Top 5 Holiday Cottages Near The Beach

Looking for a blissful holiday cottage near the beach in Wales? Allow us to introduce you to our top five coastal getaways.

The Wales coastline is pretty special. With huge views out across the Irish Sea and a magnificent mountain backdrop, there are few places on earth that can match its epic, soul-stirring drama.

Surfers, swimmers, rockpoolers and ice cream connoisseurs love spending short breaks and holidays here. From beach cricket to bodyboarding, our coast is a brilliant place to relax and have fun with a group of family or friends.

Huge skies, unspoilt sands and great walks right out of the front door mean that a holiday cottage near the beach in Wales is a brilliant option for a romantic getaway too. There are few better places on earth to toast the setting sun.

Take a look at our top five recommends:

• Bodeithin, Harlech, Sleeps 12
• Y-Nyth, Llanrhystud, Sleeps 6
• Claremont, Llanfairfechan, Sleeps 8
• Pensarn, Aberdaron, Sleeps 3
• Hafan-Glan-Mor, Barmouth, Sleeps 2

Large Holiday Cottage in Harlech | Bodeithin

Sleeps 12 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Hot Tub | Near Pub

Welcome to Bodeithin, a detached haven of coastal cool where the only thing more expansive than the Eryri (Snowdonia) views is the sense of space. Recently refreshed to a standard that would make a boutique hotel blush, this large holiday cottage in Harlech is designed for those who believe a holiday should involve more “prosecco in a hot tub” and less “squeezing everyone onto one sofa.”

Boutique Coastal Cottage Ceredigion | Y-Nyth

Sleeps 6 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Near Pub | EV Charger

Welcome to Y-Nyth, a property that proves a boutique coastal cottage Ceredigion doesn’t have to mean floral curtains and dusty doilies. Dressed in a daring shade of charcoal black that stands out with effortless cool on Church Street, this is a masterclass in contemporary Welsh living. Inside, the design successfully marries reclaimed timber beams with a high-end architectural finish that feels more “design hotel” than “village rental.”

Luxury Promenade Holiday Home North Wales | Claremont

Sleeps 8 | Near Beach

Welcome to Claremont, a masterclass in Victorian grandeur meets maximalist chic. Spanning four impressive floors, this is a sophisticated coastal residence situated directly on the Llanfairfechan promenade. Here, the “sea view” is a permanent fixture of your stay, with the front windows offering a cinematic perspective of the Menai Strait and the distant horizon.

Coastal Holiday Cottage in North Wales | Pensarn

Sleeps 3 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Near Pub

If you’re looking to get as close to the ocean as possible without actually living on a boat, Pensarn is about as good as it gets. This premier coastal holiday cottage in North Wales sits in a commanding position right at the end of the Pen Llyn (Llyn Peninsula), where the road finally runs out and the adventure begins. The main event here is undoubtedly the location; you are just a short, breezy stroll from the shoreline, making it entirely possible to go from your morning coffee to a sea swim in a matter of minutes.

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.