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24 of the Best Stays by the Sea
Published 15th April 2024
Go coastal with these beautiful seaside getaways. Here are some of the best stays beside the sea - houses in secret coves, villas by the beach, cabins with ocean views - around the UK and Europe.
See our full collection of stays by the sea. Seaside Coolstays
Barford Beach House
nr. Bude - Cornwall
12 (+4)
Head to the North Cornwall coast at Barford, a stunning holiday home for up to 16 people that offers sea views and luxurious living.
Portamaggie Cottage
Portpatrick - Dumfries and Galloway
Sleeps 2
Traditional stone cottage with hot tub just yards from a beautiful beach on the stunning coastline in Dumfries and Galloway.
Two Bed Beach House at Three Mile Beach
Hayle - Cornwall
4
Stunning luxury beach house with hot tub, barrel sauna, log burner, gas BBQ and loads of extras at Three Mile Beach in St. Ives Bay, Cornwall.
The Cow Shed
Tywyn - Gwynedd
6
Set in the Snowdonia region, this luxury farmyard conversion offers guests a tranquil retreat in the beautiful Welsh countryside.
No.9 Uist
Isle of North Uist - Scotland
4
Tranquil longhouse in an isolated spot on the wild Hebridean island of North Uist with a log burner, stunning panoramic views and miles of sea and sky.
New England Beach House
Angmering on Sea - West Sussex
14
Stunning Ralph Lauren-inspired house in West Sussex with huge seafront deck and private beach.
Waterwynch
Tenby - Pembrokeshire
30
An extensive, luxurious property nestled between ancient cliffs on the stunning Pembrokeshire coast with its own beach - perfect for large group getaways.
Spa Garden Lodges at St Michaels Resort
Falmouth - Cornwall
4
Luxury garden lodge with outdoor bath and free spa access on the pretty Cornish coast.
Sea Sunset Cottage
Whitstable - Kent
6
A luxury, beach-front house on the stunning Whitstable coastline…
The Lady of the Twizzle
Walton-on-the-Naze - Essex
14
A floating maritme retreat with its own private quay, complete with a bubbling outdoor hot tub and a luxurious interior.
Petreas Tower
Kardamyli - Messinia
6
Historic house set over three floors in Kardamyli town with laidback interiors and a veranda for enjoying views of the Messinian landscape.
Shangri-La
Waxham - Norfolk
6
Architect designed simplicity offers a modern twist on a traditional Norfolk beach house, just behind the dunes at Waxham beach.
Cliffhanger House
St Leonards on Sea - East Sussex
12 +2 kids
Beautiful clifftop home near Hastings with spacious social areas, a private hot tub and spectacular sea views.
Nid Cache Treehouse
Hvar - Croatia
12
Discover an oasis of calm in a remarkable glass tree house with its own private beach located on the island of Hvar.
Villa Farfalla
Sardinia - Italy
16
Gorgeous Sardinia villa for big groups with swimming pool, jacuzzi and sprawling grounds, offering spectacular views and direct access to a pebble beach.
Rockpools
Watergate Bay - Cornwall
10
Stunning contemporary home nestled on the Cornish coast with sleek, modern interiors, hot tub, sauna and breathtaking sea views.
The Cove
Stoke Fleming - Devon
4
Luxurious and stylish Devon holiday home in a secluded bay with stunning sea views, hot tub, sauna, log burner, BBQ and outdoor shower in Stoke Fleming.
The Cabin Skye
Isle of Skye - Scottish Highlands
4
Enjoy a peaceful escape in this stylish, environmentally-friendly cabin with uninterrupted sea views on the Isle of Skye.
The Matchbox
Freshwater East - Sir Benfro (Pembrokeshire)
8
Stylish holiday home perched above a beach on the stunning Pembrokeshire coast with a heated swimming pool and spectacular views.
Voramar 47
Port de Pollensa - Islas Baleares
6
Enjoy knockout views of Pollença Bay from this laidback waterfront apartment, located just moments from Albercuix Beach.
The Beach House Hayling Island
Hayling Island - Hampshire
11
An upside-down house with a large balcony and gorgeous views of the Hayling Island coast, just a stone's throw from the beach.
Villa Saffron
Carvalhal - Alcácer do Sa
6
Enjoy a sun-drenched break at this luxurious villa with a pool situated a short stroll from the beautiful beach of Carvalhal in Portugal.