Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in Devon,

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.

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.

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.

Huish Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £402 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Barnstaple sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A spacious thatched character cottage nestling in a rural hamlet just a short drive from Croyde, Saunton and Woolacombe

Set in the rural hamlet of Kings Heanton, just a short drive from a choice of fabulous North Devon beaches and the village of Braunton, Huish Cottage is an ideal retreat from which to explore the many attractions this area has to offer. Traditional in style and surprisingly spacious throughout, the comfortable sitting/dining room oozes character with oak beams and wood burning stove for cosy cooler evenings. The spacious breakfast kitchen features a Rayburn which is turned on from Oct - April, keeping the cottage cosy for out of season breaks, and is well equipped for all your needs. From the charming hallway, as often found in cottages of this age, the bathroom is on the ground floor while upstairs are three stylish bedrooms and a convenient cloakroom. Good size private lawned gardens are to the rear, with a small covered pond; please take care with small children. A popular local pub with excellent menu is just a short drive or fifteen minute walk away. Marwood Hill Gardens just up the road is well worth a visit, especially if you treat yourself to a Devon cream tea in the garden room. Huish Cottage is Ideal for families or couples, beach lovers will appreciate the close proximity to Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe or perhaps travel a little further afield to explore beautiful Exmoor National Park and the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth.

Accommodation: Sloping driveway or steps up to the Ground floor: Hall. Sitting/dining room with log burner, TV with Freeview, DVD and video. Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Washing machine housed in a cupboard. Bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Cloakroom with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric heating. Complimentary basket of logs. Pay phone. No smoking. Garden furniture. Private parking. 1 pet welcome. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Broad - De, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1015 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: Fabulous views from the impressive rear terrace and stylish interior combine to provide a really special holiday home.

This fabulous detached home is situated in the heart of the village yet feels peaceful and secluded, only a few minutes' walk from the beautiful beach. It has easy access to pubs, restaurants, shops and Cascades indoor tropical pool complex. It is an ideal choice to gather family or groups of friends, for special celebrations or fun and relaxing holidays, at any time of year. With a stunning terrace and expansive lawns, Broad-De also enjoys wonderful views over open countryside to the sand dunes and Croyde Bay. Light, bright and welcoming throughout a contemporary classic feel has been achieved in this beautiful property, which retains many original features. The huge dining kitchen seats ten easily and is a superb cooking and entertaining space. French doors from the kitchen open out onto the vast terrace perfect for al fresco eating and relaxing in the sun. A stylishly presented yet cosy living room, benefits from a wood burning stove, flat screen TV and comfortable sofas. Across the hallway an additional snug sitting room provides an ideal spot for children to play games or watch a DVD. A useful utility room and separate shower/wet room add to the generous facilities. Upstairs there are five bedrooms, all with lovely sea views. Four have feature brick fireplaces and all have original, white painted wooden flooring. Bedroom two is accessed through bedroom one, making it ideal for children. Each bedroom has been elegantly decorated and all are served by a stylish, modern, family bathroom and separate WC. The gated entrance and sweeping driveway provides secure parking for five cars and leads to a large detached garage with lockable storage for surfboards and beach equipment. There is so much to do in this popular area and Broad-De is sure to fulfil all your wishes for a perfect holiday.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Front and back porch. Hall. Living room with wood burning stove, TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen/dining room with electric range style cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, pantry, stereo and iPod docking station. Snug / playroom with toys, TV/DVD. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Walk-in shower/wet room and separate WC with basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with 4 Poster King, leading through to Bedroom 2 with day bed style twin beds. Bedroom 3 with Double. Bedroom 4 with Twin. Bedroom 5 with Bunks. Bathroom with bath, mixer handset over bath, large shower cubicle and basin. Separate WC.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Complimentary basket of logs. Stairgate available. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls. Garden furniture. BBQ and games. 2 Pets welcome. No smoking. Ample private parking on driveway. Large garage for storage. Short breaks available. 4pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

Cornmill Cottage, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £285 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A pretty Devon cottage just a few minutes stroll from the cove at Hele Bay, stylishly furnished and well equipped. Roadside parking available.

In an elevated position close to the Hillsborough Nature Reserve, Cornmill Cottage is just a few minutes stroll from the small sand and shingle cove of Hele Bay. Just five minutes drive from Ilfracombe, Watermouth Castle and the secluded harbour of Watermouth Cove, it is an ideal base for exploring this beautiful area. The cosy living room with oak beams and an impressive stone fireplace housing an electric wood burning stove leads through to a spacious kitchen / dining room oozing character and charm, ideal for family meals or romantic dinners and a stable door leads out onto a small fully enclosed decked patio. Fairly steep and narrow stairs, as can be expected in a cottage of this era, lead up to a huge master bedroom with lovely views over the surrounding countryside. A pretty twin room and modern family bathroom complete the picture. For the energetic an 18 hole golf course or indoor swimming pool is within walking distance and the South West Coastal Path can be joined nearby. For serious sand and surf lovers the award winning beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde are just a short drive away.

Accommodation: Sloping path up to Ground floor: Living room with electric wood burning stove, TV with Freeview, DVD and stereo. Kitchen / dining room with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Patio furniture. 2 pets welcome. No smoking. Roadside parking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

Weez House, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: A perfect couples retreat, set in secluded gardens yet just a short stroll from the beach path and village centre.

Imagine relaxing in your own hot tub with a complimentary bottle of bucks fizz, surrounded by secluded gardens, think of a cosy log cabin just perfect for a romantic hideaway yet only a short stroll from Croyde village centre, when staying at Weez House you can have all of this. Nestling in the grounds of the owners own beautiful 16th century thatched Devon Longhouse, the elevated position ensures stunning countryside views and on a clear day Croyde Bay can be glimpsed from the south facing balcony. This is a lovely spot to enjoy meals al fresco or evening drinks under the stars. A gravel path and steps lead up to the front entrance and into the open plan living room with comfy leather sofa and flat screen wall mounted TV. The modern kitchen area is well equipped, featuring a breakfast bar, and there is one double bedroom with an ensuite shower room. Weez House is an ideal choice for surfers, and keen walkers will enjoy exploring the footpath leading almost from the doorstep to the stunning beach at Putsborough around 20 minutes away. To holiday with friends we also have a cottage called Thatcher’s Leggett in the same location. Croyde offers everything you could need in a seaside village, a renowned surfing beach, character cottages and a great selection of pubs and restaurants. Weez House is something a little different, perfect for couples and a welcoming retreat at the end of a fun filled day. Please note that infants are not accepted.

Accommodation: Steps up to Ground floor: Open plan living room /kitchen with TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen area with electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge. Bedroom with Double and ensuite shower room with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Bath robes. Electric heating. Hot Tub inclusive for weekly bookings 2nd June - 25th August. At other times or for short breaks by prior arrangement at an additional charge, payable on arrival, weekly out of season £100 and 3/4 night short breaks £70, 5 night short break £90 please notify at time of booking. (Please note that hot tub takes 24 to 48 hrs to reach optimum temperature) Garden furniture. BBQ. No smoking. Regret no pets. 1 allocated parking space. Short breaks available. 3pm Arrival. 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.