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.

Lhorizon, 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

1 Garden Apt Prospect House, 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

Little Granary, 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

Moorview, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable furnished bungalow fitted to a very high standard, boasting a lovely large decked area to enjoy the views.... more

2 Crabshell Quay, Kingsbridge

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Crabshell Quay is a development of recently constructed luxury apartments on the banks of the Kingsbridge/Salcombe estuary, the perfect holiday destination for families or couples and just a few minutes walk from Kingsbridge's shops, boutiques an... more

Osborn House, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Osborn House offers spacious, bright and airy accommodation in a prime location, a few yards from the pretty cove and boasts lovely views over the beach and out to sea from the enclosed garden.... more

11 The Malt Mill, Kingsbridge

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012The Malt Mill is a small, private development of apartments just a short walk from central Kingsbridge (off Ebrington Street) with its array of shops, restaurants and leisure centre. Kingsbridge is the ideal base from which to explore the... 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

Anchor Ley, Torcross

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012Anchor Ley is a modern coastal house furnished and presented to a very good standard throughout. The reverse level accommodation has been designed to maximise the superb views and is ideally suited to family groups or couples looking for... more

Hazel Cottage, Malborough

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012 Hazel Cottage is a particularly attractive farm property, recently extended and updated to provide a good standard of accommodation throughout. The cottage is ideal for family groups or couples looking for a cosy, comfortable retreat wi... more

2 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

New Cottage, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A detached cottage, close to the pretty village square and sandy beach.... more

7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Kingsbridge

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

Whispers Edge, Inner Hope

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Whispers Edge is a spacious and very comfortable detached house ideally suited to a family group or couples within easy reach of the local beach and village amenities. The house is decorated and furnished to a high standard and is well equipped thro... more

Glenleigh, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A tastefully modernised and well equipped property, with accommodation on three floors.... more