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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Modern duplex penthouse, sea front apartment in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Panoramic sea views. Off-road parking. Short walk to beach. St Ives 2.6 miles, Penzance 8.6 miles, Falmouth 20.8 miles. (Ref. 1073853)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV
  • 10% off - Mon 29th Dec 2025 to 31st Mar 2027


for 3 nights £591

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Superb detached cottage with coastal views near Corsewall Lighthouse on the Rhins Peninsula in Dumfries and Galloway. Excellent quality. Woodburning stove. Coastal walks. Kirkcolm 3.5 miles, Stranraer 10 miles. (Ref. 947014)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £793

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Detached, stone-built property in coastal village of Portessie. Lovely views over Moray Firth. Quality accommodation, two en-suites, large garden. Excellent beaches nearby. Elgin 18 miles. (Ref. 1543)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £504

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A detached cottage, resting within the coastal village of Gorran Haven. Luxury interiors. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Mevagissey 3 miles. (Ref. 999137)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £741

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This attractive, detached holiday home with 2 ground floor bedrooms is situated in the town of Christchurch, Dorset. WiFi. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Bournemouth 6.9 miles. (Ref. 1012793)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £494

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Little Victory is a contemporary single-storey boutique home situated in Pendeen, near to the coast in Cornwall, enjoying sea views, a hot tub, and welcoming pets. St Just 2.1 miles; Penzance 7.2 miles; Lands End 8 miles; St Ives 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1167089)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £596

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.4

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Trearddur Cottage is a contemporary, single-storey bungalow set in Trearddur Bay in The Isle of Anglesey, with a hot tub, and just a short walk to a beach. Holyhead 2 miles. (Ref. 1163434)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 3 nights £518

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.5

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Bonny Bay is a stunning coastal cottage resting in the village of Wilsthorpe, East Riding of Yorkshire. Open-plan. Close to a beach. Off-road parking. Bridlington 2.4 miles; Scarborough 21.1 miles; Hull 24.7 miles. (Ref. 1131342)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 3 nights £386

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Cushranny is a bright and airy, single-storey holiday home in the coastal village of Mulranny, County Mayo. Sea views. Off-road parking. Near amenities. Newport 10.2 miles; Westport 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1157775)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £495

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Pomme Blushe House, a stunningly-presented stone cottage located outside of the charming town of Bridport, Dorset. Pet-friendly. Garden with hot tub. Lyme Regis 13 miles; West Bay 3.8 miles. (Ref. 1150821)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £862

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming first-floor apartment situated in Woolacombe, Devon. Sea views. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Ilfracombe 7 miles; Barnstaple 11 miles. (Ref. 1010700)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £408

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.5

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lovely duplex apartment, minutes from the beach in Bude. Sea views. Close to amenities. Morwenstow 8.3 miles; Tintagel 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1011136)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £484

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Maimie’s Harbourview is a semi-detached cottage based in the fishing village of Pittenweem, Scotland, with an enclosed garden and roadside parking. Anstruther 1.5 mile; St Andrews 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1194094)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £626

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Fishers Cottage is a lovely cottage located near a beach in Ardersier, Highland, boasting a woodburning stove, ground-floor living, and enclosed courtyard. Inverness 10.7 miles; North Kessock 13.3 miles; Forres 16.8 miles. (Ref. 1168776)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £594

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Bryn Awelon is an imposing property resting in the picturesque town of Harlech, within the Snowdonia National Park, enjoying views of Harlech Castle. Porthmadog 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1168762)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 5% off - Fri 5th Jun to 12th Jun 2026


for 3 nights £588

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Apartment 1 – downstairs is a lovely ground-floor home located in the centre of St Merryn, a village on Cornwall’s north coast. Pet-friendly. Romantic. Padstow 3 miles; Wadebridge 8.8 miles; Newquay 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1152033)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £410

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

3 Palms, a delightful romantic annex in the town of Paignton in Devon. Single-storey. Near beach. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Torquay 2.5 miles; Brixham 6.4 miles; Totnes 6.5 miles; Dartmouth 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1158960)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights £512

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A welcoming, spacious house in the friendly town of Cullen on the Moray Firth. Bright and well-equipped. Separate games room with pool and table tennis. Close to sandy beach and harbour. Elgin 21 miles. (Ref. 30262)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights £688

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This charming semi-detached Victorian cottage rests in the heart of Bridlington, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. En-suite. Pet-friendly. Flamborough 5.4 miles; Driffield 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1018990)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £631

Hoping to book a quick getaway by the beach? If so, then booking one of these seaside breaks UK is a brilliant idea to consider. Whether you’re looking for fun in the sun or you’d rather a relaxing jaunt by the sea, there’s a short coastal break for everyone!

Why choose Beach Breaks in the UK?

If you're hoping to spend a few days away from everyday life for a relaxing beach break, then you simply can’t go wrong with booking one of these properties for seaside breaks UK.

Situated in some of the most beautiful coastal villages, towns and cities across the UK, they make for exceptional places to rest, relax and unwind.

Perfect for those of you that like to take shorter and more frequent breaks throughout the year, these properties will provide you with high-end amenities, the creature comforts of home and easy access to some of the country’s best beaches. What could be better than that?

Places to Visit during Seaside Breaks UK

Boasting over 10,000 miles of coastline, there’s an almost endless number of places to choose from when it comes to booking UK coastal breaks.

If you’d prefer to stay down south, then Cornwall is a brilliant option to think about. Found in the South West of England, it’s a county that boasts two beautiful coastlines that cover the southernmost point of mainland Britain. Not only that, but it’s where you’ll find a wide range of award-winning beaches and stunning coastal towns like St Ives, Penzance and Marazion to explore and enjoy.

Another brilliant place to go for seaside breaks in the UK is Northumberland. Tucked away in the North East of England, it’s far less travelled than many other coastal regions and a hidden gem when it comes to UK coastal breaks. Here, you’ll find idyllic locations like Bamburgh, Lindisfarne and Berwick-upon-Tweed, as well as some wonderful landmarks and attractions like Alnwick Castle and Hadrian’s Wall.

Other Popular Destinations for UK Coastal Breaks:

Blackpool

Brighton

Bournemouth

Burnham-on-Sea

Newquay

Whitby

Types of Short Breaks

Begin your next holiday by the sea today by booking one of these delightful coastal weekend breaks!

You can also choose from these lodges available for weekend breaks and these caravan weekend breaks. With lots of options to browse, there’s availability for all kinds of properties, including plenty for dog-friendly short breaks if you’re planning on bringing your pooch along with you. You can also choose from these delightful lodges by the sea.

Thinking about booking as soon as possible? If so, check out these last-minute short breaks. Alternatively, if you’re looking for something high-end, consider one of these wonderful properties for luxury short breaks.You can also choose from these family weekend breaks romantic weekend breaks and spa weekend breaks! For something extra special, browse this selection of luxury short breaks in the UK. You can also choose from these family coastal holidays, sea view cottages or these midweek breaks. Not only that, but there's also a host of properties available for two-night stays... perfect if you're only planning a short getaway!

If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for, there’s also a full collection of weekend breaks in the UK to browse as well as the full list of coastal cottages in the UK.