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South West England self catering and cottages
The South West of England has so much to offer for a superb holiday or short break. Whether you are looking for an active holiday or a relaxing retreat you are sure to find it in this beautiful part of Britain. Enjoy your stay in some superb self catering cottages and accommodation in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.
Here you will find accommodation perfect for couples and large family groups and ideally located near the coast or at the heart of the countryside.
Self catering accommodation in South West England is great value for money and if you are after luxury then check out the cottages with hot tubs, sauna's, gyms, heated swimming pools and much more! Refine your search of South West England self catering accommodation listed by using the county and region menus on the left or above.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £326 to £487
Self catering accommodation in Kingsand sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Just yards from a sheltered beach in the picturesque village of Kingsand, this traditional end of terrace small stone cottage with inverted accommodation is ideally situated with easy access to all the village amenities and a perfect base for walking and touring this forgotten corner of South East Cornwall.
Three steps lead up to the stable front door which opens to an entrance lobby with coats area and underfloor heating. The ground floor consists of a double bedroom with a 5ft kingsize bed and an adjacent bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath.
From the lobby, a rather steep winding staircase leads directly up to an open plan living room (1 night storage heater) with beamed ceilings, natural wood floor and a glimpse of the sea from one window. A fitted kitchen occupies one corner of the room with a rustic dining suite and comfortable lounge seating completes the accommodation. It is possible to very briefly unload outside the property and parking is in the village car park 50 yards away.
The twin fishing villages of Kingsand and Cawsand have a selection of pubs, cafes and local shops, all within a couple of minutes walk and wireless internet access is available by purchasing a voucher from the local gallery. Both villages have small beaches of sand and shingle, yet Whitsand Bay with a 4 mile stretch of sand is about a 10 minute drive where diving is also available at the HMS Scylla artificial reef.
Cawsand has a seasonal ferry running directly across to the Mayflower steps on the Barbican and there are wonderful coastal walks past Penlee Point to Rame Head with spectacular scenery and far reaching views. Mount Edgcumbe Country Park and Antony House and Gardens are close by, and there is a golf course at Portwrinkle with panoramic coastal views. Plymouth is about 20 minutes by car via the Torpoint ferry.
Please note: A weekly car park ticket currently costs Oct – Mar £18, Apr/May/Jun £20, Jul/Sep £22, Aug £24.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £425 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Decorated and furnished to a good standard, Kres forms one of three terraced cottages and provides cosy accommodation for small family gatherings and couples.
The mid terrace property is arranged on one floor and is accessed via an incline from the parking area. A private gate opens into a paved patio and enclosed garden with lawn and a pathway that leads to the property.
Through the large French windows, the entrance is straight into a cosy but well furnished and equipped lounge/kitchen/ diner. On the lounge side, the property offers comfortable seating with electric living flame fire and flat screen TV and a fully fitted kitchen/ diner on the other side.
Off the main lounge area, an inner hallway leads to the bedrooms which consist of one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. An additional doorway leads to a separate bathroom with shower over the bath and WC.
Back in the main living room, the French windows provide access onto a paved patio with picnic table. Dorvil provides parking for one car with additional parking on site.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £255 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Eastdown sleeps 2.
Features include: Non smoking Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: Located next to a dairy farm (hence the names) at the end of a quiet lane in the small hamlet of East Down, just 5 minutes drive from Dartmouth. 'Clover', 'Buttercup' and 'Daisy' are three very tastefully decorated and furnished barns, retaining many original features including exposed beams and roof timbers. (Please note these properties are available to book together http://www.coastandcountry.co.uk/cottage-details/CLOV or http://www.coastandcountry.co.uk/cottage-details/DAIS )As with many barn conversions the accommodation is inverted with kitchen and lounge/dining room above the ground floor bedrooms and bathroom. All three barns are available to book together for larger family groups - please call the office as discounts may be available for a group booking. The development is teaming with bird life and wildlife such as hares, hedgehogs and water voles. The popular beaches at Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands as well as the nature reserve at Slapton Ley are within a pleasant 10 minute drive. There is also direct access to public footpaths with a beautiful walk to Blackawton highly recommended, and if all this were not enough, Woodlands Leisure Park is just 5 minutes drive away.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £450 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Decorated and furnished to a good standard, Lowenek provides cosy and attractive accommodation which is perfect for small family gatherings and couples. The property forms one of four superior semi-detached terraced cottages and offers wonderful countryside views.
