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Gwynfa is a family-friendly, semi-detached home boasting a hot tub with sea views, situated in the bustling town of Barmouth in Gwynedd, North Wales. Harlech 10.3 miles. Dolgellau 10.3 miles. Porthmadog 20.3 miles. Criccieth 24.7 miles. (Ref. 1155005)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £1449

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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An extremely well-presented holiday home in a superb location close to Seahouses in Northumberland. Family-friendly. Pet-friendly. Close to beach. Parking. WiFi. Bamburgh 3.5 miles; Alnmouth 16.6 miles; Warkworth 19.5 miles. (Ref. 1122048)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £531

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    5.0

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A fantastic, two-bedroom holiday lodge resting in Allithwaite, near Cartmel, Cumbria. Hot tub. Open plan. Off-road parking. Near a National Park. Cartmel 0.9 miles; Grange-over-Sands 2.6 miles; Bowness on Windermere 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1132139)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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for 3 nights £684

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.7

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A historic ground floor apartment situated in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Family-friendly. Sea views. Off-road parking. Charmouth 3.2 miles; Seaton 7.7 miles; Devon 38 miles. (Ref. 1105894)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 3 nights £503

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    5.0

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A picturesque semi-detached house resting in the village of Powfoot, near Annan, in Dumfries and Galloway. WiFi. Sea views. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Dumfries 14.4 miles; Carlisle 22.9 miles. (Ref. 1036627)

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for 3 nights £511

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Superb, detached coastal cottage on the stunning Solway Firth in Bowness-on-Solway. Breathtaking views. WiFi. Underfloor heating. Direct access to the sea. Pub 2 mins walk. Carlisle 13.5 miles. (Ref. 911744)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £408

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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Cove Lodge is a delightful lodge with a decking and exceptional countryside views, near a beach and the bustling seaside town of Ilfracombe in Devon. Barnstaple 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1161983)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £457

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Fabulous, detached bungalow in the quiet coastal village of Seasalter. Spacious and very comfortable. Large conservatory. WiFi. Fantastic base for exploring, walking and cycling. Just minutes' from the village centre and beach. Whitstable 2 miles. (Ref. 932511)

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for 3 nights £446

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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The Piggery is a wonderful holiday cottage resting in an elevated position within easy reach of the North Wales coast in Moelfre near Abergele, Conwy. Colwyn Bay 8.4 miles; Conwy 13.1 miles; Llandudno 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1149731)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £399

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.4

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A contemporary-styled semi-detached cottage resting in close reach of the beachfront of Llandudno in Wales. Pet-friendly. Two enclosed garden areas. Woodburning stove. Two en-suite bedrooms. Colwyn Bay 5.6 miles. (Ref. 1009324)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £426

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Ptarmigan is a family-friendly terraced home with sea views and off-road parking, located in the coastal village of Garlieston in Dumfries and Galloway. Wigtown 8 miles; Newton Stewart 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1159924)

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for 3 nights £391

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Dorchester is a wonderful, single-storey home located in Broomholm near Mundesley in Norfolk, boasting fabulous sea views and a pet-friendly policy. North Walsham 5.2 miles; Cromer 10.3 miles; Sheringham 16.7 miles; Norwich 21.1 miles. (Ref. 1167272)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 3 nights £515

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

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A stunning, single-storey barn conversion resting in Burniston near Scalby in North Yorkshire. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. En-suites. Ground-floor living. Scarborough 3.6 miles; Whitby 16 miles. (Ref. 1109246)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £598

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Aelfor is a delightfully-spacious and contemporary cottage with a hot tub, exceptional countryside and far-reaching sea views, perched in Harlech, Gwynedd. Barmouth 10.2 miles; Porthmadog 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1113038)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £855

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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Fabulous sea-front, reverse-level, three-bed home resting in Port William near Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway. Coastal views. Enclosed garden. Close to beach and shop. Woodburning stove. Castlewigg 7.3 miles; Wigtown 10.9 miles; NewtonStewart 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1103008)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • £494 off - Sat 20th Dec to 27th Dec 2025


for 3 nights £515

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Puffin Cottage is a gorgeous cottage in Craster, Northumberland, with stunning sea views, open-plan living, underfloor heating, and a woodburning stove. Alnwick 7.2 miles; Beadnell 8.7 miles. (Ref. 1175140)

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for 3 nights £728

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Seahills is a seaside-themed semi-detached house with off-road parking in Lyme Regis in Dorset, on the UNESCO Jurassic Coast. Charmouth 3.1 miles; Axminster 5.5 miles; Bridport 9.8 miles; Sidmouth 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1170157)

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for 3 nights £425

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A wonderful two-bedroom Victorian end-terrace house resting in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire. Pet-friendly. Private garden. Close to amenities. Near a beach. Filey 10.7 miles; Scarborough 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1100082)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £435

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Bryn Moelyn Cottage, a stunning, stone-built cottage resting in Yr Efail near Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd. Near AONB. Near National Park. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Morfa Nefyn 3.9 miles; Pwllheli 4 miles. (Ref. 1102052)

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


for 3 nights £559

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A stunning, three-bedroom farmhouse enjoying sea views in Bollowal near St Just, Cornwall. Luxury. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Cinema room. Sea views. Contemporary. Penzance 8 miles; St Ives 15 miles. (Ref. 1136807)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • £404 off - Fri 9th Jan to 30th Jan 2026

  • £485 off - Fri 6th Feb to 27th Feb 2026


for 3 nights £1322

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.