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.

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

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

1 Beacon Point, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Beacon Point is an exclusive development of 4 recently built stone-clad cottages situated on the cliff edge at Thurlestone Sands, enjoying magnificent sea views. The accommodation at 1 is split over Three levels with bedrooms above and below the livi... more

2 Channel View, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A well equipped property with accommodation on three floors, furnished to a high standard and offering wonderful estuary views.... more

Orchard Barn, Batson

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable semi-detached stone cottage in a quiet rural location, close to the head of Batson Creek.... more

Leylands, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

An elegant, late Victorian terraced house built for a sea captain with spacious family accommodation on two floors. The property has been sympathetically renovated and furnished to a very high standard while still retaining the original character of ... more

Orchard Brae, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A spacious, handsome wing of a late Victorian residence with fabulous view and a pretty, private garden and terrace.... more

2 Crabshell Quay, Kingsbridge

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Crabshell Quay is a development of recently constructed luxury apartments on the banks of the Kingsbridge/Salcombe estuary, the perfect holiday destination for families or couples and just a few minutes walk from Kingsbridge's shops, boutiques an... more

Apartment 4, Bolt Head, Salcombe

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 apartment... more

Cornerstone, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Cornerstone is a substantial and very tastefully presented town house on four levels offering superb accommodation for one/two families and smaller groups alike.... 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

5 Island Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A terraced cottage, comfortably furnished and presented to a good standard throughout.... 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

9 Links Court, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Overlooking two of South Devon's most beautiful beaches on a headland next to the famous Thurlestone links golf course, Links Court (formerly the Links Hotel) is a development of apartments set in superb private grounds within easy reach of the p... more

Moorview, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable furnished bungalow fitted to a very high standard, boasting a lovely large decked area to enjoy the views.... more