Top 5 Beachfront Holiday Cottages
Published on 11 Jun 2025 by Amy GreenwoodDreaming of escaping to a cool coastal cottage, perched above the water, just steps from the sand? Look no further than our top five beachfront holiday cottages.
Set in some of the most beautiful locations in Wales, these cottages aren’t just near the sea – they’re close enough to dip your toes in the water before breakfast. Think morning coffee on the beach, afternoon swims on your doorstep, and the soothing sound of waves to lull you to sleep.
These beachfront holiday cottages offer an idyllic escape from everyday life – the chance to make the most of every moment, from early morning beach walks to sunset picnics and everything in between. If that sounds like the stuff your holiday dreams are made of, read on to discover our top five beachfront holiday cottages…
A BEACHFRONT COTTAGE IN LLANGRANNOG | ABERAFON
Sleeps 10 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Near Pub | Real Fire | EV Charger
Welcome to Aberafon, a beautifully renovated beach front cottage in Llangrannog. This pet-friendly cottage sleeps 10 and is perfect for families or groups. Combining modern amenities with rustic charm, Aberafon is an ideal retreat for a memorable coastal getaway.
HARLECH HOLIDAY COTTAGE WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS | SARN BADRIG
Sleeps 10 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Near Pub | Real Fire | EV Charger
Location, location, location! If you’re looking to spend your holiday in a beautiful coastal property then this historic Harlech holiday cottage with spectacular views could be the one. Originally built by the Bournville chocolate company for employee holidays, Sarn Badrig sits at the southern end of Harlech’s four mile long sandy beach and enjoys spectacular, uninterrupted sea views and direct access to the beach via a path at the bottom of the garden.
MODERN APARTMENT OVERLOOKING BARMOUTH BEACH | HAFAN-GLAN-MOR
Sleeps 2 | Near Beach | Near Pub
Perched on the third floor of a handsome Victorian townhouse, Hafan-Glan-Mor is a modern apartment overlooking Barmouth Beach – and yes, the view is as good as it sounds. If you’re after a breezy, stylish base with one eye on the sea and the other on the wine bottle, you’ve just struck coastal gold.
BEAUTIFUL BOATHOUSE COTTAGE IN LLANBEDROG ON THE LLYN PENINSULA | TYCWCH PEDROG
Sleeps 6 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Near Pub
Tycwch Pedrog is a beautiful boathouse cottage in Llanbedrog on the Pen Llyn. The accommodation has a large beachfront terrace and sleeps 6.
Sitting right at the water’s edge on a quiet headland cloaked by woodland and heath, this stunning holiday apartment offers an idyllic escape from the busy noise of life.
Tune your ear to an altogether more relaxing beat: the gentle lapping of waves, calls of curlews and oystercatchers, bird song and a light murmuring breeze. The sea air is salty and sweet. Your nestled-in-headland location makes this a lovely sheltered spot.
SEAFRONT ELEGANT PROPERTY WITH ESTUARY VIEWS | BRONAFON
Sleeps 8 | Near Beach | Near Pub | Real Fire
Welcome to Bronafon, a seafront elegant property with estuary views, a rare find perched in the charming coastal village of Borth-y-Gest. This elegant, three-storey townhouse delivers on all fronts: glorious sea views, space for ten, high-end interiors, and more character than a box set of period dramas.
