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.

Apt 19 Bolt Head, South Sands

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 apartments... more

4 West Park Mews, Kingsbridge

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Updated description pending major refurbishment of property Spring 2012. Available from June 2012 - new photography to follow shortly (Brochure description and pricing are superceded by these revised details) A beautifully presented mews cottage ... more

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

Apartment 6 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 apartments... more

8 Church Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

An attractive, comfortable and well equipped semi-detached cottage, with accommodation over three levels.... more

Kirkdale, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Kirkdale is a stunning contemporary detached house with delightful sea views, just a few minutes walk from Thurlestone beach and the South West Coastal Path. The house was newly constructed in 2009 to provide a very high standard of accommodation for... more

6 Grafton Towers, Salcombe

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

Cliff Cottage, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A charming period luxury property, the subject of a comprehensive architect designed refurbishment and redecoration programme by London interior designers.... more

7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, 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

Apartment 7 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

Flat 3 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

Dolphins, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

The Dolphins is a very comfortable and spacious two storey property in an elevated position overlooking the Salcombe estuary and surrounding countryside. The well presented accommodation is all on one level and ideally set up for couples or family gr... 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

2 Sea Gardens, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A modern, beautifully presented apartment with spacious accommodation on one level and a large South Facing patio. Enjoy easy access to the village, beaches and South West Coast Path.... more

2 Armada Apartments, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Three apartments within the popular Armada development (formerly the Lobster Pot Inn), set in a waterside position only a few yards from the beach and within walking distance of the village shop, pub and restaurants. To either side of the village are... more