Coastal cottages and self catering in South West England

Seaspray, Penzance, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £331 to £ 756

Self catering accommodation in Penzance sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: With magnificent sea views far across Mounts Bay towards Newlyn harbour and the Lizard Peninsula and the sea only a few yards away across the road, this partially double-glazed, mid terrace cottage is situated on the promenade in the attractive seaside town of Penzance.

Approached through a walled and gated garden with a small lawn and terrace, a couple of shallow steps and a path lead to the front door set beneath a porch roof which opens to an entrance lobby with coat pegs. A doorway to one side leads into a pleasantly light living room with some exposed beams, white painted stone walls, a large bay window overlooking the front terrace and beyond to the sea, and comfortable seating arranged before the granite fireplace housing a gas coal-effect stove. At the rear, adjacent to the small dining suite, a door leads through to a neatly fitted kitchen, a utility room with laundry facilities and a service courtyard.

Carpeted stairs go directly up from the sitting room to a landing with a cloakroom W.C., bathroom with hand basin, heated towel rail and shower over the bath and two charming bedrooms. There is a double at the rear with a king-size bed and built-in furniture, and a delightful twin bedded room with two single beds that can be pushed together and easy chairs set in the huge bay window to take full advantage of the uninterrupted sea views across Mounts Bay.

The enclosed front terrace has patio table and chairs where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the sea across the road. It is usually possible to park on the seafront outside the property, or alternatively there is a pay and display car park 150 yards away.

Penzance has a wide range of shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants all within a quarter of a mile and the open air Jubilee bathing pools are just a couple of minutes walk. St Michael's Mount and the sandy beaches of Marazion are about 3 miles, and there is also a pebbled beach revealed at low tide just yards from the cottage. Newlyn, Mousehole, Lamorna and Porthcurno are all just a short drive, the latter being home to the cliff top Minack Theatre, and both Trengwainton and Trewidden Gardens are less than 2 miles. There are daily services by ferry to the Isles of Scilly and glorious coastal walks nearby.

Yellowsands, Pendeen, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £244 to £ 656

Self catering accommodation in Pendeen sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Set just 1.5 miles from Pendeen lighthouse and superb coastal path walking Yellowsands with distant sea views from the double bedroom is ideally placed for exploring the far west of Cornwall. Standing on the coast road with its breathtaking scenery east to St Ives or west to Land’s End it is 6 miles from Sennen’s bathing and surfing beach and Penzance with its shops galleries and helicopter or ferry crossings to the Isles of Scilly. Picturesque fishing villages Porthcurno’s telegraphy museum and the Minack Open Air Theatre are all close by. Shop 0.75 mile pub across road.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. Shower room with toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 twin.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Pillar Box Cottage, Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £310 to £ 621

Self catering accommodation in Tintagel sleeps 4.

Features include: • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This quaint little traditional cottage with beams and low doorways overlooks the hamlet ‘green’ sharing a pleasant slate pathed courtyard with the owner’s holiday home. Less than a mile away is Tintagel renowned for its Arthurian connections with its dramatic coastline romantic castle ruins exquisite Old Post Office (NT) and wide choice of restaurants. Trebarwith Strand 2.5 miles has a delightful sandy cove and restaurant/bar. Pretty fishing villages of Boscastle and Port Isaac and indoor swimming pool at Camelford all within 7 miles. Bude Newquay Wadebridge and Bodmin Moor all easily accessible. Walking and cycling on Camel Trail (5 miles) golf and fishing locally. Restaurant and bar 2.5 miles.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living/dining room with beams. Kitchen with beams. Bathroom with bath shower attachment and toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 single with additional pull-out single and access to 1 double. Sloping ceilings throughout.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Bridge Cottage, Watchet, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £257 to £ 570

Self catering accommodation in Watchet sleeps 2.

Features include: • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Set in the thriving small marina port of Watchet, just a stone’s throw away from local pubs, shops and restaurants, this delightful character cottage provides an ideal coastal retreat for couples. It has its own furnished balcony overlooking the river, from which to sip wine and relax to the sound of lapping water. A host of attractions lie close at hand, including the West Somerset Steam Railway, Dunster village and castle (NT), sandy beaches at Blue Anchor and Minehead, sea fishing as well as superb walking and riding within the Exmoor National Park and amid the Quantock Hills. Shops 100 yards.

