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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 £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 8
Weekly price range £1151 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Hillfield sleeps 8.
Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Pool Hot Tub Pub near by Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • Luxury accommodation sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Vantage Point is a unique VisitBritain Five Star Gold awarded property with spectacular views from the 'wrap around' deck of the surrounding countryside. This chic and contemporary house overlooks the beautiful gardens and the valley beyond. The perfect base for a family group, the property has two extensive elevated decked areas - ideal for an alfresco meal in the South Devon sunshine - as well as a sauna and large hot tub! Vantage Point 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 landscaped gardens, an outdoor swimming pool, all weather tennis court and children's play area.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £789 to £2
Self catering accommodation in Bude sleeps 10.
Accommodation overview: Superbly positioned within 100 yards of Summerleaze beach with outstanding views from the first floor sitting room, this delightful early 19th century character cottage and detached annexe provides extensive and homely accommodation and good outside space.
The gated parking area is large enough for two good sized cars and gives the option of entering the cottage by the front door or, as most people choose, through the breakfast/dining area with table and seating for ten and open plan kitchen with high quality fittings and unusual dual porthole windows overlooking Bude Canal. This area leads to the ground floor sitting room with two sofas, fireplace and bay window to the canal.
At the rear of the ground floor is a twin bedroom with French doors to a small outside patio/eating area and adjacent bathroom WC with power shower over the bath and wash basin.
Upstairs the feature is the sitting room with bay window facing the beach and sea which seems almost in line with the water when the tides are at their highest. The master bedroom faces the garden and has an en-suite bathroom WC with power shower over the roll-top bath and wash basin. There is also a comfortable twin bedroom facing the canal and beach.
From the rear terrace a flight of steps leads to a level lawned area surrounded by shrubs and flower beds from which another flight of steps leads to the annexe, recently constructed with a slate roof to echo the main cottage. Inside there is a twin bedroom, sitting room with double sofa bed and French doors to the garden, and a spacious bathroom WC with shower over the bath and wash basin.
Young children will require supervision in the main cottage as upstairs windows are low although supplied with security locks. For parties of six people or less wishing to book the cottage only, outside of the period 1 May to 1 September and the Spring, Autumn and Winter holidays please contact our office for an under-occupancy reduction. Children are not permitted to occupy the annexe without adult supervision.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £351 to £756
Self catering accommodation in Madron sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: A traditional listed Cornish cottage with glimpses of the sea and St Michaels Mount from upstairs, set in a pretty little walled and gated front garden close to the 14th century Parish Church at Madron, a few minutes drive from the attractive town of Penzance.
A low stable door opens under heavy blooms of wisteria in summer, directly into a charming beamed living room which spans the whole width of the cottage, with a massive open granite hearth at one end. At the rear of the cottage is a well equipped neat kitchen with some fitted units, and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and bath with shower attachment. A glazed back door opens to a private and sunny garden fully enclosed which can be seen from the kitchen window.
In one corner of the sitting room, cottage stairs twist up to two appealing pleasantly furnished bedrooms with double and twin beds respectively. Both are carpeted and have low windows set into thick walls with window seats and a distant view between the rooftops below of the glinting waters of Mounts Bay. Steep stairs make this property unsuitable for toddlers and the elderly may also have difficulty.
Madron has a village pub which serves food. Penzance and Mounts Bay with extensive shops and beaches are under 10 minutes drive and the Isles of Scilly are easily accessible via the ferry service. It is possible to park on the road outside the cottage and there is a free village car park 75 yards away.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £378 to £832
Self catering accommodation in Lamorna sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Located within the picturesque wooded Lamorna Valley and just a mile from the tiny harbour at Lamorna Cove, this recently extended, traditional semi detached granite cottage is set in a beautiful and relaxing mature country garden. Built in 1890 and thoughtfully renovated to retain a great deal of character including antique furniture and deeply recessed sash windows, this is an ideal location with easy access to both the Minack Theatre and St Michael's Mount.
Approached from a parking bay with ample space for two cars, a gated path and one step leads up to a sheltered sun terrace with garden table and chairs and from here, patio doors open directly into a pleasantly fitted kitchen/dining room. A rustic dining suite in the centre of the room has views over the informal garden and in one corner, three steps lead up to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and electric shower over the bath and a utility room with laundry facilities and access to a small service yard.
In the original part of the cottage, a warm and cosy sitting room has rugs on the pine floorboards, comfortable seating arranged around a granite chimney breast and a window overlooking the terrace and garden. A wooden staircase leads up to the first floor landing. On one side is a twin bedded room with tranquil views from dual aspect windows, and on the opposite side, three steps lead down to the master bedroom with a 5ft double and an adjacent shower room W.C. with hand basin.
The garden which extends around two sides of the property has a raised terrace which catches the sun all day and a couple of rustic steps that lead down to the grassy garden and a fire-pit for summer evenings. Although enclosed and an ideal place for older children to explore, toddlers will require supervision as there are some unguarded drops. The owner’s artist studio is adjacent to the cottage and is accessed via the same pathway.
