The driftwood wanderer

With a laid-back and simple feel, these places welcome you to the coast like a local fisherman ferrying you over the water with smiling eyes and old-fashioned charm. These cosy places to stay with a rustic charm, all inspected and selected by us, are perfect for a holiday by the coast. We think you’ll really hit it off together. If you have a specific requirement in mind, don’t forget to use the “Sort & refine” button to find your true love. Or if you’re still looking for The One take the Sawday’s Matchmaker quiz again here.

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49 The Marina
Deal, Kent
From £158 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 7
A renovated bright apartment with lots of space, a hop, skip and jump away from the shingle beach of seaside-jolly Deal

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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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Tigh Ruaraidh Gallery

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Tigh Ruaraidh
Applecross, Highland
From £141 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
Come for sublime Highland scenery, birds and wildlife, long walks and complete peace and tranquillity

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Amity Gallery

Amity in Georgeham, Devon surrounded by lush green fields and a view towards the turquoise sea in Devon

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Amity
Georgeham, Devon
From £90 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
A spick and span little hideaway full of character in a manor estate cottage. Explore the gardens, walk to the beach in 25 minutes

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