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.

Lee Shore, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012A comfortable third floor apartment imaginatively decorated with a bright and colourful interior.... more

6 Thurlestone Rock (Penthouse), Kingsbridge

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

Fairholme Thatch, Strete

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Fairholme Thatch is a very pretty Grade II thatched cottage (at the end of a terrace of three), extensively refurbished and renovated in recent years to a high standard throughout. The cottage balances many original character features with a modern,... 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

Richmond, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A detached, split level house, the main living area being on the first floor to enjoy the stunning sea views. Mature gardens front and back.... more

67a Fore Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable first floor flat with lovely views in a central location.... 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

Apartment 4 The Elms, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable and well equipped first floor apartment, just five minutes walk from the main shops, restaurants and waterfront.... more

Trafalgar House, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Trafalgar House is a very well presented and substantial cottage on three floors offering a high standard of accommodation for one/two families and smaller groups alike. An ideal retreat for holidays and short breaks all year round.... 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

Broad Downs Barn, Malborough

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Set within 22 acres of privately owned pasture land, Broad Downs Barn forms part of Broad Downs Farm dating from c.1860 and consisting of the original farmhouse, stables, barn and piggery. Approached by its own private lane, the barn has been conver... more

6 Harbour Yard, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Harbour Yard is a delightful development of three houses and three apartments set in the very heart of the town (just off Fore Street). Each property has a parking space, use of a communal laundry area and some have limited estuary views from the upp... more

Apartment 4 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

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

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