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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 4
Weekly price range £343 to £733
Self catering accommodation in Cardinham sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Equidistant from both the spectacular North and South Coasts and nestling in a lovely tranquil area, this recently renovated pretty 19th century detached cottage stands in a quarter of an acre of mature country garden. Retaining much of the original charm and character, Westside Cottage provides warm and cosy year round accommodation set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, within half a mile of ancient walks and graded cycle trails through Cardinham Woods.
The property is approached by a gated gravel driveway with ample parking and a slate path that leads to the front entrance porch and a stable door opening directly into the attractive beamed living room that spans the width of the cottage. On one side, comfortable lounge seating is arranged before a granite fireplace retaining the original cloam oven and a wood burning stove, and on the opposite side, there is a dining suite next to a stove effect electric fire set within a second granite fireplace.
Just off from the dining area French doors open onto a small sunny patio. At the rear, an inner hall has a fully glazed door to the garden and decking area, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath, a newly fitted kitchen and an adjacent utility room with access to the driveway.
Upstairs are two pleasant bedrooms with double and twin zip link beds (making a 6ft double if required) respectively, both with beamed ceilings, exposed stonework and window seats overlooking the front garden. To complete the accommodation,one step leads up to a shower room W.C. with hand basin; the ground floor bathroom and upstairs shower room both benefit from electric underfloor heating and heated towel rails.
The extensive garden which surrounds the property has a secluded lawn and a pretty curved wooden deck at the rear. A summerhouse at the top of the garden enjoys beautiful views over fields and wooded hills. At the bottom of the garden there is a log store with storage space for bicycles and beach gear.
Blisland, 4 miles, has a local store/P.O. and traditional pub facing the village green and Bodmin, 5 miles, has a good selection of shops, pubs, bicycle hire, leisure centre, golf club and Steam Railway. Bodmin Moor offers walking and solitude and there are cycle trails through Cardinham Woods with the Camel Trail close by.
The beautiful beaches and fishing villages of the north and south coast’s are within 30 minutes drive and there are many glorious gardens and historic houses including Lanhydrock House (4.5 miles) and the Eden Project within easy reach. Watersports and fishing are available at Siblyback Lake nearby. A real bonus for this peaceful rural location is the easy road access to both A roads providing an ideal base for exploring the whole of Cornwall.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £350 to £0
Self catering accommodation in South Town sleeps 4.
Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Pub near by Parking available • sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Dartview is a three-storey coastal house converted into six individual holiday properties in recent years. The building was significantly renovated and the front elevation fully restored in recent years, and is now an attractive landmark in this popular area of the town. Dartview is set in the very heart of the town with easy access to all local facilities including restaurants, shops, galleries and pubs - the famous waterfront is within just a few minutes' level walk. Each of the flats have stunning views over the River Dart across to Kingswear and out to sea with parking usually available in the road nearby (out of season) or in the long stay car park.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £700 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Sandquay Road sleeps 4.