The property is arranged on one floor and one step leads up to the paved patio where you access the property through the large French windows. The entrance is straight into a cosy but well furnished and equipped lounge/kitchen/ diner. On the lounge side, the property offers comfortable seating with electric living flame fire and flat screen TV and a fully fitted kitchen/ diner on the other side.
Off the main lounge area, an inner hallway leads to the bedrooms which consist of one double bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC and one twin bedroom. An additional doorway leads to a separate bathroom with shower over the bath and WC.
Back in the main living room, the large French windows provide access onto a paved patio with picnic table and rural views. Pets must be supervised as the terrace is not enclosed. Lowenek provides parking for one car adjacent to the property with additional parking on site.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £675 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Thurlestone sleeps 8.
Features include: Multiple bathrooms• Detached• Internet WiFi access• Parking•
Accommodation overview: Sea Peep is a very attractive detached house newly constructed in 2010 and within just a few minutes' walk of Thurlestone village and the stunning South Devon coastline. The house has been furnished and presented to a high standard throughout and is ideally suited to family groups or perhaps couples looking for a very spacious holiday property within easy reach of this picturesque Devon village.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £364 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: With views of the sea and dramatic cliffs, and set in the coastal hamlet of Trenance a two minute walk from the golden sand at Mawgan Porth, this recently built accommodation is the entire lower ground floor of a detached house in a sloping grassy garden surrounded by a low stone wall, with a private gate to a footpath leading down to the beach.
Approached from the parking area, a flight of steps and a ramp leads down to the side of the house, where an entrance door opens directly into the living room with laminate wood flooring, a comfortable leather suite and patio doors opening to the terrace and enclosed garden. Three steps lead up to a smart fitted kitchen and to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath.
Leading off the sitting area is a hallway which gives access to three bedrooms, a twin bedded room, one with bunk beds, and a double with an ensuite shower room W.C. and wash basin and patio doors opening to a second terrace. Midway between Padstow and Newquay and only a mile from the spectacular beauty spot at Bedruthan Steps, the village of Mawgan Porth, a five minute walk along the beach or one mile by road, has a pub, beach cafe, garage and a small grocery store.
The seaside resort of Newquay is 6 miles and the quaint fishing port of Padstow is 8 miles away. There is also a nine hole hilltop golf course and driving range nearby.
Please note: Bed linen is available at £10 per double & £5 per single per week to be paid on arrival. Towels are available at £3.50 per person per week to be paid on arrival.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £432 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Salcombe sleeps 4.
Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Pool Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by Parking available • sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: 'The Salcombe' (formerly the Salcombe Hotel), is situated in Fore Street, on a prominent site with long water frontage and centrally placed for all amenities. Magnificent views from all flats of the main anchorage, towards South Pool Creek and the beaches at East Portlemouth. Apartments within this attractive building offer central heating if required and use of communal gardens around the property, laundry room, parking for one car per flat, mooring on the pontoon for one dinghy (overall length including motor 5 metres and 2 metres maximum beam) and heated swimming pool available from the Spring Bank Holiday weekend until the end of September. A lift is available from the reception area (on the first floor) to the third and fourth floors only. There is also a restaurant/wine bar within the building.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £264 to £494
Self catering accommodation in Lanteglos sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Situated in the middle of beautiful unspoilt rolling fields with superb coastal walks nearby giving access to secluded coves and beaches, the Roundhouse was formerly a working annexe to the main barn.
Approached down a 300 metre unmade drive, the cottage is entered from the sheltered sunny patio through French Windows which open directly into the light and airy sitting room. The ground floor is open plan and tiled throughout with a spacious sitting area benefiting from two large south facing windows providing wonderful views over the open lawned gardens and countryside beyond.
There is a sofa bed for alternative sleeping arrangements, a dining area, fitted kitchen, bathroom with hand basin and shower over the bath and separate W.C. An attractive wooden staircase leads up to the balcony bedroom, with a king size double bed and is crowned, as is the living room, by the original timber beams and braces. There is ample parking for a car and boat trailer.
