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Last-Minute Escapes by the Sea

Vanguard, near Whitby

Published 22nd July 2025

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!

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.

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.

Keigwin Cottage

Mousehole - Cornwall

Sleeps 4

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

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

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.

Fistral Beach Hotel

Newquay - Cornwall

2 per room

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

Caerwenfor

Llandysul - Ceredigion

Sleeps 4

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

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.

Cat's Cradle

Sennen - Cornwall

Sleeps 2

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

Soho House

Whitstable - Kent

Sleeps 8

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

Rockpools

Watergate Bay - Cornwall

Sleeps 10

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Oyster Shell Whitstable

Whitstable - Kent

Sleeps 10

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

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fog Signal Building

Dungeness - Kent

Sleeps 2

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