Find self catering and cottages with detached property in South West England

Briarwood, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1188 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: Exceptional family home, stylishly presented, spacious, comfortable and with many additional features, all set in a beautiful lush green valley with sea glimpses from many rooms.

In a wonderful location set high above the village of Lee, this exceptional detached home enjoys stunning views across the lush green wooded valley and distant sea glimpses from almost every room. High quality presentation and a host of attractive features make Briarwood a perfect choice for those seeking something special. Approached along a private lane offering high levels of peace and tranquillity, the spacious family accommodation will appeal to all age groups. The stylish dual aspect living room has comfortable leather sofas surrounding the attractive fireplace with wood burning stove and French doors lead through to a separate dining room with ample space for leisurely family meals. The extensive kitchen / breakfast room is beautifully fitted in light oak complemented by polished granite worktops and terracotta stone tiled floor. Adjoining the kitchen through double French doors is a fabulous games room, this is a great place to relax overlooking the garden or enjoy a game of table tennis on the full size indoor table. Large patio doors open onto the lovely terrace and attractive gardens which extend to almost an acre and include both level and sloping lawns, flowerbeds, apple tree and small spring fed stream. All of the bedrooms are sumptuously comfortable and stylishly presented. Two double rooms benefit from their own en suite bathrooms and two twin rooms together with a flexible single room with rollaway bed are served by a separate family bathroom. If you can bear to leave this lovely property the beach at Lee Bay and the South West Coastal Path are just a few minutes' walk away. The popular sandy surfing beaches of Woolacombe or Croyde are just a few minutes' drive away and the harbour town of Ilfracombe is close by.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living room with wood burning stove, Plasma TV with freesat, Blu-ray DVD and surround sound. Dining room. Kitchen/ breakfast room with TV/ DVD, Oil fired AGA (in use during winter months) electric induction hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer with ice maker, microwave and dishwasher. Utility room with sink, washing machine and tumble dryer. Games room with table tennis table, table football and assortment of games. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King and ensuite bathroom with fitted shower over bath, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with King and ensuite bathroom with fitted shower over bath, WC and basin. Bedroom 3 with Twin, Bedroom 4 with Twin, Bedroom 5 with Single with stowaway bed to convert to compact twin on request. Bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. Table tennis table. Table football. 2 pets welcome. No smoking. Ample private parking. £100 refundable security deposit. Short breaks available. 4pm Arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

The Mill House, Lee, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1090 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lee sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: A unique 16th century former Mill House sitting right on the waters edge in Lee Bay, overflowing with character and charm.

The Mill House is a wonderful 16th Century listed property standing right on the water's edge of Lee Bay and has been featured both in magazines and on television. Period features include the original milling room, inglenook fireplace, bread ovens, boathouse and the drawbridge over the mill race. A stable door leads you directly into the fabulous kitchen with granite work surfaces and central island with Bombo stools. Dining can be enjoyed in the original Mill Room with views looking out to sea and where French doors give access to the terrace and gardens. The main living room boasts a flagstone floor with inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove and in addition there is a second comfortable sitting room with open fireplace. With five bedrooms in total, bedroom five is located on a mezzanine floor over the Mill Room, accessed via open wooden steps, which are narrow and steep. All are served by a separate bathroom and modern shower room with twin head walk-in power shower plus a separate WC. The front terrace is enclosed by a stone wall, and the rear garden is on several levels with patios and an area of level lawn with garden furniture perfect for al fresco dining. Boundaries with the bay are secure with railings and the mill race is safely covered with steel mesh. You can sit out on the terrace overlooking the bay and enjoy a drink, barbecue and the fabulous sunsets. Alternatively, it's wonderful to sit inside around one of the log fires with the sound of crashing waves outside. The Mill House makes a fabulous holiday home all year round.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living room with wood burning stove and CD player. Second sitting room with TV with Freeview, DVD, video, ipod docking station and open fireplace. Kitchen with electric double oven, hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer with ice maker, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King. Bedroom 2 with Bunks, a French style open room with curtain for privacy. Bedroom 3 with Double. Bedroom 4 with Twin. Bedroom 5 with Twin (on mezzanine). Bathroom with bath, WC and basin. Shower room with walk in shower, WC and basin. Cloakroom WC.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. NS Heaters. Wi-Fi Broadband. Complimentary basket of logs. Garden furniture. 2 travel cots. 2 high chairs. BBQ. Body boards, Kayaks available for hire directly from owner. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls only. Regret no pets. No smoking. Parking. Short breaks available. 3pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Cala Vista, Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £894 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Woolacombe sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: A fabulous detached holiday home with breathtaking views over Woolacombe Bay

