Coastal retreats

This is our collection of self-catering homes, hotels and B&Bs across the UK & Europe, all within three miles of the coast. Explore the pretty fishing villages and rugged coastline of Cornwall, enjoy the peaceful beaches of remote islands in Scotland, soak up the sea air and glitz in the Cote d’Azur, and discover sun and secluded beaches in the Algarve. Find your next coastal getaway here!

If you’re interested in finding places with availability in the next couple of months, check out our collection of places that we’ve pulled together that we know have good availability!

Bed in Spa
Palermo
From €80 p/n
Bed & Breakfast
6 rooms for 2
Tranquil apartment in an art nouveau building near the historic centre, with congenial hosts, spa-like bathrooms and breakfast in your room
Long Barrow Windmill
North Whilborough, Devon
From £72 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 2
A wild old windmill - what a wow! Hand-built stairs, a curved kitchen, and the living room a lookout with views all the way to Dartmoor
A Picciridda
Panarea, Messina
From €86 p/n
Self-catering
2 places for 2 - 4
A sparkling house for two and a guest house overlooking azure waters, starry skies and Stromboli’s light show - that’ll do nicely grazie
The Old Barn, Lower Tresithick Farm
Truro, Cornwall
From £95 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 3
You're on an ancient packhorse trail just a stone's throw from the coast. There's a timeless feel to this place and the peace is deep
Hôtel La Jabotte
Cap d’Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes
From €84 p/n
Hotel
9 rooms for 2 - 4
From your charming bedroom step into the pebbled courtyard where you’ll find your own shaded table and chairs - though the beach beckons
The Dray House
Bognor Regis, Sussex
From £80 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 2
With off-street parking for your prized possession and exceptional 5-star décor, this is more sleek hotel suite than self-catering apartment
Casa ai Frassini di Cofanello
San Vito Lo Capo, Trapani
From €110 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 4
A peaceful, simple retreat with brilliant blue sea views. Fantastic walks, rock climbing. nature galore.... famous couscous festival too
Villarena Relais
Massa Lubrense, Napoli
From €70 p/n
Self-catering
5 places for 2 - 4
Exceptional generosity reigns at this complex of 5 excellent, colourful holiday apartments, with pool and meals, on the Sorrento Peninsula
The Old Village Barn
Woodford, Co. Galway
From €110 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 6
Peaceful converted barn on a remote working farm – pet the donkeys, wild swim and row on the lake, warm up around the wood-burner
Ty Anna
Rosnoen, Finistère
From €125 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 5
A spiritual, rustic retreat for nature-lovers, writers, artists. In protected woodland, well away from bustle, close to the lapping river
The Old Goathouse
St Agnes, Cornwall
From £113 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 2
A snug cabin for couples in a secluded valley, with clifftop walks, kayaking and surfing - a short walk to St Agnes, shorter to the beach
Finca De Arrieta
Haría, Lanzarote
From €100 p/n
Self-catering
6 places for 2 - 6
Eco swimming pool, solar panels, a farmhouse with funky yurts and finca casitas with open-air kitchens, two mins from white sandy beach
Llys Meddyg
Newport, Pembrokeshire
From £100 p/n
Hotel
9 rooms for 2
A sparkling restaurant with stylish rooms well placed for exploring Pembrokeshire’s hills, coastal path and sandy beaches
Villa la Tosca
Lanton, Bordeaux, Gironde
From €159 p/n
Hotel
8 rooms for 2
A boutique hotel on the edge of Arcachon Bay. A natural pool, zen gardens, contemporary Eastern-style interiors, and good food await
Cary Arms & Spa
Torquay, Devon
From £265 p/n
Inn
17 rooms for 2 - 4
A seaside inn on Babbacombe Bay with views of sea and sky, rooms to feel happy in, a spa and homely, hearty dining
Infinity Blue
Roquebrune-sur-Argens, Var
From €714 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 10
This Côte d'Azur property lives up to its name. The views take your breath away, and the serene interiors flow beautifully outdoors
Cefalù Beach house
Finale di Pollina - Cefalù, Palermo
From €85 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 2
Seaside villa for couples near a village on Sicily’s northern coast. Canoe, surf or swim; explore authentic mountain villages
Villa Punta San Nicola
Isola di Favignana, Trapani
From €170 p/n
Self-catering
2 places for 4
The ferry transports you from Trapani and in minutes you’re on the dusty track to the villa, within sniffing distance of the turquoise sea