Planning a holiday by the coast is exciting, but finding the perfect place to stay can feel a little overwhelming.

At Anchor Bay, we believe the right holiday home sets the tone for a truly memorable coastal getaway. That’s why we offer 12 distinct property types, designed to suit a wide range of preferences, party sizes, and needs.

Whether you’re craving a luxurious coastal retreat, a pet-friendly escape, or the comfort of a family-friendly space, this guide will help you navigate your options and book the perfect place for your stay.

Start with your coastal getaway dates

The first step to finding your ideal Anchor Bay property is to think about your dates. If your schedule is fixed, enter your preferred dates into our search tool to see what’s available. Properties with high ratings or premium features will often appear at the top, so it’s a great starting point for inspiration. If your dates are flexible, the search feature on the home page has a +/- number of days, (see below) which will help you to browse around the time you are thinking which opens up a wider array of choices.

Or you can explore by property type for your perfect coastal getaway

We’ve made it easy to narrow your search by organising our properties into 12 convenient categories, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Here’s a quick overview:

• Meadow Lodges: For those seeking serenity surrounded by nature, we have 2 meadow lodges and they are located near the lake and wildflower meadow.
• Beach Houses: We have 10 cosy wooden beach houses, all on a single level, sleeps 4-5 within 2 bedrooms, all detached with log-burners and their own outside decking.
• Apartments: Ideal for couples or smaller groups, on one level, this might not be on the ground floor. the only property type that allows one-night stays.
• Pet-Friendly: Bring your furry friend along for the adventure. There are 63 pet-friendly homes in total and they are a mix of all the property types that allow pets.
• Pet-Free: Great for guests with allergies or without pets. There are 16 in total and again a mix of all the homes that are pet-free.
• Bedrooms: Choose from 2, 3, or 4-bedroom homes to suit your party size. A mix which have 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms.
• EV Chargers: We have 5 homes equipped with private 7kW chargers for electric vehicles. You have to bring your own cable – read more here
• Luxury: Homes in this category are generally detached, are beautifully decorated, have a balcony and/or a local lake/sea view.
• Comfort: Relax in warm, welcoming spaces designed for all-around ease.
• Groups: Spacious homes that accommodate larger gatherings or special occasions.

Take your time exploring these categories to find a property that checks all your boxes.

When you have clicked on a property, here what you can see

When you click on an individual property page you’ll be able to view the following:

• The property description
• Location within The Bay
• Availability calendar that shows offers/prices when you select your dates
• Property features
• Gallery of photos
• Some have a 3D virtual tour
• A map
• All the house reviews

Still need help deciding?

Our homepage search filter makes it simple to refine your results based on what matters most to you.

Or failing this, if searching on the website isn’t for you, you can always call Anthony on 07841 348192 and tell him what it is you’re looking for.

We are always on hand to help you search for the perfect stay on The Bay.