Features include: Multiple bathrooms• Has a Swimming Pool• Close to the beach• Internet WiFi access• Parking• Luxury accommodation• Golf nearby•
Accommodation overview: Our Dart Marina properties are situated on the edge of the River Dart in Dartmouth, one of the West Country's most sought after locations. Designed by award-winning architects, featuring many high-tech 'extras' and stylishy finished, a short break or longer stay at Dart Marina offers the ultimate in luxury self catering all year round. .The Dart Marina properties boast stunning water views and many have free use of the luxury Dart Marina Health Spa included. The elegant River Restaurant and first class yacht harbour are all close by, so you can enjoy the boutique hotel experience with the flexibility and freedom of a large, stylish holiday apartment. Picturesque Dartmouth, with its pretty, narrow streets offering art galleries, tea rooms and individual shops is just a short walk along the embankment and the town is gaining a reputation for its great choice of places to eat, with well known chefs in several restaurants. Just outside the town is an excellent golf course and the stunning unspoilt beaches and coastal paths of Start Bay including the Blue Flag award winning Blackpool Sands are just a 10 minute drive away. Individually styled, our eleven Dart Marina properties have been very tastefully and creatively finished but vary slightly in terms of decoration, furnishings and layout. The main reception rooms have each been designed to maximise the views across the River Dart and to the woods beyond. The apartments offer a spacious entrance hall and living accommodation, with large bathrooms on the same level. The townhouse (no 26), formerly the show home, enjoys a private riverside terrace whilst the apartments offer a balcony, a large window seat or fabulous windows from which to enjoy the wonderful views. State-of-the-art contemporary kitchen with Poggenphol units and Smeg appliances making self catering a pleasure, whilst bedrooms and living areas are luxuriously appointed with sumptuous soft furnishings and bathrooms are beautifully presented with towels.All properties are strictly non-smoking and no pets are allowed. A cot and highchair are available at each property on request (excluding No.3), but due to the waterside location parents must supervise young children at all times. For those who need to stay in touch during their South Devon break, wireless broadband internet is available at most properties (please check with office prior to booking). Guests staying at most of our Dart Marina properties can enjoy the use of the luxury facilities of the Dart Marina Health Spa*, including indoor pool, steam room, Jacuzzi, gym and beautifully designed relaxtion areas.Beauty treatments from Elemis can be pre-booked, with 10% off for those staying in our Dart Marina properties.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £350 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Dartmouth sleeps 6.
Features include: Non smoking Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed Parking available • sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Set at the edge of the rural hamlet of Capton, The Stables is a converted stone barn offering peace and tranquillity in all seasons. The cottage has cosy accommodation, with terraces and gardens, for a family or two couples looking to enjoy the beauty of the Devon countryside. It is an ideal base for Dittisham, Dartmouth and the South Hams.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £400 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge sleeps 6.
Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Parking available • sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: The owner's adjoining house dates back around 400 years, originally thatched, and the cottage (formally called 'Bobs End')having been modernised and completely refurbished whilst retaining lots of original features, exposed timber and winding staircase. It offers very comfortable accommodation in a most lovely rural setting, with the benefit of an extremely well tended large garden this cottage could be considered the perfect spot for a family holiday. .
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £331 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Downderry sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With lovely views down over the fields to the sea and just one mile inland from the picturesque coastal village of Downderry, this sensitively converted early 19th century detached stone barn stands in a peaceful rural setting to one side of the owners farmhouse. Offering spacious family accommodation the property is just a 5 minute drive to the sand and shingle beach at Downderry with rock pools at low tide.
A short level path leads to the front door, set beneath an open porch roof, which opens to a small lobby and half a dozen steps lead straight up to an open-plan living room with beams rising to the apex of the roof and a light and airy decor. There is a comfortable seating area with two futon sofa beds for alternative sleeping arrangements; a dining suite is arranged in the middle of the room and a well equipped, modern fitted kitchen.
French Windows from the lounge open to a raised decking area with timber railings, patio furniture and tranquil views over the surrounding countryside to the coast beyond. In one corner of the living room, an inner hallway gives access to two pleasantly furnished bedrooms; a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin and a twin bedded room. A bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath completes the accommodation.
The barn is fronted by a large sheltered courtyard ideal for children’s outdoor games and there is a hardcore parking area for 2 cars. Visitors are welcome to pick their own vegetables from the owner’s one acre of vegetable garden nearby and may also mindfully explore the surrounding fields. The owner also offers a taxi service to and from the local villages and bed and breakfast accommodation is available in the adjacent farmhouse.
All the village amenities are just a 5 minute drive including a local shop/post office, cafe, restaurant and pub with carvery. For walkers, the coastal footpath leads to Looe westwards and east to Whitsand Bay, and there are wooded walks inland through the Seaton Valley Countryside Park. Looe, 8 miles, offers pleasure boat and fishing trips, there is diving at the HMS Scylla artificial reef and there are several golf courses and gardens in the immediate area to explore including St Mellion, Whitsand Bay and Lanhydrock. Plymouth is half an hour by car and The Eden Project is a 40 minute drive.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £260 to £487
Self catering accommodation in St Dominick sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: In the heart of the picturesque Tamar Valley, ideally situated midway between Dartmoor National Park to the east and Bodmin Moor to the west, this comfortable double glazed semi detached barn conversion with under floor heating is set to one side of a quiet country lane just 2 miles from the small market town of Callington.
