Find cottages and self catering and close to a sandy beach in South West England. The popular South West of England has everything you need for a wonderful holiday including long sandy beaches, glorious countryside, warm weather, cream teas and historic villages to explore.

We have some superb self catering cottages and apartments across Cornwall, Dorset and Devon. We have accommodation listed that will be ideal for couples, families or groups whether they are looking for a bit of luxury or simply great quality and value.

Flat 6 Glenthorne House, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Glenthorne House is an imposing, detached Victorian villa with magnificent views overlooking the Salcombe estuary and harbour. Now re-developed and divided into seven holiday apartments, each with its own parking space and entrance, Glenthorne House... more

2 Rockmount, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A spacious and comfortable, tastefully decorated, semi-detached bungalow with all the living accommodation on one level.... more

The Bolt Hole, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

The Bolt Hole is an attractive, deceptively large detached house presented to a very good standard throughout. The accommodation is on two levels and is very well set up for larger family groups or couples looking for a quiet, comfortable retreat wi... more

Cottage View, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Cottage View is a comfortable Edwardian semi-detached property set in a quiet cul-de-sac and close to safe, sandy beaches and the sceanic National Trust coast path. Ideally situated for walking parties eager to explore the stunning South Hams coast a... more

6 Chichester Court, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A spacious, well-appointed, and maintained second floor apartment in an exclusive development with lovely views from the sitting room balcony, and ideally located to enjoy the beautiful coastal path and the beaches at Hope Cove.... more

Apt 19 Bolt Head, South Sands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

This prestigious development of luxury properties (formerly 'The Bolt Head Hotel') are all presented and equipped to a very high standard, many with spectacular views over Salcombe estuary and South Sands beach below. The Bolt Head apartments... more

Fairholme Thatch, Strete

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Fairholme Thatch is a very pretty Grade II thatched cottage (at the end of a terrace of three), extensively refurbished and renovated in recent years to a high standard throughout. The cottage balances many original character features with a modern,... more

The Beach House, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

The Beach House has magnificient views out to sea and over the neighbouring Thurlestone Golf Course. The house is well presented and offers comfortable accomodation set in over two acres of gardens and grounds.... more

St Elmo Lodge, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A beautifully presented ground floor apartment, standing within its own private landscaped grounds.... more

Orchard Barn, Batson

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable semi-detached stone cottage in a quiet rural location, close to the head of Batson Creek.... more

Grandview, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Situated in a quiet road, a few minutes walk from Hope Cove's sandy beaches, historic pub, restaurants and shop. Grandview and Seafields are two of the four popular 'Blue Bay' Apartments with lovely sea and country views. Very easy acces... more

Apartment 5 Prospect House, South Hallsands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Perched high above the ruins of a tiny fishing village Prospect House is a former hotel with a remarkable and romantic history. It has been carefully restored and converted into stunning apartments and cottages, many with wonderful and dramatic sea v... more

Little Granary, Malborough

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Situated in a quiet, secluded position, within an Area of Outstanding Beauty, surrounded by National Trust farmland with access through a delightful valley to Soar Mill Cove and the South Devon Coastal Path. Salcombe and Kingsbridge are three and fiv... more

Rickham Farm, East Portlemouth

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Rickham Farm is a spacious and well appointed detached house in a truly spectacular location overlooking the coastline close to the mouth of the Salcombe estuary. The house provides ample accommodation for one or two families and is an ideal base for... more

Flat 32 TheSalcombe, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

'The Salcombe' (formerly the Salcombe Hotel), is situated in Fore Street, on a prominent site with long water frontage and centrally placed for all amenities. Magnificent views from all flats of the main anchorage, towards South Pool Creek an... more