Imagine staying in a cottage where you can step out onto the sand in the mornings and hear the sound of the waves while drifting off to sleep!
On this page I have handpicked 6 of the best holiday cottages with direct beach access for couples, families and groups.
East Sussex Holiday Cottage with Direct Beach Access
Large luxury pad with hot tub, right on the beach at Pevensey Bay.
The spacious house is chic and quirky with reclaimed floor boards, Moroccan bowl sinks, antique french beds and more.
This is the perfect getaway for a large family or group of friends.
Guests rate this beach house holiday an excellent 4.82/5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Sleeps 10 | 4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Pets welcome
Available from: Airbnb
Cornwall Holiday Cottage with Direct Beach Access
A stunning 5 bedroom house with beach access direct from the garden and breathtaking sea views.
The spacious sitting room has large sliding doors so you can sit back, relax and take in the incredible scenery.
This beach house is geared up for large families with kids or groups of friends.
Situated in the centre of Downderry Village with pub and shops just a 5 minute walk away.
Guests rate this beach house holiday an exceptional 5/5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Sleeps 10 | 5 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | Pets welcome
Available from: VRBO
Essex Holiday Cottage with Direct Beach Access
Romantic Essex beach retreat with sea view, hot tub, swimming pool and sauna!
Set in a secluded spot within the Colne Estuary Nature Reserve with access to a privately owned (shared) beach in a tidal creek.
Couples will enjoy listening to the sound of the waves and the seagulls flying overhead, from the comfort of their sofa.
Guests rate this beach house holiday an excellent 4.94/5 stars based on 88 reviews.
Sleeps 2 | 1 bedroom | 1 bathroom | No pets
Available from: Airbnb
E Sussex Holiday Cottage with Direct Beach Access
Quirky weather boarded beach house on a sandy beach at Camber, East Sussex.
The beautiful beach is your front garden and the you can pass the day away on the decking, surrounded by your own private sand dune.
The gorgeous seaside town of Rye is less than 10 minutes away.
Great escape for a large family with pets! Up to two well behaved dogs can also stay at a small extra cost and they have free run of the beach from October to May!
Guests rate this beach house holiday excellent 4.86/5 stars based on 36 reviews.
Sleeps 8 | 4 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | Pets welcome
Available from: Airbnb
Kent Holiday Cottage with Direct Beach Access
This delightful beach house sits right by the sea with direct access to the enormous sandy beach and dunes.
A stylish and comfortable family house in Greatstone, Dungeness, which has a home from home feel.
The living room has fantastic views of the sand dunes and sea with large sliding doors opening on to a deck from where you get direct access to the beach.
Guests rate this beach house holiday excellent 4.98/5 stars based on 40 reviews.
Sleeps 6 | 4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
Available from: Airbnb
Scottish Borders Holiday Cottage with Direct Beach Access
Step back in time and stay in this unique 18th-century cottage, which was once a fish drying house, situated right on the beach at Cove Harbour, surrounded by cliffs and the ocean.
There is an enclosed garden lawn to the front of the house with wide views across the harbour and beach.
The City of Edinburgh is just 35 miles away, with its amazing history, culture and castle to explore.
An idyllic spot for a relaxing family holiday.
This beach house holiday is rated an excellent 4/5 stars.
Sleeps 5 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Pets welcome
Available from: Holiday Cottages
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