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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 6
Weekly price range £312 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Eastdown sleeps 6.
Features include: Non smoking Pub near by Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • sleeps 6
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/BUTT 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 2
Weekly price range £263 to £668
Self catering accommodation in Lamorna sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Just a ten minute walk down the hill to the tiny granite harbour at Lamorna Cove, this detached, sympathetically converted artist’s studio stands to one side of the country lane in the picturesque wooded Lamorna Valley.
Recently renovated with double glazing and centrally heated to provide warm and cosy accommodation all year round, it is a haven for walkers and wildlife enthusiasts only half a mile from the beautiful cliff path and rugged coastline.
A short sloping path and one step leads up to the stable front door which opens directly into a delightful, split level living room with a hip shaped ceiling and soft décor. There is a fully fitted smart kitchen with a quarry tiled floor and small dining suite, and two steps lead up to the comfortable sitting area with a rug on the laminate wood floor and a leather settee facing the electric coal effect stove.
In one corner of the lounge, a door opens to the double bedroom with a fully tiled en-suite wet room W.C. with hand basin and walk-in shower area. There is space for one car on the gravelled parking area adjacent to the property and also a small decked terrace with picnic table overlooking the lush valley with the sounds of a running stream. Pets will require supervision outside.
Formerly the studio of Denys Law, he was a painter, woodcarver and copper worker recognised by the Lamorna Society. The Wink pub and The Cove Cornwall for restaurant dining open to non-residents are both just a couple of minutes walk away, and a leisurely 10 minute stroll down the hill leads to the cove where there is a small sandy beach at low tide adjacent to the harbour and a seasonal gift shop/beach café open until 8.30pm in season.
Visitors to Nantewas Studio also receive a parking permit for the harbour car park where dinghies can be launched and trailer parking is available on request. 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 about a 15 minute drive with a ferry service to the Isles of Scilly.
There are stunning cliff walks nearby both east and west, particularly the ten mile stretch from Lamorna to Lands End with numerous ancient sites to explore. Mousehole, Newlyn, the Minack Theatre at Porthcurno, Sennen Cove and St Ives are all within easy reach.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £331 to £685
Self catering accommodation in Lamorna sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Just a ten minute drive from the picturesque coastal villages of Lamorna, Mousehole and Newlyn, this beautifully presented, single storey granite barn conversion is set in the peaceful tiny hamlet of Kemyel Wartha with views over farmland to the sea in the distance.
Furnished to a high standard, this semi-detached double glazed former stable is set to one side of the owners 19th century barn in an area of outstanding natural beauty and offers comfortable accommodation for couples or small families wishing to explore West Cornwall.
Approached by a long unmade track and gated gravel driveway where there is ample parking space, a side gate and path lead round to the rear of the property where there is a private and enclosed patio garden with a wooden sun deck and sheltered barbecue area. The back door opens directly into a small lobby and to one side is a well equipped country kitchen with pine fitted units, a quarry tiled floor and tranquil views of the terrace.
An open doorway leads through to a delightful warm and cosy sitting/dining room in a restful decor with a beamed ceiling open to the apex of the roof, deep piled rugs on the pine floor and comfortable leather seating facing the multi fuel stove. An inner hallway gives access to two bedrooms both with exposed cross beams and views across the countryside towards the sea.
There is an attractive double bedroom, and at the end of the hall, one step continues up to the modest sized second bedroom with two 3ft single beds. To complete the accommodation, one step leads up to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin, heated towel rail and shower over the bath. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the adjacent grassy paddock with children’s play area and home to the owner’s ponies, rabbits and free range chickens.
Pets are welcome but dogs will need to be kept under control as the surrounding fields are part of the St Aubyn Estate and may contain livestock. There is an abundance of beautiful coastal paths and inland walks with breathtaking scenery close by and Lamorna Cove, which has a seasonal café, The Wink pub and a small sandy beach at low tide is just under 2 miles by road or a 15 minute walk by footpath.
The historic fishing village of Mousehole can be reached in 10 minutes by car or a pleasant 30 minute walk across the fields and Penzance is a 15 minute drive with a wide selection of amenities including ferry services to The Isles of Scilly. It is also an excellent base for exploring West Penwith with St Michael's Mount at Marazion, Porthcurno home to the Minack Theatre and the surfing beach at Sennen Cove all less than 10 miles respectively.
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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 £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 6
Weekly price range £386 to £839
Self catering accommodation in Boscastle sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: With stunning panoramic views along the coast and out to sea, this comfortable and beautifully presented two storey addition to the owners bungalow is set in a large mature garden overlooking the roof tops of Boscastle, tucked into its lovely wooded valley below.
Entered from the open driveway and parking area, where there is room for up to 3 cars, a gate leads to a secluded patio and barbecue area and from there to the ground floor entrance. The main door opens into a hallway with stairs leading up to the major part of the accommodation on the first floor.
