Chalet overlooking Hayle Beach in Cornwall

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Slow September by the Sea

26th August 2025

Chalet Thiseldo, Cornwall

The perfect time for a seaside escape? September has it all.

The coast is calmer, the pace gentler, the evenings still warm. It’s a month for peaceful strolls along coastal paths, dips in the sea, and drinks in beach-front pubs as the sun goes down.

We’ve picked some of the UK’s loveliest seaside stays, from beachy Cornish cabins to shoreline Scottish retreats - just made for a slow September by the sea.

Check out all our seaside getaways.
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Little Petra

Sennen - Cornwall

Sleeps 2

Enjoy staying in your own hidden corner of West Cornwall at Little Petra, a holiday cottage overlooking Sennen's Whitesands Bay.

Off The Track

Crail - Fife

Sleeps 2

The perfect romantic retreat, this stunning lodge with woodfired hot tub sits in a wonderfully unique and secluded location beside an old railway bridge in Fife.

Black Moon

St Ives - Cornwall

Sleeps 2

Romantic Cornish retreat with a private cave where you can watch the sun set over the waves

The Boat Shed

Lymington - Hampshire

Sleeps 4

Beautifully designed holiday getaway by the sea set in Royal Lymington Yacht Club dinghy yard

The Old Apple Store

Lee North Devon - Devon

Sleeps 4

The Old Apple Store is a luxury self-catering barn by the sea in the picturesque Devon village of Lee complete with a cedar hot tub.

Symphonica

STRANRAER - Dumfries And Galloway

Sleeps 4

Charming lodge on a spectacular private estate in Dumfries and Galloway offering a relaxing break amidst outstanding scenery.

Chalet Thiseldo

Hayle - Cornwall

Sleeps 4

Stylish and modern chalet tucked into the cliffside overlooking the beautiful soft sands of St Ives Bay.

The Old Flax Shop

Bridport - Dorset

Sleeps 4

This charming Grade II listed cottage in Bridport offers rustic, homely interiors and modern touches close to the striking Jurassic Coast.

A House for Essex

Wrabness - Essex

Sleeps 4

A truly unique celebration of architecture and design creates the opportunity for a one of a kind stay in this incomparable two-bedroom house in North Essex.

The Lodge

nr. Plymouth - Devon

Sleeps 4

A cute and cosy place for a real family holiday, The Lodge is down on the farm and right by the sea - with lots both children and adults will love

Lower Trowan Cottage

St Ives - Cornwall

Sleeps 4

Beautiful rural cottage for four, with high-end appliances and sea views, just a mile and a half from St Ives town centre.

Hide Wales Walden Lodge

St Donats - Vale of Glamorgan

Sleeps 4

A secret, woodland cabin on South Wales’ beautiful Heritage coast, with stunning sea views and a story to tell….

South View House

Alnmouth - Northumberland

6 per apartment

Three delightful apartments in Alnmouth offering beach views, deluxe spa baths, social living spaces and access to Northumberland's beautiful scenery.

The Cow Shed

Tywyn - Gwynedd

Sleeps 6

Set in the Snowdonia region, this luxury farmyard conversion offers guests a tranquil retreat in the beautiful Welsh countryside.

4 Coastguard Cottages

Porthgwarra - Cornwall

Sleeps 6

Beautiful Cornish cottage tucked away on the Gwennap Headland in Cornwall offering a fabulous seaside retreat and stunning coastal views.

Sandy Shores

Alnmouth - Northumberland

Sleeps 6

Grand Victorian house overlooking the beach in Northumberland’s pretty coastal village of Alnmouth, a peaceful seaside escape.

The Lighthouse - Gairloch

Gairloch - Wester Ross

Sleeps 7

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

On The Rocks Beach House

Near Looe - Cornwall

Sleeps 7

A designer house with chic interiors, breathtaking location and glorious views - with a rooftop deck and sunken Japanese hot tub.

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.

Braunds Sail Loft

Braunton - North Devon

Sleeps 10

Luxurious holiday cottage converted from a sail repair workshop near the north coast of Devon, a seaside escape with friends or family.

Lym House

Lyme Regis - Dorset

Sleeps 10

This gorgeous group retreat in Lyme Regis offers calming decor, fab furnishings, free-standing bathtubs and beautiful social spaces.

Cliffe House

Ilfracombe - Devon

Sleeps 10

This stunning home for large groups sits on a cliff overlooking a beautiful North Devon beach and offers fabulous indoor and outdoor social areas.

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.

Beach House 45

Selsey - West Sussex

7+4 kids in 5 bedrooms

Experience a piece of paradise at Beach 45, a stunning coastal home with panoramic sea views and direct access to the secluded West Sussex beach.

Old Barn

Combe Martin Ilfracombe - Devon

Sleeps 12

Beautifully converted barn on a private estate close to Devon’s north coast with a hot tub and a heated swimming pool.

Starre Manor

Beer - Devon

12+2

Grand group retreat close to the sea in Devon that dates back over 500 years with beautiful interiors, feature fireplaces and exposed beams.

Tulach Ard House

Kyle of Lochalsh - Ross Shire

Sleeps 14

This marvellous group retreat sits on the shores of Loch Alsh in Ross-shire offering superb interior design and incredible Highland views.

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.

Knotting Hill Farmhouse

Cley - Norfolk

Sleeps 18

Experience the ultimate in grand scale luxury living at this stunning, designer home on the North Norfolk coast set in acres of private grounds.

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