No roads, no fences, in fact nothing between your cottage and the sea. The beach is basically your back garden.
Imagine stepping out of your holiday cottage and strolling straight onto the sand - no need to pack up the car or navigate crowds. There’s no schedule, no hassle, just salty air, soft sand, and the freedom to dip in and out of the sea whenever the mood takes you.
With the sound of waves as your soundtrack and the ocean just a few steps away, a cottage with direct beach access isn’t just a place to stay - it’s a destination in itself.
From Cornwall to the north of Scotland, from family and dog friendly beaches, to secret hidden coves, here are 26 of our favourite holiday cottages around the UK (plus a few houses and cabins we couldn't resist) with direct access to the beach.
