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.

2 Armada Apartments, Hope Cove

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

1 Albany House, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

An imposing Victorian townhouse comprising three very tastefully presented apartments, situated in a quiet residential position above the town, yet within reasonable walking distance of shops, restaurants and quays. Each apartment has lovely views ov... more

Apartment 5 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

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

Shipwrights Cottage, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A charming and tastefully renovated Grade II listed early 19th Century cottage with accommodation on three floors.... more

Dolphins, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

The Dolphins is a very comfortable and spacious two storey property in an elevated position overlooking the Salcombe estuary and surrounding countryside. The well presented accommodation is all on one level and ideally set up for couples or family gr... more

4 West Park Mews, Kingsbridge

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Updated description pending major refurbishment of property Spring 2012. Available from June 2012 - new photography to follow shortly (Brochure description and pricing are superceded by these revised details) A beautifully presented mews cottage ... 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

Upper Marcam House, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A spacious apartment on three floors, comfortably furnished and with a large wooden decked balcony off the main living area to take in the splendid estuary view.... more

2 Thurlestone Rock Mews, Thurlestone Sands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A mews cottage (the middle of three) offering reverse level living accomodation and balcony to take full advantage of the stunning sea views.... more

6 Harbour Yard, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Harbour Yard is a delightful development of three houses and three apartments set in the very heart of the town (just off Fore Street). Each property has a parking space, use of a communal laundry area and some have limited estuary views from the upp... 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

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

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

Blueboat Cottage, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A very well presented and recently refurbished stone terraced cottage.... more