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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 £386 to £839
Self catering accommodation in St Breward sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Rosehill Cottage is perfectly situated within the small picturesque village of St Breward, and is nestled away with a large garden and views across the valley. The property which is full of character features and dates back to the 18th century but was recently renovated to provide a wonderful home for a family or couples alike. Rosehill Cottage is a tranquil retreat for guests wishing to escape from it all, yet provides easy access to many magnificent beaches on the North Cornish Coast, as well as the popular fishing towns of Padstow and Port Isaac which is famously known for the Doc Martin series.
With parking for 3 cars outside the property, Rosehill Cottage is accessed via a few small steps and leads straight into a traditional dining room with wood burning stove and original tiled flooring. To one side, a doorway leads into a cosy lounge which provides an open fireplace, television and views across the garden. Straight through from the dining room, a well-equipped galley style kitchen is to the left which also provides a stable door with access straight back into the garden. On the other side of the hallway, the sole bathroom with shower over, WC, basin and traditional tiled flooring is based on the ground floor adjacent to the kitchen and sits at the bottom of the wooden staircase that leads up to the first floor landing.
On the first floor there are two double bedrooms both with standard sized double beds, plus two additional spacious single bedrooms which sit either side of the upstairs landing. To the front of the property there is a large stone driveway which can park up to three cars. The generous sized garden with garden furniture provides views across the valley.
The moorland village of St Breward is the highest and largest on Bodmin Moor. The village provides its own Post Office, village store and The Old Inn pub with restaurant (dating back to the 11th century). The Camel Trail is also very popular with cyclists and easily accessible from the property. A 10 mile drive will take you to the popular fishing villages on the north coast such as Trebarwith, Port Isaac and Polzeath and the larger towns of Bodmin, Wadebridge and Camelford are all within a 10 mile radius.
  
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Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £744 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Dartmouth sleeps 12.
Features include: Multi bathrooms Non smoking Pub near by Internet and/or WiFi Parking available sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: An impressive South facing, light and spacious modern property enjoying stunning views over Dartmouth, the River Dart and out to sea from most of the rooms and gardens. Ford Bank House and Cotterbury are next door to each other and may suit larger families/groups looking for adjacent accommodation (can sleep 18 in total).
  
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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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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £302 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Dartmouth sleeps 5.
Features include: Non smoking Pub near by Parking available sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: A spacious middle floor apartment of what was originally one large house. The property is very tastefully furnished and decorated to a high standard whilst retaining original and traditional features.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £494 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: Terrapins is a substantial property, divided into two attractive and tastefully presented apartments, situated in the middle of Buckley Street, close to the centre of town, within easy access of Salcombe's picturesque waterfront, shops, pubs and restaurants. Each apartment has been fully refurbished in recent years and offers superb accommodation for families or up to three couples.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £419 to £914
Self catering accommodation in Devoran sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Just a short drive to the numerous beaches around Falmouth Bay and those on the Roseland Peninsula via the King Harry Ferry, this modern light detached family home is set in a quiet residential close in the peaceful village of Devoran offering a good base from which to explore both country and creekside walks.
Approached from the brick paved driveway with parking for up to 4 cars, an open porch leads into a welcoming and spacious hallway with an adjacent cloakroom W.C and basin and a separate coats cupboard.
Off the hall a light and airy sitting room spans the length of the property with comfortable lounge seating arranged before a living flame gas fire and sliding patio doors to the rear terrace and garden. To one side of the sitting room is a bright and cheerful kitchen diner with a dining suite arranged in front of French doors opening to the rear garden and a modern kitchen with fitted units. Beyond the kitchen is a utility room with some storage and glazed door to the rear garden.
A carpeted staircase from the hall leads to the first floor landing with four bedrooms, a 5ft double with en-suite shower room W.C with hand basin, two further doubles and a smaller bedroom with two singles a 3ft and 2ft 6in. A family bathroom with WC, hand basin and shower over the bath completes the first floor accommodation. The additional bed spaces are for flexibility within the party size.
The rear garden has a secluded paved patio, level lawn and a sun deck with garden seating with a gated access to one side and an open access to the other side of the property. Children will require supervision.
The village centre is a short walk where a traditional pub, church and children’s playground can be found with the nearest shop only a mile away at Carnon Downs. Truro dominated by its cathedral is 5 miles providing plenty of shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Falmouth with its sandy beaches, shopping, attractions such as the Maritime Museum is 6 miles and the beautiful gardens of Trelissick , Glendurgan and Trebah are all within a short drive. There is a golf course and horse riding nearby, and Bissoe bike hire have a good selection of cycles to explore the picturesque off road cycle trails. The surfing beaches of the North Coast are about 12 miles away.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £307 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Salcombe sleeps 6.
Features include: Non smoking Pub near by Parking available sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: A spacious and comfortable two bedroomed town house on three floors, sleeping 4-6. Furnished and decorated to a good standard.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £375 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Ash sleeps 6.
Features include: Multiple bathrooms Pets allowed Parking Has a Garden
Accommodation overview: NEW FOR 2012A spacious and well presented barn conversion with lovely views across neighbouring gardens, orchard and rolling fields. The barn retains many character features including original cross beams and a delightful stone fireplace, and is ideally suited to families with younger children or perhaps couples looking for a quieter location within easy reach of Dartmouth and the surrounding area.
  
