17 Luxury Cottages with Sea Views

Overlooking the picturesque Lulworth Cove, Lulworth House is a luxurious 10-bedroom home with a fantastic location. With modern interiors and breathtaking views, it’s a beautiful hideaway for special gatherings, coastal adventures, or a relaxing Dorset escape.

Carron Castle in the Kingdom of Fife is everything you imagine a Scottish castle to be - and more. It’s a magnificent, Scottish Baronial chateau, where full-length family portraits, crystal chandeliers and four-poster beds set the scene for a memorable country escape.

Perched above the Waterford shoreline, Ocean Bay House is an architect-designed holiday home that captures the spirit of coastal Ireland. Step into the light-filled entrance hall and take in the ocean view in front of you, with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the bay.

Nestled between a lush emerald forest and the rolling waves of Waterwynch Bay, Bay View House (sleeps 30) is a soothing and private retreat from the world.

Welcome to Ocean Heights, a luxury, six-bedroom retreat in Brighton, overlooking the marina and the sea. Step into restful interiors, where a soothing neutral colour scheme, rich textures and natural stone evoke the coastal surroundings.

Located right on the beach in this stunning area of outstanding natural beauty, this is the ideal location for an activity holiday or for a relaxing getaway.

Shorecliff Manor might just be the perfect seaside holiday house. Sleeping up to 22 guests, it stands above a sandy beach, capturing the Norfolk light and serving up spectacular sea views.

This modern house, which overlooks Wanson Mouth Beach in Cornwall, wouldn’t be out of place on Grand Designs. Here, rustic chic meets contemporary design with fun features abound. 

It’s rare to find a large, luxury holiday home with direct access to the beach on England’s south coast. And even rarer to find it in such an unspoilt location as this. The sea truly is the star at Sea Star, and you will find yourself gazing out to it from almost every room.

There’s room for all the children, granny and grandpa, and even the dog in this boutique-style holiday home in Bournemouth. When a big family holiday by the sea is just what you need, pile in and make yourselves at home. Enjoy the seaside vibes of the whitewashed walls, shabby chic cabinets and bleached wood and sea grass details.

Set among the trees with glimpses of the sea beyond, Devonhill in Salcombe feels like the most exciting treehouse. As the wooded garden slopes steeply below, the balconies are among the treetops. Large sliding doors sweep aside to capture the full effect where you can gather for a barbecue, hide in a hanging seat with a good book, or immerse yourself in the hot tub.

Grab your surf boards and shades and head to Tregan House for a big break with friends or family. Just 500m from Watergate Bay and about 10 minutes’ drive from Cornwall’s surfing capital of Newquay, Tregan House is a beach-style home for 12 to 14 guests.

With far reaching sea views and a beach just 500 yards away, it’s all about seaside vibes at Porthgan House in Cornwall. In this modern, light-filled home, which sits on a hill above the bay, you can spend hours simply soaking up those views.

This super-cool circular apartment overlooks Newquay's Fistral Beach. Think retro furniture and quirky design throughout. And when the sun starts to descend, watch the dazzling pink and orange sunsets from the huge roof terrace; Champagne in hand of course!