Holiday Cottages in South West England that are ideal for a short break

Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break 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.
Cottage Favourites in South West England that are ideal for a short break
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Horizon House, Woolacombe
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
An impressive detached home with wonderfully spacious family accommodation and lovely sea views.
Commanding lovely views across the valley and with sea views over Woolacombe Bay and beyond, this impressive detached home offers spacious family acco... more
Spindrift, Croyde
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
A stunning holiday home in a fabulous location right on the waters edge and with the golden sandy beach less than fifty yards away. This property offers a reduced price for up to 4 people in low season
"Out of the Blue" is where you will find Spin... more
Oriel Cottage, Muddiford
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
In a lovely rural location yet only a few miles from the spectacular coastline and historic market town of Barnstaple.
In tranquil surroundings on the edge of Exmoor National Park and beside the owners own Georgian Country House, this lovely barn ... more
The Mill House, Lee
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
A unique 16th century former Mill House sitting right on the waters edge in Lee Bay, overflowing with character and charm.
The Mill House is a wonderful 16th Century listed property standing right on the water's edge of Lee Bay and has been featur... more
Granary Barn, Barnstaple
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
A fabulous barn conversion in a pretty rural hamlet just minutes from the beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe.
Granary Barn is in a delightful location, found tucked away in a tiny picturesque hamlet just ten minutes from the popular village... more
Sea Vista, Ilfracombe
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
A spacious first floor apartment with excellent sea views.
Sea Vista is a spacious and comfortable first floor apartment in a wonderful position to enjoy stunning sea views. You can look down upon waves crashing over the rocks below and boats sail... more
Capstone View, Ilfracombe
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
A spacious light and airy apartment with fantastic sea views along the coastline and across the Bristol Channel. Parking permit provided for local car park. Capstone View is an attractive spacious, light and airy third floor apartment in an enviable ... more
Florin Cottage, Braunton
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
A delightful character cottage with stylish furnishings within a short stroll of the village centre and benefiting from private parking.
Tucked away on a quiet corner close to the ancient parish church and within walking distance of the village am... more
Lundy Set, Woolacombe
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
In a superb location with excellent sea views, this spacious ground floor apartment is perfect for couples.
In a superb location with panoramic sea views towards Lundy Island, this spacious ground floor apartment is just a stone's throw from beaut... more
Jackdaw Cottage, Umberleigh
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
Surprisingly spacious character cottage nestling in an idyllic country location.
This charming semi detached cottage, adjacent to the owners own home, nestles in stunning, tranquil Devonshire countryside. With its spacious interior and good size f... more
Williams Cottage, Bideford
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
A beautiful cottage with breath-taking sea views, just perfect for couples.
Perched on the cliff top edge of one of the prettiest villages in North Devon, Williams Cottage enjoys breath-taking sea views stretching from Baggy to Hartland Point with... more
Bamboo, Croyde
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
Immaculate detached bungalow, equipped to a high standard and within easy strolling distance of the beach.
Immaculately presented with a contemporary edge, this lovely detached bungalow is equipped to a high standard and conveniently located in a ... more
Flat 30 Clifton Court, Putsborough
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
With fantastic sea views stretching along the beach and beyond, this well equipped apartment is ideal for couples or families with young children.
Approached by country lanes, Clifton Court overlooks the glorious beach at Putsborough, two miles fr... more
Sunnyside At Granville Point, Ilfracombe
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
With a wonderfully sunny south facing balcony and far reaching views over the sea, town and harbour, this is a superb apartment in the Granville Point development.
Granville Point is a landmark building situated in one of the most perfect coastal ... more
Well Cottage, Braunton
Self catering in Devon, South West England
Selected feature: Short break
In a quiet location just a few minutes walk from the village centre this charming detached cottage boasts a fully enclosed suntrap garden.
This really is a most delightful cottage, nestling in a quiet lane yet only a few minutes walk of Braunton v... more
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