Nothing quite compares to time spent by the sea. The fresh, salty air, the endless horizon and the gentle pull of the tides have a way of resetting the senses and slowing everything down. From the golden beaches of Cornwall and Devon to the dramatic shores of Northumberland, the wild beauty of the Welsh coast and the far-flung sands of the Scottish Highlands, the UK is blessed with an extraordinary coastline just waiting to be explored.
Our collection of stays by the sea brings you closer to the coast in all its forms. Choose from charming seaside cottages tucked away in fishing villages, striking coastal houses with panoramic views, and atmospheric glamping sites just moments from the sand. Whether you’re waking up to waves outside your window, strolling straight from your door onto the beach, or watching the sun dip into the sea from a private terrace, these coastal escapes offer a front-row seat to life by the water.
Why book a seaside break with Coolstays?
When you make a booking enquiry through our message system, you’ll be speaking directly with the property owner — the people who know their coastal hideaway best.
You’ll book directly with the owner too, with no middlemen, no added commission and no booking fees, so you always get the best possible price.
Every stay you book supports independent owners and small businesses across the UK, helping to keep unique coastal cottages, beach houses and glamping sites thriving by the sea.
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Here at Coolstays we showcase a huge array of unique and unusual places to stay here in the UK, across Europe and around the world!
If you and your loved ones are fed up with spending hours looking for your next stay, then Coolstays really is the place for you.
Take some time and browse our growing portfolio of over 3,000 hand-picked, outstanding places to stay, each of which offers something truly quirky, noteworthy or stylish.
Our accommodation options are as wide and varied as you can imagine, including glamping options, like gypsy caravans, shepherd’s huts, tipis, yurts, tents and cabins; idyllic staycation choices, such as quirky treehouses, quaint cottage and rustic barn conversions; and a whole host of unique offerings, from windmills to lighthouses and buses to boats. You can even head to the continent with a number of fabulous, deluxe villas and outstanding city-break apartments.
So, if you want to escape the mass market and get off the beaten track, finding somewhere chic or unique, then you need to look no further than Coolstays!