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.

Apartment 8 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

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

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

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

2 North Crest House, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A very well presented ground floor apartment situated within a former Salcombe villa, with pleasant views of the estuary.... more

Flat 3 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

Fordlea, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Fordlea is a well presented Edwardian terraced house on three levels, refurbished and extended in recent years to provide a very good standard of holiday accommodation.... more

4 Grafton Towers, South Sands

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

1 Kings Cottages, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

1 Kings Cottages is a very comfortable and spacious house ideally set up for a large family party or couples looking for a central location with easy access to Salcombe's array of boutiques, pubs and restaurants. The accommodation is well mainta... more

1 Top View Cottages, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A three bedroomed end terrace cottage on three floors decorated to a very good standard throughout with woodburning stove.... more

Lower Fernlea, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Lower Fernlea is a spacious apartment over two floors of a period town house, fully refurbished in recent years to a very high standard throughout.... more

30 Fore Street (The Cottage), Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortably furnished terraced cottage, centrally located.... more

The Hoot, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

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

14a Courtenay Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A terraced 19th Century town cottage which has undergone renovation and refurbishment to a high standard. Superb views of the main anchorage towards Snapes Point and South Pool Creek in the distance.... more

8 Thurlestone Beach Apartments, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

This delightful apartment offers wonderful sea views from the living area, which leads onto a large sunny balcony where you can sit back with a glass of wine and watch the beautiful sunset. The lovely sandy beaches and coastal paths are only a short ... more