Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in South West England

Duneside Cottage, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £375 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Perfect for beach lovers this modern home from home is a popular choice for couples and young families.

Duneside is an immaculate and comfortable semi detached holiday home in a great location. Perfect for beach lovers, being just a short walk to the beautiful golden sands, and also just a gentle stroll to the centre of the village with a great selection of local shops, restaurants and pubs. The main entrance opens into the living room, leading through an archway to the recently refitted kitchen/breakfast room with wooden floor throughout. the kitchen door leads onto the rear garden, being completely enclosed and with a paved patio and seating area. Two attractive bedrooms are both served by a modern bathroom with white suite. The double captures sea glimpses. Duneside is conveniently placed to enjoy many local walks and with the coastal path network there is much to explore. A modern home in this sought after and popular destination.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living room with HD LCD TV with freesat, video, DVD and stereo with iPod dock. Kitchen/breakfast area with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King. Bedroom 2 with Bunks. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. NS heaters. Travel stair gate can be provided on request. Regret no pets. No smoking. Garden furniture and BBQ. Private parking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Apple Tree Cottage, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £312 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Fishing •

Accommodation overview: Surprisingly spacious cottage close to the estuary seafront, light and bright throughout with modern styling and fabulous open fireplace for cosy evenings. Parking can be found roadside or in a choice of car parks nearby.

This delightful and surprisingly spacious cottage is just yards from the estuary seafront in the charming village of Appledore, tucked away in a quaint narrow street where some of the colourful neighbouring homes may date back as far as the 17th century. The delightful quayside offers a small but excellent range of pubs, shops and galleries and offers a host of activities from fishing trips and crabbing contests to Morris Dancing and book fairs. Step from the porch into an attractive hallway and through to a light filled dual aspect sitting / dining room, with a lovely period fireplace to enjoy an open fire on cooler evenings. The stylish modern fitted kitchen is well equipped for all your needs and leads out onto the sunny south facing rear garden where stone steps lead up to a fabulous decked area perfect for al fresco meals or just relaxing in the warm summer evenings. Back inside the wide staircase and spacious galleried landing gives access to the stylish bedrooms and family bathroom. For surfers the popular beach at Westward Ho! is just five minutes away and the cottage provides an outdoor utility room ideal for storage of wet suits and surfboards. There is so much to see and do in this fabulous area, with easy access to stunning beaches, pretty villages and beautiful Exmoor National Park, not forgetting family attractions such as The Big Sheep and The Milky Way. The choice is yours, but it is always good to return to the comfort of Apple Tree Cottage at the end of the day

Accommodation: Ground floor: Porch. Hall. Sitting / dining room with open fire, TV with Freeview and Blu-ray DVD, CD player, digital radio and iPod Dock. Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave and fridge freezer. An external utility room houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Complimentary basket of fuel. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls. Limited parking available on roadside or 2 car parks close by. No smoking. 2 pets welcome. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

Shan-Lea, Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £402 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lynmouth sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A pretty cottage just across the road from the dramatic East Lyn river with an open fire for cosy evenings. Parking available roadside.

Set within the beautiful Lyn Valley, this semi detached cottage with pretty front garden is just a stone's throw from the dramatic East Lyn River. The entrance opens into a spacious dining room with a feature fireplace and ample space for family gatherings. A comfortable living room with a lovely bay window and French doors overlooks the front garden and has an open fireplace for cosy evenings. An attractive modern well equipped kitchen is to the rear with a door to the small rear patio quite close to the impressive rock face. Stairs from the kitchen lead up to three stylish bedrooms, two are front facing benefiting from river views and the third bedroom and family bathroom are situated to the rear. The paved front garden is a perfect spot to sit and relax with the sound of the river tumbling by. A short stroll along the river brings you to the village centre and beach, with a good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs nestling around the pretty harbour and rugged coastline. Keen walker will be delighted to find Exmoor National Park literally on the doorstep.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Small porch. Dining room. Living room with open fireplace, TV with Freeview, DVD and video. Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Cloakroom with WC. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double and vanity basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin and vanity basin. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bathroom with bath with fitted shower over bath WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Complimentary basket of fuel. No smoking. 2 pets welcome. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Roadside parking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Croft Cottage, Lynton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £344 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lynton sleeps 5.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A lovely cottage in a great location with private parking and spacious accommodation

