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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 5
Weekly price range £328 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Salcombe sleeps 5.
Features include: Multi bathrooms Non smoking Near the Beach Close to the Sea Pub near by Parking available sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: 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 which to take in the spectacular views.
  
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £296 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Bigbury-On-Sea sleeps 5.
Features include: Non smoking Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by Pets allowed Parking available sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: A delightful barn conversion set in a small complex of character properties arranged around a private courtyard. Tastefully furnished and equipped throughout.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £336 to £695
Self catering accommodation in St Issey sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: An attractive end cottage with views across the sandy estuary to Rock, in a group of stone built barns quietly situated in lovely countryside, 100 yards from Old Town Cove. Once part of the farm at Lower Halwyn the cottage is set on 3 floors, with its own parking area immediately outside.
The front door opens to a slate floored hallway, adjacent to which are a bathroom WC with hand basin and shower over the bath, and an attractive ground floor bedroom with a double bed and country views. At the further end a spiral staircase with open tread wooden stairs built into a curved, brick-faced wall leads to the first floor and a comfortable living room, with views down to the sandy creek below, where a fitted kitchen area has smart pine units and a matching dining suite.
The spiral staircase continues up to a twin bedded room tucked into the apex of the roof with rural views from a Velux window and an ensuite WC with hand basin - best suited to children because of the low headroom. To one side of the property is a small lawn, and across the lane a store has been provided for bicycles and beach gear.
The cottage is set on rising ground approached by a winding lane which continues down to Oldtown Cove and the Camel Trail giving access on foot and by bicycle to Wadebridge and the harbour town of Padstow. St Issey with a pub is 1.5 miles away and Padstow is about 5 miles by road or 15 minutes by bike along the trail.
Please note: Towels are available at £3 per person per week to be paid on arrival. Carrycot accepted.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £331 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Gorran sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Within a short drive of five all-year dog friendly beaches and less than a mile by country lane from Caerhays Castle and the south facing sandy cove at Porthluney, this attractive semi-detached stone cottage enjoys tranquil countryside views from every window. Set in a small row of pretty character cottages built in the early 1900’s as part of the Caerhays Estate, Doodles offers spacious family accommodation in the peaceful hamlet of Tregavarras.
Fronted by a little walled and gated patio area, the front door set beneath a covered porch way opens to the entrance hall with coat pegs and a slate flag stone floor. To one side, a dual aspect sitting/dining room spans the length of the cottage with comfortable lounge seating arranged before the Victorian fireplace, a warm rug on the slate floor, and a charming dining area at the rear.
The remainder of the ground floor accommodation comprises a shower room W.C. with hand basin and a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room at the rear with two windows enjoying views over the valley. Carpeted stairs lead up from the hall to the first floor landing where there is a delightful bathroom W.C. with vanity basin and roll top bath with hand shower attachment, and two bedrooms with lovely views over unspoilt fields. There is a bedroom at the rear with a 5ft double bed and the master bedroom at the front has a 6ft double; zip linked which can be separated into twin beds.
A half glazed door from the kitchen leads out to a large decked terrace which catches the afternoon sun and from here, steps lead down to a sloping hillside garden with a fully enclosed lawn and mature shrubs. At the bottom of the garden, a gate opens to a rough area of grass bordered by a trickling stream. A utility room accessed from the decking area provides a useful laundry area with dog wash facility. Parking for one car is available in a garage about 20 yards from the property and a second car can be parked opposite.
Gorran, just under 2 miles by road, has a church, village store/P.O. and pub featured in TV’s Wycliffe and the un-commercialised small beaches at Porthluney, Hemmick and Vault are less than a 10 minute drive. The attractive sandy beach at Gorran Haven is 3 miles, Mevagissey has a selection of shops, pubs, restaurants and boat trips from the harbour about 4 miles away and for a wider selection of amenities the town of St Austell is 9 miles. There are local walks leading to the village of Gorran and the South West Coast Path at Porthluney beach and for garden lovers, Caerhays Castle, famed for its Camellias, the Lost Gardens of Heligan (2 miles) and the Eden Project are all within easy reach.
Please note: No cot – carrycot accepted
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £392 to £927
Self catering accommodation in St Just-in-Penwith sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Only a few minutes from the coastal path and in a wonderful area for walkers, with lovely country views, this attractive detached granite cottage is set in the picturesque farming hamlet of Bosorne on the brow of a hill overlooking Cot Valley which runs down to the boulder strewn beach and rugged coast to the south of Cape Cornwall.
Approached from a lane through a walled and gated grassy garden the front door opens into a small lobby, a wide central hallway with ample hanging space to one side with stairs winding up to the floor above. Off the hall is a very spacious sitting room with a high ceiling and a rather grand granite fireplace. On the other side of the hall is a recently enlarged, attractive kitchen / dining room with modern fitted units and beyond a utility room. There is a new downstairs shower room W.C. with hand basin and a door to a service courtyard at the rear where there are sheds for storage etc.
Upstairs are a bathroom with hand basin and hand shower fitment to the bath, a separate W.C. and three bedrooms, two with a glimpse of the sea at the mouth of the valley. There is one kingsize double room, one twin bedded room and one with bunk beds. From the front garden a side gate and two steps leads up to a part walled grassy garden at one end of the cottage, ideal for older children. The shops and amenities of St Just are about a mile.
Please note: Bed linen and towels not available.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £780 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Salcombe sleeps 6.
Features include: Multi bathrooms Non smoking Near the Beach Close to the Sea Pub near by Internet and/or WiFi Parking available Luxury accommodation sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: As featured in the Sunday Times - June 2010.Woodside is a development of four delightfully presented apartments, with spectacular views over Salcombe estuary towards the beaches of East Portlemouth and Millbay, and out to sea across the 'bar'. The Penthouse and The Beach House have been extensively redesigned and refurbished and are ideally suited to couples or families looking for luxury accommodation within easy access of Salcombe and the local amenities.Enjoy the unique private beach and decking area, and use of the running mooring, suitable for a boat/dinghy up to 11' in length (swinging moorings for boats up to 21' may be available by separate request at and additional charge).
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £312 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Dartmouth sleeps 4.
Features include: Multi bathrooms Non smoking Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by Parking available sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: A very well presented three-storey cottage, tastefully furnished and equipped throughout. The cottage is an ideal base for those looking for a central Dartmouth location with quick and easy access to the town's amenities.
  
