24 of the Best Stays by the Sea
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24 of the Best Stays by the Sea

15th April 2024

Go coastal with these beautiful seaside getaways. Here are some of the best stays beside the sea - houses in secret coves, villas by the beach, cabins with ocean views - around the UK and Europe.


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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.

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.

Two Bed Beach House at Three Mile Beach

Hayle - Cornwall

4

Stunning luxury beach house with hot tub, barrel sauna, log burner, gas BBQ and loads of extras at Three Mile Beach in St. Ives Bay, Cornwall.

The Cow Shed

Tywyn - Gwynedd

6

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

No.9 Uist

Isle of North Uist - Scotland

4

Tranquil longhouse in an isolated spot on the wild Hebridean island of North Uist with a log burner, stunning panoramic views and miles of sea and sky.

New England Beach House

Angmering on Sea - West Sussex

14

Stunning Ralph Lauren-inspired house in West Sussex with huge seafront deck and private beach.

Waterwynch

Tenby - Pembrokeshire

30

An extensive, luxurious property nestled between ancient cliffs on the stunning Pembrokeshire coast with its own beach - perfect for large group getaways.

Spa Garden Lodges at St Michaels Resort

Falmouth - Cornwall

4

Luxury garden lodge with outdoor bath and free spa access on the pretty Cornish coast.

Sea Sunset Cottage

Whitstable - Kent

6

A luxury, beach-front house on the stunning Whitstable coastline…

The Lady of the Twizzle

Walton-on-the-Naze - Essex

14

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

Petreas Tower

Kardamyli - Messinia

6

Historic house set over three floors in Kardamyli town with laidback interiors and a veranda for enjoying views of the Messinian landscape.

Shangri-La

Waxham - Norfolk

6

Architect designed simplicity offers a modern twist on a traditional Norfolk beach house, just behind the dunes at Waxham beach.

Cliffhanger House

St Leonards on Sea - East Sussex

12 +2 kids

Beautiful clifftop home near Hastings with spacious social areas, a private hot tub and spectacular sea views.

Nid Cache Treehouse

Hvar - Croatia

12

Discover an oasis of calm in a remarkable glass tree house with its own private beach located on the island of Hvar.

Villa Farfalla

Sardinia - Italy

16

Gorgeous Sardinia villa for big groups with swimming pool, jacuzzi and sprawling grounds, offering spectacular views and direct access to a pebble beach.

Rockpools

Watergate Bay - Cornwall

10

Stunning contemporary home nestled on the Cornish coast with sleek, modern interiors, hot tub, sauna and breathtaking sea views.

The Cove

Stoke Fleming - Devon

4

Luxurious and stylish Devon holiday home in a secluded bay with stunning sea views, hot tub, sauna, log burner, BBQ and outdoor shower in Stoke Fleming.

The Cabin Skye

Isle of Skye - Scottish Highlands

4

Enjoy a peaceful escape in this stylish, environmentally-friendly cabin with uninterrupted sea views on the Isle of Skye.

The Matchbox

Freshwater East - Sir Benfro (Pembrokeshire)

8

Stylish holiday home perched above a beach on the stunning Pembrokeshire coast with a heated swimming pool and spectacular views.

Voramar 47

Port de Pollensa - Islas Baleares

6

Enjoy knockout views of Pollença Bay from this laidback waterfront apartment, located just moments from Albercuix Beach.

The Beach House Hayling Island

Hayling Island - Hampshire

11

An upside-down house with a large balcony and gorgeous views of the Hayling Island coast, just a stone's throw from the beach.

Villa Saffron

Carvalhal - Alcácer do Sa

6

Enjoy a sun-drenched break at this luxurious villa with a pool situated a short stroll from the beautiful beach of Carvalhal in Portugal.

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