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.

2 Gould Road, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable, semi-detached cottage, conveniently located for the boat park and slipway.... more

Primrose Cottage (Thurlestone), Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A substantial two-storey detached house dating back to the 1920's, ideal for a family holiday close to the beach or for walkers and other groups looking for a quiet location within easy reach of the coast and beautiful South Devon countryside.... more

Little Perriotts, Kellaton

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A very well presented traditional Devon cottage dating back originally to the 1750's. The cottage has been fully modernized in recent years and is within easy reach of local beaches and other amenities - it provides a very good standard of accomm... more

36 TheSalcombe, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

'The Salcombe' (formerly the Salcombe Hotel), is situated in Fore Street, on a prominent site with long water frontage and centrally placed for all amenities. Magnificent views from all flats of the main anchorage, towards South Pool Creek an... more

1 Garden Apt Prospect House, South Hallsands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Perched high above the ruins of a tiny fishing village Prospect House is a former hotel with a remarkable and romantic history. It has been carefully restored and converted into stunning apartments and cottages, many with wonderful and dramatic sea v... 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

Leylands, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

An elegant, late Victorian terraced house built for a sea captain with spacious family accommodation on two floors. The property has been sympathetically renovated and furnished to a very high standard while still retaining the original character of ... 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

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

10 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Thurlestone

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

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

Glenleigh, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A tastefully modernised and well equipped property, with accommodation on three floors.... more

6 Chichester Court, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A spacious, well-appointed, and maintained second floor apartment in an exclusive development with lovely views from the sitting room balcony, and ideally located to enjoy the beautiful coastal path and the beaches at Hope Cove.... more

Osborn House, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Osborn House offers spacious, bright and airy accommodation in a prime location, a few yards from the pretty cove and boasts lovely views over the beach and out to sea from the enclosed garden.... more

Anchor Ley, Torcross

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012Anchor Ley is a modern coastal house furnished and presented to a very good standard throughout. The reverse level accommodation has been designed to maximise the superb views and is ideally suited to family groups or couples looking for... more