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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 £247 to £412
Self catering accommodation in Herniss sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: The middle cottage and actually the larger of the three is entered via six railed steps leading up to the fully glazed front door.
A light and airy open plan living room in a soft mellow colour scheme has a neatly fitted galley kitchen, dining suite and exposed beams rising to the apex of the roof. There is a three seater settee and one armchair arranged before an electric living flame fire and wall mounted flat screen TV.
In one corner, carpeted stairs lead to the ground floor accommodation and a large pine furnished bedroom with the choice of a 6ft double or 3ft zip linked twin beds and an adjacent bathroom W.C. with hand basin, heated towel rail and shower over the bath.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £336 to £695
Self catering accommodation in Lansallos sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Just half a mile from the stunning South West Coastal Path and the secluded beach at Lansallos Cove, this 200 year old, double-fronted traditional cottage is set in the tiny churchtown of Lansallos, to the east of the Fowey River. Reached by quiet narrow lanes, a gravel driveway offers parking for a car and boat trailer.
A garden path leads to the entrance porch with a quarry tiled floor and inner door to the front hallway. The ground floor accommodation consists of a warm and cosy sitting room with comfortable seating and an electric real flame fire, and a country pine fitted kitchen with a matching dining suite.
A carpeted staircase leads up from the hall and divides at the top; on one side is a double bedroom and on the opposite side is a twin bedded room and a bathroom W.C. with wash basin and shower over the bath. Both cottage-style bedrooms have hand basins and views of the surrounding unspoilt countryside with an oblique glimpse of the sea.
At the front of the property is a patio area with a couple of steps leading up to a small sloping grassy garden; children will require supervision as there is an unguarded drop down to the lane. The owners live in a small single storey extension to one side of the original cottage.
The picturesque harbour at Polperro is 2 miles by road where there are a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, and the larger resort of Looe, 6 miles away, has a wider choice of amenities and a sandy beach. Polruan and Bodinnick are about 4.5 miles respectively and each have a quaint old pub and a ferry operating to Fowey. The attractive beach at Lansallos is about a 20 minute walk down a fairly steep path which leads through the woods and fields high above the sea.
There are excellent walks leading out to Pencarrow Head where there are fine views across Lantic and Lantivet Bays; Polruan to the west and Polperro to the east are 3 miles respectively via the Coastal Footpath. There are also a wealth of boat trips available locally both up river and out to sea. The Eden Project, Lanhydrock House and Bodmin Moor are all within easy driving distance.
Please note: No children under the age of 5 years - No cot (carrycot not accepted). Two electric radiators and three oil filled heaters - inclusive.
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Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £260 to £494
Self catering accommodation in Linkinhorne sleeps 3.
Accommodation overview: Set in the quiet little village of Linkinhorne, this detached newly converted double glazed stone barn has been designed to give the best in comfort and cosiness for couples looking for a peaceful retreat. Tucked Away in the tranquil Lynher Valley on the eastern edge of Bodmin Moor, the property is set to one side of the owners farmhouse and has been created for those who really want to escape from it all,yet it also offers an ideal base for exploring Cornwall.
Approached through a gated courtyard with slate chippings, the front door opens to a tiled entrance lobby with drying area and one step leads up to the ground floor hallway with rustic doors containing stained glass inserts. There is a spacious bedroom with a 5ft double bed, a beautiful oak headboard and windows overlooking the courtyard. An adjacent bathroom has underfloor heating, W.C., wash basin, heated towel rail, shower cubicle and a separate bath with hand shower fitment.
Carpeted stairs lead up from the hallway directly into a light and airy open plan living room comprising the whole of the upper floor with a hip shaped ceiling and tranquil views from triple aspect windows. In a delightful crisp décor, comfortable lounge seating includes a sofa bed as a sleeping alternative and a drop leaf dining suite is arranged on one side. A kitchen island unit divides the seating area from the well-equipped, fully fitted kitchen area at the rear.
In one corner, a door opens to a covered porch and half a dozen railed steps lead down to the private and sheltered garden for the visitors sole use with a sitting out area. There is a linhay providing storage space for bicycles. Dogs must be supervised outside as the garden is not securely enclosed and the owners keep cats and free range chickens in the adjacent acre of meadow. There is off road parking for one car in front of the owner’s farmhouse.
The Church House Inn at Linkinhorne, a traditional pub with restaurant is close by and the Manor House Inn at Rilla Mill is a 5 minute drive; the nearest post office store is at Upton Cross 2.5 miles away. The small market town of Callington is 5 miles and for a wider selection of amenities, Liskeard and Launceston are a 15 minute drive respectively. Siblyback Lake, offering a variety of watersports is 8 miles, walks locally are plentiful and wild life is abundant.
Bodmin Moor is 4 miles away and there are several golf courses nearby including St Mellion. Situated between the North and South Coasts, they are both approximately a 45 minute drive, and a short car ride across the River Tamar leads into Devon with the ancient town of Tavistock and the city of Plymouth. The owner can supply fresh meat from the butcher as featured on The Edwardian Farm.