Silver Valley Barn offers an ideal rural retreat in peaceful countryside surrounded by 30 acres of unspoilt farm land yet it is only a 30 minute drive to the beautiful Cornish fishing ports and beaches of South East Cornwall.
Entered from the spacious parking area, a gentle slope leads up to the sun deck with a pergola bench seat and the glazed front door which leads directly into a bright and sunny open-plan living room with a quarry tiled floor and a high beamed ceiling. There is a newly fitted kitchen area in one corner of the room, a circular dining suite and two comfortable leather reclining armchairs with a warm rug on the floor.
Leading off to one side, an inner lobby gives access to a walk-in shower room W.C. with hand basin and a pleasantly furnished, light and airy bedroom with a 5ft double bed. The single storey accommodation is entirely on the level although not adapted for the disabled.
A private and sheltered outdoor sitting area which catches the afternoon sun has patio furniture and views across the lush valley and an outhouse contains the laundry facilities.
The village of Harrowbarrow, 1.5 miles, has a small shop and traditional pub serving home cooked food and there is also an award winning country pub at St Dominick less than 2 miles. For a wider choice of amenities, Callington, famous for its Honey Fair is a 5 minute drive and the old stannary town of Tavistock is within easy reach. The mediaeval estate of Cotehele and the tranquil village of Calstock where boat trips depart in the summer are both within a 15 minute drive and there are beautiful riverside footpaths that connect the two.
Kit Hill Country Park known for its fine views and birdwatching provides wonderful circular walks and the nearest beaches are at Seaton and Downderry, 16 miles. The St Mellion Golf and Country Club (handicap required) is a 10 minute drive. Plymouth can be reached by car in 30 minutes or a scenic railway journey on the Tamar Valley branch line from Gunnislake.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £301 to £654
Self catering accommodation in Treligga sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Named after the Swallows that have chosen this barn for their nest.
Entered from a fenced and gated patio garden, the glazed front door opens to a slate floored hallway with an adjacent shower room W.C. and hand basin. The part beamed living room, one step up, has a fitted kitchen area, dining space and comfortable seating with books supplied.
There are two bedrooms, a bunk room with 3ft pine bunks and, two steps down, an attractively shaped double bedroom with hand basin and three windows, one with a glimpse of the sea over low slate roofs.
Please note: Towels are not available.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £503 to £967
Self catering accommodation in Portreath sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With panoramic views of the sea and coastline and just 100 yards above the fine sandy beach, this detached, light and airy dormer bungalow is set in an elevated position in the lovely coastal village of Portreath. Well placed for the beach, popular with families and surfers, the attractive accommodation enjoys stunning views to the offshore bird colony of Gull Rock. Approached by an external flight of 27 steps which lead up to a delightful terrace with Mediterranean shrubs and a covered verandah spanning the width of the property enjoying both spectacular sunrise and sunsets.
A couple of steps then continue up to the front door opening into an entrance porch and a door to an inner hallway with an adjacent shower room W.C. and hand basin. At the front of the property is a comfortably furnished sitting room with an electric fire and lounge seating arranged before a picture window enjoying glorious views of the sea and beach. To one side, an adjoining dining room has a sofa bed as a sleeping alternative and French Windows that open to the verandah. At the rear is a well equipped pine fitted kitchen and beyond a ground floor bedroom with zip linked twin beds and a door to a service courtyard with steps leading up to the sun deck.
From the hallway, an enclosed rather steep carpeted staircase leads directly up to the master bedroom with a 5ft double bed, a bird’s eye view far out to sea and an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath. A door from the first floor bedroom leads out to an enclosed wooden sun deck. Young children and pets will require supervision both inside and outside and for health and safety reasons, Beachcomber is not suitable for toddlers. There is a private parking area below the property cut into the cliff with space for one small car only, and street parking may be available on Tregrea Hill, a 2 minute walk.
