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A grand Victorian, three-storey holiday home resting in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Hot tub. Table football. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Close to beach. Pickering 17 miles; Whitby 20.5 miles; York 40.2 miles. (Ref. 1068677)

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Stylish, semi-detached cottage, peaceful location with spacious lawns and stunning views. Woodburning stove, open plan living and modern en-suite bathroom. Conwy 0.4 miles. (Ref. 938836)

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for 3 nights $629

  • Sleeps4
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    4.9

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A traditional renovated cottage resting in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Family-friendly. Sea views. Off-road parking. Charmouth 2.4 miles; Seaton 8.4 miles; Beer 10.1 miles. (Ref. 1105995)

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for 3 nights $694

  • Sleeps4
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    4.8

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Apt 5 @ Hunter's Quay, a stunning, first-floor apartment in the lovely seaside town of Bridlington. Smart TV. Sea views. Close to beach and amenities. Filey 11.1 miles; Scarborough 17.7 miles. (Ref. 984191)

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for 3 nights $475

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An apartment resting within the village of Benllech. Ground-floor accommodation. WiFi. Shop and pub within a 2-minute walk. Red Wharf Bay 1.5 miles. (Ref. 1001331)

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for 3 nights $684

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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A seaside semi-detached house resting in Rousdon, Devon. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Lyme Regis 3.6 miles; Seaton 5.5 miles; Devon 30 miles. (Ref. 1106156)

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for 3 nights $906

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.5

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Ideally placed holiday home in Borth Y Gest taking full advantage of the spectacular sea views, with access to two beaches. Close to Porthmadog. Wifi. (Ref. 1008746)

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for 3 nights $963

  • Sleeps2
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    4.9

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A third-floor apartment resting in Y Felinheli, Gwynedd. Couple’s retreat. Lift access. Off-road parking. Caernarfon 4.7 miles; Beaumaris 7.9 miles; Anglesey 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1129189)

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for 3 nights $440

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A spacious and well-presented holiday cottage with superb beach and sea views near Eriskay on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Pet-friendly. Close to beach. Woodburning stove. Eriskay 3.1 miles; Lochboisdale 9.7 miles; Lochmaddy 45.6 miles. (Ref. 1110767)

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for 3 nights $821

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.6

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This inviting single-storey holiday property rests in Rock, Cornwall. Sea view. Dishwasher. Parking. Padstow 1.3 miles via ferry; Polzeath 3 miles; Wadebridge 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1080240)

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for 3 nights $1493

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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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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for 3 nights $1094

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A spacious ground floor apartment in Bridlington. Off-road parking. Woodburner. En-suite bedrooms. Sea views. Filey 10 miles; Scarborough 20 miles. (Ref. 993191)

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for 3 nights $506

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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 $529

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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A classy, up-to-date flat placed within Whitby in North Yorkshire. All third floor. Views of sea and town below. Open-plan. Smart TV. En-suite. (Ref. 948092)

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for 3 nights $671

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

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Scotia At The Pow, a beautifully-presented annexe located near the town of Annan in Dumfries and Galloway. Romantic. Near coast. EV charger in car park. Dumfries 13.6 miles; Carlisle 22.7 miles. (Ref. 1157865)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 3 nights $452

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A stunning wood-panelled property in an elevated position within the seaside town of Criccieth, Wales. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Sea views. Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park 6.9 miles; Harlech 14.3 miles; Caernarfon 28.2 miles.  (Ref. 1066575)

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for 3 nights $1988

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Linwood is a gorgeous, three-storey, detached holiday home in the coastal town of Cleveleys, Lancashire. Hot tub. Private driveway. Garden. Pet-friendly. Blackpool 4.8 miles; Preston 19.2 miles. (Ref. 1147679)

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  • Sky TV


for 3 nights $1058

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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Stylish first floor apartment within the town of Whitby in North Yorkshire. Balcony. Open-plan. En-suite. Smart TV. Off road parking. (Ref. 948080)

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for 3 nights $671

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A detached, whitewashed cottage in the village of Hunmanby, North Yorkshire. Woodburning stove and electric fire. Close to beach. Great location. Filey 3.4 miles; Bridlington 9 miles; Scarborough 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1046015)

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for 3 nights $493

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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Driftwood Cottage is a stunning holiday home in Baycliff near Ulverston, Lancashire. Pets welcome. Woodburning stove. Easy access to the Lake District. Ulverston 4.9 miles; Lake District National Park 8.2 miles; Lake Windermere 14 miles. (Ref. 1160332)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights $1222

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 

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. 

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 or these midweek breaks.

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