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 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

11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Thurlestone Sands

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

Apt 1 Terrapins ( Lower ), Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Terrapins is a substantial property, divided into two attractive and tastefully presented apartments, situated in the middle of Buckley Street, close to the centre of town, within easy access of Salcombe's picturesque waterfront, shops, pubs and ... more

2 Thurlestone Rock Mews, Thurlestone Sands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A mews cottage (the middle of three) offering reverse level living accomodation and balcony to take full advantage of the stunning sea views.... more

14 Courtenay Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A very comfortable 19th century recently refurbished terraced town cottage, finished to a high standard, with superb views across the estuary towards Scoble Point and South Pool Creek. The views may be enjoyed directly from the lounge across delightf... 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

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

29 Fore Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A light and airy traditional terraced cottage, carefully modernised, attractively decorated and comfortably furnished over three floors.... more

Flat 1 Fairhaven, North Sands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Fairhaven is large traditional property converted into several well presented apartments. It is situated in a mainly peaceful position within walking distance of North Sands beach and just 3/4 of a mile from Salcombe's shops, restaurants and stun... more

1 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

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

Apt 4 Charborough House, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A top (3rd) floor apartment within a large former town house, furnished and equipped to a very high standard. Outstanding panoramic views of the harbour and estuary towards South Pool, Snapes Point and the surrounding countryside.... more

Ferry View (Salcombe), Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Ferry View is an attic apartment (above Ferry Steps Cottage) with lovely views and a good sized area of decking to the rear. The property is tastefully decorated and equipped to a good standard throughout and is an ideal bolt-hole for a young couple... more

Atlantic Lodge, 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

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