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.

Broadsands, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Broadsands is an elegant country house, located in an exclusive area overlooking Thurlestone's famous coastal golf course and out to sea offering spectacular panoramic views. This stunning property is perfect for one/two families, adult groups or... more

2 Melbury, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

An elevated ground floor apartment, comprising a single storey extension to a large detached Victorian villa with own private entrance from the grounds.... 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

Upper Marcam House, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A spacious apartment on three floors, comfortably furnished and with a large wooden decked balcony off the main living area to take in the splendid estuary view.... 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

Ferry View (Salcombe), Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Ferry View is an attic apartment (above Ferry Steps Cottage) with lovely views and a good sized area of decking to the rear. The property is tastefully decorated and equipped to a good standard throughout and is an ideal bolt-hole for a young couple... more

Driftwood, North Hallsands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A detached bungalow idyllically situated just above the beach, with gardens and wonderful views.... 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

Oceanview Apartment, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A selection of superb, luxury apartments set in 1.5 acres of landscaped communal gardens yet within just 1/2 mile or so of the picturesque village of Thurlestone with its old stone and thatched buildings, 18-hole Links golf course, church, traditiona... more

Flat 3 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

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

2 West Park, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A bright, modern apartment, situated on the edge of the village with accommodation at ground and first floor levels.... more

Apartment 4 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

Coxswains Watch, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Coxswains Watch comprises the first and second floors of a period residence over a small clothes shop with its own private entrance from Fore Street. The property has been refurbished to a high standard to offer spacious family holiday accommodation.... more

2 Churchill House, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable apartment on two floors with stunning views of the main anchorage across to East Portlemouth and South Pool Creek.... more