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

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.

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.

Salar Cottage, Braunton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £344 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Braunton sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: In a delightful village location, just a short stroll from a choice of traditional pubs and within a few minutes drive of stunning Putsborough Sands.

Tucked away in a quiet cul de sac in the pretty village of Georgeham, Salar Cottage is within a short stroll of two traditional pubs and friendly local stores. Just over a mile of country lanes takes you to the absolutely stunning beach and coastline of Putsborough, found at the westerly end of Woolacombe' golden sands and one of the area's best kept secrets! Croyde village is less than two miles away with a lovely mix of thatched cottages, pubs, restaurants and colourful surf shops where the beach path meanders down to beautiful Croyde Bay, so popular with families and surfers at any time of year. Several steps lead down through pretty front gardens to the front entrance and into a spacious hallway. The stylish living /dining room has comfy leather sofas and a welcoming wood burning stove, perfect for cooler evenings or cosy out of season breaks. The well equipped kitchen and utility room have everything you need and a convenient cloakroom is located off the hallway. Stairs rise up to three attractive bedrooms with under floor heating and a separate modern bathroom with white suite completes the accommodation. The fully enclosed rear garden with lawn, mature trees and shrubs has as a fabulous decked patio area, just perfect for barbecues and leisurely al fresco meals. Salar Cottage is a real home from home holiday retreat, ideal for families or couples seeking a quieter base, yet within easy reach of all that this wonderful area has to offer.

Accommodation: From the roadside steps lead down to Ground floor: Hall. Living /dining room with TV with Freeview, DVD and wood burning stove. Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer. Utility room with dishwasher and washer/dryer. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Single. Bathroom with bath, fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Wi-Fi Broadband. Electric heating downstairs, under floor heating in bedrooms, heated towel rail in bathroom. Complimentary basket of logs. Garden furniture. BBQ. No smoking. 2 Pets welcome. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Garage (one of a row ) with one parking space in front, one further roadside parking space in front of the cottage. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

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.

South Corner, Instow, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £489 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Instow sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: With fabulous views over the Torridge Estuary and just a gentle stroll to Instow's soft sandy beach, South Corner is a perfect choice in this popular village.

In an enviable location directly on the Marine Parade and enjoying fabulous views over the Torridge Estuary, South Corner is a delightful semi-detached cottage. The spacious living room features a wood burning stove and the light and bright conservatory style dining area is the perfect spot to linger over a meal, prepared in the attractive modern kitchen, as you watch the comings and goings of sailing boats from the nearby yacht club. Upstairs two stylish bedrooms benefit from the wonderful views with the twin having an ensuite shower room and the double served by a separate spacious modern bathroom. Outside a pretty patio with garden furniture offers the chance to relax and unwind and a large garage is available for secure storage of bikes and surfboards. It would be hard to find a more ideal spot in this popular village, with the Tarka Trail on your doorstep and the local store together with good quality restaurants serving locally caught seafood within a short stroll. Venturing further afield the spectacular beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe and the famous pebble ridge of Westward Ho! are all within easy reach.

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

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Garden furniture. Parking for 2/3 cars (an additional space on the far right is for the use of the attached house) 2 pets welcome. No cot is provided; please bring your own travel cot. No smoking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Priory House, Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1059 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Barnstaple sleeps 12.

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

Accommodation overview: Spacious contemporary accommodation in stunning rural setting

