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.

8 Thurlestone Beach Apartments, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

This delightful apartment offers wonderful sea views from the living area, which leads onto a large sunny balcony where you can sit back with a glass of wine and watch the beautiful sunset. The lovely sandy beaches and coastal paths are only a short ... 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

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

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

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

Treetops, Moult Hill

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

An extensive family property nestling in the woodland above North Sands with quick access to North and South Sands beaches, and within walking distance of central Salcombe. The house is surrounded by trees (hence the name!) offering a degree of seclu... more

Apartment 3 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

Flat 7 TheSalcombe, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

'The Salcombe' (formerly the Salcombe Hotel), is situated in Fore Street, on a prominent site with long water frontage and centrally placed for all amenities. Magnificent views from all flats of the main anchorage, towards South Pool Creek an... more

4 Armada Apartments, Kingsbridge

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Three apartments within the popular Armada development (formerly the Lobster Pot Inn), set in a waterside position only a few yards from the beach and within walking distance of the village shop, pub and restaurants. To either side of the village are... 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

5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A selection of superb, luxury apartments set in 1.5 acres of landscaped communal gardens yet within just 1/2 mile or so of the picturesque village of Thurlestone with its old stone and thatched buildings, 18-hole Links golf course, church, traditiona... more

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

6 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

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

1 Edith Mews, South Hallsands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Perched high above the ruins of a tiny fishing village Prospect House is a former hotel with a remarkable and romantic history. It has been carefully restored and converted into stunning apartments and cottages, many with wonderful and dramatic sea v... more