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53.302028, 0.289607

Just 200 metres from the beach, The Summer House is a spacious coastal cottage in the peaceful seaside village of Sandilands on the Lincolnshire coast. Set on a generous corner plot, it’s the perfect base for a relaxing break by the sea. Spend your days walking along wide sandy beaches, playing golf nearby, exploring the coast, or visiting traditional seaside towns like Skegness. Inside, the cottage comfortably sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms, making it ideal for families, couples or friends looking for a seaside escape. Dogs are welcome too, so the whole family can enjoy the holiday. Whether you're planning summer beach days, long coastal walks, or a quiet off-season retreat, The Summer House offers space, comfort and easy access to the sea. Book your Sandilands stay today and start planning your coastal escape.

Weekly guide price:
£519 to £859
Short breaks from £83 per night

6  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday

53.374755, -4.549440

Pen y Graig - The Front Wing is a spacious Welsh farmhouse holiday cottage in Church Bay, Anglesey, sleeping four guests plus a baby, less than half a mile from the beach. This self-catering accommodation combines original character features with contemporary comforts, including a wood-burning stove, panoramic sea views, and an enclosed garden. Located on Anglesey’s west coast, the property offers off-road parking and WiFi throughout. This holiday rental on Anglesey provides an excellent base for exploring the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path, South Stack Lighthouse, and Beaumaris Castle, with the beach, Lobster Pot restaurant, and coastal walks all within easy reach.

Weekly guide price:
£360 to £860
Short breaks from £90 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

50.834219, -1.702211

Helmsdale is everything you could wish for in a New Forest holiday cottage. Postcard pretty, this welcoming self catering retreat is perfectly placed just a short walk from the heart of the popular village of Burley, with shops and pubs for a meal out. With miles of forest tracks and trails to explore by bike, foot or horse back and the many attractions of the forest all around, Helmsdale is a popular choice for a family holiday or time away with friends.

Weekly guide price:
£1085 to £2475
Short breaks from £165 per night

6  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday

Whimsy by the Sea

Last Minute Offer:Fri, 2nd Oct 2026 for 4 nights, £450"Dog-friendly beaches, woodland walks from door, cosy heated cabin. Dogs stay free. Non-refundable rate, includes linen, towels, and cleaning. Enquire to book, not available on my website."
51.794284, -5.092031

A cosy, dog friendly wood cabin in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, just a mile from safe, sandy Broad Haven beach along a woodland path. Enjoy wonderful views from the deck, country walks from the door, and easy access to the sea. Whimsy by the Sea has WIFI, a panoramic enclosed deck and private dining patio, two parking spaces, and use of 100-acres of private grounds. Train station 15 mins.

Weekly guide price:
£450 to £1300
Short breaks from £80 per night

5  |   3  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 4 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

53.3276163799624, -3.8429836725696647

Take a break to beautiful North Wales, where the sea meets the mountains with open spaces and fresh sea air. Situated on Llandudno's famous Great Orme, Copper Mine Cottage is the perfect place for your holiday. The cottage will offer you all you need for you to explore Llandudno, Conwy County and the North Wales Coastline. As well as being within easy access to Anglesey and the breath-taking scenery that Snowdonia has to offer via the A55 Expressway. There is plenty of free parking, just 25 metres away on the quiet local road. 

Weekly guide price:
£554 to £1002
Short breaks from £99 per night

4  |   2  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 1 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

56.703240, -5.227443

Croft Cottage is a welcoming West Highland holiday home in Onich near Glencoe, south of Fort Wiliam, offering self-catering accommodation for up to three guests. This traditional holiday rental sits close to Loch Linnhe, making it a brilliant base for exploring dramatic Scottish landscapes. With two bedrooms, an enclosed garden and a wood burner for cosy evenings, it suits couples or small groups looking for a relaxed Highland escape. Well placed for walking, cycling and day trips to the islands, Croft Cottage combines comfort, character and a wonderfully scenic location, convenient for some of the best attractions the Highlands have to offer. 

Weekly guide price:
£600 to £900
Short breaks from £86 per night

3  |   2  |   No  |   Enquire  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 4 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.647370, -2.365517

With a fabulous four-poster double, Owls Roost is a popular choice with couples looking for a luxurious retreat. Perfectly placed just a mile from Ringstead Bay beach on Dorset's world famous Jurassic coastline, guests can enjoy plenty of sea air, attractions including Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Poole and Weymouth, as well as miles of coastal footpath to explore. Tourist board rating: 5 Star

Weekly guide price:
£735 to £1180
Short breaks from £147 per night

2  |   1  |   No  |   No  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible | 5 Star

51.178253, -3.521623

Pretty as a picture, this lovely self catering cottage used to be part of the old village forge and today provides romantic holiday accommodation in the tranquil rural village of Wootton Courtenay. A walkers paradise with direct access onto Exmoor's stunning National Park.

