coastal Path, walks, and cycle routes. 20 minute drive takes you to Caernarfon for shops, supermarkets and eateries.
Lligwy Beach Cottage (Bryn Lligwy), Dulas, Anglesey
Sleeps 8 people
Dog Friendly Cottage
Price: from £1107
Less than 5 Minutes Walk to the Beach
A New England feel house, located a hop and a skip to Lligwy Beach. It has the most spectacular views along the coast of Anglesey with the backdrop of the mountains in Snowdonia beyond.
Newton West Farm, Newton West, Hayscastle, HAVERFORDWEST, Pembrokeshire
Sleeps 14 people
Dog Friendly Cottage
Price: from £1221
15 Minutes Drive to the Beach
A fabulous three storey Georgian farm house in Pembrokeshire with views of the rolling countryside yet only a few minutes drive from the coast, and the beach at Newgale, (approx. 4.5 miles). Sleeps 14 in 7 bedrooms and will accept 2 pets.
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