With warmer weather (fingers crossed) and the Jubilee bank holiday on the horizon, you might think that all the best seaside homes have been snatched up. You’re wrong! We’ve done the legwork and trawled through Airbnb to find 15 options across the UK. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway for two, a reunion pad for your group of six or a solo change of scenery, read on to find our favourite seaside escapes.
*Rates do not account for cleaning, booking and other Airbnb fees.
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Ysella Glamping
Location: St Agnes, Cornwall
Rate: £122 per night
Guests: 5
Is there anything more romantic than a night under canvas? Perhaps a night in one of these luxury bell tents, complete with real beds, soft furnishings and even a camp kitchen for al fresco dining under the stars. Ysella will provide your tent and set it up for you but you’ll need to book your own campsite. With bank holiday bookings getting tight, this is the perfect option for last-minute trips.
Cabin Dougie
Location: Acharacle, Scotland
Rate: £201 per night
Guests: 3
You’ll feel like you’re in a different world when you stay in one of these Scandi-inspired wooden cabins, built in an extinct volcano a stone’s throw from one of Scotland’s most beautiful beaches, Sanna Bay.
The Adrintone Bedchamber
Location: Arreton, Isle of Wight
Rate: £195 per night
Guests: 2
Ever wanted to live like a king? Well, now you can (for a night or two, anyway). Arreton Manor, which first appears in the record books in 872 AD, has been owned by eight British monarchs. The Adrintone Bedchamber is a light, airy room with a private bathroom and views across the manor’s lush gardens.
Freshwater House
Location: Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Rate: £301 per night
Guests: 10
A comfy, cosy and beautifully refurbished five-bed house just minutes from the sea? Airbnbs like this are hard to come by.
Converted Cattle Shed
Location: Combpyne, Devon
Rate: £120
Guests: 2
Completely self-contained, this converted cattle shed is exactly where we would want to retreat to after a day by the sea. Beautifully done up with a cosy living room, wood burner and full kitchen, you won’t need to head out for much: the hosts provide local treats and even their own eggs (when the chickens are laying). But with Lyme Regis and Bridport on your doorstep – and the opportunity to take a spin in the hosts’ helicopter – there’s plenty to get you out and about.
Luxury House
Location: Cubert, Cornwall
Rate: £200 per night
Guests: 7
This luxury build is definitely on the pricey side, although it’s doable when split between your group of six. A 25-minute walk from Holywell Bay and with a pool table, balcony, large garden, ocean views and a pub (and fish and chips!) down the road, it’s the perfect base for a girls’ reunion weekend.
Meadow Beach House
Location: Primrose Valley, Yorkshire
Rate: £210 per night
Guests: 6
Set on The Bay holiday park at the edge of the beautiful seaside town of Filey, this holiday bungalow is great for a weekend on the beach. Brand-new for May 2021, you’ll have access to all The Bay has to offer: pool, sauna, gym, sports club and kids’ playground. Ideal for families of mixed ages.
The Old Village Flat
Location: Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Rate: £186 per night
Guests: 2
There’s plenty to explore from this cosy flat in the heart of historic Shanklin village: picturesque thatched cottages, walks to Sandown Bay, and Shanklin Chine, a wooded coastal ravine with waterfalls.
Curlew Cottage
Location: Castletown, Isle of Man
Rate: £121
Guests: 2
Nestled in historic Castletown on the tip of the Isle of Man, this 18th-century traditional Manx cottage feels super cosy – all thanks to its original features, wooden beams and an open fire.
Location: Baddidarroch, Scottish Highlands
Rate: £130
Guests: 2
This cosy cottage is the stuff of staycation dreams. Perched on the shore of Loch Inver, the deck and small garden open up to stunning views of the water and Mount Suilven. Well-equipped for self-catering, the hosts also prepare for your stay with thoughtful touches like fresh flowers, produce picked from the garden, home baking and crockery from Highland Stoneware next door.
Ard Na Mara Cabin
Location: Lybster, Northern Scotland
Rate: £83
Guests: 2
This cosy, wooden cabin is the stuff of staycation dreams. Perched on the north Scottish coast, the deck opens up to stunning views of the sea on one side and views of Morven Hill. Well-equipped for self-catering, the hosts also prepare for your stay with complimentary breakfast bits so you’re fueled up for any hikes or coastal exploring.
Teeswater Shepherd’s Hut
Location: Trunch, Norfolk
Rate: £120 per night
Guests: 2
Hand-crafted by your hosts, this shepherd hut has everything you could want for a romantic hideaway or a weekend exploring the Norfolk coast. If you don’t fancy trying one of the local pubs, there’s a fire pit for toasting marshmallows and watching the sun go down.
Location: Hele Bay, Devon
Rate: £268 per night
Guests: 2
This beachfront rental is technically a beach hut but it has so much more going for it. Namely a hot tub, which – thanks to the UK’s track record for bank holiday weather – is staycation gold. Inside it’s less beach hut and more boutique hotel with its fresh, whitewashed feel, a large double bed, ensuite and decking for evening drinks.
Torcliffe
Location: Combe Martin, Devon
Rate: £135 per night
Guests: 2
Set on the cliffs overlooking Combe Martin Bay, you can’t find a better view than this – best enjoyed from the private terrace.
St Drogo’s Barn
Location: Aberystwyth, Wales
Rate: £78 per night
Guests: 2
On a working farm at the edge of Aberystwyth, St Drogo’s Barn offers guests the best of both worlds, with the beautiful coastal towns of Aberaeron and New Quay to the south, and Snowdonia National Park to the north. There’s also the stunning Welsh countryside if you decide to head inland.
Oblique Sea View
Location: Kemptown, Brighton
Rate: £200 per night
Guests: 6
Just two hours by car from London and packed with bars, restaurants and things to do, there’s a reason why Brighton is a seaside favourite. This townhouse in the heart of bustling Kemptown is ideal for a group holiday or family reunion.
Dragonfly Lodge
Location: Covenham St Bartholomew, Lincolnshire
Rate: £137 per night
Guests: 4
Set in an idyllic countryside village, this holiday cottage – a converted granary and cart store – has everything you could want for a self-contained stay. The Lincolnshire coast is a short drive away – we recommend Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe dunes, Huttoft beach and Fitties beach for day trips.
Location: Ballywalter, Northern Ireland
Rate: £133
Guests: 5
This open-plan apartment can be found near Ballywalter, perfectly situated for exploring the Irish Sea coastline and beautiful Strangford Lough – the largest inlet in the British Isles.
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