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.

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

4 Island Quay, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A well maintained house, part of a small development close to the water front and equipped to a good standard.... 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

Flat 6 Glenthorne House, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Glenthorne House is an imposing, detached Victorian villa with magnificent views overlooking the Salcombe estuary and harbour. Now re-developed and divided into seven holiday apartments, each with its own parking space and entrance, Glenthorne House... more

The Station, Malborough

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A substantial detached property with reverse level accommodation, ideal for a large family group looking to explore the beautiful surrounding coast and countryside.... more

14 Courtenay Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A very comfortable 19th century recently refurbished terraced town cottage, finished to a high standard, with superb views across the estuary towards Scoble Point and South Pool Creek. The views may be enjoyed directly from the lounge across delightf... more

28 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

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

Apt 2, Terrapins ( Upper ), 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

New Cottage, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A detached cottage, close to the pretty village square and sandy beach.... 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

Tarqua, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Tarqua is an early 20th Century sea captain's residence which has been extensively refurbished but retains many fine original features. The house offers spacious, comfortable accommodation and is an ideal base for one or two families or up to thr... more

Topsail, South Sands

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

High Corner, Kingsbridge

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

High Corner is a very well presented period semi-detached house retaining many original character features. The house offers cosy, comfortable accommodation at any time of the year.... 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