Cosy beamed living/dining room with wood-burner style electric fire and bay window overlooking river. Compact modern fitted kitchen. Shower room with toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with wash basin and vanity unit.

Fairholme Thatch, Strete, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £390 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Strete sleeps 4.

Features include: Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Fairholme Thatch is a very pretty Grade II thatched cottage (at the end of a terrace of three), extensively refurbished and renovated in recent years to a high standard throughout. The cottage balances many original character features with a modern, contemporary interior design and offers cosy, welcoming accommodation at all times of the year.

Stables Cottage, Ellicombe, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £314 to £ 897

Self catering accommodation in Ellicombe sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Pool Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: At the foot of Grabbist Hill (NT) in the Exmoor National Park these four beautifully furnished and well-equipped Grade II listed cottages are set in the grounds of 16th century Ellicombe Manor. Clustered around a cobbled courtyard they enjoy shared use of an outdoor heated swimming pool with its own walled area and poolside furniture and an acre of magnificent sub tropical gardens and 3-acre paddock offering views over the West Somerset Steam Railway and across the Bristol Channel to the Welsh coast. The gardens are a special feature of Ellicombe Manor filled with mature palm trees named exotic plants and shrubs and quiet corners with seating. Here too visitors may discover the ‘secret garden’ or enjoy a game of outdoor chess or other outdoor games.
A mile away Dunster with its famous castle yarn market and pre Christmas candlelight shopping offers a selection of pubs shops and restaurants. Minehead’s resort attractions sandy beach and coastal path walks are also close by. Golf river and lake fishing horse riding and wonderful walking locally in Exmoor National Park and West Somerset Steam Railway weekends. One mile to the start of South West Coast Path.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room with vaulted ceiling. Kitchen. 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

Wheatsheaf Cottage, Horns Cross, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £694 to £ 1623

Self catering accommodation in Horns Cross sleeps 8.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms Four Poster Bed Pool Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: The pretty stone cottages at Northway are set in 5 acres of grounds within half a mile of the dramatic coastal footpath above Peppercombe’s National Trust shingle beach and within 5 miles of the glorious sandy beach at Westward Ho! Most of the cottages open off a delightful flower filled courtyard whilst some look out towards the sea. All of the cottages are well furnished and equipped and some have their own garden. Visitors enjoy use of a superb leisure complex housing an indoor heated swimming pool and spa with full changing and shower facilities (open 9:00am-7:30pm) a fitness area and games room with table football (coin-operated) pool table table tennis and toddlers play area. For children there is a well-equipped adventure play area and an area for ball games and they will surely enjoy stroking the tame rabbits and goats. Christmas decorations a real tree and champagne are supplied for Christmas bookings. This is a wonderful walking area both on the coast and along the nearby Tarka Trail. From the lane a rough track (not suitable for toddlers or the infirm) leads down to the coastal path from where there are magnificent views across Bideford Bay towards Clovelly and the beaches of Devon’s northern coastline. There is plenty to see and do nearby – The Big Sheep and Milky Way the new Atlantic Village and the picture postcard village of Clovelly (6 miles) are just some of the attractions. Bude’s superb sandy beach and resort amenities are within a half hour drive. Golf and riding are available locally and the Tamar Lakes offer sailing and wind surfing. Nearest pub serving food in Horns Cross 0.25 miles.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. First floor: 4 bedrooms: 2 double (four poster) one with en-suite shower room and toilet one with vaulted ceiling and beams 2 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152

The Hayloft Cottage, St Ives, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £310 to £ 621

Self catering accommodation in St Ives sleeps 2.

Features include: Non Smoking • Games Room • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles

Accommodation overview: Set amidst the unspoilt countryside of West Cornwall in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this comfortable cosy studio-style cottage adjoins the owner’s home and is adjacent to a small pub with a garden and camping park. St Ives with its quaint narrow streets fine sandy beaches art galleries and restaurants is just 3 miles away with a local bus service near by. Just a short drive to the bustling town of Penzance with its open air sea pool. Lands End the Minack Open Air Theatre and Telegraphy Museum at Porthcurno. Pub on site (seasonal) or 1.5 miles.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen/step to bedroom area with double bed. Shower room with toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152