From the landing a door leads into a light and airy living room with lovely views from all the windows and sliding doors onto a recently enlarged balcony providing a great place for al fresco dining and from which to view the beautiful North Coast sunsets. This room has comfortable seating, a dining area around a breakfast bar and a fully fitted kitchen.
On the same floor are two attractive bedrooms, a twin bedded room with an en suite bathroom W.C. and hand basin and one with two single beds, a vanity basin and en suite shower and W.C.
On the ground floor is a very spacious room with a double bed, en suite shower room W.C. and hand basin and ample room for its own TV, sofa and occasional dining table. Sliding patio doors open to the garden and patio area making this part of the property ideal for a quiet retreat from the general living area upstairs. Also on this floor is a well equipped utility room.
All the amenities of Boscastle are within a 5 minute drive down the hill but the Napoleon Inn is only a 2 minute walk away.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £247 to £412
Self catering accommodation in Mabe sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: The middle cottage with the front door opening into a pleasant living room with comfortable seating, a pine furnished dining area and well equipped fitted kitchen area. The rear stable door opens to the back garden.
Upstairs is a landing, a bedroom with a 5ft double bed and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin, heated towel rail and shower over the bath.
Please note: Towels available at £2.50 per person per week payable on arrival.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £378 to £873
Self catering accommodation in Perranporth sleeps 5.
Accommodation overview: Just over a mile from the glorious sandy beach at Perranporth, this peaceful and detached single storey cottage, formerly a 19th century counting house is set in a large country garden with lovely rural views over open countryside.
Offering total seclusion this comfortable,light and spacious family property is ideal for either a relaxing break at any time of the year or as a base for exploring the north coast with a wealth of sandy beaches and coastal walks nearby.
Approached by a long and narrow unmade lane and gated gravel driveway with parking for at least 3 cars, a sloping path and a series of steps lead down to the front door which opens to a useful entrance porch. An inner door leads directly into the bright and sunny kitchen area leading through to the adjacent dining room with a natural wood floor and views of the garden and countryside beyond.
A central hallway gives access to a sitting room with a high ceiling and comfortable lounge seating facing the fireplace and French windows open to a lovely conservatory with casual seating and tranquil views over the mature garden. There are three pleasant bedrooms: a spacious master bedroom with a double bed, a smaller double bedroom and a single bedded room. A bathroom W.C. with hand basin, heated towel rail and shower over the bath and an additional cloakroom W.C. completes the accommodation.
The extensive sloping garden which surrounds Cregaminnis is ideal for older children to let off steam however toddlers, young children and pets will require supervision as there are some steep unprotected areas. The seaside village of Perranporth is just over 1 mile away and has a wide expanse of fine golden sand popular with surfers and families alike with a selection of shops, pubs, restaurants, and surf hire facilities suitable for everyday needs.
The nearest pub is at Bolingey which can be reached via a local footpath or 1 mile by road and there are also traditional village pubs in Mithian, St Agnes and Cubert all within a 5 mile radius. There is a golf course and riding stables close by in addition to breathtaking cliff walks ideal for birdwatching at Cligga Head. The cathedral city of Truro is about a 15minute drive.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £357 to £767
Self catering accommodation in Gwithian sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: With views across unspoilt farmland towards St Ives Bay, this double glazed, single storey barn conversion is the end one of three and entered from the parking area via a wide front door which leads directly into a light and spacious open-plan living room with a quarry tiled floor.
The newly fitted modern kitchen / dining area is well equipped with views across the neighbouring fields towards the cliffs at Hells Mouth in the distance. The rest of the room comprises of a leather lounge suite next to a half glazed door that opens to a private patio with views over lovely countryside towards the sea at Carbis Bay. In one corner, a short hallway leads to a pine furnished twin bedded room, a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin, and at the far end of the hall a family bathroom W.C. with bath and hand basin.
There is a shared lawn and barbecue area, which has stock proof fencing separating it from the adjacent fields. The accommodation is completely on one level making it suitable for a family with an elderly relative.
Please note: Towels available at £3 per person, per week payable on arrival.
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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: A well equipped property with accommodation on three floors, furnished to a high standard and offering wonderful estuary views.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £338 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Goveton sleeps 4.
Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Parking available • sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Buckland Court is a delightful development of 19th Century listed buildings arranged around two lawned quadrangles set in a sheltered valley in the pretty hamlet of Goveton, just 2 miles from the market town of Kingsbridge. The beautiful South Devon coastline with its spectacular cliffs, coves and beaches are just a short drive away, as are the golf courses of Thurlestone and Bigbury and the famous sailing waters of Salcombe and Dartmouth. These beautifully presented, individually designed and well equipped stone barn cottages have retained much of their original charm and character features including exposed ceiling timbers.
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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 Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Coxswains Watch comprises the first and second floors of a period residence over a small clothes shop with its own private entrance from Fore Street. The property has been refurbished to a high standard to offer spacious family holiday accommodation.
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