By the coast
Sandy beach or shingle shore
The surface of a beach changes the day more than its colour in a photograph. Think about walking, sitting and carrying things before choosing a coastal base.
Read the guideLittle escapes. Thoughtful plans.
Make room for
a few days away.
From finding the right cottage to deciding what to do with an unhurried afternoon.
Find your next ideaWhere to begin
What kind of break
are you picturing?
Choose a cottage↗
Find the details that make a place work for your kind of stay.
Country days↗Village afternoons, quiet lanes and a little more time outdoors.
By the coast↗Harbours, beaches and the small decisions behind a seaside break.
With your dog↗Make space for walks, muddy paws and a familiar routine.
Going together↗Share a cottage without needing to share every plan.
Arrive & settle in↗Practical notes for the journey, the first evening and the last morning.
Through the seasons↗Let the light, weather and time of year shape the break.
Before you book
A lovely kitchen.
But can you cook
your kind of dinner?
Look past the photograph and think about the meals you actually want to make.
Look closer at the kitchen ↗Pages for your plans
A few good places to start
With your dog
What dog-friendly really needs to mean for your stay
A pet symbol tells you a dog may be admitted. The useful question is whether the property and its rules suit the holiday you have in mind.
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Going together
A weekend for two without an overfilled plan
A short break for two needs a few shared priorities and enough empty space to enjoy the cottage you have chosen.
Read the guideOne place to stay.
Plenty of ways to spend the day.