Great coastal cottages for summer breaks

Escape to the coast this summer with a stay at one of these gorgeous coastal cottages

Erw Gwenllian, Wales

The gorgeous Erw Gwenllian has some of the most breath-taking views of Aberdovey village and estuary. Aberdovey sit on the northern edge of the Dyfi estuary, where the mountains meet the sea on the edge of the Snowdonia national park. This peaceful village has a thriving harbour and remains a popular seaside resort.

Recently refurbished to an incredibly high-standard, it is the perfect place for a beach holiday and wanders along the Welsh coastal path. The house, which sleeps eight, has glass sliding doors opening out to a patio and an outdoor barbecue area with a gas three burner BBQ, table chairs and additional built in seating. This area is on the west side of the house and so benefits from late afternoon/evening sun. premiercottages.co.uk

Newquay View Resort, Cornwall

This resort offers beautiful scenery by the coast and is a chance to stay in a camping pod with excellent home comforts. Only 15 minutes from the Porth beach, the park even has its own surf school for those wanting to make the most of the waves. Pitchup.com

Bulverton House, Devon

The five-star Bulverton House sits only a mile from Sidmouth’s Jurassic Coastline, a beautiful regency town with great beaches, shops, restaurants and cafes. The three properties are built on the sites of a former milking parlour, cider press and stables, the high-quality ground floor properties maintain some of the older charming brickwork features with exposed roof beams and vaulted ceilings. premiercottages.co.uk

Seagulls, Menai Strait, Anglesey

Set on the bank of the Menai Strait, the luxury four-bedroom villa boasts mesmerising views across the water, to the mountains of Snowdonia. Relax on the sun-soaked terraces and in the private hot tub, which sits on the water’s edge. The open plan living area with natural light gives way to the beautiful views, thanks to the floor to ceiling glass windows. qualitycottages.co.uk

Clare Park, Devon

Located on the shores of the River Teign estuary on the South Devon Coast, Clare Park offers fantastic views to Dartmoor. This property overlooks a large lawn that runs down to the water with direct gated access to the river. For those who love to fish, there is ample space to cast a line. The house sleeps eight so is ideal for family getaways. premiercottages.co.uk

Llanfendigaid Estate, Gwynedd

Country View Cottages and Yurts, Cornwall

Each luxury yurt at this site on the North Cornish coast has been decorated to a high standard with rustic wooden furniture, skylight and private decking area. The yurts have double beds and excellent home comforts to make guests feel right at home. Pitchup.com

Chaffcombe Lodge, Beer, Devon

In the heart of the “Jurassic Coast” World Heritage site, the beautiful Chaffcombe Lodge offers panoramic sea views of Lyme Bay to Portland from every window. Guests also have use of a beach hut on Beer beach, which has a delightful choice of quaint village pubs where guests can buy fresh fish or the famous Beer crabs. For an adventure you can also visit the Beer caves and Pecorama light railway. premiercottages.co.uk

Boskenna Cottage, Cornwall

Boskenna Cottage lies on the South Coast of the Land’s End peninsula between Mousehole and Porthcurno. Set in its own grounds in a peaceful corner of a working stock farm, the cottage lies in an area of outstanding natural beauty with fields leading down to the Heritage Coast and South West Coastal Footpath. premiercottages.co.uk

Buttercup hut, Devon

Located in north Devon and close to the sea, the Buttercup shepherd's hut is the ideal place for a scenic break, and has plenty modern comforts. It's close to the seaside towns of Ilfracombe and Woolacombe and also has stunning views over the River Severn and Malvern Hills. Pitchup.com

Field House Farm Cottages, Yorkshire

In a perfect location near a spectacular coastline and the rolling countryside sits Field House Farm Cottages. The nearby coastal areas have long, sandy Blue Flag beaches, tiny coves and fascinating rock pools. These beautifully furnished properties offer a variety of charming features such as exposed beams, exposed brick work and original high roof beams. There are seven cottages sleeping between two and six, including one all ground floor property. premiercottages.co.uk

Briar Rose, Gower

A ten-minute drive from Gower’s beautiful beaches, including Rhossili and Three Cliffs Bay, this three-bedroom stone cottage is nestled in a large, private walled garden. Wild ponies graze beyond the walls and kites fly overhead. While sheltered from the sea breeze, a large fire pit makes for cosy evenings a short walk away is King Arthur's Stone of myth and legend. A stunning footpath circles the peninsula, is also nearby. qualitycottages.co.uk

Little Fox Cottage, Pembrokeshire

Just a ten-minute walk from the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, in the charming village of Herbrandston, lies Little Fox Cottage. This super luxurious cottage is 200 years old and has been creatively renovated with every comfort in mind. Highlights include a sunken swim spa that’s kept at 40 degrees all year round, a heated outdoor shower plus a built in barbeque and wood fired pizza oven. There’s also state of the art music and lighting system. premiercottages.co.uk

Milk Wood, Carmarthenshire

Just two miles from the waterside village of Llansteffan and a short journey from the stunning Gower Peninsula, Milk Wood is a two-bedroom luxury cottage once owned by Dylan Thomas’ aunt. Just a stone’s throw from the writer’s favourite pub, the cottage is filled with photos of Thomas and his aunt wandering along the coasts and through the farm. An outdoor dining terrace, wood burning stove and wooden hot tub make for a perfect evening. qualitycottages.co.uk

Penlan Coastal Cottages, Ceredigion, Penlan

Penlan coastal cottages are less than half a mile from Aberporth’s two glorious beaches and the Ceredigion Coast Path. The glorious National Trust beach of Penbryn is nearby, with its vast golden sands. Visit the picturesque harbour towns of Newquare and Aberaeron during your stay in one of Penlan Coastal Cottages four properties, which sleep between two and six guests. www.penlancoastalcottages.co.uk