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Sleeps 11
Weekly price range £1200 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Thurlestone sleeps 11.
Features include: Multi bathrooms Non smoking Near the Beach Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by Internet and/or WiFi Parking available Luxury accommodation sl
Accommodation overview: 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 families, adult groups or those simply looking for five-star luxury in the heart of this popular village.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £593 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Salcombe sleeps 6.
Features include: Multi bathrooms Non smoking Near the Beach Close to the Sea Pub near by Parking available sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: 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 upper floors. The apartments benefit from an open plan living arrangement of the upper floor comprising a lounge, dining area, and contemporary kitchen. There is also a landscaped courtyard-cum-deck space to the front of the property. The superb town houses all have en suite master bedrooms and have been equipped to very high standards with fully fitted integrated kitchens. Each house has a small private decked area to the rear at second floor level.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £494 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge sleeps 4.
Features include: Multi bathrooms Non smoking Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by Internet and/or WiFi Parking available Luxury accommodation sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: The Boathouse is a fabulous and unique Five Star waterside property in a delightfully sunny South facing position, on the edge of the Kingsbridge/Salcombe estuary. The property is beautifully finished in soft seaside and boating colours, and is an ideal base for couples or a family looking for a high quality holiday accommodation close to the towns amenities.
  
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £447 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Dartmouth sleeps 8.
Features include: Multi bathrooms Non smoking Pub near by Parking available sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Harbour Lights is a stylishly presented town house on Three levels offering a very high standard of accommodation for perhaps two families or up to three couples. The property has been significantly upgraded in preparation in recent years and enjoys the benefit of three balconies, a large decking area and upper terrace to take in the sun at all times of the day.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £351 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Fowey sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: This traditional 400 year old fisherman’s cottage with views over the Fowey estuary is in the perfect spot, having the Old Customs House and the former Old Post Office adjacent to the property.
The cottage entrance is at the top of some granite steps and the property is accessed via three steps down to a small landing. Through a door and down two further steps takes you into a delightful and comfortably furnished kitchen, dining area and lounge with fine views across the Fowey estuary. The cottage has been updated with all the modern necessities while keeping reminders of its antiquity. For example, the wall behind the hearth is exposed to show the ancient stone construction.
A stairway from the landing leads to the upper floor, where there are two bedrooms, each having an exposed stone wall. One small cosy bedroom is perfect for young children with a bunk bed. The main bedroom has a king size bed and wonderful views of the estuary. The separate family bathroom on this floor has a bath with electric shower overhead, WC and a basin. An additional one bedroom cosy studio annex, situated on the lower ground floor of Tucker’s Luck, is accessed via a separate stable door. The annex contains twin beds, a separate bathroom with handheld shower attachment over the bath, WC and hand basin, and an enclosed laundry area with Belfast sink.
Whether you are looking for a place to simply relax, or want a more active break, Fowey’s waterside location has much to offer. The town is well provided with shops, pubs and restaurants to suit all budgets. Ferries across the harbour to Polruan (passenger only) and to Bodinnick (car and passenger). There are seasonal passenger ferries to Mevagissey and boat tours from the Town Quay. Facilities for various water sports include sailing, canoeing and fishing. There is swimming at Readymoney Cove which can be reached by foot within 15 minutes and provides a sandy beach for children.
Fowey and the surrounding area caters for walkers The Southwest Coastal Path connects Fowey with Polperro and with Polkerris. There are many coastal and inland walks, including the Saints Way heading to the North Coast. For those who enjoy visiting gardens and historic houses. Lanhydrock House (NT), The Eden Project, and the Lost Gardens of Helligan are all a 30 minute drive respectively, as are a number of other historic sites and beautiful gardens.
  
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