This lovely semi-detached, double fronted cottage is in the heart of the conservation area of Lynton, just a short stroll away from the fabulous choice of craft shops, galleries, restaurants and famous cliff top railway to Lynmouth. The private driveway with ample space for two cars is a real benefit in this popular village. Perfect for couples, families or friends, Croft Cottage is spacious and welcoming. The sitting room features an attractive period fireplace with wood burner effect electric stove to keep you cosy all year round and the spacious slate floored kitchen / dining room is ideal for leisurely breakfasts whilst planning the exciting day ahead. A further snug sitting area with comfy sofa can be used either as a second TV room or quiet newspaper reading corner. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a good size conservatory style entrance, great for storage of coats, boots or muddy pets. From the hallway, stairs lead to the first floor with three attractive bedrooms, a really spacious double, a good size twin and an airy single room. A family bathroom together with a separate cloakroom serves all rooms. Immediately outside the rear door is a level seating area, and several stone steps lead up to a pretty paved patio, quite spacious and perfect for a barbecue or evening drinks. The garden can be completely enclosed by the driveway gates. Lynton and its twin village Lynmouth are set in the most beautiful area of Exmoor National Park, with stunning coastal walks that will take your breath away, and Croft Cottage provides a comfortable home from home at the end of a busy day.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Conservatory style entrance porch. Kitchen / dining room with electric cooker with ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher and larder fridge. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer. Sitting room with electric wood burning stove, TV with Freeview plus and DVD. Snug sitting room with TV with Freeview. Cloakroom with WC. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King. Bedroom 2 with Twin, Bedroom 3 with Single. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath and basin. Separate cloakroom with WC.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Telephone for emergency and incoming calls only. No cot is available, please bring your own travel cot. No smoking. 2 Pets welcome. Parking for 2 cars. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

The Granary, Tawstock, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £216 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Tawstock sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A unique cottage with a fascinating history, a perfect holiday retreat nestling in the heart of Lynton. A complimentary parking permit is provided for nearby car park. The Smithy offers a special lower price for couples in low season

This unique and fascinating cottage, steeped in local history, has been lovingly restored to provide a wonderful holiday retreat. Formerly a working Smithy many of the original features remain. The huge open plan living area with original oak beams and high vaulted ceiling is complemented by contemporary styling. Comfy sofas surround the fireplace with a log burning stove inviting cosy evenings, and a spacious dining area is ideal for leisurely breakfasts. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with everything you could need and more. A wide wooden staircase rises to the landing and on to the Minstrels Gallery where a half loft, originally used to store the iron, has been transformed into a unique double bedroom, open to the high vaulted ceiling and with a balustrade overlooking the living room below. A second compact double bedroom and a single bedroom with views over the town are found off the landing, together with an attractive bathroom. The Smithy provides guests with an opportunity to step back in time and experience the atmosphere of this genuine forge where Mr Bill Prideaux, working up to the age of 89, claimed to be the oldest blacksmith in the country. Today's visitors of course will be able to relax and enjoy their stay with excellent modern facilities and be ideally located right in the heart of Lynton with a choice of shops, restaurants and village inns nearby.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Open plan living room with wood burning stove, flat screen digital TV with Freeview, DVD, video and stereo. Kitchen area with electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double (mezzanine style). Bedroom 2 with 4' Double. Bedroom 3 with Single. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric heating. A selection of CDs, DVDs videos, books and games. Toddler bed guard. Stairgate available. Baby bottle steriliser. No smoking. Parking permit is provided for one car in car park approx 150yds. 2 Pets welcome. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

The Smithy, Lynton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £312 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lynton sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A rural cottage in a pretty courtyard setting within easy driving distance of the fabulous beaches at Croyde and Saunton.

