Beautiful beach houses with sun-drenched patios, swish sea-facing apartments with stunning views. Nothing beats a holiday by the sea, except that is, for one that’s just a few footsteps from the beach.

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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.

Cottages near the beach in Devon

Swish and spacious apartments, swanky houses and seafront cottages all within a few metres of the water’s edge so you can finish your brekkies and be in the water in under 5 minutes. Seaside cottages in Devon have some of the best beaches on their doorsteps like the shingle stretches at both Slapton and Beesands in the south, with the waters of Start Bay being perfect for morning dips or afternoon SUPs. Opposite lies Torbay, an area renowned for its many sandy stretches and wonderful sea views, so a holiday home close to the shore here has everything you could ask for from a coastal break, and more!

In East Devon on the Jurassic coast, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth and Beer are a delight for anyone who loves being by the sea, with pebbly beaches and sheltered waters backed by towering cliffs. Holidays here are made even more special when you’re within striking distance of the shoreline, with car-free excursions down to the beach whenever you choose.

Beach Cottages in Devon

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.

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