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.

Hopedene, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A cottage style annexe to a detached property, fully modernised and standing in grounds of quarter of an acre, with living accommodation on the first floor to take advantage of the sea views.... 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

4 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

Westward, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Westward is a large detached house set in substantial grounds with spectacular sea views. The house offers comfortable, flexible accommodation for families or up to three couples, and is ideally located on the edge of the South West Coast Path. Enjoy... 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

Valley View (St Elmo), Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

St. Elmo Court occupies a secluded and private setting within sub-tropical garden 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

Leylands, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

An elegant, late Victorian terraced house built for a sea captain with spacious family accommodation on two floors. The property has been sympathetically renovated and furnished to a very high standard while still retaining the original character of ... more

67a Fore Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable first floor flat with lovely views in a central location.... more

30 Fore Street (The Cottage), Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortably furnished terraced cottage, centrally located.... 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

Fairholme Thatch, Strete

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Fairholme Thatch is a very pretty Grade II thatched cottage (at the end of a terrace of three), extensively refurbished and renovated in recent years to a high standard throughout. The cottage balances many original character features with a modern,... more

Yardarm, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

The Yardarm is a delightful spacious period town house which has been fully refurbished to a very high standard throughout.... more

Rickham Farm, East Portlemouth

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Rickham Farm is a spacious and well appointed detached house in a truly spectacular location overlooking the coastline close to the mouth of the Salcombe estuary. The house provides ample accommodation for one or two families and is an ideal base for... more

Apartment 13, 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

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