Weekly guide price:
£250 to £505
Short breaks from £75 per night

3  |   1  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

51.222292, -3.636457

This secluded Victorian single storey cottage on the Ashley Combe Estate, the historic Exmoor home of computer pioneer Ada Lovelace, sits across a bridge next to a stream and is surrounded by woodland a mile from Porlock Weir. It combines old world charm with modern living; fully centrally heated, an open fire adds a special glow to cooler days. Lovelace is a good base for local walks. Peace and tranquillity in the sheltered woodland encourage relaxation and are the perfect ingredients for forest bathing. Free wifi serves to stay in touch with a less enchanted world. Lovelace can accommodate three guests with two people occupying the main King bed and one the single bedroom. Alternatively, one guest could use the main bedroom and two guests can be accommodated in the second bedroom by making up the second single (truckle) bed. 

Weekly guide price:
£550 to £960
Short breaks from £130 per night

3  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday

Tregrehan Garden Cottages - Game Keepers Cottage

Last Minute Offer:Fri, 9th Oct 2026 for 2 nights, £450"Weekend break with late Sunday departure, £520/3n arrive any day...£800/wk, LESS 10% for 2 only"
50.349500, -4.740021

Tregrehan is an enchanting holiday retreat with five holiday cottages located on the South Coast of Cornwall between the ancient town of Fowey and the harbour village of Charlestown. With plenty of attractions and gardens nearby (including the Eden Project), there are no shortage of places to visit and wonderful beaches for lazy days.

Weekly guide price:
£612 to £1070
Short breaks from £126 per night

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.349500, -4.740021

The Mews is one of five lovely holiday homes located at Tregrehan, equidistant from the historic Cornish village of Charlestown and the popular harbour town of Fowey on the beautiful South Coast of Cornwall. An abundance of attractions within easy reach including fabulous beaches, gardens and of course the world famous Eden Project.

Weekly guide price:
£540 to £620
Short breaks from £105 per night

2  |   1  |   No  |   Enquire  |   Yes

Min nights: 4 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.273619, -4.785880

Its relaxed atmosphere and beautiful harbour make Mevagissey a favourite Cornish holiday destination. This fantastic holiday cottage, which sleeps eight people in four bedrooms, is a leisurely ten-minute stroll from Mevagissey's pubs, shops and restaurants, and just a few minutes walk to the secluded, sheltered beach. Kittiwake is the families much loved holiday home and is spacious and private, with both the interior living areas and garden perfectly designed for relaxing. With great attractions like the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project nearby, this Cornish cottage is ideal for families and groups of friends.

Weekly guide price:
£795 to £1595

8  |   4  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 7 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

55.556362, -1.636064

Beadnell Bay is a peaceful, sheltered beach close to Bamburgh, Alnwick, Lindisfarne and the Farne Islands. Just 500 metres from the beach, opposite the pretty village green, Church Cottage is a lovely 17th Century holiday home that sleeps up to seven guests in three bedrooms. It is ideal not only for families who love being within walking distance of the beach, cafes, shops and the family-friendly village pub but also for couples and friends who appreciate the high standard of accommodation the cottage offers, including a log fire and enclosed private garden.

Weekly guide price:
£695 to £1795

7  |   3  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: Enquire

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

51.770520, -5.111777

Treat yourself to a week of 5-Star luxury with spectacular views over St Bride's Bay. This holiday cottage is located in the coastal village of  Little Haven and perfect for couples or individuals who don't want to compromise on the quality of their accommodation or their proximity to the beach. The sand, coastal footpath, there are three friendly pubs, all within a few minutes walk of Leet Cottage, which is just off a quiet country lane and surrounded by fields making it feel remarkably secluded. It's a fantastic place to stay, whether you want to settle back on a sun lounger and unwind or to try everything the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park has to offer, from castles to coasteering.  Tourist board rating: 5 Star

Weekly guide price:
£695 to £1450
Short breaks from £90 per night

2  |   1  |   No  |   No  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible | 5 Star

