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.

Apartment 4 The Elms, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable and well equipped first floor apartment, just five minutes walk from the main shops, restaurants and waterfront.... 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

5 Grafton Towers, North 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

Homefield House, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Homefield House is a delightful detached house within just a short walk of all village amenities and the stunning South Devon coastline. Whilst only built in 1999 the house was extensively refurbished and extended in recent years to provide a very hi... more

Apt 1 Terrapins ( Lower ), 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

The Beach House (Woodside), Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Woodside is a development of four delightfully presented apartments, with spectacular views over Salcombe estuary towards the beaches of East Portlemouth and Millbay, and out to sea across the 'bar'. The Penthouse and The Beach House have bee... more

Guillemot, North Hallsands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Fulmar and Guillemot are two stunning new homes in a select development within a few yards of the South West Coast Path, Hallsands beach and the beautiful Start Bay coastline. Each cottage has stunning panoramic views out to sea from the lounge and g... more