Best Coolstays by the Water
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Best Coolstays by the Water

19th July 2022

By sandy beaches, near rivers, on loch-shores or by the sparkling blue ocean, there's no finer holiday than one had beside the water. And here are some of our favourite watery Coolstays.

Loulou by the Ocean

West Coast - Scottish Highlands

Sleeps 6

Restored coastal cottage, contemporary living by the Atlantic Ocean in the Scottish Highlands.

The Lookout

Porth - Cornwall

Sleeps 8

A stunning, contemporary, Malibu beach house, between Newquay and Watergate Bay, with spectacular panoramic views of the Cornish coast.

Old Granary Woodbridge

Woodbridge - Suffolk

Sleeps 4

This former granary is a grade II listed building on the edges of the market town of Woodbridge, offering stunning riverside views.

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.

The Sail Loft

Porth - Cornwall

Sleeps 6

Spacious, light-filled holiday home with direct beach access just north of Newquay in Cornwall, perfect for family holidays to the seaside.

The Lighthouse - Gairloch

Gairloch - Wester Ross

Sleeps 7

Enjoy having your own private haven in the spectacular Scottish Highlands at The Lighthouse in Gairloch.

Saltponds House

Mousehole - Cornwall

Sleeps 4

A stunningly styled cottage for four right by the sea in the charming Cornish village of Mousehole

Major House

Newport - Pembrokeshire

Sleeps 8

Beautifully renovated family home in the heart of Newport on the Pembrokeshire coast, just a 10-minute stroll from the sea.

Boscantle

Helford Passage - Cornwall

Sleeps 10

Luxurious six bedroom house with a swimming pool overlooking the Helford River in South Cornwall, perfect for big families or trips with friends.

Palm Bluff

Eleuthera Island - The Bahamas

Sleeps 4

Indulge in a peaceful retreat at Palm Bluff on Eleuthera Island in The Bahamas, mere minutes from the glistening blue waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Merlin Farm - Mawgan Porth

Mawgan Porth - Cornwall

Sleeps 2-4 per cottage

Luxury, eco-friendly cottages set in the Cornish countryside. Minutes from magical Mawgan Porth beach.

Shanti Tipis

Tintagel - Cornwall

Sleeps Tipis sleeping 2 adults

Gorgeous and simplistic tipis with firepits and uninterrupted views in every direction, on a 45 acre former quarry.

The Liverpool Boat

Liverpool - Merseyside

Sleeps 4

Cosy and modern wide beam canal boat moored in the heart of Liverpool’s vibrant and historic waterfront, perfect for a family city break.

Club Walk Beach House

Angmering on Sea - West Sussex

Sleeps 8-10

New England style beach house in West Sussex with its own private hot tub located just footsteps from the sea.

Marners Rock

Fowey - Cornwall

Sleeps 6

Beautiful apartment with a balcony overlooking the Fowey Estuary on the southeast coast of Cornwall, perfect for seaside escapes with family or friends.

Casa Do Ferro

Grandola - Setúbal

Sleeps 9

Tranquility amongst the pines just minutes from the sandy beaches of Portugal's Comporta region.

Three Little Huts

Gatehouse of Fleet - Castle Douglas

Sleeps Huts sleeping 2

Three quaint, stylish and super-comfy shepherd's huts in the Dumfries and Galloway countryside with outdoor bath tubs and fabulous sea views.

Cool Cabin Rudyard Lake

Rudyard - Staffordshire

Sleeps 2-8 + one small child

Ideal for short stays or longer breaks, Waters Edge Cool Cabin is a luxurious waterside self-catering property set on Rudyard Lake on the edge of the Peak District.

Nagden House

Faversham - Kent

Sleeps 10

With stunning panoramic views across Graveney Marshes, Nagden House is a stylish and secluded rural retreat in Kent.

Hunsett Mill

Stalham - Norfolk

Sleeps 9

Jaw-dropping and award winning holiday home incorporating a former mill keeper's cottage that recently featured on Grand Designs: House of the Year.

The Floathouse

Penryn - Cornwall

Sleeps 6

Gorgeous and eco-friendly floating cabin with wood burning stove and sun deck just thirty minutes walk from Falmouth.

Sopley Retreat

Sopley - Dorset

Sleeps 4

Escape to the New Forest at the luxurious Sopley Retreat, a sleek and contemporary lodge, complete with an outdoor hot tub and beautiful riverside views.

Casa Da Vigia

Grandola - Setúbal

Sleeps 2

Enjoy romance and privacy at this minimalist-style Casa with luxurious infinity pool close to a glamorous stretch of the Portuguese coast.

The Harpy Houseboat

Tower Bridge - London

Sleeps 8 adults + 2

An historic London floating home with the postcard view of Tower Bridge - The Harpy is like no houseboat you’ve ever seen!

Treetop Hideaways

Woodhall Spa - Lincolnshire

Sleeps Treehouses sleeping 2

Self-catering treehouses set within gorgeous Lincolnshire woodland overlooking a private lake - each with its own docked paddle boats.

Herdsman's Hideaway

Holsworthy - Devon

Sleeps 2

Unique hut with spacious interior and a hot tub located on the banks of a lake on a farm in Devon, perfect for romantic, rural escapes.

Waternook

Ullswater - The Lake District

Sleeps 8 - 12 per property

Inspiring holiday homes for large groups with breathtaking views of Ullswater and decadent five star gold accommodation.

The Raft at Chigborough

Chigborough - Essex

Sleeps 4

An exceptional way to experience life on the water, with room for four in this floating lake cabin on the Essex coast. There’s a hot tub, a boat and an inviting covered deck

The Tin Sheds Skye

Broadford - Isle of Skye

Sleeps 6 per shed

On the coastline of the beautiful Isle of Skye sit these two luxury and eco-friendly holiday homes with spectacular views.

Coastal Cabins

Hartland - Devon

Sleeps 2-4

Wooden cabins with a touch of luxury transform your North Devon camp-out into a first-class, family-friendly rural experience

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