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.

11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Thurlestone Sands

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

1 Top View Cottages, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A three bedroomed end terrace cottage on three floors decorated to a very good standard throughout with woodburning stove.... more

Apartment 14, 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

Valley View (St Elmo), Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

St. Elmo Court occupies a secluded and private setting within sub-tropical garden just above North Sands Beach. The town centre with its wide array of boutiques, pubs, restaurants and stunning waterfront is within a pleasant 15/20 minute walk. There ... more

67a Fore Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable first floor flat with lovely views in a central location.... more

30 Fore Street (The Cottage), Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortably furnished terraced cottage, centrally located.... more

2 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

Apartment 13, 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

Magnolia Cottage, Strete

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A delightful detached thatch and cob cottage with fine sea views significantly upgraded in recent years. This pretty thatched cottage is full of original character features including exposed roof timbers and large Inglenook fireplace.... 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

1 Edith Mews, 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

4 Fairhaven, North Sands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Fairhaven is large traditional property converted over into several well-presented apartments. It is situated in a mainly peaceful position within walking distance of North Sands beach and just 3/4 of a mile from Salcombe's shops, restaurants and... more

Pentangle, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012Harmur and Pentangle are located within the former 'Crest Hotel' which has been converted into a number of apartments all furnished to a high standard and offering good value accommodation for couples and families alike. Situated ... more

2 Crabshell Quay, Kingsbridge

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Crabshell Quay is a development of recently constructed luxury apartments on the banks of the Kingsbridge/Salcombe estuary, the perfect holiday destination for families or couples and just a few minutes walk from Kingsbridge's shops, boutiques an... more

The Hoot, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

St. Elmo Court occupies a secluded and private setting within subtropical garden just above North Sands Beach. The town centre with its wide array of boutiques, pubs, restaurants and stunning waterfront are within a pleasant 15/20 minute walk. There ... more