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.

The Hoot, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

St. Elmo Court occupies a secluded and private setting within subtropical garden just above North Sands Beach. The town centre with its wide array of boutiques, pubs, restaurants and stunning waterfront are within a pleasant 15/20 minute walk. There ... more

17 St Elmo Court, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

St. Elmo Court occupies a secluded and private setting within sub-tropical gardens just above North Sands Beach. The town centre with its wide array of boutiques, pubs, restaurants and stunning waterfront is within a pleasant 15-20 minute walk. There... more

Seafields, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Situated in a quiet road, a few minutes walk from Hope Cove's sandy beaches, historic pub, restaurants and shop. Grandview and Seafields are two of the four popular 'Blue Bay' Apartments with lovely sea and country views. Very easy acces... more

14a Courtenay Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A terraced 19th Century town cottage which has undergone renovation and refurbishment to a high standard. Superb views of the main anchorage towards Snapes Point and South Pool Creek in the distance.... more

Kirkdale, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Kirkdale is a stunning contemporary detached house with delightful sea views, just a few minutes walk from Thurlestone beach and the South West Coastal Path. The house was newly constructed in 2009 to provide a very high standard of accommodation for... 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

Courtenay Studio, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable studio apartment, centrally located and ideal for a couple.... more

Apartment 4 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

Cliff Cottage, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A charming period luxury property, the subject of a comprehensive architect designed refurbishment and redecoration programme by London interior designers.... more

5 West Park, Kingsbridge

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A bright, modern apartment with accommodation at ground and first floor levels, and country and sea views.... 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

5 Grafton Towers, North Sands

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

Westland, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A substantial semi-detached house on 3 floors, equipped to a good standard, providing comfortable accommodation for a large family or group.... more

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

3 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