NEWLY REGISTERED PROPERTY SLEEPING 12 (OR 14 FROM 5TH AUGUST)IN IDYLLIC LOCATION WITH STUNNING VIEWS

In a superb location, set in 3.5 acres of unspoilt countryside, Priory House offers seclusion and privacy. It really does offer the best of both worlds; this impressive detached home is surrounded by stunning rural scenery yet sits only two miles from the principal market town of Barnstaple and just a short drive away from a choice of stunning North Devon beaches. Access to J27 of the M5 is less than an hour away. As soon as you enter through the pillared wooden gates onto the private sweeping driveway, you will know you have arrived somewhere really special to relax and unwind. The spacious contemporary accommodation is light and bright throughout, with high quality furnishings, stylishly presented. A superbly equipped kitchen/dining room is at the heart of the house, where the whole family can gather for leisurely breakfasts or catch up on the days adventures over dinner. This dual aspect room has French doors opening onto a choice of two terraces, which enjoy the sun at different times of day. Two separate living rooms ensure plenty of space for everyone to relax or play and both have doors which open directly onto one of the terraces which surround the property on all sides for easy access to superb views. There are five attractively furnished bedrooms on the first floor. The master bedroom features a pretty Juliette balcony, ensuite bathroom and huge walk in wardrobe. A second king room also benefits from an ensuite shower room. The third bedroom is a double aspect room with sleeping options for a family offering great flexibility by way of two zip and link king size beds that can be converted to four singles on request. A fourth bedroom offers twin single sleeping arrangements and the fifth bedroom is a more compact double. A fabulous family bathroom completes the upstairs accommodation.
The grounds which immediately surround the house are mostly lawned, overlooking paddocks and woodland with wonderful views far into the distance. An elevated tree house (young children will need to be supervised)will provide amusement for the younger guests and a small orchard is being established in a further corner of the expansive gardens.
In the grounds just across the gravelled car park there is a delightful self contained cottage that sleeps two with its own kitchen/diner and bathroom. The cottage is secluded and has a private garden area. There is a residential let in until August 5th, however if you are interested in renting both Priory House and Priory Cottage altogether after this date please contact the office and we will provide you with a special tariff.
For larger family groups or for two families holidaying together, Priory House is just perfect for getting away from it all in spacious comfortable surroundings. The golden sandy surfing beaches of Saunton and Croyde are approximately twenty-five minutes drive away and the fringes of beautiful Exmoor National Park even closer.

Accommodation: Ground floor Hall. Cloakroom with WC & basin. Living room with 40" TV with DVD player, iPod docking station and electric fire. Family room with TV and table football. Kitchen/dining room with gas hob, electric double oven, microwave, large American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher and breakfast bar. Dining area with TV dining space that comfortably seats 12. Utility room with sink unit, washing machine and tumble dryer. First floor Bedroom 1 with King and ensuite bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with King and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 3 large family room with 1 King zip n link to 2'6 twin on request and 2'6" twin zip n link to King on request. Bedroom 4 with 3' Twin. Bedroom 5 with King. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and Towels. Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Highchair available. Garden furniture. BBQ. 2 Pets welcome. Store room for surf boards and bicycles. Ample parking. No smoking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

The Workshop, Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £199 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Tiverton sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Perfect for couples, this pretty Devon barn conversion has stunning countryside views and shares an outdoor Jacuzzi spa pool.

Nestling in the midst of the most beautiful Devon Countryside, on the fringes of Exmoor National Park, you will find Marwoods Farm. Tucked down a single track lane in the tiny hamlet of Cove and with stunning far reaching views over the lush hills and valleys, this working farm really is a perfect country retreat. The little town of Bampton is just 3 miles away with a lovely choice of shops pubs and restaurants, while Tiverton, a ten minute drive, offers a wide selection of attractions including the twelfth century Tiverton Castle and Bickleigh Mill, located on the River Exe and offering trout lakes and fishing with picnic area, farm shops, waterside tea garden and much more. Just a few miles to the north, Exmoor National Park has something for everyone, walking, climbing, cycling or just enjoying a cream tea in the coastal resort of Lynmouth where spectacular cliffs plunge down to the sea. Adjacent to the owners own home we are delighted to offer four high quality stone built cottages, recently converted from the original farm buildings, using ECO friendly under floor heating and with excellent facilities. Overlooking the shared front lawned garden, each cottage has an individual patio with garden furniture. A special treat is the outdoor Jacuzzi Spa Pool which is available to all guests throughout the year. A discount of 10% is available should all of the cottages be booked together for a group of family or friends.

An open plan living / dining / kitchen has floor to ceiling windows and door making the room light and bright. On a mezzanine floor above, the stylish bedroom has a pristine en suite shower room. The living room features a comfortable sofa bed with linen provided on request, making this cottage perfect for a couple or friends.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Open plan living / dining/ kitchen with 40" TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen area with ceramic hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A separate communal utility room provides washing machines and tumble dryer. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: A mezzanine bedroom with ensuite shower room with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Under floor heating. Garden furniture. Jacuzzi spa pool (shared) No Smoking. 1 well behaved pet welcome. Ample car parking. Short breaks available. Arr/dep for weekly bookings is Friday

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.