With breathtakingly beautiful panoramic sea views across Woolacombe Bay, Cala Vista is a fabulous detached home, imaginatively designed to take full advantage of its wonderful location and just perfect for family parties or groups of friends. This welcoming and extremely comfortable property is decorated throughout in clean contemporary lines and sea views are enjoyed from almost every room. A spacious open plan living area with attractive fitted kitchen and comfy leather sofas opens onto a stunning glass fronted balcony ideal for relaxing in the sun while taking in those amazing views, or enjoying the spectacular sunsets with a glass of wine. A utility room and garage have bags of space for all of your things including surfboards. In a reverse style, the four lovely bedrooms on the lower ground floor, all with sea views and the master bedroom enjoying an ensuite shower room and patio doors out onto the terrace and garden. A beautiful conservatory, leading off one of the twin rooms, opens onto the mature landscaped gardens which are on several levels and together with a small lawn provide a lovely area for relaxing al fresco meals. The glorious three mile stretch of golden sandy beach and village centre with a great selection of shops, pubs and restaurants are just a ten minute stroll downhill. There are activities to suit the whole family in this popular area of North Devon and your first holiday in Cala Vista will most certainly be one of many.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Cloakroom with WC & basin. Open plan living/ dining room / kitchen with TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen area with electric double oven, multi fuel hob, dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer. Utility room with washer/dryer and sink unit. Lower ground floor: Bedroom 1 with King with TV with Freeview, DVD and ensuite shower room with WC & basin. Bedroom 2 with King. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bedroom 4 with Twin. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin. Conservatory with luxury seating.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Garden furniture. Balcony furniture. No smoking. 1 Pet welcome. Parking for 1 car on the driveway plus additional roadside parking. Short breaks available. 3pm Arrival. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Hobbs House, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £431 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 8.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: A detached modern family home with quality accommodation, set in the heart of the village within an easy walk of the beach.

Ideal holiday location, within ten minutes walk of the beautiful, surf washed sandy beach. The central village setting is convenient for the character thatched inn serving good food, with further pubs and restaurants, tea rooms and post office stores nearby. Horse riding, indoor pool with flumes etc are available locally, with the superb golf links course at Saunton just a short drive away. Delightful walks on National Trust coastline can be enjoyed from the village.

Accommodation is very comfortably furnished, well equipped, and benefits from double glazing and thermostatically controlled electric panel heating throughout. Four bedrooms - triple aspect master room with 'super king size' double bed (6'x6'6"), fitted double wardrobes and distant sea views; dual aspect twin bedded; further double and twin bedded, both with fitted wardrobes. (Z-bed also available). Fitted bathroom/wc with wall heater and sloping ceiling. First class, ground floor fully tiled shower room/wc. Spacious and very attractive triple aspect living room with 'living flame' gas fire in feature stone fireplace, satellite TV (basic Sky package), DVD, small CD/radio - and open plan access to separate dining room with French windows to garden. Fully fitted kitchen with oak units, electric cooker with extractor and microwave. Utility room with fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Small study with colour TV, table and chairs, games and shelving - ideal as a children's den. Small garden porch for coats and boots. Attractive entrance hall with solid wood flooring and storage cupboard. Fourteen steps up from gravel driveway to front door but alternative approach ramp to side gate and rear garden. The spacious (approx a third of an acre) fully enclosed, most attractive, south facing garden to the rear offers seclusion and privacy, ideal for sunbathing, and includes patio, large decked area with dining furniture for 8 and sun loungers, garden table with bench seats, barbecue, exterior lighting, shrubs and flower beds, a raised rockery and level grassed area for ball games. Outdoor cold shower, ideal for returning from the beach. Driveway parking for 2 or 3 cars and further hard standing for one car outside of gates.

