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Beachfront Cottages in Cornwall

Beachfront Cottages in Cornwall

1384 properties from £119/wk · Top-rated: The Old Bakehouse, Looe (★ 10)

A beachfront cottage in Cornwall puts you within a 5-minute walk of the sand - no car needed, no parking stress, just grab your towel and go. We define beachfront as properties within 500 metres of a beach, so you get genuine proximity without the inflated prices of properties directly on the shoreline. The north coast between Newquay and Padstow has the highest concentration, with properties near Fistral, Watergate Bay, Harlyn Bay, and Constantine. On the south coast, Fowey, Looe, and Porthleven have waterfront options with calmer water for swimming.

Top-rated beachfront cottages

Hand-picked from 1384 properties based on guest reviews and data quality.

The Old Bakehouse, Looe

The Old Bakehouse, Looe

10 (33) looe

Sleeps 2 · 1 bed · from £373/wk

A first-floor apartment moments from West Looe's harbourside, above a cluster of independent shops.

28 Zenith

28 Zenith

10 (27) porth

Sleeps 4 · 2 bed · from £538/wk

Clifftop apartment in Porth with views over Whipsiderry Beach, just 300m away, and direct access to the coastal path.

Ridges 4

Ridges 4

10 (46) maenporth

Sleeps 2 · 2 bed · from £585/wk

Two-bedroom apartment at the Maenporth Estate in west Cornwall, sleeping two with a balcony overlooking the beach and shared leisure facilities.

2 Step-A-Side apartment 2

From

£465 /wk

Sleeps 2 2 beds 10 (44) 0.1km to East Looe Beach

Spacious apartment in the centre of Looe. Perfect for a small family or couple the house enjoys a sun terrace and is a short walk from the beach.

🅿️ Parking
28 Zenith cottage 8

28 Zenith

porth

From

£538 /wk

Sleeps 4 2 beds 2 baths 10 (27) 0.3km to Whipsiderry Beach

Clifftop apartment in Porth with views over Whipsiderry Beach, just 300m away, and direct access to the coastal path.

📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking
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Ridges 4 apartment 9

Ridges 4

maenporth

From

£585 /wk

Sleeps 2 2 beds 10 (46) 0.2km to Maenporth Beach

Two-bedroom apartment at the Maenporth Estate in west Cornwall, sleeping two with a balcony overlooking the beach and shared leisure facilities.

🅿️ Parking
Seahorses cottage 11

Seahorses

mawgan porth

From

£643 /wk

Sleeps 4 2 beds 10 (44) 0.3km to Mawgan Porth

Seahorses sleeps 4 in a double and a twin room. Pets welcome, parking, and the beach within walking distance.

🅿️ Parking
Shellseekers cottage 12

Shellseekers

port isaac

From

£651 /wk

Sleeps 4 2 beds 2 baths 10 (30) 0.5km to Port Gaverne Beach

Two-bedroom bungalow at the top of Port Isaac with viewing platform and views across the harbour. Sleeps 4, dog-friendly.

🅿️ Parking
The Den apartment 13

The Den

looe

From

£659 /wk

Sleeps 6 3 beds 10 (52) 0.2km to East Looe Beach

A spacious and contemporary ground-floor apartment on the edge of the old part of East Looe, just a short stroll from the seafront and sandy beach.

🅿️ Parking
Cottage Pie cottage 14

From

£660 /wk

Sleeps 5 3 beds 10 (52) 0.1km to East Looe Beach

Cottage Pie is a fisherman's cottage with a modern interior, close to East Looe beach. It sleeps 5 and welcomes pets, making for a great seaside holiday.

🅿️ Parking
Sandpiper apartment 19

Sandpiper

maenporth

From

£731 /wk

Sleeps 2 3 beds 10 (33) 0.2km to Maenporth Beach

End-of-terrace apartment at Maenporth, 200 metres from the beach with leisure centre pool access and gardens.

🏊 Pool 🅿️ Parking 🌿 Garden
73 Upper Barn barn 20

73 Upper Barn

maenporth

From

£752 /wk

Sleeps 2 3 beds 10 (25) 0.3km to Maenporth Beach

A three-bedroom upside-down cottage on the Maenporth Estate with private patio and access to the shared indoor pool and 29 acres of grounds.

🅿️ Parking
Demelza 2 apartment 22

Demelza 2

helford passage

From

£777 /wk

Sleeps 2 2 beds 10 (39) 0.1km to Helford Passage Beach

Two-bedroom apartment at Helford Passage with shared heated pool, garden and direct access to the beach and the Ferryboat Inn.

🏊 Pool 🅿️ Parking 🌿 Garden
Beach Cottage cottage 24

Beach Cottage

portreath

From

£833 /wk

Sleeps 5 3 beds 1 bath 10 (27) 0.2km to Portreath Beach

Portreath Beach is 200m down the hill. Three-bedroom mid-terrace with outdoor shower and enclosed garden.

📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking 🌿 Garden
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Frequently Asked Questions

How close to the beach are beachfront cottages in Cornwall?
All properties in this collection are within 500 metres of a beach - typically a 5-minute walk or less. Many are significantly closer, with some directly overlooking the sand. Each listing shows the exact distance to the nearest beach and its name.
Are beachfront cottages more expensive?
Properties within walking distance of popular beaches do tend to command higher prices, typically 20-40% more than equivalent inland properties. However, you save on parking (beach car parks in Cornwall charge £5-10 per day in summer) and the convenience of being able to come and go from the beach throughout the day is worth it for most families.
Which Cornwall beaches are best for beachfront stays?
For surfing: Fistral, Watergate Bay, and Polzeath have the most nearby rental properties. For families: Harlyn Bay, Daymer Bay, and Carbis Bay are sheltered with gentle water. For quieter stays: Gorran Haven, Cadgwith, and Porthleven have fewer tourists and more character.

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