The surrounding grassy garden is fenced off from the farmland but guests with pets are requested to supervise them at all times. The Old Ferry Inn at Bodinnick, 1 mile, provides good pub food, and Fowey via the ferry, has a wide variety of restaurants, pubs and shops. Fowey estuary is perfect for all types of leisure activities and there is a boat park with slipway half a mile away. The Eden Project is within easy reach.
Please note: Towels not available
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £331 to £685
Self catering accommodation in Gorran sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: Just one mile from the golden sandy beach at Gorran Haven and three miles from the picturesque fishing harbour of Mevagissey, this detached, double fronted, 19th century cottage is set in the peaceful village of Gorran Churchtown. Recently modernised and benefiting from double glazing and central heating, it offers comfortable and spacious accommodation for a relaxing family holiday and is perfectly situated for touring the whole of Cornwall.
The front door opens to a useful entrance porch with coat pegs and an inner door leads directly into a charming beamed living room which spans the width of the original cottage. There is lounge seating on one side with two settees facing the wood burning stove set on a slate hearth, and a dining suite on the opposite side with a wide hatchway to the kitchen.
In one corner of the lounge, four steps lead up to a second sitting/play room with a sofa bed for alternative sleeping arrangements and French doors leading out to the patio; a perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee. A doorway at the rear of the cottage leads to a newly fitted smart kitchen with a quarry tiled floor and an inner hallway giving access to a fully tiled shower room W.C. with hand basin.
A rather steep carpeted staircase leads up from the hall to the first floor landing where there are a large shower room W.C. with hand basin and three pleasantly light bedrooms with low doorways and a double, single and twin beds respectively.
A door opens from the rear hallway with two steps down to an external laundry room offering storage space of beachgear and three steps continue up to an enclosed lawned garden with a sheltered patio area. There is an off road parking space for one car with additional parking available at the Barley Sheaf Inn nearby.
The small unspoilt village of Gorran has a 15th century church, local shop/post office and a newly refurbished family friendly village pub, all within easy walking distance of the cottage. About one mile away is the sandy beach at Gorran Haven and access to miles of stunning cliff walks along parts of the South West Coastal Path to places such as Dodman Point and Chapel Point.
The working fishing village of Mevagissey is 3 miles away with a popular harbour and plenty of restaurants and pubs, and for a wider selection of amenities the town of St Austell is 9 miles. For garden lovers, the cottage is just 3.5 miles from Caerhays Castle, 4 miles from the Lost Gardens of Heligan, home to Lobbs Farm Shop and a 30 minute drive to The Eden Project. Cycle hire is available at Pentewan 6 miles away and there are several golf courses within easy reach.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £515 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Hillfield sleeps 6.
Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Pool Pub near by Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • Luxury accommodation sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: This luxury VisitBritain Five Star awarded ground floor apartment, sleeping six, has the advantage of easy access from the courtyard garden and French windows leading to the South facing terrace. Garden Apartment is part of the stunning Hillfield Cottages and Country House development of 28 properties nestled near historic Dartmouth, in the South Devon countryside. Facilities include acres of beautiful gardens, an outdoor swimming pool, all weather tennis court and children's play area.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £250 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Malborough sleeps 2.
Features include: Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Parking available • sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: 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 five miles respectively, whilst the village of Malborough, with its pubs, small shop and post office, is just a 2-3 minutes drive away.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £368 to £728
Self catering accommodation in St Agnes sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: A cosy traditional double-fronted stone built cottage near the centre of St Agnes within easy walking distance of local shops, pubs and restaurants, and only half a mile from the sandy surfing beach at Trevaunance Cove. The cottage has great character and interesting origins taking its name from the now empty Rocket House next door, from which the maroons were fired to summon the life boat men to give assistance for those in distress along the coast.
Entered directly from the road into a tiny central hallway, there is a sitting room on one side with a glazed door leading to a small enclosed courtyard garden at the rear and on the other side a dining room, both rooms have low windows and are comfortably furnished. Beyond the dining room is a small fitted kitchen and at the other end a lobby and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath.
Cottage stairs lead up from the dining room to a landing and three pleasant bedrooms, two at the front, a double and one with twin beds, the third bedroom at the rear with a kingsize double and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin.
The pretty south facing courtyard garden has a patio area set in green slate chippings and access to a gated side lane. There are no parking restrictions on the road outside.
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