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.

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

Valley View (St Elmo), Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

St. Elmo Court occupies a secluded and private setting within sub-tropical garden just above North Sands Beach. The town centre with its wide array of boutiques, pubs, restaurants and stunning waterfront is within a pleasant 15/20 minute walk. There ... more

28 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

Apartment 5 Combehaven, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Combehaven is a development of two superb houses and fifteen luxury apartments set in their own private, landscaped grounds on the site of the old Methodist Church in Salcombe. Excellent views of both the town and estuary below can be enjoyed from th... more

Bumblebee Cottage, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A fully renovated and refurbished 19th Century farm workers stone cottage, set in a terrace of similar properties. The cottage has been sympathetically restored to give a balance of original features - including exposed stone walls in the sitting roo... more

2 Channel View, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A well equipped property with accommodation on three floors, furnished to a high standard and offering wonderful estuary views.... more

6 Grafton Towers, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Framed by the mature woodland of Moult Hill, the Grafton Towers apartments are situated between North Sands and South Sands beach from where a half hourly summer ferry service links with Salcombe's shops, quays and restaurants.The apartments were... more

Orchard Brae, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A spacious, handsome wing of a late Victorian residence with fabulous view and a pretty, private garden and terrace.... more

Shipwrights, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A traditional, Edwardian terraced house with accommodation over three levels, recently extended and fully refurbished to a high standard - an idea base for one or two families or couples to explore Salcombe and the South Hams.... 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

Lhorizon, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A selection of superb, luxury apartments set in 1.5 acres of landscaped communal gardens yet within just 1/2 mile or so of the picturesque village of Thurlestone with its old stone and thatched buildings, 18-hole Links golf course, church, traditiona... more

The Old Post Office, Beesands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

As featured in The Times, 16th February 2011.A cosy and well presented ground floor apartment situated on the sea front in a friendly fishing village and with the South West Coast Path running past the front door. The accommodation was significantly ... more

6 Links Court, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Overlooking two of South Devon's most beautiful beaches on a headland next to the famous Thurlestone links golf course, Links Court (formerly the Links Hotel) is a development of apartments set in superb private grounds within easy reach of the p... more

3 West Park, Kingsbridge

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A delightful maisonette with accommodation at ground and first floor levels and lovely views extending to the bay at Hope Cove.... more

1 Garden Apt 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