The village of Portreath has a small supermarket, bakery, pubs and surf hire with the occasional fishing boat in the 18th century narrow harbour basin. Activities at Portreath beach also include coasteering, kayaking and surfing. Tehidy Country Park offering attractive woodland and riverside walks is nearby and the section of South West Coast Path between Portreath and St Agnes is one of the finest walks in Cornwall with stunning scenery. Golf is available at Tehidy and it is possible to cycle from Portreath on the North Coast to Devoran on the South Coast via the Mineral Tramway Cycle Trail with bicycle hire available at Cambrose 2 miles away.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £421 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Thurlestone sleeps 6.
Features include: Non smoking • Pool Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by Parking available • sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Overlooking two of South Devon's most beautiful beaches on a headland next to the famous Thurlestone links golf course, Links Court (formerly the Links Hotel) is a development of apartments set in superb private grounds within easy reach of the popular village and beaches. Most of the apartments have spectacular views over the communal grounds and Leasfoot beach towards the golf course. Dine alfresco on the large barbeque area, relax on the sunbathing terrace or by the outdoor heated pool (please check with the office for pool opening times). Parking for up to Two cars per apartment.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £329 to £681
Self catering accommodation in St Kew sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Within a 15 minute drive of the golden sandy beaches of the Camel Estuary and only 4 miles from the fishing village of Port Isaac, this detached, double glazed stone and slate barn has been beautifully converted from a 400 year old corn mill.
This fascinating inverted barn conversion retaining parts of the original mill wheel is set in a large country garden offering total seclusion with lovely countryside views; Barley Moo is set below Pollingarrow Farm near the picturesque village of St Kew.
Approached by a narrow unmade lane and gated gravel driveway with parking for several cars, four steps lead up to a unique railed bridge and a couple of further steps continue up to the entrance at first floor level. The front door opens to a delightful oak floored sitting room with beams rising up to the apex of the roof, comfortable lounge seating and far reaching views across the fields from French Windows that open inwards with a Juliet balcony.
To one side is a fully fitted kitchen/diner with a low half-glazed door leading out to a timber railed balcony which extends around two sides of the mill with views of the surrounding unspoilt countryside. A cloakroom W.C. with hand basin completes the first floor accommodation.
Carpeted stairs lead down in one corner of the living room to a ground floor hallway with the original slate flagstones and two charming bedrooms each with an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin and heated towel rail. The master bedroom has a 5ft double bed and French Doors opening to a slate paved patio edged with granite rollers from the bygone days. The second bedroom has two single beds and a glazed door set beneath a lovely oak lintel leading out to a small terrace with trickling stream. There are wall mounted electric convector heaters in all rooms.
The grassy garden which surrounds the property is ideal for older children to let off steam however young children will require supervision as there are some changes in levels and the adjoining fields may contain livestock. The village of St Kew, just over half a mile away, has a quaint old pub offering good food and a pretty 15th century church. St Kew Highway has a pub, garage and mini market less than a 5 minute drive away.
There is also a 9-hole golf course with driving range and farm shop 1 mile away. For a wider selection of amenities, the market town of Wadebridge is 3 miles with a leisure centre, cinema and bicycle hire to explore The Camel Trail. The golden sandy beaches of Polzeath, Daymer Bay and Rock are all within easy driving distance, the latter also providing a foot ferry across the estuary to Padstow.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £328 to £0
Self catering accommodation in South Town sleeps 2.
Features include: Non smoking Pub near by Parking available • sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: Dartview is a three-storey coastal house converted into six individual holiday properties in recent years. The building was significantly renovated and the front elevation fully restored in recent years, and is now an attractive landmark in this popular area of the town. Dartview is set in the very heart of the town with easy access to all local facilities including restaurants, shops, galleries and pubs - the famous waterfront is within just a few minutes' level walk. Each of the flats have stunning views over the River Dart across to Kingswear and out to sea with parking usually available in the road nearby (out of season) or in the long stay car park.
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