Please note: 1 medium size dog welcome. No cot – carrycot accepted.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £432 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: Combehaven is a development of two superb houses and fifteen luxury apartments set in their own private, landscaped grounds on the site of the old Methodist Church in Salcombe. Excellent views of both the town and estuary below can be enjoyed from the communal terrace. The property are located within easy walking distance of all the town centre amenities.Unusually for a location in the middle of the town, Combehaven offers excellent road access and parking secured by electric entrance gates. Set in a quiet, mainly residential area of central Salcombe, we are delighted to offer seven beautifully designed and equipped apartments (No's 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 14 and 15) and two superb town houses (No's 1 and 2).
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £436 to £953
Self catering accommodation in Bolventor sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Set on the shore of beautiful Dozmary Pool, a natural lake associated with the Arthurian legend as the final resting place of Excalibur, this recently converted, detached and double glazed granite barn is centrally located in the heart of Bodmin Moor which is within easy reach of both the north and south coast.
Situated within an SSSI, this is the perfect spot for walkers, birdwatchers and water enthusiasts just 10 metres from the waters edge. Approached by a narrow unmade lane and private drive that slopes down to a large gravel parking area, from here the fully glazed front door leads directly into an open plan living room with a slate tiled floor and furnished to a high standard.
The well equipped, modern fitted kitchen has a butler sink and a large pine dining table with bench seats, and an adjacent comfortable sitting area with a wood burning stove and windows overlooking the water. There is one ground floor bedroom with a kingsize bed, lovely views of the garden and beyond to the lake, and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin.
In one corner of the lounge, an oak staircase leads up to the first floor landing where there are a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two attractive bedrooms with twin beds, oak flooring and good views over the lake and the surrounding countryside. A first floor patio is reached via a glazed door off one of the twin bedrooms with granite steps leading down to the driveway, and at the front of the property, a walled and gated lawned garden and sheltered south facing terrace overlook the lake.
Toddlers and pets must be supervised as the banks of the lake are just a few feet beyond the garden wall. There is space to store bicycles and beach gear in a stone outbuilding. It is possible to launch canoes on Dozmary Pool, there is a natural right to roam on foot over much of the surrounding moorland and there are lovely cycle rides in all directions.
Jamaica Inn at Bolventor is 1.5 miles away, and the surrounding villages of Altarnun, Blisland, St Breward and St Cleer are all within 15 minutes by car and have a local shop and pub. The larger towns of Bodmin and Launceston are about a 20 minute drive respectively. Trout fishing and a watersports centre are available at Siblyback Lake nearby, and there are local stables offering horse riding.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £359 to £798
Self catering accommodation in Treven sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Just half a mile from Tintagel, famous for its myths and legends of King Arthur, and within a 5 minute drive of the sandy surfing beach at Trebarwith Strand, this freshly renovated link-detached cottage enjoys coastal views across the surrounding countryside towards the sea.
With parts of the property dating back to the 1600’s, the comfortable accommodation now furnished to a high standard with double glazing and central heating, still retains character with exposed beams, several changes in level and low doorways, hence the name ‘Duck Down’!
Approached from the driveway where there is parking for two cars, a gated path leads through the enclosed front garden to a slate roofed verandah which catches the morning sun, and from here the front door opens to a long hallway with a tiled floor. To one side, there is a warm and cosy beamed sitting room with lounge seating facing a wood burning stove set on the slate hearth.
A couple of steps continue down to a 2nd lounge/play room with a beamed ceiling and a sofa bed for alternative sleeping arrangements. At the rear, one step leads directly into a well equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with slate flagstones, oak fitted units and dining suite and views of the garden and coastline beyond.
Carpeted stairs lead up from the hall to the first floor landing, three cottage style bedrooms, and a family bathroom W.C. with hand basin, corner bath and additional shower cubicle. There is a bunk bedded room with fine views towards the cliffs and sea, one step continues up to a twin bedroom with 3ft zip linked beds, and a doorway leads into the master bedroom with a 5ft king-sized bed and en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin.
A door from the kitchen opens to the enclosed rear garden with a raised slate terrace and a couple of steps continue down to a small lawn and patio; there is also a shed available for storage of beachgear and a gate to the driveway.
The property is set in Treven, one of the seven parishes of Tintagel where there is a good selection of local shops, restaurants, museums and pubs all within easy walking distance as well as the dramatic coastal footpath and Tintagel Castle itself. Trebarwith, 1.5 miles, has a large area of sand and rocks revealed at low tide, and the picturesque harbour village of Boscastle is a 10 minute drive.
Bodmin Moor, the beaches on the Camel Estuary and The Camel Trail are within easy reach, whilst the larger towns of Bude, Camelford, Wadebridge, Bodmin and Launceston are all within a half hour car journey offering a wider range of facilities.
To read more about Duck Down Cottage, visit the website at www.duckdowncottage-tintagel.co.uk
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £432 to £945
Self catering accommodation in Fenterleigh sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: With fine views across the fields towards the sea, this detached newly renovated former barn is set in the small farming hamlet of Fenterleigh, just one mile from Tintagel, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur and a 20 minute walk from Bossiney Cove and Rocky Valley.
