Sandy Den is a detached, single-storey holiday chalet situated in California Sands Holiday Park and is ideally situated close to the beach. It is also in a great location for exploring the Norfolk Broads and Great Yarmouth with its traditional seaside attractions. On site there is a good selection of facilties including a café, minimarket, amusements, fish and chip shop, pizza takeaway bar, laundrette and family clubhouse. There is also an indoor heated swimming pool. There are plenty of activities for all the family to enjoy in this area, such as walking, cycling and fishing which are all available locally. Sandy Den is fantastic for active holiday makers and families who are looking for plenty to do. Beach 500 yards. Shop and restaurant 50 yards, pub 500 yards.

This attractive ground floor holiday apartment forms part of a stone cottage situated in the village of Castletown which is on the North Coast 500. Its high ceilings, original wooden shutters and cottage garden (grassed area outside the main garden provides space for dogs’ exercise) all add to its charm. Four miles of sandy beach adjoins the fishing harbour 800 yards from the property. Sea angling and loch fishing are available. Known for its unspoilt beaches and wide variety of wildlife and, at certain times of year, the Northern Lights are visible. Central to many surfing locations, golf courses, fishing and the Castle of Mey (8 miles). Take a day-trip to the Orkney Isles. An all weather short mat bowling green is available for guests to use. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

In a peaceful location surrounded by pretty countryside and just 5 miles from glorious sandy beaches at Winterton, this charming and well equipped property is ideal for holidays and relaxing breaks, whatever the season. It sits in the grounds of the owners’ home, in the heart of Norfolk’s Broadland – a beautiful and tranquil paradise for nature lovers. Boats can be hired for fishing or sailing 1 mile away and a wealth of attractions lie within easy reach, including the castle and vintage car collection at Caister on Sea, whilst Great Yarmouth’s traditional seaside entertainments are only 7 miles distant. Sheringham, home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, and Cromer are both an easy drive as are the cathedral and fine shopping in the medieval city of Norwich. Shop 2 miles, pub serving food 1 mile.

This detached bungalow is built in the owners’ grounds of 2 acres with stream, on edge of the village of Llanon, about half a mile from the beach, 5 miles from Aberaeron. Ideal for a beach or watersport holiday with New Quay and Aberystwyth both about 10 miles. Clifftop or hill walking, touring inland, with Tregaron and Lampeter both 15 miles, and Cardigan about 25 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Copingers Cottage takes its name from ’Cruel Copinger’, a notorious 18-century smuggler that once lived here. This delightful, spacious, semi-detached, ground floor cottage is the perfect romantic coastal retreat, nestled within an idyllic rural setting, just a mile from the coastal path. The cottage sits in a peaceful location at the head of the famous Spekes Valley with its majestic waterfall cascading down a shear rock face 60ft, through a series of four smaller falls before finally reaching the sea. There are beautiful views, countryside and walks from the doorstep with an abundance of birds and wildlife to be seen.

Copingers Cottage is beautifully presented and has a spacious living room and cosy wood burner to curl up beside on a cooler evening, along with a private patio to enjoy an al fresco supper on a summer evening. This pretty barn conversion sits within the Hartland Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the North Devon coast with many dog friendly, long sandy beaches and hidden coves to explore, where occasionally dolphins can be seen frolicking in the Atlantic surf.

This is an ideal location for touring, walking, beaches or just relaxing. The timeless village of Hartland is only 1½ miles away and has a good selection of village shops and pubs serving food along with a post office, general store, bakery and craft shops. The hamlet of Stoke and the church of St. Nectan, known as the ’Cathedral of North Devon’, is just a short walk and the view from the church tower shows Hartland Abbey set in this beautiful valley with its many enchanting and delightful walks. Bude, 13 miles, has a good selection of shops and restaurants, many specialising in locally caught seafood, along with a golf course, indoor ’splash’ pool, surf schools and bowling. The delightful port town of Bideford, 15 miles, has a good selection of town amenities, restaurants, a weekly market and boat trips to Lundy Island. Coastal walking, cycling, golf, horse riding, fishing, surfing and sailing are all available in this stunning area. Docton Mill, Hartland Quay and Hartland Abbey are close by, along with many pretty fishing villages to explore including nearby Clovelly, Instow and Appledore. Beach 1½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.

A cosy property tucked along a quiet country lane overlooking the historical village of Tintagel, with sea views from the living room, bedroom and kitchen windows. Located about a mile from a long sandy beach and the centre of Arthurian legends at Tintagel, this single-storey stable conversion offers cosy holiday accommodation. The front of the property has a small, fenced garden with a bench and view towards the ocean, whilst at the rear of the property is a cosy patio garden area. Within easy reach are many little coves, the ruins of Tintagel Castle and Celtic monastery remains – with two little beaches far below connected by Merlin’s Cave. Lovely walks in nearby wooded St Nectan’s Glen, by a tumbling stream and waterfall, and in Rocky Valley, where a rock bears intricate Bronze Age carvings. Camelford 5 miles. Riding, golf and fishing nearby. Shop and restaurant within 1¼ miles. Pub within a mile.

