British seaside holidays in self-catering cottages

British seaside holidays in self-catering cottages - good for families with young children; there's nothing like a paddle in the sea and building sand castles on the beach.

The holiday cottages shown below are all booked directly with owners or their management companies for best deals.

Please click on a cottage image to find out more about each of the holiday cottages near the seaside.

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Britain offers a large number of seaside resorts and beaches and the further north you go, on the whole, the quieter and more unspoilt the beaches are.

Cottages: 250

	Apartment, former Mill - Ref 2101 (England, Northumberland, Bamburgh) Unusual apartment in a former mill in Waren Mill, just 3 miles from Bamburgh and near Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 6. The sandy beaches, pretty fishing villages, magnificent castles and coastal islands along the dramatic Heritage Coast are all close to the village of Bamburgh - the ideal base for exploring Northumberland. One dog welcome. Price range from £260 to £611 per week Sleeps from 1 to 6 people in 2 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 2 Pet Friendly: No Rating: 01244 500 540 Click here to email owner more >
	Penrhyn (Scotland, Morayshire, Cullen) Luxury 5 bedroom self catering holiday home near the beach in Cullen, Scotland, to sleep 10. The house is suitable as a year round destination. It's absolutely fabulous for safe holidays on the beach, for fishing, skiing, golf, surfing. This is a great place to go dolphin and whale watching. Price range from £770 to £1365 per week Sleeps from 1 to 10 people in 5 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 2 Pet Friendly: No Rating: 07703 740 869 Click here to email owner more >
	Lionstone House Holiday Apartments (England, Isle of Wight, Ryde) Small centrally heated self-catering apartments overling the Esplanade at Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Each can sleep 3-5 people. Pet-friendly. Ideal for weekly family holidays and short breaks in low season. Beach virtually on the doorstep. Price range from £ to £ per week Sleeps from 3 to 5 people in 2 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 1 Pet Friendly: Yes Rating: (2 star) +44(0)1983 563 496 Click here to email owner more >
	Corner Cottage (England, Suffolk, Saxmundham) Delightfully quaint single-storey holiday cottage with an open log fire in historic market-town, just 8 miles from Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. 2 bedrooms, sleeps up to 4 people. (Kingsize bed). Perfect location for walking or visiting Aldeburgh, Southwold and RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve. Excellent golf courses. Just 90 mins from London! Dogs welcome. Perfect for holidays at any time of year. AVAILABLE 25th SEPT, OCT Half-Term, Christmas, New Year weeks. Price range from £290 to £575 per week Sleeps from 1 to 4 people in 2 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 1 Pet Friendly: Yes Rating: ( 4 Star) 01277 210 551 Click here to email owner more >
	The Coach House (England, Somerset, Bridgwater) The grade II listed Coach House in the Quantock hills in Somerset has been carefully renovated to preserve the original features and character. The conversion offers two double bedrooms, each with ensuite facilities on the first floor. The structure and furniture are principally oak timbered with underfloor heating throughout the groundfloor. The Coach House is situated on a working farm. The location provides some wonderful scenery and great walking and horse riding opportunities. Bridgwater and Taunton are nearby. Short breaks of 3 night stay available throughout the year. Price range from £350 to £750 per week Sleeps from 1 to 6 people in 2 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 2 Pet Friendly: Yes Rating: 01278 662830 Click here to email owner more >
	Sands Holiday House (Scotland, Highland, Gairloch) Luxurious house situated within its own croft in the small crofting township of Big Sand, four miles west of Gairloch in Scotland. Sleeps 2 to 6 in 4 bedrooms. Modern, fully equipped luxury cottage with fantastic views of the Torridon Mountains and the sea over to Skye. Romantic location. Price range from £500 to £900 per week Sleeps from 2 to 6 people in 4 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 3 Pet Friendly: No Rating: (4 Star Rated) 01445 712 152 Click here to email owner more >
	Moonfleat Cottage (England, Somerset, West Quantoxhead) Moonfleat Cottage is a stone-built traditional country cottage near the Exmoor National Park and the coast. It has 2 bedrooms plus a sofabed in the lounge and can sleep a maximum of 6 people. One bedroom can have kingsize or twin beds, one twin. Log burner. All essential kitchen equipment such as freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, coffee maker and microwave. The cottage is about 10 km away from Minehead and little further to Burnham-on-Sea. Price range from £250 to £420 per week Sleeps from 2 to 6 people in 3 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 1 Pet Friendly: Yes Rating: +44 78 454 77716 Click here to email owner more >
	Hilltop Farm, Welbourn (England, Lincolnshire, Lincoln) This magnificent 4 bedroom farmhouse is on a quiet lane and has stunning views over the countryside for miles to the northwest. Space is its feature - long walks on private land along the cliff edge over the quiet village of Welbourn make this a unique opportunity to enjoy a special experience. Piano in lounge. Sleeps 6 Price range from £615 to £690 per week Sleeps from 2 to 6 people in 4 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 1 Pet Friendly: No Rating: (3 star) 01400 273323 Click here to email owner more >
	Ashton Cottages (England, Somerset, Wedmore) Two delightful cottages tastefully renovated and decorated to a high standard with style and flair. Situated amidst the hills and fields overlooking the outstanding Cheddar Gorge, Somerset levels and Mendip Hills. One cottage sleeps 2-4, whereas the other sleeps 2-5. Private patio, garden furniture, barbecue and separate parking for two cars. LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY ONE WEEK 28TH AUGUST CALL FOR PRICE, AND 4TH SEPT ONE WEEK CALL 01934 712157 FOR DETAILS. Price range from £280 to £495 per week Sleeps from 2 to 4 people in 2 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 2 Pet Friendly: No Rating: (4 STAR RATING) 01934 712157 Click here to email owner more >
	Sandpipers (England, Suffolk, Tunstall) Spacious and comfortable 200 year old cottage in Tunstall, an attractive rural village in the heritage coastline area of Suffolk. Sleeps 6 in comfort, futon available for a 7th if required. Spring flowers in the mature gardens make this ideal for an Easter break. Perfectly located to explore this beautiful area being within easy reach of Snape, Aldeburgh, Orford, Southwold, Dunwich, Walberswick , Woodbridge, Sutton Hoo. Available throughout the year including school holidays and half-term. Price range from £280 to £380 per week Sleeps from 1 to 6 people in 3 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 1 Pet Friendly: No Rating: 0208 3429299 Click here to email owner more >