Haven’t booked your August break yet? Don’t worry – from a seaside house for 10 in Cornwall to a car-free escape on Sark, the coast team seek out getaways with availability this summer
1. 2 Quay Cottages, Rock, Cornwall
This beautiful property is located next to the famous Rock Sailing & Waterski Club, overlooking the Camel Estuary. You can enjoy views over to Padstow from your terrace, or stroll the few metres to Paul Ainsworth’s Mariners pub for lunch and a pint. Alternatively, wander to St Enodoc Golf Course, or zip down to Polzeath Beach for a surf. Upstairs, four thoughtfully curated bedrooms offer vibrant estuary views, and downstairs, a cosy fifth bedroom boasts bespoke built-in bunk beds – a playful hideaway for children (or the young at heart)! From £4,940 per week in August, sleeps 10 (latitude50.co.uk).
2. Stocks Hotel, Sark, Channel Islands
Stocks Hotel is the oldest hotel and restaurant on Sark, offering four-star luxury accommodation. The menu features fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers, fishermen and growers. There are no cars on Sark – travel is by foot, bicycle, or even horse-drawn carriage from Stocks’ own stables.
A Superior Double or Twin Room is £573.40 for the minimum booking of two nights, based on two adults staying during August (stockshotel.com). For more information on visiting the Islands of Guernsey, go to visitguernsey.com.
3. Marine Cottage, Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Located on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, this charming cottage benefits from direct access to Aldeburgh’s bustling High Street at the front, and a sea-
facing garden to the rear. It’s only a pebble’s throw from the shingle beach and just a few minutes’ walk from the seaside town’s shops, restaurants and the nearest pub, making it the perfect base for your break. Decorated in a lovely, bright style, it has a sitting room with a sea view, and a private courtyard garden outside. It sleeps four people in two bedrooms and costs £1,404 per week in high summer (suffolkhideaways.co.uk).
4. Spot House Farm, Romney Marsh, Kent
Near the Saxon Shore Way, in the uplands on the northern edge of Romney Marsh sits Spot House Farm. With four beautiful bell tents located
in ancient woodland meadows just a short walk from the farmhouse, visitors are immersed in nature and surrounded by the beauty that this pocket of rural Kent has to offer. The bell tents are kitted out with everything you could need for a supremely comfortable stay. For cooking, there is a fully equipped camp kitchen, with a gas stove and a brick fire pit with a tripod barbecue for alfresco suppers. The campsite sleeps up to 10, from £450 per night for exclusive use – a two-night minimum applies (spothousefarm.co.uk).
5. 1 Webster Steps, Staithes, Yorkshire
Whether you’re seeking a romantic break by the sea or a busy week exploring, Webster Steps has all you need right on its doorstep. Located in the fishing village of Staithes, just off the coastal road between Whitby and Saltburn-by-the-Sea, it’s a great base for visiting popular destinations such as the North Yorkshire Moors Railway – for Harry Potter enthusiasts – or Whitby for a day at the seaside. Among the highlights of this cosy hideaway are an open-plan living space with exposed beams, a bright eyrie with rooftop views towards the sea, and a garden that is filled with flowers in the summer. The cottage sleeps two and costs £894 for a week (yorkshirehideaways.co.uk).
6. The White House, Camber Sands, Kent
This white, weatherboarded oasis is set directly behind the dunes of Camber Sands, and the gate at the bottom of the garden allows quick access to the miles of sandy beach – so you don’t even have to cross the street to get to the sea. With four bedrooms – three doubles and a bunk room that can sleep up to four children – this house is great for a big family-and-friends gathering. The White House also has a south-facing garden with a deck that stretches the length of the house, and a hammock beckons between two beautiful apple trees – the perfect place for a siesta! Sleeps up to 10 for £2,500 per week (camberholidaycottages.co.uk).
7. Drift Cottage, Blakeney, Norfolk
Sitting in an enviable position in the heart of Salthouse, Drift Cottage has it all: stylish, spacious accommodation for eight, a lovely, one-acre enclosed garden with countryside views to the rear, stunning coastal views as far as the eye can see to the front, and driveway parking for up to four cars –
and you can bring your hound! It sleeps up to eight, at £2,895 for a week (norfolkhideaways.co.uk).
8. Braye Beach Hotel, Alderney, Channel Islands
Offering uninterrupted views of Braye Bay and the natural beauty of the island, Braye Beach Hotel sits on the edge of the white sands. Many of the rooms have balconies, and sea vistas can also be enjoyed from the in-house Brasserie & Terraces restaurant, which serves fresh seafood sourced from the nearby port. A Classic Double room sleeping two costs £200 per night in August (handpickedhotels.co.uk). For more information on visiting
the Islands of Guernsey, go to visitguernsey.com.
9. Ennys, Marazion, Cornwall
Set within 20 acres of wild pasture and beautiful gardens just a short drive from Marazion, this Georgian manor farm has been transformed into a collection of luxury self-catering cottages, seamlessly blending historic charm with contemporary comforts. A haven of tranquillity, Ennys has four delightful properties to choose from: Garden Cottage, Well Cottage, The Granary, and Godolphin Studio Suite. Guests are welcome to enjoy the grounds, including the freshly planted orchard, vineyards and a woodland trail – or simply relax by the pool in the Cornish sunshine! Garden Cottage sleeps four and the rest sleep two, with three nights in August from £495 (ennys.co.uk).
10. 19 Undercliffe, Felixstowe, Suffolk
This beautifully renovated apartment, only a stone’s throw from the beach, is ideal for couples or families. Boasting spectacular panoramic views, it will take your breath away. Whether playing on the seafront amusements, walking the promenade, building sandcastles, exploring the gardens, birdwatching or uncovering history, you will never get bored here. Sleeps four, £1,014 for a week (suffolkhideaways.co.uk).
All prices in this feature are based ona stay in August 2025. Availability and prices were confirmed as Coast published, but can vary week by week.
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