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Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

22nd July 2025
Vanguard, near Whitby

If you haven't booked yet don't worry - you haven't missed the boat. There are still some beautiful seaside spots available for a last-minute getaway.

We've picked out a few of our favourites just for you: a lighthouse keeper's cottage with sweeping views, a cute cabin for swimming and surfing, and cool modern retreats right by the water.

Book soon because these free dates won't hang around for long!

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Two Bed Beach Shacks at Three Mile Beach

Gwithian Towans - Cornwall

Sleeps 4

Enjoy a Cornish stay by the sea in one of these marvellous beach shacks with sunken hot tubs, barrel saunas and fabulous open plan interiors.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Lewie’s Croft

Achnasheen - Wester Ross

Sleeps 4

Designed by an award-winning architect, this outstanding retreat offers stunning exteriors, grand social spaces and breathtaking views of Loch Ewe.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Keigwin Cottage

Mousehole - Cornwall

Sleeps 4

This beautiful fisherman's cottage is nestled on a quiet street just behind Mousehole village's picturesque harbour.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Philham Water Cottage

Hartland - North Devon

2 (plus 2 at a pinch)

A thatched cottage straight out of a fairy tale hidden beside a babbling brook just two miles from the wild rugged coast of north Devon

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Starre House

Beer - Devon

Sleeps 10

Originally built in 1502, this stunning Devon retreat for 10 has marvellous original features, a tranquil garden and beautiful decor.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Fistral Beach Hotel

Newquay - Cornwall

2 per room

Luxurious adults-only spa hotel overlooking Cornwall's stunning Fistral Beach.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Caerwenfor

Llandysul - Ceredigion

Sleeps 4

Unique, comfy cottage built into the clifftops of Ceredigion with spectacular sea views.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Sound of Harris - Leverburgh Loft

Isle of Harris - Eilean Siar

Sleeps 2

Unique and distinctive accommodation for two people, combining sustainable architecture with classic mid-century interior design in the Isle of Harris.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Cat's Cradle

Sennen - Cornwall

Sleeps 2

Romantic, sea-view cottage, only 200 metres from Cornwall’s stunning Whitesands Bay…

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Soho House

Whitstable - Kent

Sleeps 8

Stylish four-bedroom Victorian townhouse in the heart of historic Whitstable.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Rockpools

Watergate Bay - Cornwall

Sleeps 10

Enjoy a marvellous stay in this stunning, modern Cornish retreat with a hot tub, sauna and incredible views.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Escape Boutique B&B

Llandudno - Gwynedd

2 per room

A contemporary boutique hotel, with exceptional rooms, located in the glorious Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno in North Wales.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

The Sea Shed

Tenby - Pembrokeshire

Sleeps 2

Cosy, secluded cabin tucked away in a peaceful garden offering couples a romantic retreat that's just 15 minutes from a stunning Pembrokeshire beach.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Sunnyside

Tropoint - Cornwall

Sleeps 6

This cosy home sits in a charming Cornish village offering great access to sandy beaches, traditional pubs and beautiful coastal walks.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Claron Lodge

West Wittering - West Sussex

2 per studio

Three charming studios in West Wittering offering couples a delightful base within easy reach of the beautiful beach, the South Downs and Chichester.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

The Oyster Shell Whitstable

Whitstable - Kent

Sleeps 10

Extraordinary modern detached house in Kent with sea views, lashings of space, and beds for eight.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Hide Wales - The Bugail Hut

Llantwit Major - Vale of Glamorgan

Sleeps 2

A boutique shepherd’s hut snuggled in a lush South Wales arboretum next to the Heritage coastline; perfect for a romantic escape...

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Land and Sea Cottages

Kingsbridge - Devon

4+1 per cottage

Pretty stone cottages in a lovely Devon village a short distance from the beaches and estuaries of the South Hams.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

The Artist's House

Chichester - West Sussex

Sleeps 8

Remarkable and stylish beachfront home with opulent, modern interiors and direct access to Selsey Beach in West Sussex.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

The Lady of the Twizzle

Walton-on-the-Naze - Essex

Sleeps 14

A floating maritme retreat with its own private quay, complete with a bubbling outdoor hot tub and a luxurious interior.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Bothy

Kingsbarns - Fife

Sleeps 4

Embrace the simple life at this off-grid yet up-to-date bothy-inspired home within walking distance of Kingsbarn Beach in rural Fife.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Rowan Cottage

Isle of skye - Scotland

Sleeps 2

Enjoy a romantic retreat at this beautiful and modern cabin on the Isle of Skye with incredible sea views.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Shellseekers

St Mawes - Cornwall

Sleeps 4

With harbour views from the private balcony and luxurious interiors, Shellseekers enjoys an idyllic position in a beautiful Cornish village.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Vanguard

Nr Whitby - Yorkshire

Sleeps 5

Fresh sea air in abundance at this holiday cottage at a lighthouse, with spectacular views and easy access to the beach below.

Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Fog Signal Building

Dungeness - Kent

Sleeps 2

Enjoy a peaceful, romantic retreat by the sea in Dungeness, Kent.

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