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 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

Rickham Farm, East Portlemouth

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Rickham Farm is a spacious and well appointed detached house in a truly spectacular location overlooking the coastline close to the mouth of the Salcombe estuary. The house provides ample accommodation for one or two families and is an ideal base for... 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

Apartment 1, 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

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

Westland, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A substantial semi-detached house on 3 floors, equipped to a good standard, providing comfortable accommodation for a large family or group.... 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

1c Harbour View, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable apartment with good views of the estuary from the sitting room and balcony, and within a short stroll of Salcombe's famous waterfront, shops and restaurants.... more

75 Island Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A very well equipped and comfortable terraced cottage refurbished and upgraded in recent years.... more

Waders, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A large semi-detached house with the accommodation over three levels, boasting wonderful views.... more

Flat 1 Hazeldene, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A well furnished first floor apartment set in an elevated position offering estuary views of Bolt Head, South Sands, North Sands and North Sands valley.... more

3 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

4 Waters Edge, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable and well equipped maisonette over two levels.... 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

Links Cottage, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Links Cottage is a large detached family house standing in delightful, fully enclosed gardens, ensuring an excellent level of privacy. The house has been updated in recent years with many rooms refurbished and newly furnished to a good standard. It ... more