Friday changeover * No pets * Bed linen and towels inclusive * Stairgate and highchair available * Family parties only * All fuel costs inclusive * No smoking * Wi-Fi connection available * 4* Visit England

West Saunton Barn, Braunton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £615 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Braunton sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: A highly individual character barn conversion with lovely original features and just perfect for family groups.

Nestling in the tiny hamlet of West Saunton, just a few minutes from the fabulous three mile expanse of golden sandy beach backed by spectacular dunes this highly individual barn, set beside a working farm, has been sympathetically converted to provide an excellent holiday home. With a wonderful mix of original character features and contemporary style, the spacious accommodation features some amazing oak beams and lovely stripped pine floors. The entrance hall leads through to a large living / dining room with comfy sofas and table and chairs to seat eight. The attractive country style well equipped kitchen also provides a table and chairs, perfect for leisurely breakfast or less formal dining. A ground floor shower room is also found off the hall. Upstairs, accessed from the spacious landing are four stylish bedrooms. The master double room, with King Size bed has an ensuite shower room. Bedroom two is a double, making the property perfect for two family occupation. Bedroom three is a triple room with a double and a single bed, and bedroom four an attractive single. A modern pristine family bathroom serves these rooms. Outside and in front of the cottage is a lawned garden with garden furniture and barbecue, and there is ample parking available both in the car port and on the lane. Ideally placed for Saunton Golf Club and Saunton Sands beach and just a mile from Braunton Village, with its great selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, West Saunton Barn is a fabulous choice in this popular area.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living /dining room with TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge / freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer and wall mounted TV. Car port has a Belfast sink for washing surfboards etc. Shower room with WC and basin. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with King, TV and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Double and TV/DVD . Bedroom 3 with Double and Single and TV/DVD. Bedroom 4 with Single and TV. Bathroom with bath with shower handset over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. LPG CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. No smoking. 2 pets welcome. Ample parking. Short breaks available. 3pm Arrival. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday

The Elms, Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £463 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Combe Martin sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Perfect for larger family groups this lovely Victorian Cottage is tucked away in a quiet lane just off the centre of the village.

Tucked away in a quiet lane just off the centre of Combe Martin village, The Elms is a four bedroomed Victorian cottage, making a perfect holiday base for larger family groups. You can get away from it all relax and unwind with village views spanning across to countryside. The living room is kept cosy with its multi-fuel stove and has French doors opening into the conservatory with views across the village. The separate dining room is open plan to the modern fitted kitchen with a tiled floor and beech work surfaces. A door off the utility room leads to the enclosed yard providing useful storage for surfboards, wetsuits and beach equipment. The three bedrooms on the first floor are served by a separate bathroom with a roll top bath. On the half landing is an additional separate shower room, and bedroom four on the second floor may be more ideal for children or teenagers, with a sloping ceiling, sofa area, TV and DVD. The pretty cottage garden includes lawned areas and large patio terrace off the conservatory; small children will require supervision on the raised terrace.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living room with TV with Freeview, DVD, stereo and multi-fuel stove. Kitchen/dining room with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Double. Bathroom with roll top bath, WC and basin. Half landing Shower room with WC and basin. Second floor: Bedroom 4 with Twin, sofa, TV and DVD.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Stairgate available. Regret no pets. No smoking. Garden furniture. Parking for 4 cars. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Marigold Cottage, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £995 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: Enviable location with fantastic sea views and only a few minutes walk to the beach. Marigold will be taking pets from September 2011