A bridleway at the rear of the property leads to the local pub, The Wink, 1 mile away, and continues down to Lamorna Cove where there is The Cove Hotel for restaurant dining, a small sandy beach at low tide adjacent to the harbour and a seasonal café. St Buryan, 3 miles, has a church, village store, P.O., pub and garage and for a wider selection of amenities, the seaside town of Penzance is less than 5 miles away.
There are stunning cliff walks along this dramatic coastline both east and west, particularly the ten mile stretch from Lamorna to Lands End with numerous ancient sites to explore. It is also an excellent base for exploring the west of Cornwall by car and an easy drive to Penzance, Mousehole, Porthcurno and Marazion all within a 15 minute drive and only a little further to Sennen Cove and St Ives.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £468 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Thurlestone Sands sleeps 4.
Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Pool Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • Luxury accommodation sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Ocean's Edge is a stunning development of eleven luxury ocean front apartments, right on the water's edge - many with breathtaking views of the South Devon coastline. The apartments are just a short walk from the beach at Thurlestone Sands and adjacent to the South West Coast Path. The historic villages of Thurlestone and Hope Cove are nearby, with hotel, golf and restaurant facilities together with local pubs, village store and post office. Relax in the delightful heated kidney-shaped swimming pool available throughout the main season (please check the dates with our team) and enjoy the good sized gardens that surround the development.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £299 to £679
Self catering accommodation in Grampound Road sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Nestling in a small peaceful hamlet on the southern edge of Trenowth Wood in an area of outstanding natural beauty, centrally located midway between Truro and St Austell. This comfortable double glazed single storey cottage in lovely countryside, recently converted from a 17th century barn with exposed beams and quarry tile flooring throughout, is set to one side of the owners home around an attractive courtyard.
Entered from the patio area, one step leads up to the front door which opens directly into a light and pleasant sitting room with a restful seating area and sash windows that look out over the courtyard garden which is for the sole use of the visitors, and an arched doorway leads through to a traditionally furnished dining room with a well equipped kitchen area.
At one end of the cottage is a twin bedded room with an en suite bathroom W.C. with wash basin and a bath with hand shower fitment, and at the other end is a bedroom with a 5ft double, a door out to the enclosed garden, and an en suite shower room W.C. with hand basin. There are no internal steps making the accommodation ideal for the less mobile, and parking for one car is in a garage at the rear of the property.
The area abounds with country footpaths and woodland walks. Within a 10 mile radius there are several lovely beaches on the south coast, Newquay on the north coast, and many gardens open to the public including The Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Trewithen. The nearest pub and village store / P.O. is in Grampound Road 2 miles, larger shops are available in St Austell approximately 6 miles.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £775 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Praze provides luxurious accommodation and forms one of eight architecturally designed eco properties based within The Eco Village at Mawgan Porth. Each eco lodge is detached and uses sustainable, natural materials and timbers along with solar panels to provide excellent insulation whilst taking care of the planet. Although not officially adapted for wheelchair users, the property is suitable for less mobile as there are no steps internally or out.
Praze is arranged on one floor and on entering the property, a hallway divides and to one side is the cosy lounge/ kitchen/ diner with electric living flame fire and French windows which open onto the decking area outside. The bright and sunny dining area sits adjacent to the well equipped modern kitchen and the open plan design makes this property perfect for families and group gatherings.
On the other side of the hallway, the property provides three bedrooms. The first room to one side provides a twin bedroom with standard size twin beds, followed by a separate bathroom with bath, shower over and WC. At the end of the corridor, the property provides one double bedroom and an additional double bedroom with en-suite shower room with walk in shower and WC.
The decking leads all the way around the property and provides wonderful views of the valley and beyond from a seating area at one end. Praze provides two parking spaces directly adjacent to the property with additional parking on site.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £359 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Salcombe sleeps 4.
Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed • Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Lower Fernlea is a spacious apartment over two floors of a period town house, fully refurbished in recent years to a very high standard throughout.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £625 to £0
Self catering accommodation in North Hallsands sleeps 8.
Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed • Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • Luxury accommod
Accommodation overview: Fulmar and Guillemot are two stunning new homes in a select development within a few yards of the South West Coast Path, Hallsands beach and the beautiful Start Bay coastline. Each cottage has stunning panoramic views out to sea from the lounge and ground floor bedrooms with lovely country views to the rear. Hallsands is a small village on the Start Bay coastline with an intriguing history and unspoilt cove - it offers the perfect base for walking, shore fishing and exploring the narrow country lanes and coastal paths. The popular 'Cricket Inn' at Beesands is a 20 minute walk away whilst the beautiful sandy beaches of Salcombe and East Portlemouth are within a short drive. There is parking for one car directly outside each cottage plus additional spaces for up to two further cars (or one car and boat) in allocated visitor bays nearby.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £475 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Dartmouth sleeps 6.
Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Pub near by Parking available • sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: This is a late 19th Century house that guests have found to be beautifully presented and welcoming, with lovely personal touches. The house suits two families or up to three couples equally well. Located just above the town centre, the house has stunning views across to Kingswear and out to sea from the top floor sitting room and balcony (new in 2010); from two of the bedrooms and the South facing garden. The house name comes from the former owners who were lead actors in The Onedin Line, the famous television drama series, filmed locally.
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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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