Footsteps from the beach

Beach holidays in the South West

Not much tops a holiday cottage with sea views, except that is, for one that rests a pebble’s throw from the beach. This is the dream coastal getaway for most of us and fortunately, with its sprawling coastline and plethora of beaches, the South West has some of the best on offer.

If you have children in tow, a cottage right near the beach means they’ll be able to spend hours paddling in the shallows or building sandcastles uninterrupted by an early departure home for lunch. And for those with four-legged family members will be able to nip down for walkies any time of the day or evening.

Beach cottages in Cornwall

Holiday homes on the coast of Cornwall come in all shapes and sizes and suit every stay imaginable. If your idea of the best way to spend a holiday here is on the sand or in the water, a cottage or apartment that sits right by the sea is dream. Places like Holywell Bay and Crantock on the north coast are simply spectacular, with sand dunes for roaming, waves for surfing and plenty of space for unwinding in the sunshine. Newquay beach cottages offer a collection of sandy stretches to enjoy too, from Fistral Beach to Porth and all those in between, so if water sports and sandcastles are on the agenda, a home close to any one of these is a delight.

Of course, Cornwall’s beautiful coast stretches way beyond Newquay to places like Hayle Towans and Gwithian, St Ives, Carbis Bay, Mousehole, Marazion, Sennen, Praa Sands, Fowey, Falmouth and Porthcurno to name but a few. All have their own atmospheres and stunning scenery, so the choice is yours as to where you’d like your ‘footsteps from the beach’ cottage to be.