The most stylish coastal cottages from Kip Hideaways

Six coastal summer getaways spanning Sussex, Scotland, Kent, Cornwall, Devon and the Welsh coast.

Kip Hideaways is a carefully curated collection of some of the UK's most characterful self-catering stays – from treehouses, off-grid escapes, sauna stays, romantic boltholes to design-led cottages – it’s a booking platform dedicated to independently owned hideaways with soul. Every property is hand-selected for its design, story and sense of place.

From a beach house hidden behind the dunes at Camber Sands to a design-led cottage on the Wales Coast Path and a traditional bothy on a secluded beach on Scotland’s wild west coast, these cottages offer easy access to some of the UK's best beaches and coastal walks.

The Dunes – Camber Sands, near Rye

Best for: a barefoot beach house by Camber Sands’ cinematic dunes

Tucked behind the dunes at Camber Sands, this beautifully restored beach house is all pale limewashed walls designed for easy stays: a wild garden with an alfresco shower for rinsing salty skin, a big sofa for sprawling after dinner, three calm bedrooms with blackout curtains for lie ins, and a wood burner for chillier evenings. The beach is just a 2-minute wander away, or pop into Rye for antique hunting and a mooch around brilliant independents.

From £310/night (sleeps 6) | www.kiphideaways.com/hideaways/the-dunes/

Y Nyth – Llanrhystud, Wales

Best for: a design cottage set on the Wales Coast Path

Following a painstaking restoration, this once crumbling cottage in Llanrhystud was transformed into a striking modern design – with moody palettes, oversized headboards and heavy stone sinks - while still preserving the cottage’s connection to the surrounding Welsh coast. With the beach just 10 minutes away on foot and the Wales Coast Path running alongside, days here are for dolphin spotting in Cardigan Bay, paddleboarding, steam train rides through the valley, mountain biking at Nant Yr Arian and lazy pub lunches.

From £225/night (sleeps 6) | www.kiphideaways.com/hideaways/y-nyth/

The Barn, North Buckland, Devon

Best for:  a Nordic-chic escape with artist gallery and puffin spotting

This Nordic-inspired barn, once a home for cows, has been carefully reimagined into a calm retreat with soaring ceilings, soft textures and Scandinavian design. Outside, there’s 3 acres of countryside and a next-door stable, the ‘Garden Gallery’ showcasing owner Ted’s photography, inspired by the surrounding landscape. Gaze at stars overhead (North Devon’s dark skies are some of the best in England); swim, surf, paddleboard or horse ride at the beach or take a boat trip to puffin-filled Lundy Island.

From £185/night (sleeps 2) | www.kiphideaways.com/hideaways/the-barn-at-williamstone-farm-steadings/

The Old Piggery – near Hayle, Cornwall

Best for: a large farmhouse with a hot tub and seal-spotting

The Old Piggery sits in the Cornish countryside, a proper old barn with beams and fields in every direction. Inside, there’s a gentle, lived-in charm, while outside, farm animals roam in the garden, a wooden tub is perfect for soaking, and children can play on the swing or start a game of football in the garden. Nearby Porthleven is all harbour views and good pubs while St Ives delivers beaches and art, via a famously scenic train from St Erth. Closer still, Gwithian Beach stretches wide beneath Godrevy Lighthouse, with seals bobbing offshore.

From £332/night (sleeps 8) | www.kiphideaways.com/hideaways/the-old-piggery/

The Pickles – Ramsgate, Kent

Best for: an incredible design house in Ramsgate’s creative quarter

Set on a quiet square in Ramsgate’s creative quarter, this 3-storey Georgian home faces the sea, its tall windows pulling in soft coastal light from morning through to dusk. Chalky Atelier Ellis tones wash the walls in a muted calm, while a thoughtful mix of English and French vintage pieces add personality. Walk to Broadstairs along the coastal path for golden beaches and swims, or head to Margate for a livelier energy, with the Turner gallery, historic old town and seafood at Dory’s.

From £230/night (sleeps 6) | www.kiphideaways.com/hideaways/the-pickles/

The Croft Collective – Argyll, Scotland

Best for: a traditional bothy with breathtaking views and secluded beaches

Tucked away on Scotland’s wild west coast, this fully off grid Highland croft opens a door to a simpler time. Set on a large working estate, it epitomises the essence of traditional crofting - sustainability, self-sufficiency and connection with nature. Superb panoramas of the Inner Hebrides stretch for miles - Mull, Kerrera and Lismore - and secluded beaches offer pristine sea for wild swims, kayaking and seal spotting. At nightfall, step into your woodfired outdoor bath with a glass of whisky; the star-studded night skies will blow your mind.

From £210/night (sleeps 2) | www.kiphideaways.com/hideaways/the-croft-collective/