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.

Magnolia Cottage, Strete

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A delightful detached thatch and cob cottage with fine sea views significantly upgraded in recent years. This pretty thatched cottage is full of original character features including exposed roof timbers and large Inglenook fireplace.... more

Driftwood, North Hallsands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A detached bungalow idyllically situated just above the beach, with gardens and wonderful views.... 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

2 Sea Gardens, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A modern, beautifully presented apartment with spacious accommodation on one level and a large South Facing patio. Enjoy easy access to the village, beaches and South West Coast Path.... 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

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

3 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Thurlestone

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

36 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

75 Island Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A very well equipped and comfortable terraced cottage refurbished and upgraded in recent years.... more

Waders, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A large semi-detached house with the accommodation over three levels, boasting wonderful views.... more

Coxswains Watch, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Coxswains Watch comprises the first and second floors of a period residence over a small clothes shop with its own private entrance from Fore Street. The property has been refurbished to a high standard to offer spacious family holiday accommodation.... more

The Granary (Southdown Farm), Malborough

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Situated in a quiet, secluded position, within an Area of Outstanding Beauty, surrounded by National Trust farmland with access through a delightful valley to Soar Mill Cove and the South Devon Coastal Path. Salcombe and Kingsbridge are three and fiv... 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

Apartment 15 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

Homefield House, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Homefield House is a delightful detached house within just a short walk of all village amenities and the stunning South Devon coastline. Whilst only built in 1999 the house was extensively refurbished and extended in recent years to provide a very hi... more