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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 £260 to £487
Self catering accommodation in Lanner sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Surrounded by unspoilt countryside yet only a 15 minute drive from both the stunning North and South Coasts of Cornwall, this single storey recently converted detached cottage nestles to one side of Ting Tang and the entrance of West Trevarth Farm.
As the name implies, this is an idyllic cosy property, double glazed and offering a comfortable and well equipped home from home at any time of the year with under floor heating throughout, set in a rural but not isolated position for touring.
Approached from the tarmac parking area where there is space for one car, a path and three gated steps lead up to the front door opening to a central hallway with a shower room W.C. with hand basin and heated towel rail at the rear.
To the left, a door opens to a delightful living room with a very smart modern fitted kitchen area with soft close doors, dining furniture, a cosy rug under foot and comfortable lounge seating to snuggle up on.
On the opposite side of the entrance hall is a charming bedroom with a king-size double bed and built in wardrobe. The floors are all tiled with the exception of the bedroom which is carpeted. There are no internal steps and for the less mobile, there is alternative access to the property via a ramp.
A paved patio and sheltered lawn offers a lovely setting for holidaymakers to return to after a day walking the South West Coast Path or on the beach at Portreath or Falmouth, approximately 7 miles respectively. The villages of Lanner and Carharrack are both within a 5 minute drive and each have a local store and pub, and for a wider selection of amenities, the maritime town of Falmouth and the cathedral city of Truro are both 20 minutes by car.
There is a wide choice of beaches including Porthtowan, Portreath, Newquay, St Ives and Falmouth to name but a few all within a 30 minute drive and the glorious Roseland Peninsula can also be reached via the King Harry Ferry. There are a plenitude of golf courses, houses and gardens to visit in the area, water sports are available at Stithians Lake and the Cornish Way Coast to Coast Cycle Trail is nearby with bicycle hire available from Bissoe Tramways.
  
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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 4
Weekly price range £296 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Hope Cove sleeps 4.
Features include: Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by Parking available • sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: A bright, modern apartment, situated on the edge of the village with accommodation at ground and first floor levels.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £474 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Pont sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: Pont House, with its own boathouse, garage and secluded gardens, is situated in an elevated and sunny position, overlooking Pont Pill. Both house and gardens have magnificent views of the creek. The main gate opens to the parking area and spacious garage / boathouse equipped with table tennis table.
Beyond the boathouse, a short path and a few railed steps give access to the main house and a winding hillside path leading to an elevated garden / patio on top of the old limekiln, with commanding views of the quay and creek below. The front door opens into an attractive fitted kitchen.
Beyond is the dining room which has stairs to the floor above, a wood burning stove and an adjacent cloakroom with hand basin and separate W.C. At the furthest end of the house, a comfortable sitting room has wonderful views down the creek from French windows. These windows open onto a short flight of railed steps, a large patio area and a level, fenced and gated lawn.
Upstairs, the landing links three bedrooms and a bathroom. The master bedroom has a king size bed, wash basin and stunning creek views. The other two bedrooms have twin divan beds, one with creek views. The bathroom is equipped with a bath, W.C., hand basin and separate shower cubicle.
Both Bodinnick and Polruan, which are in easy walking distance, have popular Inns providing good pub food. Fowey, with its rich variety of pubs, restaurants and cafes is 1.5 miles via the Bodinnick car / pedestrian ferry or half a mile down the creek by boat.
Guests from Pont House and Pont Quay Cottage may use this private quay, slipway and foreshore for their own and hire boats with the prior agreement of the owner. Pets are welcome at Pont but must be kept under control at all times to protect the abundant wildlife. There is a seasonal shop at Penmarlam campsite 1 mile away.
Please note: Towels are not available.
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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 10
Weekly price range £905 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Hope Cove sleeps 10.
Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed • Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available
Accommodation overview: 4 Bolberry Court is a 5 bedroomed barn conversion recently renovated to offer the highest standard of comfort and luxury. The reverse-level accommodation affords superb views of the surrounding countryside whilst the extensive gardens provide plenty of private outdoor space. Oak or tile flooring coupled with underfloor central heating throughout and a log burner in the lounge makes this a comfortable bolt hole at any time of year. The property is fully equipped for groups or families with small children. Free Sports Centre Membership for all guests.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £425 to £1
Self catering accommodation in Portmellon sleeps 6.
Accommodation overview: At one end of a row of fisherman's cottages built with their backs to the coastal approach road to Portmellon, Corner Cottage is right by the sea, the sound and sight of it fills the windows. A long low walled patio serves both this cottage and the one next door.
