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

Williams Cottage, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £250 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: A beautiful cottage with breath-taking sea views, just perfect for couples.

Perched on the cliff top edge of one of the prettiest villages in North Devon, Williams Cottage enjoys breath-taking sea views stretching from Baggy to Hartland Point with Lundy Island on the horizon. Perfect for couples looking for a tranquil retreat, this delightful character cottage is surprisingly spacious and stylishly presented throughout. The sitting room has a cosy wood burning stove and the alcoved window seat is a perfect spot to relax and gaze out at the amazing sea views. From the separate dining room, also with lovely sea views, a few steps lead down into the kitchen which has a stable door opening onto the garden. A fairly steep staircase, typical in properties of this era, takes you up to the separate bathroom and attractive master bedroom where you will be lulled to sleep by the sound of a nearby waterfall tumbling through a cleft down to the sea. Both rooms have stunning views. There is a stream just across the front lawn separated by a low wall. A short stroll leads down to the pebble beach, where at low tide soft sandy inlets appear between the rock pools. The famous village of Clovelly is well worth a visit, via the coastal path, and you can take a fishing trip from the small cove or simply explore the ancient cobbled streets. Westward Ho! and it’s fabulous stretch of golden sands, popular with surfers is just a ten minute drive away. Boat trips to Lundy Island in Summer offer a rare opportunity to see seals, dolphins, puffins and other diverse wildlife in their natural habitat. There is so much to see and do in this unspoilt part of North Devon, and Williams Cottage is a really special home to return to.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living room with wood burning stove, TV with Freeview, DVD and radio. Dining room. Kitchen with electric cooker, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King-sized bed. Bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Complimentary basket of logs. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Garden furniture. BBQ. No smoking. 2 pets welcome. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

The Little Manse, Brayford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Brayford sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Nestling in a pretty Devon village just on the edge of Exmoor National Park, this lovely conversion has been stylishly renovated and is perfect for couples and families.

Brayford is one of those picturesque traditional Devon villages that you may only discover by chance. Situated just on the edge of Exmoor National Park surrounded by rolling fields and woodland and with the River Bray running through the centre, it is an ideal location from which to explore all this wonderful area has to offer. Built in the 19th century as a Baptist Chapel and Manse, this lovely conversion is at the heart of the village and enjoys a south facing garden leading to a one and a half acre paddock bordered by a stream. Hidden on the chapel side of the building, which is the owners own occasionally used holiday home is a small plot of headstones. Entering through the large conservatory into the hallway you will find to the right a stylish comfortable sitting room with original fireplace and to the left an attractive modern dining kitchen. A useful boot room and cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs are two attractive bedrooms, the master double features a lovely beamed ceiling and has a separate spacious dressing room with futon, ideal for flexible sleeping arrangements and the pristine modern bathroom is ensuite. The twin room has the benefit of a separate cloakroom with WC, however access to the bathroom is through the master bedroom, making this property ideally suited to families or couples. As may be expected in a cottage of this era, there are some low doorways and ceilings in parts. The spectacular North Devon coastline or the beauty of Exmoor National Park is within easy driving distance and a whole range of outdoor activities will ensure there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Accommodation: Ground floor Conservatory. Hall. Living room with wood burner. TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen with ceramic hob and electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Boot Room with tumble dryer. Utility / Cloakroom with WC, basin and washing machine. First floor Bedroom 1 with King and separate dressing room with futon, ensuite bathroom with bath with fitted shower over bath, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with 2' 6" Twins (when pushed together will make a King size double). Cloakroom with WC and basin has a narrow doorway.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. No smoking. 2 pets welcome. Private parking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Apple Tree Cottage, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £312 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Fishing •

Accommodation overview: Surprisingly spacious cottage close to the estuary seafront, light and bright throughout with modern styling and fabulous open fireplace for cosy evenings. Parking can be found roadside or in a choice of car parks nearby.

This delightful and surprisingly spacious cottage is just yards from the estuary seafront in the charming village of Appledore, tucked away in a quaint narrow street where some of the colourful neighbouring homes may date back as far as the 17th century. The delightful quayside offers a small but excellent range of pubs, shops and galleries and offers a host of activities from fishing trips and crabbing contests to Morris Dancing and book fairs. Step from the porch into an attractive hallway and through to a light filled dual aspect sitting / dining room, with a lovely period fireplace to enjoy an open fire on cooler evenings. The stylish modern fitted kitchen is well equipped for all your needs and leads out onto the sunny south facing rear garden where stone steps lead up to a fabulous decked area perfect for al fresco meals or just relaxing in the warm summer evenings. Back inside the wide staircase and spacious galleried landing gives access to the stylish bedrooms and family bathroom. For surfers the popular beach at Westward Ho! is just five minutes away and the cottage provides an outdoor utility room ideal for storage of wet suits and surfboards. There is so much to see and do in this fabulous area, with easy access to stunning beaches, pretty villages and beautiful Exmoor National Park, not forgetting family attractions such as The Big Sheep and The Milky Way. The choice is yours, but it is always good to return to the comfort of Apple Tree Cottage at the end of the day

Accommodation: Ground floor: Porch. Hall. Sitting / dining room with open fire, TV with Freeview and Blu-ray DVD, CD player, digital radio and iPod Dock. Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave and fridge freezer. An external utility room houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Complimentary basket of fuel. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls. Limited parking available on roadside or 2 car parks close by. No smoking. 2 pets welcome. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

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.

