Seaside holiday cottages, gites, villas and properties to rent in France by the sea and coast

The coastal regions of France are very diverse: from the rocky coves and distinctive red granite of Brittany to the sun-drenched Riviera; from the long golden sandy beaches in the Vendee to the D-Day beaches of the Normandy coast.

Please scroll down the page to browse our selection of seaside cottages and gites which are within walking distance (generally around 3km or less) of the sea or a beach, a superb addition to any cottage holiday.

Simply click on the name of the property for photographs, more details, check availability, book on-line.

All the holiday properties have on-line availability, rates and booking facilities. If you would like more information or have any queries please call the cottages phoneline on 0845 268 1307, open Sunday - Friday from 9am to 9pm, Saturdays from 9am to 7pm - you can also book by phone on this number.

Please note: prices are accommodation-only but travel is available: please ask the friendly sales team who will be able to advise on competitive travel prices - call 0845 268 1307 (phone-line open Sun - Fri 9am - 9pm, Sat 9am - 7pm). Please call 0044 1282 845 994 if calling from outside the UK.

You can also search for cottages by date and availability (select FRANCE as Destination Country)

Seaside Holiday Cottages, Villas and Gites in France:

Sleeps	Property Name	Property Code	Property Location	Description
6	Villa Rose	F14158	Normandy	Beautifully renovated cottage situated in the pleasant seaside village of Ste Honorine des Pertes, just a short walk down to the village beach with waterfall and local mussels. Nearby are the famous Omaha D-Day landing beaches
6	La Petite Ferme	F14175	Normandy	Beautiful Normandy village farmhouse set on the edge of a popular seaside resort only minutes from the beaches.
10 - 14 4 - 8 4 - 5 5	'La Ferme' Etable Hibou Les Chataigniers	F29327 F29328 F29330 F29331	Brittany	Set in the heart of the Crozon Peninsula. Shared heated swimming pool, terrace for barbeques. Swings, ball games and sandpit. Note: 3km from beach.
*If you have specific dates in mind, search by availability for your holiday cottage* Havre de Paix, Brittany - Cottage code F29297
4	Kerenora	F22156	Brittany	Stone-built cottage located close to the beautiful sandy beach of Plage des Vallees. 800m from Pleneuf village centre (bars, banks, post office, supermarkets, bakery)
6	Ar Porz Houarn	F22161	Brittany	Just a stones throw from the fine sandy beach and promenade of Val Andre, this attractive house dating from 1905 makes a superb base for a family seaside holiday.
10	Ker Emmanuel	F22190	Brittany	Just a few minutes walk from the sandy beach, this cottage is set in half an acre of lawned garden
7	Villa de la Paix	F29286	Brittany	Pleasant Breton cottage located within easy walking distance of the attractive village centre. 400m to beach, pool and watersports.
7	Guernec-Vihan	F29315	Brittany	Pleasant property located within easy walking distance of Kerfany beach.
You can also book by phone - call 0845 268 1307 (*+44 1282 845 994 if calling from outside the UK) quoting the cottage code* Villa Stefna, Cote D'Azur - Cottage code F06118
7	Haute Roche	F22151	Brittany	Imposing property dating from turn of the last century within easy walking distance of the beach in the popular seaside resort of St Quay Portrieux
8 - 9	Havre de Paix	F29297	Brittany	Attractive cottage located just outside the pleasant coastal town of Moelan sur Mer. Indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna. Billiard room.
4 - 6	La Maison Bleue	F29283	Brittany	Lovely property within easy walking distance of the popular seaside resort of Benodet and with a view over the port.
4	Ti Forn	F29132	Brittany	15th century cottage set within the beautiful 90 hectare grounds of a manor house hotel. 3 km from Moelan sur Mer (market, restaurants, shops.
*If you have specific dates in mind, search by availability for your holiday cottage* La Maison Bleue, Bénodet, Finistère Cottage Code F29283
6	Kereval	F29299	Brittany	Super location for a seaside holiday, with the sea only 800 metres away. Located 400m from Plouneour Trez (amusement park, basic facilities)
6	Gai Logis	F29343	Brittany	Traditional Breton house located 1km from Fouesnant, a small seaside town
5 - 7	Petite Maison	F17202	Vendee & Charente	Whitewashed, 18th-century town house set by the church in an attractive village within walking distance of its cafes, restaurants, daily market and harbour. Situated on the lovely Ile de Ré
6	Le Clos St Charles	F85116	Vendee & Charente	Only a short cycle ride from the charming village of Longeville-sur Mer (bar, shops, restaurant). The magnificent beach of Le Rocher can be reached on foot
You can also book by phone - call 0845 268 1307 (*+44 1282 845 994 if calling from outside the UK) quoting the cottage code* Ti Forn, Brittany - Cottage code F29132
9	Mortagne	F17169	Vendee & Charente	Attractive house set in the centre of the pretty village of Mortagne, on the Gironde estuary. 1km from Gironde estuary (fishing, walks along cliffs)
6 - 7	Pape	F40109	South West Coast	Surrounded by pine trees, and within walking distance of the beautiful sandy beach at Biscarosse, this single-storey holiday villa built in traditional Basque style makes an excellent base for a family seaside holiday.
6	La Maree	F33104	South West Coast	Pretty villa, typical of the Cap Ferret region, 1.5km from the beach, 800m to tennis and cycling tracks.
5 - 7	Les Volets Bleus	F33113	South West Coast	Charming former fisherman's villa set near to a forest in one of the prettiest villages of the Cap Ferret region known as "Les Jacquets". Private swimming pool. 300m to Les Jacquets (beach, shop, cafe)
2 - 4 4 - 6	Daphnee 2 Daphnee 1	F06292 F06293	Alpes-Maritimes	This villa has been split into three, top-quality properties. All properties have shared use of the pool and enjoy possibly the best views of Monaco and the stunning Mediterranean coastline. The holiday properties offer air conditioning, internet access, satellite TV. Private terrace.
4 - 6	Canet Plage	W10942	Languedoc Roussillon	Terraced house for 4/6 located only 275 yards (250m) from the golden sandy beaches of the Mediterranean in a lovely seaside resort. Shops, beach 270 yards (0.25km), café/bar, restaurant 328 yards (0.3km).
*If you have specific dates in mind, search by availability for your holiday cottage* Villa Stefna, Cote D'Azur - Cottage code F06118
4 - 6	Villa Franchi	F06161	Nice, Cote d'Azur	Ground floor apartment in a 100 year old Italian style villa in a quiet residential area of Nice. Museums, art galleries, the Opera, and the beach are all easily accessible by foot.
6 - 8	Ste. Maxime, Near St Tropez	W12137	Cote d'Azur	Spacious, refurbished Provençal style detached villa with private swimming pool. Situated close to the beach of La Nartelle, a large sandy beach between the seaside towns of Ste Maxime and Les Issambres. Shop 1.5km, café/bar 1.75km, restaurant and beach 1.5km.
6	La Colline	F83111	Cote d'Azur	House built in typical Provencal style in a row of pretty terraced houses, clad in deep bougainvillaea, with lovely views of the Bay of St Tropez. Shared swimming pool, tennis court. 3km from Ste Maxime (sandy beaches, nightlife, all resort facilities). 1km from Aqualand.
4	Villa Stefna	F06118	Cote d'Azur	Ground floor apartment. Sea views from the gardens. Swimming pool occasionally used by owner. 1km from Golfe Juan (beach, ports)

You can also book by phone - call 0845 268 1307
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