England
from £74 per week
Wales
from £149 per week
Scotland
from £119 per week
Cornwall
Devon
from £89 per week
Dorset
from £155 per week
Sussex
from £136 per week
You’ll be amazed at how many wonderful beaches there are along the English coast, with literally hundreds of award winning, blue flag beaches. It’s a matter of choice and taste as each of these coastal destinations have their very own character, culture and topography. Choose from the deserted white sandy beaches of the North East coast or the broad bays and traditional resorts of North Yorkshire to the classy seaside towns of Suffolk, Kent and Sussex each offering an impressive roster of attractions and activities to suite all ages and budgets.
The warmer southern shores of Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall offer such a huge variety of luminous sparkling coves, crescents and bays accompanied by stunning historic seaside towns, fishing villages and ancient ports that it's frankly impossible to decide. Whether you’re a mad surfer, naturist, family with kids or an avid dog walker there is a vast choice of beaches in England to visit and explore.
With so many of us flocking to the coastal towns for our holidays, the quality and abundance of seaside accommodation has increased rapidly in recent times. Whether you're looking for a cheap beach chalet for a romantic break or you're holidaying with family or friends and need a big beach house, you're sure to find the ideal place to stay for your next coastal break. The list of features and creature comforts is now so comprehensive you can generally find a good selection of holiday cottages in England with hot tubs, pet friendly lodges, even large beach houses with direct beach access and sea views.
Well known as one of the UK's favourite beach holiday destinations thanks to the many big sandy beaches and the warmer weather on offer. The headline region is without doubt Cornwall with famous resorts like St Ives and Carbis Bay plus the iconic surfing haven of Newquay which attracts its fair share of late night revelers as well as wave hungry board riders. From Falmouth and Fowey in the south to the ever popular Westward Ho! and Croyde in the north, the South West England beaches offer a smorgasbord of action packed beach resorts, cottages by the sea, quiet family friendly fishing villages and glitzy upmarket seaside enclaves.
With famous beaches like Brighton, Pevensey Bay and Camber Sands adorning these shores it’s no great surprise why thousands of holidaymakers flock to the South East coast each year in search of an escape from the day to day grind. Check out our beach guides as well as a comprehensive selection of beachside holiday homes to rent near each beach.
Some of the country's best beaches can be found along the glorious ribbons of East Anglia's 500 magnificent miles of shoreline. Ideal for cheap holidays on the beach this coastal region is mostly made-up of Norfolk and Suffolk's soft, golden sands, wild dunes, cliff-top trails and saltmarsh.
The North East Coastline is filled with family friendly resorts, long sandy beaches and its fair share of fishing villages located in Northumberland and Yorkshire, ideal for self-catering holidays on the beach.
The Isle of Wight is the perfect beach destination to indulge in a holiday by the sea. The island offers over 90km of shores comprising rugged coastline, cliff views, gorgeous coves and beaches, 17 of which have been awarded the Blue Flag status. So wherever you stay you will always be near a clean, family friendly beach. The Isle of Wight is home to some of the best UK beach houses and is the perfect destination for families or groups looking to enjoy the many award winning beaches and facilities that line this picturesque coast.
