Find self catering and cottages with a garden in South West England

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.

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.

Beachwalk, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £995 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: An impressive holiday home with a wonderful contemporary feel in a popular location with direct access to the beach path.

Beachwalk is an impressive holiday home located in a popular area of the village and benefits from direct access onto the beach path, ideal for families. Recently renovated to a high standard, the neutral colour scheme and stylish touches have created a wonderful contemporary feel and provide a perfect backdrop to relax and unwind. The gleaming kitchen features a huge dining table for convivial family meals, and full width fully glazed doors which lead out onto the decked patio can be opened up on balmy evenings to bring the outside in. The living room has lots of comfy seating and together with a sofa in the spacious dining kitchen and additional lounging area upstairs, there is plenty of space for family members to spread out and do their own thing. All of the bedrooms are attractively presented with crisp white linen and finishing flourishes. On the ground floor you will find a double with ensuite shower room and two twin rooms served by the modern family bathroom. Upstairs the owners have created a fabulous landing area with full width glazed doors opening onto a decked balcony and provided an additional TV and lounging area. A really spacious double room and a twin room also have glazed doors out on to the balcony, which has superb views over the surrounding countryside. A second family bathroom serves these rooms. The rear garden is mostly lawned and is fully enclosed, ideal for children. Enjoy eating al fresco on the decked patio or relaxing with a glass of wine in the evening. A gate from the garden leads onto the path which winds its way to the beautiful golden sandy beach, just a five minute stroll away. Croydes pretty village centre with its collection of thatched cottages, popular pubs and ice cream parlour is an easy stroll away and miles of coastal walks, cycle tracks and fabulous beaches are easily accessible. Beachwalk offers a unique opportunity for parties of either six or ten to enjoy this fabulous holiday retreat. During school holidays, July and September, we will be taking bookings for parties of up to ten, however at other times parties of up to six will be able to stay at a reduced rate, and benefit from the upstairs double and twin bedrooms and superb balcony, together with a ground floor twin bedroom.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living room with TV with Freeview, DVD and stereo. Kitchen with electric oven, dishwasher, induction hob, microwave and large fridge/freezer. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Wet room with WC and basin. Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Twin, Bathroom with shower attachment over bath, WC and basin. First floor: Landing area with comfy seating and TV with Freeview and DVD. Bedroom 4 with Twin. Bedroom 5 with Double. Bathroom with bath and mixer handset over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls only. Garden furniture. No smoking. Regret no pets. Parking for 2 cars on the driveway. Short breaks available. 3pm Arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

Whimbrels House, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £894 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe sleeps 8.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Swimming Pool • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A fabulous holiday home with heated outdoor swimming pool and stunning sea and coastal views from almost every room. If you're planning a special family get together Whimbrels House will be the perfect choice.

Nestling between Berrynarbor and Ilfracombe in one of the most beautiful coastal areas of North Devon Whimbrels House is a truly wonderful home. Set in an enviable location overlooking Watermouth Castle it boasts breathtaking panoramic sea views from almost every room. In a lovely position surrounded by gardens, this spacious detached home has its own heated outdoor swimming pool in an enclosed setting enjoying splendid views over the coastline, perfect for long leisurely summer days and the stylish interior design allows space for everyone to relax and feel at home. The comfortable sitting/dining room with wrap around balcony terrace and open fireplace, has an expanse of picture windows taking full advantage of the stunning sea views. An attractive well equipped kitchen/diner with range style cooker and granite style worktops is perfect for breakfast or casual meals. A second sitting room on the lower floor leading through to a pretty conservatory, again with sea views, provides additional space to spread out, and a fabulous games room with pool table will bring out the competitive streak in all the family! With two bedrooms on the ground floor and two on the lower ground floor Whimbrels House is ideal for extended families or two families holidaying together. On the ground floor is a twin bedroom and a double bedroom with a gorgeous ensuite bathroom with shower cubicle and a separate dressing room. On the lower ground floor a stylish double bedroom with French doors opening out on to the terrace and additional day bed for flexible sleeping arrangements is served by a lovely family bathroom, while the twin bedroom on this floor benefits from its own ensuite shower room. If you can tear yourself away from this wonderful home there is so much to explore nearby. Enchanting Watermouth Cove is within a short stroll, with its gently sloping shoreline and abundance of rock pools, this naturally sheltered harbour is a popular mooring for colourful boats of all shapes and sizes. Watermouth Castle is one of North Devon’s premier attractions and offers something for all the family, while the nearby Dinosaur and Wildlife Park is a favourite with children. The Sawmill Inn, a character pub and restaurant is within walking distance and there is a wide choice of pubs, restaurants and shops in Ilfracombe and Combe Martin just a few minutes' drive away. With Exmoor National Park to the East, a choice of golden sandy blue flag beaches to the West and with miles of stunning coastal and countryside scenery to enjoy all around, Whimbrels House will help create wonderful holiday memories for years to come.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living/dining room with open fire, TV with Freeview, DVD and radio. Side Porch. Kitchen/dining room with range style gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Bedroom 1 with Double and TV with Freeview and ensuite bathroom with bath, double shower cubicle, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Lower ground floor: Bedroom 3 with Double and day bed. Bedroom 4 with Twin which can be converted to Super King on request and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bathroom with bath, WC and basin. Utility room with sink unit, washing machine and tumble dryer. Games room with pool table. Second sitting room with TV with Freeview. Conservatory.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. W-Fi Broadband. Outdoor swimming pool (available 1st May - 29th September, the pool is heated free of charge in June, July and August. In May and September there is an additional charge of £60 if you would like to have it heated BBQ. Table Tennis. Garden furniture. Complimentary basket of logs. A selection of books and games. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls only. No smoking. Regret no pets. Ample private parking. 4pm Arrival. Short breaks available. 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.

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.

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.

Brook Cottage, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £312 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: A stylish and modern end terraced cottage excellent facilities located in a quiet courtyard just off the main village street.

Centrally located in a quiet courtyard just off the main village street, Brook Cottage offers a stylish modern holiday home ideal for small families or couples. A comfortable living/dining room has French doors opening out onto the rear garden and the well equipped modern kitchen looks out over the front courtyard. Upstairs the pretty master bedroom has an ensuite shower room and a further double and single room are served by a separate modern family bathroom. The rear garden is completely private and fully enclosed, mostly laid with pebbles and with flower borders and a fenced shallow trickling brook running alongside, a perfect spot for al fresco dining or drinks on balmy summer evenings. Surrounded by stunning scenery and with a sheltered sandy cove, Combe Martin offers a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. There are numerous country and coastal walks nearby which offer wonderful panoramic views over the village and out to sea and for younger family members, The Dinosaur and Wildlife Park is nearby.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Cloakroom. Living /dining room with TV with Freeview, DVD and video. Kitchen with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Twin with ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Double. Bedroom 3 with Single. Bathroom with bath and shower attachment over bath, WC and basin.

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