Coastal cottages often can't be beaten

There's really nothing like waking to the sound of the waves and the smell of salt rising from the ocean. That's precisely what's offered by coastal cottages, which stud the cliffs or pepper the dunes, sit just metres from roaring surf swells or dot lively promenades by the sands. To enjoy the freedom and freshness of the shores and to explore enchanting fishing towns, read on for information on bagging your home away from home by the water.

Romantic coastal cottages to rent

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  • Romantic coastal cottages to rent

    Coastal cottages

    Romantic coastal cottages to rent

    A whitewashed fishing hut beckons romantic couples on the wave-bashed Welsh shores. A stone-built bothy with a crackling wood fire awaits in the Scottish Highlands. A thatched bolthole with half-timbered walls keeps watch over the English Channel. Welcome to the world of coastal cottages to rent, where there should be something and somewhere to suit…

  • Destinations and ideas for booking a cottage by the sea

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    Destinations and ideas for booking a cottage by the sea

    You’ll wake to salt-filled breezes and step onto sandy lanes when you book a cottage by the sea. There’s really no better way to get up close and personal with the whitecaps and the clifftops as this. Read on for a guide to the top destinations for seaside cottages, some top tips on how to…

  • The joys of Dorset holiday cottages

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    The joys of Dorset holiday cottages

    Welcome to bucolic Hardy country, where rolling fields of cow-spotted grass converge on emerald hills and haunting castles tower over cute fishing towns. There are plenty of reasons why Dorset holiday cottages reign as some of the most coveted in the nation, allowing their guests to hunt for fossils along ancient coastlines and munch fish…

  • Book your Scarborough cottages today

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    Book your Scarborough cottages today

    Scarborough is still the golden boy of the North Yorkshire coast. Ever since the end of the 18th century, when the town’s haunting castle ruins and – most importantly – soothing spa waters enamoured the Victorians, this place has bustled from June to August with spade-touting staycationers. In this guide, we take a look at…

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