The perfect beach holiday for discerning families - Sun, Sea and Marigold Cottage! Stunning sea views over Croyde Bay and the stylish, bright and spacious accommodation are an irresistible mix. Drop your suitcases inside, grab your surfboards, buckets and spades and head just across the road to beautiful Croyde Bay. Marigold is around 200yds from the soft golden sands and sits in a prestigious location within large lawned gardens, ideal for children - and energetic parents - to run and play. The superb decked terrace to the front is the just the place for food al fresco while taking in the wonderful sea views, and in the balmy summer evenings enjoy a glass of wine and spectacular sunsets. Inside you will find a comfortable home from home, well equipped and stylishly presented. In the sitting room comfy leather sofas flank an attractive fireplace complete with wood burning stove. The contemporary fitted kitchen has a spacious family dining area, perfect for leisurely breakfasts or after dinner games. There are three bedrooms on the ground floor served by a separate shower room. On the first floor is an amazingly spacious master bedroom with ensuite shower room and a children's twin room with a selection of games and toys. Also on this floor is a family bathroom where you can forget about the stresses of everyday life as you relax and unwind in the claw and ball feet roll top bath. The pretty village of Croyde with its quintessential thatched cottages and a great choice of pubs and restaurants is around a ten minute stroll away, and for a change from the beach why not try Cascades tropical indoor pool complex. Marigold now offers flexible arrangements for smaller families and groups of friends at certain times throughout the year, so whether you are looking for a fabulous summer holiday or cosy winter break there is something for everyone.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living room with wood burning stove, TV with Freeview, DVD, video and iPod docking station. Kitchen/breakfast room with TV/DVD and iPod docking station, large gas oven with six burner hob, microwave, dishwasher and 'American style' fridge/freezer with icemaker. Inner hallway to utility area with washing machine and tumble dryer. Shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin, which can be joined to make a 6' double on request. Bedroom 3 with Bunks. First floor: Bedroom 4 with Twin 2' 6" cabin style beds. Bedroom 5 with King and ensuite shower, WC and basin. Bathroom with roll top bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric convector heaters. Complimentary basket of logs. Outdoor dining table. Gas BBQ. 2 pets welcome. No smoking. Ample private car parking on site. Short breaks available. 3pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Vine Cottage, Lee, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £489 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lee sleeps 6.

Features include: • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Spacious south facing holiday home with wonderful views over Fuchsia Valley and just a few hundred yards from the coastal path. Vine Cottage offers a rare opportunity to stay in the lovely picturesque village of Lee. Being very comfortable throughout and offering excellent accommodation, all main rooms of this spacious south facing home have extensive views over the surrounding hillside in Fuchsia valley. The inner hallway and porch have flagstone flooring and the wood burning stove keeps the living room cosy. A real bonus is the large conservatory with lovely views overlooking the garden and valley. At the other end of the cottage is a large garden room off the kitchen ideal as an extra sitting room, with patio doors directly onto the garden and a large utility room with ample storage space. There is a convenient ground floor cloakroom. Upstairs are three bedrooms, the double room has an iron and brass bed and includes an ensuite shower room, and the family bathroom serves the other two rooms. The cottage is approached via a steep sweeping private drive and parking area, and the gardens are landscaped, with a large sloping lawn to the rear, Within only a few hundred yards of the coastal path, a ten minute walk of Lee Bay and within a short drive of several beaches on this glorious coastline, Vine Cottage is welcoming any time of year.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living room with TV with Freeview, DVD, and wood burning stove. Kitchen/breakfast room with electric oven and hob, fridge and dishwasher. Utility room with fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and microwave. Garden room with TV, DVD and CD player. Cloakroom WC. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Bunks. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls only. Complimentary basket of logs. Car parking area to the front. Regret no pets. No smoking. Garden furniture. BBQ. No short breaks. Arrival/Departure for weekly bookings is Saturday.