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

Jackdaw Cottage, Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £312 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Umberleigh sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Surprisingly spacious character cottage nestling in an idyllic country location.

This charming semi detached cottage, adjacent to the owners own home, nestles in stunning, tranquil Devonshire countryside. With its spacious interior and good size fully enclosed garden, Jackdaw cottage makes an ideal base for families or couples alike who will love the original and sometimes quirky character features. Stroll down the garden path and through the listed front doorway into a large hallway and on to the spacious comfortable sitting room with an impressive inglenook fireplace made cosy by a wood burning stove. A special feature of the light, bright and newly fitted dining kitchen is a huge oak beam with vaulted ceiling and a separate utility room provides even more space. Just off the utility room an additional ground floor bathroom is ideal for use after those muddy walks or visits to the beach. Upstairs you will discover the quirky nature of this historic cottage in the uneven walls and floor, all adding to the charm, and where two attractive bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom. Guests have full private use of the lawned front gardens, which are fully enclosed, and the rear area has lovely views over the valley.

Accommodation: Ground floor. Hall. Sitting room with wood burner, TV with Freeview, DVD and Video. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Utility room with washing machine. Bathroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath, WC, basin and separate shower cubicle.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Complimentary basket of logs. Garden furniture. No smoking. 2 Pets welcome. No cot is provided; please bring your own travel cot. Ample parking space. Short breaks available. 4pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

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.

Highview, Lee, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1215 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lee sleeps 12.

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

Accommodation overview: In a tranquil setting high above Lee Bay this comfortable and relaxing home offers high quality accommodation, perfect for large family groups. With breathtaking views over a picturesque coastal valley, this detached property enjoys a tranquil setting high above Lee Bay, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. With stylish contemporary decor throughout, the spacious living/ dining room has full width patio doors opening onto an enormous decked terrace, a real suntrap enjoying stunning views over the valley. This fabulous space is ideal for outdoor dining after a trip to the beach or walks along the rugged coastal path. The modern fitted kitchen is well equipped and has a further utility area which also leads onto the terrace. For younger guests, a generous games room offers much to choose from, including table football and Playstation 2 with games. With plenty of space for comfy leather sofas, TV/DVD and stereo, this room is a real bonus. All of the bedrooms are attractively presented, on the ground floor one double and two twin bedrooms share the modern bathroom and additional separate cloakroom. Upstairs a lovely dual aspect double bedroom has French doors opening onto a delightful roof terrace with views of the ocean, perfect for sunset cocktails. A further spacious double bedroom, which has an additional single bed to allow flexible sleeping arrangements, benefits from a modern ensuite shower room. The compact bunk room is suitable for small children and a separate shower room is also on this floor. A driveway provides parking for several cars and the rear garden enjoys fabulous rural views. The rock and sand cove of Lee Bay is just a short downhill stroll or hop in the car to visit the wonderful golden sandy beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde, just a ten minute drive away. For the more energetic, a multitude of coastal or inland walks stem from the village. Highview is a perfect home from home for discerning guests in this beautiful area.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living/dining room with TV with Freeview, DVD and stereo. Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Utility room with sink, washing machine, tumble dryer and additional fridge/freezer. Games room with table football, various games and TV/DVD. Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bathroom with small curved bath with fitted shower over bath, WC and basin. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 4 with King and Single with ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 5 with King and roof terrace. Bedroom 6 with short bunks suitable for children. Shower room with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric heating. Wi-Fi Broadband. ( We cannot guarantee full connection due to the location of the property) Patio furniture. Sun loungers and recliners. A selection of games. No Smoking. 2 pets welcome. Parking for 4-5 cars on driveway. Payphone. Short breaks available. 4pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

Summerville, Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £402 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lynmouth sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Extremely well presented cottage in a superb location beside the cascading East Lyn river. Parking is available on the roadside. Summerville offers a special lower price for up to 4 people in low season

Summerville is a tastefully modernised 19th century cottage in a superb location beside the cascading East Lyn River in a beautiful area surrounded by dramatic scenery both inland and along the coast. Approached across a pretty front garden with driftwood path, the spacious entrance hall leads into a stylish, well proportioned, dual aspect living room with large bay window and wood burning stove, ideal for those cosy cooler evenings. Across the hall to the left is a spacious dual aspect dining kitchen with rustic style beech units and butler sink with slate surround, complemented by a limestone tiled floor. A rear door leads out onto the small private courtyard. Upstairs are three attractive bedrooms all served by a family bathroom and separate cloakroom. The master double and a twin room enjoy views across the river and the second twin room is at the rear. Many examples of the beauty of Exmoor National Park are nearby including the Doone Valley, Valley of the Rocks, Woody Bay and the Brendon Hills. Relax in the sunny front paved garden with the sound of the river as it winds its way down to the sea or stroll down to the harbour and jump aboard the cliff railway to Lynton. This pretty cottage is in a perfect location for keen walkers and family groups and a lovely home to return to after a busy day.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living room with wood burning stove, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD player and stereo radio. Kitchen / dining room with TV with Freeview, radio/ CD player, electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and swipe card payphone. Small utility room with washer/dryer. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double and TV with Freeview. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bathroom with bath with fitted shower over bath and basin. Separate cloakroom with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Wi-Fi Broadband available. Clock radios & hairdryers in all bedrooms. Complimentary basket of logs. Garden furniture. No smoking. Regret no pets. Roadside parking. Short breaks available. 3pm arrival time. 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.

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

Beggars Roost, Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £359 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Westward Ho sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A spacious and modern detached holiday home just a short stroll from the beach. Beggars Roost offers a special lower price for couples in low season

Ideally located in this popular seaside village, in a quiet cul de sac just a short stroll from the wide stretch of glorious sandy beach, Beggars Roost is a spacious and comfortable detached home from home. The stylish living room features an attractive brick fireplace with gas fire for cosy evenings at any time of year. Patio doors open onto the fully enclosed garden, ideal for children and pets and the modern kitchen/ dining room also has a door out onto the garden. There is a convenient ground floor twin bedroom and cloakroom off the hallway and upstairs you will find two further attractive bedrooms and modern bathroom, the double room enjoying distant sea views. Westward Ho! Is a paradise for surfers, windsurfers or golfers, with the North Devon golf club overlooking beautiful Northam Burrows welcoming all players. For walkers or cyclists who enjoy the South West Coastal path or just for a fun filled family holiday Beggars Roost is a great choice.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living room with gas fire, TV with Satellite variety and movie mix package, DVD, Playstation 2 with games and stereo. Kitchen/dining room with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Tumble dryer stored in garage. Bedroom 1 with Twin. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 2 with Double. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bathroom with bath and mixer handset over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. 2 pets welcome. No smoking. Garden furniture. BBQ. Private parking for 3 cars. Garage. Short breaks available. 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.