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.

14a Courtenay Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A terraced 19th Century town cottage which has undergone renovation and refurbishment to a high standard. Superb views of the main anchorage towards Snapes Point and South Pool Creek in the distance.... 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

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

Slipways, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A well equipped first floor flat, fully refurbished and offering an ideal central Salcombe base for couples or young families.... more

Flat 1 Fairhaven, North Sands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Fairhaven is large traditional property converted 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 stun... more

Apartment 2 At The Beach, Torcross

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

'At the Beach' is a striking development of luxury apartments and cottages on the very edge of the sea at Slapton Sands. The development is the transformation of the former 'Torcross Hotel', a prominent and well known local landmark b... more

The Old Post Office, Beesands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

As featured in The Times, 16th February 2011.A cosy and well presented ground floor apartment situated on the sea front in a friendly fishing village and with the South West Coast Path running past the front door. The accommodation was significantly ... 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

3 Armada Apartments, Kingsbridge

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

Hopedene, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A cottage style annexe to a detached property, fully modernised and standing in grounds of quarter of an acre, with living accommodation on the first floor to take advantage of the sea views.... more

Apartment 5 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

1 Kings Cottages, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

1 Kings Cottages is a very comfortable and spacious house ideally set up for a large family party or couples looking for a central location with easy access to Salcombe's array of boutiques, pubs and restaurants. The accommodation is well mainta... more

Little Granary, Malborough

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Situated in a quiet, secluded position, within an Area of Outstanding Beauty, surrounded by National Trust farmland with access through a delightful valley to Soar Mill Cove and the South Devon Coastal Path. Salcombe and Kingsbridge are three and fiv... 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

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