Beach Retreats

We personally inspect and carefully choose our beach houses, so you can drift in on the wind and settle straight into the laid-back seaside life. Explore these hotels, B&Bs and self-catering places with seascape views on coastlines across the UK and Europe. All you need to do is book, pack a couple of sets of comfy, scrunchy clothes and get ready to spend days with salt in your hair and the sound of the surf echoing round your room.

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Treshnish Farm Gallery

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Clear waters and white sand on a Scottish beach

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Stylish double bedroom

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Northern Lights at Treshnish in Scotland

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Treshnish Farm
Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute
From £110 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
Walkers, nature lovers, couples will love this eco-friendly cottage near Calgary beach: a breath of warmth in the beautiful back of beyond

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The Artists' Cottage & Studio Gallery

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The Artists' Cottage & Studio
Bantry, Co. Cork
From €150 p/n

Self-catering

2 places for 4 - 5
Sheep's Head Way is reputedly one of the best walks in Ireland. Come back to roaring fires, a Rayburn, art and style – terrific restorations

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Specchia Ranne Gallery

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Specchia Ranne
Corsano, Lecce
From €100 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
Flop in a hammock and be lulled by Mediterranean scents and breezes, relax in an ancient trullo - come here for raw beauty and long views

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Watergate Bay Hotel Gallery

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Pool terrace with beautiful sea view at Watergate Bay Hotel in Cornwall

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Stylish dining room

Ocean room lounge area with sea views at Watergate Bay Hotel

Stylish indoor swimming pool

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Large lounge and bar area

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Dining room with sea views

Table set for breakfast

Table set for dinner

Treatment room at the spa

View from the hot tub

The lounge area with sea views

Surfing at Watergate Bay

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Watergate Bay Hotel
Watergate Bay, Cornwall
From £320 p/n

Hotel

60 rooms for 2 - 6
A chilled, family-friendly hotel on a sandy surfing beach with huge views and a sensational pool with sustainability at its heart

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A Picciridda Gallery

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A Picciridda
Panarea, Messina
From €150 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
A sparkling house for two overlooking azure waters, starry skies and Stromboli’s light show - that’ll do nicely grazie

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The White Horse Gallery

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The White Horse
Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk
From £150 p/n

Inn

15 rooms for 2
Stylish seaside inn with stunning salt marsh views from a decked terrace, delicious food, wine and ales and sea-breezy modern bedrooms

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Short House Chesil Beach Gallery

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Open plan kitchen and living room with stylish features

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Modern kitchen with dining table and fresh flowers on the table

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Modern bathroom with bath tub

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Short House Chesil Beach
West Bexington, Dorset
From £127 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 5
Light-and-colour filled cottage with gardens and sea views on the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, a short stroll from Chesil Beach

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Pont Faen Gallery

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Pont Faen
Gwynedd
From £164 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
Tranquil cottage tucked away on a private estate on the Llyn Peninsula, with walks starting from the door and unspoiled beaches to discover

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Maison de Thau Gallery

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Maison de Thau
Meze, Hérault
From €120 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
A cosy nest on the ramparts of an ancient fishing port, with sparkling lagoon views from a top-floor living area

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Sundial House Gallery

Exterior shot of The Sundial in Lyme Regis Dorset

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Living room with coffee table

View into the living room with sofas and coffee table at The Sundial

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Dining room with the sun beaming through the windows

Kitchen with oven toaster and breadboards

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The Sundial bottom of the bed with chair and lamp

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Blue and green ocean themed toilet at The Sundial

View down staircarse with painting of a cat watching over a boat

Double bed with tree style lampshades at The Sundial

Bedroom with wardrobe pictures of fish and sun shining through the window

Bathroom with loo and bath

The Sundial view onto the beach in Dorset

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Sundial House
Lyme Regis, Dorset
From £200 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 9
Fresh sea air, drowsy afternoons and nights of warmth and company against the backdrop of the sea in this big old house on Lyme Bay

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Sea Meadow Gallery

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Sea Meadow
Co. Mayo
From €150 p/n

Self-catering

2 places for 6
A sleek space designed with the majestic surroundings in mind. You have your own private barbecue area and a shared large garden

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