The Shippen, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £386 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Character cottage in delightful village location just one mile from spectacular coastline.

This delightful character cottage is situated in the centre of the pretty village of Berrynarbor that nestles in the famous and picturesque Sterridge Valley between the coastal village of Combe Martin and the popular town resort of Ilfracombe. The cottage offers spacious and attractive accommodation and is ideal for those wishing to experience Devon village life with the local pub serving good food and a village community store just a short walk. The spacious living room is stylishly presented with a mix of classic and contemporary furnishings, a dining area, and there is a feature stone fireplace. A well equipped fully fitted kitchen is ideal for preparing delicious meals at the end of a day spent on one of the wonderful sandy beaches that are just a short scenic drive, or exploring the surrounding countryside on the edge of the Exmoor National Park. The delightful fully enclosed garden benefits from a BBQ station and garden furniture for dining alfresco style. A ground floor king-size bedroom has an ensuite shower room and two first floor bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. The Shippen is the ideal location for families and groups of friends with a small games area offering table football providing fun for the young and young at heart.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living/dining room with TV with full satellite package, DVD and CD player. Kitchen with electric hob, extractor, microwave, freezer, dishwasher. Utility room/cloaks area with washing machine and tumble dryer. Games room with table football and a selection of board games. Bedroom 1 with King and ensuite shower room with WC and washbasin. First Floor: Bedroom 2 with King. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Family bathroom with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture and BBQ station. Table football and a selection of games. 2 pets welcome. No smoking. One small private parking area and additional parking adjacent or in nearby free car park. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Longstraw, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £359 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Pretty cottage in a tucked away location yet only a few minutes walk from the centre of Croyde.

Longstraw nestles at the end of a row of three, with a large lawned garden to the side and pretty patio to the front looking out over the countryside. Just a few minutes stroll will take you to the village centre with its charming mix of thatched cottages, local stores and a great choice of pubs and restaurants. The beach path also winds its way from the village to beautiful Croyde Bay and the softest golden sands backed by dunes. Being in the same location as our cottage Thatcher’s Leggett gives a perfect opportunity for extended families or friends to enjoy their own space while holidaying together. With a high vaulted ceiling giving a sense of space and light, the spacious comfortable open plan living room has a log burning stove for cosy evenings all through the year and a modern well equipped kitchen /dining area. An attractive twin bedroom and shower room is also on the ground floor. From the entrance hallway a solid wood staircase rises up to the mezzanine floor and a spacious double bedroom with separate dressing room and ensuite bathroom. This attractive galleried landing area, with far reaching views, is a lovely spot for relaxing in the comfy chairs to read a book or the morning papers, and a second TV is a useful bonus for families. A real treat is the large lawn to the side of the cottage, ideal for children to run and play, and the pretty front patio is just perfect for leisurely al fresco meals, barbecues or just relaxing at any time of day. Keen walkers will enjoy taking the footpath to stunning Putsborough beach, which leads almost from the doorstep and takes around twenty minutes.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Open plan living/dining/kitchen with log burning stove and TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen area with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. Bedroom 1 with Twin. Shower room with large cubicle WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 2 with Double on mezzanine floor, dressing room and ensuite bathroom with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. BBQ. Garden furniture. 1 small pet welcome. No smoking. One parking space. Short breaks available. Arrival time 3pm. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday

Peppercombe Holt, Horns Cross, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £344 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Horns Cross sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: Nestling in a tranquil wooded valley, Peppercombe Holt is a comfortable character cottage, perfect for nature lovers and walkers. A special lower price is offered for couples in low season

If you are looking for a truly secluded retreat, then Peppercombe Holt is for you. Nestling in a tranquil wooded valley leading down to the sea, nature lovers will be enthralled by the canopy of ancient trees and the abundance of ferns and wild flowers. Approached via a narrow track of just over one third of a mile - unsuitable for low suspension or extra wide vehicles - it adjoins the owners own holiday cottage, just used occasionally. The cosy living room with inglenook has a wood burning stove, lovely at any time of year. The modern breakfast kitchen features a slate tiled floor complimented by granite style worktops and is well equipped for all your needs. From a rear utility room, useful for coats and boots, five steps lead up to the modern family bathroom and an open tread staircase leads to the three bedrooms on the first floor. A spacious double room, a compact twin room and a single room, all have wonderful views and feature deep window sills, and traditional latched board doors. As may be expected in this type of cottage some doorways have low head room. At the side of the cottage a raised patio is ideal for al fresco dining and the sloping and tiered cottage garden, with covered pond, has lots of peaceful spots to relax surrounded only by the sounds of nature. Keen walkers will find endless coastal and country footpaths leading almost from the doorstep, a favourite being the walk to Peppercombe Beach, shown in the photograph, with its unique red cliffs and mini waterfall, pebbles at high tide give way to a lovely sandy inlet with interesting rock pools and beach fishing at low tide. In an unforgettable and unique location Peppercombe Holt is just perfect for a truly get away from it all holiday at any time of year.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Kitchen/dining room with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge, and microwave. Living room with wood burning stove, TV with Freeview, DVD and stereo. Rear hall / utility room with sink, washer/dryer and freezer. Cloakroom with WC and basin. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Single.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric CH. Complimentary logs provided. Garden furniture. No smoking. 2 pets welcome. Private parking for 2 cars plus turning area at the side of the cottage. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls only (shared line with adjacent cottage). Short breaks available. 3pm arrival time. 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.