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.

Bumblebee Cottage, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A fully renovated and refurbished 19th Century farm workers stone cottage, set in a terrace of similar properties. The cottage has been sympathetically restored to give a balance of original features - including exposed stone walls in the sitting roo... 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

Trebor, 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 very good standard - an ideal base for families and groups of 2 or 3 couples to explore Salcombe and the South Hams.... more

Quay Cottage, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012 Quay Cottage is a cosy holiday retreat situated in the heart of Hope Cove, just a few yards from the sandy beach, pub and village shop. The cottage is well presented throughout and ideally suited to a couple or young family looking for... more

4 Bolberry Court, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

4 Bolberry Court is a 5 bedroomed barn conversion recently renovated to offer the highest standard of comfort and luxury. The reverse-level accommodation affords superb views of the surrounding countryside whilst the extensive gardens provide plenty ... more

Kirkdale, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Kirkdale is a stunning contemporary detached house with delightful sea views, just a few minutes walk from Thurlestone beach and the South West Coastal Path. The house was newly constructed in 2009 to provide a very high standard of accommodation for... 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

Hydeaway, 7 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

11 The Malt Mill, Kingsbridge

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012The Malt Mill is a small, private development of apartments just a short walk from central Kingsbridge (off Ebrington Street) with its array of shops, restaurants and leisure centre. Kingsbridge is the ideal base from which to explore the... 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

Ferryside, East Portlemouth

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012 Ferryside is a spacious waterfront terraced cottage (one of four) within just a few yards of the slipway and the beautiful sandy beaches of East Portlemouth and Millbay. The cottage has been significantly updated in 2011 to provide a ver... more

Westland, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A substantial semi-detached house on 3 floors, equipped to a good standard, providing comfortable accommodation for a large family or group.... more

Sunny Thatch, East Prawle

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A charming Grade 2 listed stone built terrace cottage retaining much of its original character.... more

2 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 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