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.

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

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

Creek Cottage, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortably furnished terraced cottage on three floors in an idyllic location and wonderful views. Unsuitable for children under 6.... more

4 Grafton Towers, South Sands

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

Magdala, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Magdala is a spacious, comfortably furnished maisonette in a unique elevated position with superb views of the town and Salcombe estuary.... more

Coombe House, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A modern and tastefully furnished detached house set in its own grounds with ample accommodation for eight people.... more

St Elmo Lodge, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A beautifully presented ground floor apartment, standing within its own private landscaped grounds.... more

3 Dart Marina, Dartmouth

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Our Dart Marina properties are situated on the edge of the River Dart in Dartmouth, one of the West Country's most sought after locations. Designed by award-winning architects, featuring many high-tech 'extras' and stylishy finished, a sh... more

10 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

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

Apartment 8 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

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

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

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 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