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.

Hydeaway, 7 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

Leylands, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

An elegant, late Victorian terraced house built for a sea captain with spacious family accommodation on two floors. The property has been sympathetically renovated and furnished to a very high standard while still retaining the original character of ... more

Coxswains Watch, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Coxswains Watch comprises the first and second floors of a period residence over a small clothes shop with its own private entrance from Fore Street. The property has been refurbished to a high standard to offer spacious family holiday accommodation.... 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

2 Albany House, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

An imposing Victorian townhouse comprising three very tastefully presented apartments, situated in a quiet residential position above the town, yet within reasonable walking distance of shops, restaurants and quays. Each apartment has lovely views ov... 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

6 Oceans Edge, Thurlestone Sands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Ocean's Edge is a stunning development of eleven luxury ocean front apartments, right on the water's edge - many with breathtaking views of the South Devon coastline. The apartments are just a short walk from the beach at Thurlestone Sands an... more

Ferrycot, East Portlemouth

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Ferrycot is a stunning waterfront terraced cottage (one of four) within just a few yards of the slipway and the beautiful sandy beaches of East Portlemouth and Millbay. The cottage has been extensively refurbished in recent years to provide a high st... more

Magnolia Cottage, Strete

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A delightful detached thatch and cob cottage with fine sea views significantly upgraded in recent years. This pretty thatched cottage is full of original character features including exposed roof timbers and large Inglenook fireplace.... 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

2 Gould Road, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable, semi-detached cottage, conveniently located for the boat park and slipway.... more

Westward, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Westward is a large detached house set in substantial grounds with spectacular sea views. The house offers comfortable, flexible accommodation for families or up to three couples, and is ideally located on the edge of the South West Coast Path. Enjoy... more

Slipways, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A well equipped first floor flat, fully refurbished and offering an ideal central Salcombe base for couples or young families.... more

1 Beacon Point, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Beacon Point is an exclusive development of 4 recently built stone-clad cottages situated on the cliff edge at Thurlestone Sands, enjoying magnificent sea views. The accommodation at 1 is split over Three levels with bedrooms above and below the livi... more

Little Perriotts, Kellaton

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A very well presented traditional Devon cottage dating back originally to the 1750's. The cottage has been fully modernized in recent years and is within easy reach of local beaches and other amenities - it provides a very good standard of accomm... more