51.570874, -3.994287

Discover The Mumbles: A Seaside Gem on the Gower Peninsula Nestled along the breathtaking Gower Peninsula, The Mumbles is one of South Wales’ most captivating seaside destinations — a place where rugged coastal beauty meets warm Welsh charm. This picturesque village, with its sweeping views of Swansea Bay and the open sea, has long been a favourite escape for those seeking relaxation, good food, and the gentle rhythm of coastal life. Wander along the scenic Mumbles Promenade, a leisurely stretch that captures the essence of this charming village. Along the way, you’ll find independent cafés serving freshly brewed coffee, traditional ice cream parlours perfect for sunny afternoons, and boutique shops offering everything from handmade crafts to coastal-inspired gifts. At the end of the promenade stands the iconic Mumbles Pier, a classic seaside landmark where you can watch the waves roll in, try your hand at a bit of fishing, or simply enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere. Food lovers will find plenty to savour here. The Mumbles boasts a vibrant culinary scene celebrating local Welsh produce and the freshest seafood from the nearby coast. From oysters and lobster to hearty traditional dishes, dining here is both comforting and indulgent. Cosy pubs with roaring fires offer locally brewed ales and wholesome meals, while award-winning restaurants provide refined takes on regional favourites. Whether you’re after a relaxed lunch overlooking the sea or a romantic dinner for two, The Mumbles has something to delight every palate. For those drawn to the outdoors, the area is a gateway to some of Britain’s most spectacular beaches and coastal walks. Langland Bay and Caswell Bay are both within easy reach, offering golden sands, excellent surf, and stunning clifftop views. A short drive further along the peninsula leads to Rhossili Bay — often ranked among the world’s most beautiful beaches — where dramatic cliffs, sweeping dunes, and miles of shoreline invite exploration and quiet reflection. To make your stay even more restorative, guests can be connected with a trusted local massage therapist, personally recommended and experienced by the host. She offers private, in-house treatments — the perfect way to unwind after a day exploring the coast. Imagine returning from a long walk along the cliffs to a calming massage in the comfort of your accommodation — a truly indulgent start to your UK mini-break. The Mumbles perfectly blends the best of Welsh hospitality with natural beauty and a sense of laid-back luxury. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful coastal retreat, a romantic escape, or a fun family adventure, this seaside haven offers something for everyone. With its warm community, mouth-watering cuisine, and the timeless charm of the sea, The Mumbles captures the very essence of seaside living — a place that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and fall in love with the Welsh coast.

Weekly guide price:
£600 to £1600
Short breaks from £90 per night

4  |   2  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 4 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

52.545201, -4.041127

CURLEW is a two bedroom apartment, part of the Aberdovey Hillside Village holiday cottage & apartment complex with its indoor and outdoor facilities, a peaceful place with amazing panoramic sea views, in Aberdovey short walk to its beaches, shops, pubs and restaurants. Great for couples, families, dogs and those limited mobility. In Snowdonia on west Wales coast. Aberdovey Hillside Village has properties that sleep 3-8 in two to four bedrooms.

Weekly guide price:
£600 to £900

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

52.545309, -4.041157

SOUTHWARD a three bedroom ground floor apartment, access through its enclosed terrace, part of the Aberdovey Hillside Village holiday cottage & apartment complex with its indoor and outdoor facilities, a peaceful place with amazing panoramic sea views, in Aberdovey short walk to its beaches, shops, pubs and restaurants. Great for couples, families, dogs and those limited mobility. In Snowdonia on west Wales coast. Aberdovey Hillside Village has properties that sleep 3-8 in two to four bedrooms.

Weekly guide price:
£700 to £1200

6  |   3  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

52.545470446381785, -4.052109863679417

OTTER is a two bedroom apartment ground level access, through its enclosed terrace, part of the Aberdovey Hillside Village holiday cottage & apartment complex with its indoor and outdoor facilities, a peaceful place with amazing panoramic sea views, in Aberdovey short walk to its beaches, shops, pubs and restaurants. Great for couples, families, dogs and those limited mobility. In Snowdonia on west Wales coast. Aberdovey Hillside Village has properties that sleep 3-8 in two to four bedrooms.

Weekly guide price:
£500 to £900

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.15382903422491, -5.067972123450816

Completely self-contained, Gallants is one of three flats in a converted waterside chapel on Falmouth’s inner harbour – the third deepest natural harbour in the world. It has a magnificent, panoramic view across the harbour and, while conveniently close to restaurants and shops, is down a private lane, so quiet and sheltered from the bustle of the town. The lane leads to a yard where we have free off-street parking for one car.  Falmouth is a lively and historic town, with good restaurants, cafés and pubs, independent food shops and supermarkets, art galleries, craft and gift shops and is the venue for many events all year round. In Falmouth and its immediate surroundings, there are three beaches, Henry VIII’s Pendennis castle to explore, world-renowned gardens at Trelissick, Glendurgan and Trebah, pretty villages and access to the Roseland Peninsula via King Harry car and foot ferry, just 20 minutes’ drive away.

Weekly guide price:
£650 to £1150

4  |   2  |   No  |   Enquire  |   Yes

Min nights: Enquire

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

51.773989, -5.106804

Beach house, beautifully presented, spacious holiday home sits  in the very heart of Little Haven on Pembrokeshire's stunning coastline with stunning golden beaches on the doorstep, pubs and fantastic coastal walks. Perfect for everyone. Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£1000 to £2200

8  |   4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: Enquire

Preferred arrival day: Friday | 4 Star