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.

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

Quay Cottage, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012 Quay Cottage is a cosy holiday retreat situated in the heart of Hope Cove, just a few yards from the sandy beach, pub and village shop. The cottage is well presented throughout and ideally suited to a couple or young family looking for... 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

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

Apartment 4 Lyndhurst, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Lyndhurst is a substantial Victorian property converted into apartments in recent years. Situated on the top two floors of the property, Apartment 4 has been very tastefully furnished and presented, and enjoys the benefit of an elevated position from... 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

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

Harbourfield, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A traditional semi-detached house on three levels, extensively refurbished and equipped to provide a very good standard of accommodation for a large family or group.... more

Creek Cottage, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortably furnished terraced cottage on three floors in an idyllic location and wonderful views. Unsuitable for children under 6.... 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

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

Burberry, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Situated in the upper part of Devon Road, some 10-15 minutes walk from the town centre and North Sands beach, Sunnyledge and Burberry are two adjoining halves of one large traditional town house - each has been extensively and tastefully upgraded to ... 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

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

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