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.

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

Fulmar, North Hallsands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Fulmar and Guillemot are two stunning new homes in a select development within a few yards of the South West Coast Path, Hallsands beach and the beautiful Start Bay coastline. Each cottage has stunning panoramic views out to sea from the lounge and g... more

2 Melbury, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

An elevated ground floor apartment, comprising a single storey extension to a large detached Victorian villa with own private entrance from the grounds.... 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

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

Coombe 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 beautifully restored to provide a contemporary and modern interior within a traditional cottage building.... more

Harbourfield, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A traditional semi-detached house on three levels, extensively refurbished and equipped to provide a very good standard of accommodation for a large family or group.... more

Thelma, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A traditional, Edwardian terraced house offering stylish and high levels of accommodation over three levels.... more

Upper Marcam House, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A spacious apartment on three floors, comfortably furnished and with a large wooden decked balcony off the main living area to take in the splendid estuary view.... more

Anchor Ley, Torcross

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012Anchor Ley is a modern coastal house furnished and presented to a very good standard throughout. The reverse level accommodation has been designed to maximise the superb views and is ideally suited to family groups or couples looking for... more

Shipwrights Cottage, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A charming and tastefully renovated Grade II listed early 19th Century cottage with accommodation on three floors.... 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

Flat 4, The Salcombe, 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

Flat 1 Woodgrange, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A very well presented ground floor apartment situated within a former Salcombe villa (converted into four properties in 2005) with pleasant views of the estaury.... 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