Cottages by the sea in North Devon
For seaside holiday cottages in Devon, look no further. We've got this coastline covered. With so many miles of scenic coastline, North Devon is the perfect destination for a holiday by the sea.Read more
Head to North Devon, cottages by the sea will make your holiday all the more special. With luxury coastal cottages perched on impressive clifftops, looking out for miles over the sparkling horizon, to bijoux fishermen's cottages on the beach for a seaside holiday in accommodation that really is by the sea.
Head close to the Cornwall border but stay in Devon by heading out on Hartland Point for views of the sea that surround you, popping in to Clovelly for wiggly cobbled streets that open into a view of the deep blue. Follow the A39 along the coast to the bigger towns of Westward Ho! and Bideford. The former has the biggest beaches for watersports, the latter a more leisurely river mouth view, but both with plenty of water for a North Devon holiday by the sea. Hop the converging river mouths at Appledore to Braunton and explore seaside nature reserves before nipping to the very north of North Devon at Ilfracombe and on into the Devon fringes of Exmoor. The coastline swings high and low in these parts so you can experience the dramatic cliff faces of this more rugged landscape as well as wander beachfronts.
Cafes and restaurants feature picture windows to make the most of the beaches and sea views, but make sure you book a coastal cottage in North Devon, whether for a week of water gazing or a quick refreshing getaway on a coastal short break. We've holiday cottages by the sea that are dog friendly too, so there's no excuse to stay at home. Find your favourite from our 29 North Devon holiday accommodation by the sea.
North Devon cottages by the sea
7 nights from £412
Horizons
55481 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Perched high, with a bird's eye view of Ilfracombe harbour and the horizon beyond, you will discover this gorgeous coastal apartment that offers the perfect north Devon location fo...
7 nights from £412
7 nights from £441
Wild Pear Shepherd's Hut
4017Shepherds hut with fabulous sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Wild Pear Beach is in sight of this gorgeous shepherd's hut and gives it its name. High above the incredible north Devon coast between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin, with its dramati...
7 nights from £441
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7 nights from £441
Copperas Shepherd's Hut
4016Shepherds hut with fabulous sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Taken from the name of the rocks along this dramatic and exhilarating stretch of the north Devon coast, this beautiful shepherd's hut has views that will take your breath away - mi...
7 nights from £441
7 nights from £472
Little Bessemer
18441 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Ilfracombe.
Little Bessemer is a hidden away cottage in the heart of Berrynarbor, one of north Devon's prettiest villages, indeed a 'Village in Bloom' Gold Award winner. Set well away from the...
7 nights from £472
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Seaview
54122 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Perched high above the north Devon coastline, Seaview offers everything you could wish for, from fabulous interiors to beautiful styling and the cherry on top has to be the picture...
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7 nights from £720
Number 4 Coastguard Cottages
50783 bedroom cottage with sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Number 4 Coastguard Cottages is a dreamy holiday abode with breathtaking sea views overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean and perfectly positioned to take in th...
7 nights from £720
7 nights from £446
Rock
55492 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Ilfracombe, Devon.
This newly renovated artist-style residence located in Ilfracombe's harbour area is a short flat walk to Wildersmouth beach and the harbour. The house has been refurbished to high ...
7 nights from £446
7 nights from £526
The Copps
53502 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea near Clovelly, Devon.
If you are looking to explore the idyllic north Devon coastline of the Hartland Peninsula, then look no further than The Copps. Hidden in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural B...
7 nights from £526
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7 nights from £655
Strawberry Water Cottage
53222 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Welcombe, North Devon.
A few minutes' walk from the beach, nestled in the tranquil and peaceful setting of Welcombe on the north Devon coastline and newly available, you will discover this delightful sem...
7 nights from £655
7 nights from £439
Sea Cottage
26602 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Instow, Devon.
Sea Cottage is a New England style 'beach retreat' chalet, just yards from Instow’s dunes and sandy beaches. With direct access onto the Tarka Cycle Trail and coast path it will ap...
7 nights from £439