Offering a perfect base for exploring the picturesque fishing villages, sandy beaches and hidden coves of the dramatic North Coast, Twit Twoo provides warm and cosy year round accommodation with double glazing, under floor heating and photovoltaic & solar panels.
Set to one side of a country lane, the property is entered from the parking area where half a dozen steps lead down to a covered porch and the front door which opens into an entrance hall with an adjacent cloakroom W.C. with hand basin.
The ground floor accommodation, furnished to a high standard with a slate tiled floor throughout, comprises a well equipped fitted kitchen and adjoining dining area with two sets of French doors opening to the garden and lovely views towards the sea. There are two warm and inviting sitting rooms with sumptuous lounge seating, one has a multi fuel stove set in the hearth and the other has rural views across the rear garden.
Upstairs there is a family bathroom W.C. with vanity basin and shower over the bath and three delightful bedrooms; two twin bedded rooms with built in wardrobes and the master bedroom with a 5ft double, beams rising up to the apex of the roof, and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin. The latter also enjoys far reaching views over the fields to the sea and beyond from French Windows that open inwards with a Juliet balcony.
The garden extends around two sides of the property with a sheltered sun terrace, two areas of lawn and a lower paved patio all enjoying views of the surrounding farmland and coast; pets must be kept under control as the neighbouring fields may contain livestock. There is parking for 3 cars on the driveway and storage space is available for golf clubs and beachgear in an outbuilding.
With direct access to a public footpath running along the boundary of the property that meanders down the valley to Halgabron and St Nectan’s Glen and links with the coastal footpath, this is an ideal base for walkers and nature lovers. Tintagel,1 mile, has a good selection of local shops, pubs and restaurants in addition to the famous ruins of a mediaeval castle and Merlins sea cave, and the attractive NT harbour at Boscastle is 3.5 miles.
The nearest beach is Bossiney Cove which has fine sand at low tide accessed via a fairly steep incline and the sandy surfing beach at Trebarwith Strand is less than a ten minute drive.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £435 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth sleeps 4.
Accommodation overview: Kosel forms one of three terraced cottages which provide cosy, warm and comfortable accommodation within The Eco Village. This mid terrace property is decorated to a good standard and is perfect for both small family gatherings and couples alike. This property is also perfectly suitable for the more elderly as its arranged on one level both inside and out.
On entering the property through the large French windows, access is straight into a cosy but well furnished and equipped lounge/kitchen/ diner with electric living flame fire and flat screen TV. The lounge is on one side which provides comfortable seating and a fully fitted kitchen/ diner on the opposite side.
Off the main lounge area, a rear hallway leads to the bedrooms which consist of one double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, shower over the bath and WC and one twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC.
Back in the main lounge/ kitchen/ diner, the large French windows provide access onto an open paved patio outside with picnic table for visitors sole use. Kosel provides one parking space at the end of the terrace with additional parking on site.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £700 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Dartmouth sleeps 4.
Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Pool Pub near by Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • Luxury accommodation sleeps 4
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 2
Weekly price range £350 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Dartmouth sleeps 2.
Features include: Non smoking Pub near by Parking available • sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: A ground floor apartment, fitted to a very high standard affording spacious accommodation for two adults only.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £348 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Dartmouth sleeps 8.
Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Pub near by Parking available • sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Blackgate is a comfortable family house set within its own well established garden. The house offers spacious accommodation for up to eight people with a folding bed available for a ninth person. Whilst homely for smaller parties, Blackgate is ideal for two families and is an excellent base for those looking to be close to Dartmouth yet conveniently located for exploring beautiful South Devon, particuarly in view of the ample parking.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £467 to £995
Self catering accommodation in Lanteglos sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: A sensitively converted former 17th Century granary loft standing in a peaceful rural setting with spectacular views down over the fields to the sea from Pencarrow Head to Lantivet Bay.
Approached by a gated driveway where there is adequate parking, the front door opens to the first floor entrance hall where there is a utility room with W.C. and hand basin, and a bright and sunny double height sitting room with timber beams rising to the apex of the roof and a dual aspect of panoramic sea views on one side and the garden and fields on the other.
Wooden stairs lead down to a half landing and into a large, lofty kitchen/dining room set in the Old Mill with a 300 year old beam running the length of the room and a stable door opening out onto a terrace.
Uncarpeted stairs continue down to the ground floor where there are a bathroom W.C. with wash basin and hand shower fitment to the bath and three bedrooms:- a light, airy twin room, a smaller twin room and a large double bedroom with a king-size bed and en-suite shower room W.C. and hand basin. All bedrooms look across the countryside to the sea on the horizon.
There are large fenced and gated grassy areas at the front of the property and a paddock surrounded by the owners farmland. Pets need to be kept under control in this farming region.
The untouched coves and beaches of Lansallos and Lantic Bay are a short distance away and the South West coastal path offers excellent walking and lovely scenery to Polperro or Pencarrow Head and onto Polruan. The nearest pubs are at the villages of Polruan and Bodinnick each 2.5 miles and there is a village store and post office at Pelynt, 4 miles to the east.
Please note: Towels not available
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