This detached holiday cottage, lying in the coastal resort of St Dogmaels, is just a stone’s throw from the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, making it a perfect base for a romantic getaway. The heart of St Dogmaels is on the doorstep with pubs, an historic abbey and walks along the River Teifi estuary to Poppit Sands. The city of St Davids has a cathedral and ruins of the Bishop’s Palace from the 12th century. Visit Tenby and take a boat trip to Caldey Island. For wildlife, take a sea safari to Skomer and Skokholm islands, home to puffins, razor bills and seals. Shop 200 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.

Set on the most accessible of west coast islands, this ground floor apartment boasts views and lies mere yards from the shoreline. Bute offers a varied landscape of rolling hills of the island’s heart to the craggy, heather-covered moorlands and the
sandy beaches around the coastline. A haven for walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, Bute has a wealth of wildlife including feral goats, buzzards and roe deer; Scalpsie Bay, set against the backdrop of Arran, is the home of a large colony of seals. Many historical sites to visit including standing stones at Ettrick Bay, chapel of St Blane, and the vitrified Iron Age fort at Dunagoil. Visit the Victorian Gothic mansion of Mount Stuart, Bute Museum, Rothesay Castle and the gardens of Ascog Hall and Ardencraig. Beach 5 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

Drake Lodge is a single-storey, detached lodge set at the bottom of a steep hill in a quiet part of the picturesque fishing village of Staithes, in the North York Moors National Park. With a small enclosed courtyard and an open-plan living space as well as private parking, Drake Lodge is the perfect base in which to relax after a day of exploring this fantastic coastal area. Staithes Beck runs alongside the site with its own waterfall and wildlife.

The accommodation comprises of a comfortably furnished, open plan living and kitchen area, with a separate double bedroom and en-suite shower room. The facilities are perfect for a couple looking for accommodation to explore this wonderful coastal area.

The charming seaside village of Staithes, with its cobbled streets, is considered something of an artist’s dream, and even has its own popular Art and Heritage Festival along with regular workshops and artisan displays. The pretty houses dotted around the old harbour are surrounded by high craggy cliffs on three sides, and a sheltered sandy beach is set amongst the rocky coastline. Steeped in history, Captain Cook served his apprenticeship in Staithes, and there are many old buildings to admire and a museum to take you back in time.

Modern day Staithes is a must for anyone visiting the Yorkshire coast and has a good selection of pubs, shops and tea rooms. Staithes is still home to a RNLI lifeboat station, and a small fleet of cobles (fishing boats) land their catch of fish, crab and lobster. There are also boat trips for birdwatching, fishing and whale watching available, and an ’Illusion Trail’ guides visitors around the network of backstreets and alleyways. The Cleveland Way stretches its way along this dramatic coastline and is a firm favourite with walkers as it drops into many hidden bays and coves such as Robin Hood’s Bay and Saltburn-by-the-Sea.

Whitby is just 10 miles away and is one of Yorkshire’s most picturesque coastal fishing towns, with a bustling harbour, narrow cobbled streets, old fishermen’s cottages and historic abbey. The town hosts regular events and festivals including the Gothic Weekend, a regatta and regular live music events to complement its many fabulous restaurants, bars and cosy tea rooms.

Head inland to enjoy a myriad of walking and cycling routes that the National Park has to offer, enjoy a warm welcome in one of the many village inns, or take a steam train journey into the heart of the park. Surf enthusiasts will enjoy Saltburn-by-the-Sea with its numerous surf schools and there are plenty of courses for the golfers. Beach ½ mile. Shop 350 yards, pub and restaurant 700 yards.

Ideally located on the fringes of the coastal resort of Pwllheli, this delightful semi-detached, bungalow for two is within easy reach of fantastic visitor attractions, sandy beaches and lovely walks. The Lleyn Peninsula is renowned for its superb, unspoilt scenery and the location of Penlon means easy access to all corners. Pwllheli has an excellent selection of shops, bars and restaurants, and has a weekly market and a stunning beach which seems to go on for miles. Opportunities for walking, cycling and a myriad of outdoor pursuits are all easily accessible in the nearby Snowdonia National Park. Lively and fashionable Abersoch, just a short drive away, boasts a pretty harbour and excellent water sports facilities. Nearby you will also find Porthmadog, the starting point for the world famous Ffestiniog Railway, where you can enjoy scenic trips to the fascinating slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Beach 1½ miles. Shop, pubs and restaurants 1 mile.