Ring in the New Year with sandy toes, sea views and new beginnings stretching across the horizon. Our coastal escapes are made for celebrating – whether it’s cocktails in the hot tub, coastal gardens for midnight fireworks, state-of-the-art sound systems for your party playlist, or just the chimes of nature and Big Ben at midnight.
From romantic escapes to family adventures and friends’ getaways, these retreats put you right where the sea meets the sky – with cosy lounges, roaring fires, and all the space you need to toast to fresh starts and endless possibilities.
Gaia, Widemouth Bay, Cornwall
Sleeps 10 + 1 dog
Cinema room, roof terrace or sea time? Celebrate in eco-style at this luxurious beach retreat where your coastal surroundings take centre stage. Upside-down living maximises the dreamy Atlantic views, so whether you’re cranking up the Sonos sound system for party vibes or enjoying a lazy morning, the ocean is part of every moment. It’s easy to slip to the beach for skin-tingling dips, surfs and sandy-feet moments, with a warm outdoor shower, hot tub and Finnish sauna waiting to warm you up after the most invigorating adventures.
Magnus Close, Acol, Kent
Sleeps 8 + 1 dog
30 Dec – 2 Jan, 4 nights. £1,123
North Sea views, space for everyone, and a sumptuous setting for gathering, feasting and spending quality time together… this cliff-top retreat in Birchington-on-Sea is made for a New Year celebration with friends and family. Watch the sunrise over morning coffee, blow the cobwebs away on a stroll along the golden sands, throw chef-style dinners, and pop the bubbly by the logburner as you welcome the year ahead in style.
Penthouse, Ilfracombe, Devon
Sleeps 6
31 Dec – 3 Jan, £1,199
Monopoly marathons, stargazing, fizz and feasts, and wide-open ocean views. What more could you want for a New Year gathering with friends and family? Bag this spectacular penthouse apartment and you can serve up cocktails and canapés on your roof terrace, create a culinary storm in your state-of-the-art kitchen, and welcome the New Year with lungfuls of sea air on the spectacular North Devon coastline.
Seascape, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
Sleeps 9 + 2 dogs
30 Dec – 2 Jan, 4 nights, £5,330
Welcome to the ultimate New Year’s party house, with direct access the beach. Sea views, stunning interior design and every luxury imaginable makes it easy to yo-yo between the waves, the shoreline and the villa’s mod cons – no party planning required. And with an indoor pool complete with a wave machine, you don’t even have to brave the sea. Close to Eastbourne, you’re sure to see fireworks over the ocean at midnight, and if you fancy a dose of culture simply head to Herstmonceux Castle, The Towner gallery and Hastings.
Greenwaves, Perranporth, Cornwall
Toast the New Year in a stunning beach-edge apartment where the first thing you’ll wake up to in 2026 is rolling Atlantic views. Champagne evenings in, beach bar parties, surf days and reset strolls along the South West Coast Path – it’s all for the taking from your beachfront pad on the North Cornwall shoreline. Or you might just want to fill the wine fridge and let the scenery provide the entertainment from your designer interior.
Ventnor Retreat, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 4
27 Dec – 2 Jan, 7 nights. £778
Fancy island life for New Year? Cast away to the Isle of Wight and bring in 2026 in a sea-view apartment overlooking Ventnor Beach. Watch the world go by from your cosy retreat – no doubt you’ll catch fireworks on the strike of midnight without even stepping outside. When you can drag yourself away from the views, savour local flavours in the seaside restaurants, explore the Botanic Garden, and seek out Steephill Cove for a secluded sea dip.
Maritime Suite, Brixham, Devon
Sleeps 2
30 Dec – 2 Jan, 4 nights. £384
Want to escape to the seaside with your lover for New Year? Romance comes easy at this gorgeous getaway nudging Brixham harbour. Relax in your roll-top bath, sleep to the sound of the waves in your king-size bed, and watch the ever-changing mood of the ocean through the large picture window – where you’re sure to see fireworks at New Year. With the marina, restaurants and boutiques on the doorstep, it’s up to you whether you stay in the luxurious fold of your boutique retreat, or venture out for harbourfront dinners, festive drinks and waterside strolls to celebrate.
Book your New Year Break by the Sea
Party vibes or pure escape? There’s still time to book your New Year break at the seaside. Explore our coastal cottages and find the perfect pad to welcome in 2026 beside the waves.
