Find cottages and self catering and close to a sandy beach in South West England. The popular South West of England has everything you need for a wonderful holiday including long sandy beaches, glorious countryside, warm weather, cream teas and historic villages to explore.

We have some superb self catering cottages and apartments across Cornwall, Dorset and Devon. We have accommodation listed that will be ideal for couples, families or groups whether they are looking for a bit of luxury or simply great quality and value.

Coombe House, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A modern and tastefully furnished detached house set in its own grounds with ample accommodation for eight people.... more

Anchor Cottage, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012Anchor Cottage is a traditional mid-terrace period cottage situated in the heart of a popular fishing village, just a few yards from the sandy beach, pub and local shop/Post Office. The cottage is comfortable and presented to a good stan... more

Lower Fernlea, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

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.... more

7a Fore Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable and well equipped first floor flat, ideal for a couple or family with older children.... more

Apartment 5 Combehaven, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

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 th... more

Victory Cottage, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Victory Cottage is a very well presented single storey cottage apartment offering a high standard of accommodation for one or two couples or a young family. The cottage adjoins Trafalgar House but has separate access and a small private garden.... more

13 Links Court, Kingsbridge

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Overlooking two of South Devon's most beautiful beaches on a headland next to the famous Thurlestone links golf course, Links Court (formerly the Links Hotel) is a development of apartments set in superb private grounds within easy reach of the p... more

6 Thurlestone Rock (Penthouse), Kingsbridge

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A selection of delightful marine apartments looking directly over the beach at Thurlestone Sands and adjacent to the South West Coastal Path. All properties offer unsurpassed seaviews over the bay and out to sea with Thurlestone Rock and Burgh Island... more

Creek Cottage, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortably furnished terraced cottage on three floors in an idyllic location and wonderful views. Unsuitable for children under 6.... more

Osborn House, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Osborn House offers spacious, bright and airy accommodation in a prime location, a few yards from the pretty cove and boasts lovely views over the beach and out to sea from the enclosed garden.... more

Kirkdale, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Kirkdale is a stunning contemporary detached house with delightful sea views, just a few minutes walk from Thurlestone beach and the South West Coastal Path. The house was newly constructed in 2009 to provide a very high standard of accommodation for... more

Cornerstone, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Cornerstone is a substantial and very tastefully presented town house on four levels offering superb accommodation for one/two families and smaller groups alike.... more

Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Framed by the mature woodland of Moult Hill, the Grafton Towers apartments are situated between North Sands and South Sands beach from where a half hourly summer ferry service links with Salcombe's shops, quays and restaurants.The apartments were... more

5 Island Street, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A terraced cottage, comfortably furnished and presented to a good standard throughout.... more

2 Churchill House, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable apartment on two floors with stunning views of the main anchorage across to East Portlemouth and South Pool Creek.... more