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £624 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Thurlestone sleeps 8.
Features include: Multi bathrooms Non smoking Near the Beach Close to the Sea Pub near by Internet and/or WiFi Parking available sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Homefield House is a delightful detached house within just a short walk of all village amenities and the stunning South Devon coastline. Whilst only built in 1999 the house was extensively refurbished and extended in recent years to provide a very high standard of accommodation for one/two families, or perhaps couples looking for a very comfortable retreat in the heart of this picturesque Devon village. .
  
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £467 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Lanreath sleeps 8.
Accommodation overview: Approached from a walled and gated garden with a crazy paved patio, one step and a level path leads up to the wide front door which opens to a hallway with an adjacent fully fitted country style kitchen/dining room with French Windows leading out to a small rear terrace.
The large sitting room is pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating arranged before the Cornish stone fireplace and patio doors opening to the enclosed front garden.
To complete the ground floor accommodation there is a bedroom with Super king-size bed which can be made into two single beds, and a walk-in shower room W.C. with hand basin and fold down seat in the shower area, suitable for an elderly or infirm member of the family.
Upstairs are three further bedrooms in a light crisp decor with rural views; a spacious master bedroom with a 6ft double and en-suite shower room W.C. and basin, a twin bedroom with en-suite shower room W.C. and basin, and a double bedroom retaining part of the original mill wheel with an en-suite bathroom W.C. with hand basin, bath and shower cubicle.
A door from the first floor landing opens to external railed steps that lead down to the front of the property.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £395 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Dartmouth sleeps 6.
Features include: Multiple bathrooms Internet WiFi access Parking
Accommodation overview: Little Cotton Barn is set in 3 acres of land in a beautiful tranquil location at the end of a country lane yet just 5 minutes drive from the famous naval town of Dartmouth. The barn adjoining the Farmhouse has each been sensitively reconstructed in recent years to provide a very high standard of accommodation whilst retaining many of the traditional features and characteristics of the original buildings.In spite of the rural location Little Cotton is easily accessible and close to local facilities - the 'Park and Ride' bus service into Dartmouth, as well as the town's Leisure Centre and largest supermarkets (Sainsburys and Lidl) are within a short walking distance. Little Cotton is an ideal retreat for families with a range of facilities available to keep children of all ages entertained. There is a large grass area for ball games with small child friendly goal posts, a 12' trampoline (with safety enclosure) and an activity fort with swings, climbing frame and slide will keep them busy for hours! Additionally there is an indoor play area with a multi-activity table (tennis/snooker, football etc), many board games, a wide selection of toys for all ages, books and colouring and various outdoor games (balls etc). There is even a large tub of spare wellies, just in case! Wii Games Stations are provided in both properties making it ideal accommodation for any time of the year (Christmas decorations are also provided). Whilst each of these areas can be seen from both properties there is also a picnic bench - with picnic crockery provided - from where parents can sit and watch their children.From the courtyard an opening leads through to a natural meadow and pretty pond, with picnic benches to sit and enjoy the wildlife. All areas are fenced for safety but young children must be supervised at all times.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £375 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge sleeps 4.
Features include: Multi bathrooms Non smoking Pub near by Parking available Luxury accommodation sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Crabshell Quay is a development of recently constructed luxury apartments on the banks of the Kingsbridge/Salcombe estuary, the perfect holiday destination for families or couples and just a few minutes walk from Kingsbridge's shops, boutiques and restaurants. A delightful waterside path leads to the town centre whilst the superb beaches at Start Bay, Thurlestone, Hope Cove and Salcombe are just a short drive away.The apartments as a whole are totally enclosed with a central private courtyard and have been equipped to a very high standard - in addition they enjoy the added benefits of private entrance lobbies, audio access, and security controlled parking. Each apartment has stunning views over the ever changing tidal estuary and surrounding countryside, and parking for one car only.
  
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