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.

Creek Cottage, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortably furnished terraced cottage on three floors in an idyllic location and wonderful views. Unsuitable for children under 6.... more

Ocean View (Hope Cove), Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Two large detached bungalows with superb views of the beautiful surrounding coastline including Burgh Island and Bigbury Bay.The properties share a driveway and gardens and are adjoining therefore they are available individually or together for a lar... more

Cornerstone, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Cornerstone is a substantial and very tastefully presented town house on four levels offering superb accommodation for one/two families and smaller groups alike.... more

Glenleigh, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A tastefully modernised and well equipped property, with accommodation on three floors.... more

Pentangle, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012Harmur and Pentangle are located within the former 'Crest Hotel' which has been converted into a number of apartments all furnished to a high standard and offering good value accommodation for couples and families alike. Situated ... 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

5 Grafton Towers, North 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

1c Harbour View, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable apartment with good views of the estuary from the sitting room and balcony, and within a short stroll of Salcombe's famous waterfront, shops and restaurants.... more

3 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A selection of delightful marine apartments looking directly over the beach at Thurlestone Sands and adjacent to the South West Coastal Path. All properties offer unsurpassed seaviews over the bay and out to sea with Thurlestone Rock and Burgh Island... more

5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments, 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

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

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

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

The Look Out, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A large detached bungalow, furnished to a very good standard with lovely gardens and sun trap patio area.... 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