There are steps down onto the rocks, where visitors can fish at high tide, or onto the sand at low tide. Comfortably furnished for holiday accommodation, the cottage retains much of the simplicity of a genuine Cornish cottage, with an entrance from the road leading into a small hallway with an adjacent bathroom / W.C. and basin. A long beamed sitting room takes up the full width of the cottage.
On the floor above are three bedrooms, a double with vanity basin, one with twin beds, the third with bunks. Beneath the sitting room is a kitchen / dining room and a utility entrance hall, shower and a W.C. with hand basin. The back door opens to the patio, also reached by gated steps, down from the road. Small children will require supervision both inside and out.
Free use of an all year indoor swimming pool is available at Bodrugan Farm, half a mile. Free parking for 2 cars is available in a private yard about 200 yards away. Portmellon has safe bathing and a seasonal pub. Mevagissey, its more famous neighbour, is about half a mile along the coast.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £238 to £477
Self catering accommodation in Tregrehan Mills sleeps 2.
Accommodation overview: Just five minutes drive from the Eden Project and the South West Coast Path at Charlestown, this newly refurbished quaint little cottage is set in the peaceful village of Tregrehan Mills opposite the local playing field with views to farmland beyond. Attached to the owners own granite house, the cottage is small but comfortable and benefits from double glazing and oil central heating, well situated and within easy reach by car of a number of attractive beaches and picturesque harbours.
The front door opens directly into a pleasantly light sitting/dining room with natural exposed stonework on one wall, a two seater settee, stove effect electric heater and small dining suite. At the rear, a glazed door leads into a bright, fully fitted kitchen with a door opening to a private and sheltered suntrap patio garden.
Carpeted stairs go up from the sitting room to a gallery bedroom with a double bed set under the sloping ceiling and views of the countryside. To complete the accommodation, there is an en-suite bathroom W.C. with wash basin, heated towel rail and hand shower fitment to the bath. The owner will provide a washing / drying service on request and there is off road parking for one car.
It is an easy walk to the Britannia Inn, half a mile, where they serve food and have a large pub garden, and there is a post office store in Bethel about one mile away. For a wider selection of amenities, St Austell, 2 miles, has a range of shops, pubs, supermarkets, a leisure centre and cinema. The Eden Project is a 30 minute walk or 5 minutes by car or alternatively there is a local bus service that operates from the village to the Eden Project, St Austell and Newquay.
The property is within a 10 minute drive of several beaches including Porthpean, Par Sands and Polkerris and there are various golf courses nearby, the nearest at Carlyon Bay, 2.5 miles. Lanhydrock House and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are within a 20 minute drive, as are the harbour villages of Charlestown, Fowey and Mevagissey. The immediate area abounds with delightful walks and angling is readily available close by. For more information go to www.stoneleigh-cornwall.com.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £325 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Noss Mayo sleeps 2.
Features include: • Parking•
Accommodation overview: Pebbles is one of a number of grade II listed converted farm buildings set about half a mile from Noss Mayo. The property provides a high standard of accommodation (reverse level) over two floors. Decorated in a stylish 'seaside' theme throughout the property is an ideal base for couples wishing to explore the beautiful South Hams countryside with superb walks from the cottage along the nearby coastal path.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £325 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Malborough sleeps 4.
Features include: • Has a Swimming Pool• Pets allowed• Parking•
Accommodation overview: Oak and May Cottages are two very well presented properties converted from a stone barn. Set in their own grounds at the head of a stunning rural valley, the properties boast lovely views from the garden across farmland. The accommodation (adjacent to the owners' home) is cleverly set out over two floors and is ideally suited to a couple or young family. Whilst the cottages are available individually, they may also suit two families looking for adjacent accommodation sleeping up to eight in total. The cottages are in a wonderful setting of outstanding natural beauty overlooking farmland, and just 1 1/2 miles from the beautiful estuary town of Salcombe, with its spectacular coastline and fine sandy beaches. The village of Malborough - with two pubs, post office/village stores and garage - is only third of a mile away. Salcombe and Malborough can now be reached via a newly constructed cycle/walk path accessed from the top of the drive.All guests have access to the outdoor solar heated swimming pool (usually available from late May to the end of September) and are welcome to meet the resident herd of Shetland ponies!
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £325 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Hope Cove sleeps 5.
Features include: Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed Parking available • sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: A comfortable holiday property refurbished in recent years to a good standard throughout. The flat offers spacious accommodation all on one level within easy walking distance of the village amenities and beaches.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £369 to £0
Self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge sleeps 6.
Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Parking available • sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: A tastefully furnished and decorated barn, ideally located for exploring the Start Bay coastline.
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