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Last-Minute Seaside Breaks UK

4,815 properties found

A pathway leading to a brick house with a bay window and garden at Mullans in Southport

Mullans

Southport, Cumbria & The Lake District

4 Guests
2 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£557

A small house with a white railing and a patio set with an umbrella on a lawn at 19 Cherry Park in Chapel St Leonards

19 Cherry Park

Chapel St Leonards, Lincolnshire

4 Guests
2 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£413

A stone house with a sloped roof behind a wall and a garden with trees and a potted tree with red leaves at Old Kiln Cottage Kirkbean near New Abbey

Old Kiln Cottage

Kirkbean near New Abbey, Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£403

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs overlooking a rocky coastline at Sea Spray in Watchet
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Sea Spray

Watchet, Somerset

4 Guests
3 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From£566

£552

A grassy yard with a wooden picnic table near a hedge and a wooden building on the left side at Garden Cottage in Scalby
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Garden Cottage

Scalby, North York Moors & Coast

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From£484

£461

An outdoor patio area with a hot tub wooden steps leading to a grey building and a wooden table with two chairs on a stone patio at Northcott Hut in Stibb near Bude

Northcott Hut

Stibb near Bude, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£740

A wooden shepherd hut with a covered porch and two chairs on wood chip ground at Fir Tree Shepherd's Hut in Llanon

Fir Tree Shepherd's Hut

Llanon, Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£576

A garden with a wooden bench and plants in front of a white house with a blue door and windows at 3 The Barn in Haverfordwest

3 The Barn

Haverfordwest, South Wales & Pembrokeshire

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£380

An outdoor patio with loungers chairs and a fire pit next to a stone house at Apple Blossom Barn in Gulval near Penzance
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Apple Blossom Barn

Gulval near Penzance, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From£540

£514

An outdoor patio with gravel flooring a small table and chairs two potted plants near open double doors at Calvin's Cottage in Arundel West Sussex
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Calvin's Cottage

Arundel, West Sussex, Sussex

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly

for 7 nights

From£565

£538

An outdoor area with a bench and potted plants at Shell Cottage in Bournemouth
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Shell Cottage

Bournemouth, Dorset

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£660

A large white multi-story residential building with multiple windows and balconies outside plants in pots at The Pot Loft in Benllech
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The Pot Loft

Benllech, Anglesey

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From£414

£385

A shed with large windows and potted flowers at Tower Cottage Near Pembroke

Tower Cottage

Near Pembroke, South Wales & Pembrokeshire

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£410

A backyard with gravel ground and plants around a two-story house with stone arches at The Chalet in Benllech

The Chalet

Benllech, Anglesey

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£372

A cabin with a wooden deck and string lights at night at Sir George Baker Cabin in Uplyme

Sir George Baker Cabin

Uplyme, Devon

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£762

An outdoor area with brick walls and double doors at Angel's Retreat in Huttoft

Angel's Retreat

Huttoft, Lincolnshire

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£318

An entrance with a front door and gate at Apartment 2 in Whitby
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Apartment 2, 15 Prospect Hill Whitby

Whitby, North York Moors & Coast

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From£554

£477

An exterior view of a cottage with flowers and planters at Eryri View Retreat in Llangoed near Beaumaris

Eryri View Retreat

Llangoed near Beaumaris, Anglesey

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£452

A paved yard with red bench and potted plants outside a house at Scotia At The Pow in Powfoot near Annan

Scotia At The Pow

Powfoot near Annan, Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£409

Sea View Apartment

Sea View Apartment

Whitby, North York Moors & Coast

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£402

Got a sudden urge to pack your bags and head for the coast? Then these last-minute cottages by the sea make it easy to swap everyday life for beach walks, crisp sea air and a well-deserved change of scenery.

Why Book Last-Minute Seaside Breaks in the UK?

Sometimes the best seaside holidays are the ones you don’t spend months planning. With one of these stays, you could go from dreaming about the coast to dipping your toes in the sea in a matter of days.

Wake up and head straight out for a morning on the beach, spend the afternoon following a coastal walking trail or find somewhere overlooking the water for fish and chips. Better still, booking at short notice means you can make the most of an unexpected free weekend, a few days off work or a promising weather forecast.

Places to Visit from Last-Minute Cottages by the Sea

One of the best things about a last-minute UK beach holiday is just how much coastline there is to explore. You can enjoy building sandcastles with the kids, taking the dog for long sandy walks or finding a quiet spot to watch the sunset. There’s no shortage of possibilities.

England offers plenty of opportunities to escape to the seaside, with everything from sweeping golden beaches and dramatic cliffs to traditional coastal resorts. Pack your walking boots, swimming gear or simply a good book and you’ll be ready to make the most of your spontaneous break.

Alternatively, Wales is a fantastic option for those who want to combine days beside the sea with breathtaking scenery. Head out on a coastal walk, find a sheltered beach for an afternoon beside the water or simply slow things down and enjoy the views.

Fancy going even further? Scotland puts rugged coastline, remote beaches and spectacular scenery on your doorstep. Or cross the Irish Sea with an escape to Ireland, where another wonderful coastline is waiting to be explored.

Other Popular Destinations for Last-Minute UK Beach Holidays

North Yorkshire

Anglesey

Devon

Cornwall

Northumberland

Types of Last-Minute & Coastal Holidays

Once you’ve decided that a spontaneous trip to the coast is on the cards, all that’s left to do is find the right place to stay. There’s an even wider selection of last-minute cottages and coastal cottages to explore too.

If budget-friendly is your vibe, take a look at these last-minute cheap cottages. Or swap four walls for something a little different with one of these last-minute log cabins.

Want to make your impromptu escape feel extra special? These last-minute hot tub breaks are well worth considering, as are these luxury coastal cottages and coastal cottages with hot tubs.

Your four-legged friend doesn’t need to miss out on the fun either. Pack their lead and favourite treats before checking out these last-minute dog-friendly cottages or pet-friendly coastal cottages.

If you only have a couple of days to spare, these last-minute weekend breaks in the UK and coastal short breaks could be just what you need. Why not take a look at these last-minute holiday parks and see where your next spontaneous seaside adventure takes you?

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