Holiday Cottages in South West England that are ideal for a short break

Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break 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.
Cottage Favourites in South West England that are ideal for a short break
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Hope Cottage, Braunton
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
High quality period cottage with immense style and charm, close to the village centre and within a short drive of wonderful beaches.
Found just off the village centre this delightful semi-detached period cottage is furnished to an excellent standa... more
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Trevalley House, Tintagel
Self catering in Cornwall, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
A wonderful spacious and welcoming character property with excellent views over the beautiful gardens and out to sea. Perfect for a Cornwall self-catering holiday.
Sitting high above Trebarwith Strand with excellent views over the beautiful garden... more
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Bos Lowen, Newquay
Self catering in Cornwall, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
Converted into a beautiful, cosy, romantic Cornish cottage hideaway for two, from a former piggery. Set in a large paddock with pond and woods. Close to world famous surfing beach and Eden project.
Just imagine a beautiful 350 year old farmhouse s... more
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Jasmine Lodge, Bideford
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
Situated amidst unspoilt countryside on the Hartland Forest golf course, Jasmine Lodge offers quality accommodation.
Situated on the edge of Hartland Forest on a secluded golf course, amidst unspoilt rolling countryside, this privately owned lodge... more
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The Cuttings, Ilfracombe
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
A spacious and comfortable detached home in a pretty woodland setting just to the edge of Ilfracombe. The Cuttings offers a special lower price for up to 4 people in low season
Nestling in a lush green valley, this lovely detached home has a disti... more
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Bayvista, Woolacombe
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
A stylish and modern ground floor apartment enjoying wonderful views over National Trust land and Woolacombe Bay.
With wonderful views towards Woolacombe Bay this stylish contemporary apartment enjoys the best of both worlds, located within easy w... more
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Holly Cottage, Ilfracombe
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
A spacious detached barn conversion nestling in a beautiful wooded valley, just a short drive from the coast and perfect for families.
Nestling in a pretty courtyard setting surrounded by a beautiful wooded valley, Holly Cottage combines tradition... more
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Windspray, Braunton
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
Traditional and comfortable detached holiday home quietly located on the edge of Braunton within a short drive of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe. Quietly located to the edge of the village and within a short drive of the coastline, the house has a fi... more
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Bedford Cottage, Launceston
Self catering in Cornwall, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
Very attractive, spacious and comfortable former farm-workers cottage on Owners farm with fantastic indoor swimming pool, sauna and hot tub
Bedford Cottage, along with its sister property Wheatley Barn, forms part of a Cornish working dairy farm. ... more
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Rock Cottage, Georgeham
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
A little gem of a cottage occupying the mews wing of the owners own home, simply furnished and excellent value.
Situated within the heart of Georgeham village, this pretty cottage occupies the mews wing of the owner's own Georgian residence and of... more
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1 Dolphin Court, Woolacombe
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
Together with 2 Dolphin Court, this attractive high quality ground floor apartment sits just off the Esplanade, close to the beach and village centre. This property offers a special lower price for couples in low season
Dolphin Court is located ju... more
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Raleigh Cottage, Barnstaple
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
Barn conversion cottage - sleeping 6/8 + cot. Newly converted high quality accommodation in delightful rural setting
Situated on a 400 acre farm estate on the edge of the Exmoor National Park which incorporates lakes, paddocks and the freedom of t... more
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Quinces, Lynton
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
A comfortable character property conveniently located in the heart of the village
Walk into Quinces and you will be forgiven for thinking you had entered a character cottage rather than a ground floor apartment. The pretty stable door opens into a... more
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Sandcastles, Croyde
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
A stylish modern holiday home in a great location for the beach and village centre. Perfect for couples and young families.
Set in a private lane just minutes from the wonderful golden sands of Croyde Bay, Sandcastles is a picture postcard seaside... more
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The Bolthole, Braunton
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
Modern comfortable apartment with spacious balcony and lovely communal gardens just a short walk from the beautiful sandy beach and village centre.
Within a short stroll of the beach and having lovely views over the surrounding countryside, includ... more
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