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.

The Hoot, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

St. Elmo Court occupies a secluded and private setting within subtropical garden just above North Sands Beach. The town centre with its wide array of boutiques, pubs, restaurants and stunning waterfront are within a pleasant 15/20 minute walk. There ... more

Pentangle, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012Harmur and Pentangle are located within the former 'Crest Hotel' which has been converted into a number of apartments all furnished to a high standard and offering good value accommodation for couples and families alike. Situated ... more

11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Thurlestone Sands

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

Little Perriotts, Kellaton

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A very well presented traditional Devon cottage dating back originally to the 1750's. The cottage has been fully modernized in recent years and is within easy reach of local beaches and other amenities - it provides a very good standard of accomm... 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

Apt 19 Bolt Head, 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

8 Church Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

An attractive, comfortable and well equipped semi-detached cottage, with accommodation over three levels.... more

1 The Puffins, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable holiday property refurbished in recent years to a good standard throughout. The flat offers spacious accommodation all on one level within easy walking distance of the village amenities and beaches.... more

6 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

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

Lee Shore, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012A comfortable third floor apartment imaginatively decorated with a bright and colourful interior.... 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

Flat 3 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

2 Churchill House, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable apartment on two floors with stunning views of the main anchorage across to East Portlemouth and South Pool Creek.... 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