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.

St Elmo Lodge, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A beautifully presented ground floor apartment, standing within its own private landscaped grounds.... more

Quay Cottage, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012 Quay Cottage is a cosy holiday retreat situated in the heart of Hope Cove, just a few yards from the sandy beach, pub and village shop. The cottage is well presented throughout and ideally suited to a couple or young family looking for... more

Sunny Thatch, East Prawle

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A charming Grade 2 listed stone built terrace cottage retaining much of its original character.... 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

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

Kennford, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A traditional, Edwardian terraced house with accommodation over three levels, furnished and decorated to a high standard.... more

11 The Malt Mill, Kingsbridge

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012The Malt Mill is a small, private development of apartments just a short walk from central Kingsbridge (off Ebrington Street) with its array of shops, restaurants and leisure centre. Kingsbridge is the ideal base from which to explore the... 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

The Beach House (Woodside), Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Woodside is a development of four delightfully presented apartments, with spectacular views over Salcombe estuary towards the beaches of East Portlemouth and Millbay, and out to sea across the 'bar'. The Penthouse and The Beach House have bee... more

7a Fore Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable and well equipped first floor flat, ideal for a couple or family with older children.... 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

4 Island Quay, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A well maintained house, part of a small development close to the water front and equipped to a good standard.... more

Blackstone Cottage, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A superb bright and sunny 19th Century detached cottage, decorated and furnished to a high standard. Lovely views over beautifully maintained South facing walled gardens.... more

Seascape (Hope Cove), Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Seascape is a well maintained, comfortable detached bungalow, with lovely sea and rural views. It is decorated and furnished to a 3 Star (commended) VisitBritain standard.... more

Apartment 4, Bolt Head, Salcombe

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 apartment... more