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

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

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

The Old Post Office, Beesands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

As featured in The Times, 16th February 2011.A cosy and well presented ground floor apartment situated on the sea front in a friendly fishing village and with the South West Coast Path running past the front door. The accommodation was significantly ... 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

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

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

Harbourfield, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A traditional semi-detached house on three levels, extensively refurbished and equipped to provide a very good standard of accommodation for a large family or group.... 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

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

30 Fore Street (The Cottage), Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortably furnished terraced cottage, centrally located.... more

The Penthouse (Woodside), Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

As featured in the Sunday Times - June 2010.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'... 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

Richmond, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A detached, split level house, the main living area being on the first floor to enjoy the stunning sea views. Mature gardens front and back.... 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