The Coach House has been carefully restored creating a real home from home. Being semi detached in a courtyard of three properties, there is plenty of storage in the garage for bikes and surfboards. An enclosed paved patio sits to the front and side of the cottage. The stable door entrance opens into the hallway on the ground floor with two bedrooms, the double having an ensuite. Upstairs the main living area benefits from lovely rural views and cosy sofas surround the open fireplace with exposed beams and latch doors. There is a separate dining room and modern galley kitchen with wooden beech work surfaces. A family bathroom with white suite is also on this level. Quietly located in the hamlet of Kingsheanton, all of North Devon's attractions and sandy beaches are within a short drive and Braunton is only three miles distance.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with twin. First floor: Living room with TV with freesat and DVD. Dining Room. Kitchen with ceramic hob and electric oven, microwave and fridge. Washing machine and fridge freezer housed in the garage. Bathroom with bath with fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Broadband. Stairgate available. 1 pet welcome. No smoking. Garden furniture. Private parking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Tidal View, Appledore, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £402 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Appledore sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Fantastic coastal views, spacious modern interior and excellent facilities in the pretty village of Appledore.

Commanding the most stunning far reaching views over the Taw & Torridge Estuary to the pretty village of Instow, stretching along the coastline to Saunton and beyond, this fabulous holiday home really does have the wow factor. Exceptionally spacious and contemporary in style, Tidal View is light bright and welcoming throughout. Huge picture windows capture the views from every angle both in the kitchen and spacious living /dining room where French doors lead out onto the paved patio and beautifully kept gardens. With four bedrooms, the flexibility of sleeping arrangements is a great bonus and with level access to the property, throughout the ground floor, and a double room with en suite low level shower unit, Tidal View is also particularly suitable for less mobile guests. Three bedrooms, one with ensuite, and a lovely family bathroom are on the ground floor and a second double with ensuite and fabulous Jacuzzi style bath is on the lower ground floor, with its own access to the garden. For storage of surfboards, bikes or beach equipment ample space is provided in the garage. A fairly steep downhill stroll brings you to the picturesque quay and quaint village streets of Appledore, where pretty pastel coloured fishermen's cottages line cobbled streets. The wide sandy beach of Westward Ho! known as Golden Bay is just a short drive away, perfect for families with small children or equally popular with avid surfers. With so much to see and do there is something to suit all tastes and ages in this beautiful area, and Tidal View is a wonderful choice for your holiday base.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living / dining room with TV with Freeview, DVD and gas fire. Kitchen with range style gas and electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room with level access shower unit, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with single. Bathroom with corner bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin. Lower ground floor: Bedroom 4 with Double and ensuite Jacuzzi bathroom with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. No smoking. 2 pets welcome. Private driveway parking for 2 cars. Garage. Short breaks available. 3pm Arrival. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Ridgeway, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £512 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Just a stones throw form the village centre a modern family home with great facilities.

Ideally situated just a short stroll from the village and beach path, this modern link detached property offers a lovely family home from home. The living room is light and bright with triple aspect windows and an attractive stone fireplace houses a log burning stove, a real treat on cooler evenings. French doors open out onto a pretty rear patio and fully enclosed private garden, a perfect spot for family barbecues. Spacious and well equipped, the modern kitchen / dining room features a large wall mounted television and door to the garden. The integral garage provides ample storage for surf boards and beach equipment and gives access to a convenient ground floor shower room / utility room perfect for surfers. An additional cloakroom is found off the hallway. Upstairs the three bedrooms benefit from Ipod docks and are stylishly furnished, having views overlooking the surrounding countryside and all served by a bathroom and separate cloakroom. If you ever tire of Croydes fabulous beach there are many great family attractions within easy reach such as Watermouth Castle and the popular Dinosaur and Wildlife Park.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Cloakroom with WC and basin. Living room with log burning stove, TV, DVD, full satellite package and stereo. Kitchen / dining room with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and wall mounted 32" flat screen TV. Shower/utility room with large shower cubicle, washing machine and tumble dryer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King with iPod dock and speakers. Bedroom 2 with Double with iPod dock and speakers. Bedroom 3 with Twin with iPod dock and speakers. Bathroom with bath with mixer handset over bath and basin. Separate WC.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. BBQ. Regret no pets. No smoking. Private parking for 2 cars on driveway. Short breaks available. 3pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.